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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in New Orleans, LA

These community health centers in New Orleans provide counseling and mental health care on a sliding scale, and cannot turn you away for inability to pay.

21

charge on a sliding scale

21

accept Medicaid

21

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

21 centers in New Orleans offering behavioral health

4960 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117-4258

504-533-4999

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4209 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117-5338

504-533-4999

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1530 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112-2104

504-658-2785

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2515 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70119-6435

504-821-2601

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1631 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117-8208

504-821-2601

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3201 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-4307

504-207-3060

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

100 Warrington Dr
New Orleans, LA 70122-3000

504-207-3060

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1030 Lesseps St
New Orleans, LA 70117-4736

504-941-6041

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

12000 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128-1127

504-207-3064

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1523 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130-4445

504-207-3060

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4422 General Meyer Ave STE 103
New Orleans, LA 70131-4330

504-526-1179

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

9900 Lake Forest Blvd STE F
New Orleans, LA 70127-2609

504-240-0500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1801 L B Landry Ave
New Orleans, LA 70114-6166

504-482-2080

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

13085 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70129-9998

504-255-8665

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1125 N Tonti St
New Orleans, LA 70119-3598

504-383-8559

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2700 S Broad St
New Orleans, LA 70125-1953

504-821-9211

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3300 S Broad St
New Orleans, LA 70125-2942

504-575-3700

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2300 S Galvez St
New Orleans, LA 70125-3102

504-332-5173

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1936 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130-5016

504-529-5558

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1020 Saint Andrew St
New Orleans, LA 70130-5022

504-529-5558

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

611 N Rampart St
New Orleans, LA 70112-3505

504-584-1112

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

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Common questions

Is there free mental health care in New Orleans?

21 of the 21 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in New Orleans take Medicaid for mental health care?

21 of the 21 centers listed accept Medicaid. 21 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for mental health care in New Orleans?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.