Community Services & Resources
Community Services & Resources
Here, you’ll find a comprehensive array of critical resources focused on Suicide and Overdose Prevention, along with Life Skill and Drug Prevention Programs. Whether you’re seeking immediate assistance through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, interested in specialized training such as ASSIST and SafeTalk, or looking for resources on how to handle and prevent overdoses—including Narcan training and safety tool distribution—you’ll find valuable information and support here.
Additionally, our section includes a variety of life skills and drug prevention programs designed to educate and empower individuals and communities to lead safer, healthier lives. These programs include Botvin LifeSkills Training, Generation RX, and Too Good for Drugs, all tailored to meet diverse needs and challenges. Explore these resources to find the support and information you need to make a positive impact in your community.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)
- ASSIST Suicide Prevention Training Centre | LivingWorks
- SafeTalk Suicide Prevention Training Centre | LivingWorks
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org
- #dontsuicideyourself | Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
OVERDOSE PREVENTION
- SWLA Do No Harm — SWLAHEC
- Louisiana Bridge
- OPIOIDS: The Problem and Challenge in Louisiana | La Dept. of Health
- Overdose prevention and Narcan training – info@imcalhsa.org
- Distribution of Detera (safe medication disposal), medication lock bags, Fentanyl testing strips
EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMS
Assist local community organizations to find an appropriate fit for respective population.
- Botvin LifeSkills Training | Evidence Based Prevention Programs for Schools, Families, and Communities
- Generation Rx
- ASSIST Suicide Prevention Training Centre | LivingWorks
- SafeTalk Suicide Prevention Training Centre | LivingWorks
- Too Good for Drugs High School – 2021 Edition – Mendez Foundation (toogoodprograms.org)
If problems persist or if others involved in the child’s life are concerned, then consider seeking a consultation with a licensed mental health professional, such as a social worker, psychologist or child/adolescent psychiatrist. Your child’s physician or pediatrician can also make a referral for your child.
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
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*Targeted presentations for select populations.
IMCAL LED COMMUNITY COALITIONS
A Group of individuals and/or organizations with a common interest who agree to work together toward a common goal.
If you are interested in participating or would be interested in having Imcal representation, please email info@imcalhsa.org
OTHER INITIATIVES
Synar – Tobacco Cessation
SWLA Youth Foundation – GenRX teen
CCYS SURVEY
Info coming soon…
PREVENTION TEAM
Calcasieu, Cameron & Jefferson Davis – Charmaine Anderson
Allen & Beauregard – Charlotte Satcher-Walker
Interagency Services Coordination (ISC) – Eric Daigle
Community Services Director – Traci Hedrick
HOW DO I APPLY FOR SERVICES?
Our qualified staff of physicians, nurses, licensed mental health professionals and addiction specialists will provide you with treatment services which are evidenced based and proven effective while our trained peer support specialists provide you the support you need to help you on your journey to recovery, living a healthy and productive lifestyle.
If you, or a loved one, are in need of services please contact one of our offices near you for assistance:
Behavioral Health
- Lake Charles office (337) 475-8022
- Beaureguard office (337) 462-1641
- Allen office (337) 639-3001
- Jeff Davis office (337) 246-7325
- Sulphur office (337) 625-6750
Developmental Disabilities
- Lake Charles office (337) 475-3100
COST OF SERVICES
We offer services to everyone without discrimination as to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or marital status, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. Fees are assessed according to a sliding fee scale based on income and number of dependents. There may be a charge for urine screens or co-payments fees. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and payment plans are available for those with the ability to pay. We are happy to assist you with determining your cost/fee plan.
Priority admission is assured for the following populations:
- Pregnant women who report IV drug use
- Pregnant women who report substance use
- Individuals using drugs intravenously
IMCAL Fee Schedule:
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
Behavioral Health Division
FY 2021/2022 Client Fee Schedule
| Clinical Service | Fee | |
| Consultation & Evaluation | ||
| Consultation | $400 | |
| Psychiatric Evaluation/Intake | $300 | |
| Psychosocial Assessment | $200 | |
| Crisis Evaluation | $200/hour | |
| Interactive Complexity | $20 | |
| Medication Management | ||
| Simple | $100 | |
| Complex | $200 | |
| Individual Therapy | ||
| 30 min | $90 | |
| 45 min | $120 | |
| 60 min | $150 | |
| Interactive Complexity | $20 | |
| Group Therapy/Education | ||
| 1 hour | $30 | |
| Intensive Outpatient Program | $150/day | |
| Interactive Complexity | $20 | |
| Family/Marital Therapy | ||
| Without Patient | $135 | |
| With Patient | $180 | |
| Nursing Service | ||
| Urine Analysis | $20 | |
| Visit/Injection | $20 | |
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS
Are your service recipients in need of additional supports for our services? Consumer Care Resources provide financial supports to children/youth, adults, and their families who are in treatment for mental health conditions. Recovery Housing Stipends provide financial supports to children/youth, adults, and their families with substance abuse conditions who have specific housing needs.
Referring providers/agencies can download this application:
CCR Application
IMCAL Services:
- Access Services – Crisis Services, Assessment/Evaluation, and Referral
- Outpatient Counseling- Individual, Family and Group Therapy
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Intensive Outpatient Treatment for substance abuse
- Referral to inpatient programs
- Referral for detoxification
- Drug Screen
- Medical Assessments and referral
- On-site pharmacy services and patient assistance programs to reduce medication costs
- Support Group
- Aftercare
- Education
- Prevention
- HIV/STD/TB Screening Services
- Evaluation/Treatment for Compulsive Gambling
- Medicaid Application Center to assist you with your application
Our Mission
Better Healthcare is Our Mission
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