General Health Resources
Know Your Numbers - Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Preventing Fall Resource Sheet
COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates and Resources
PNEUMONIA IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS VIRUS - get important information from Doc Griggs.
Click for updates from the city. If you need food or supplies, ask a trusted loved one or neighbor or call 3-1-1.
READY RESPONDERS - For non-emergency medical care in the comfort of your own home. Ready Responders is available every day and accepts all insurance types including Medicare and Medicaid. Dial 2-1-1, option 9 or 504-608-3131. This service DOES NOT currently test for FLU or COVID-19.
Stressed about COVID-19? We're here to talk - If you are feeling overwhelmed with stress, fear and anxiety about the uncertainty surrounding this public health emergency, there is a special Keeping Calm through COVID Hotline you can call. This connects you to trained, compassionate counselors who can offer support and who can direct you to mental health and substance abuse counseling services. Call 1-866-310-7977 24/7 (Trained counselors available 24/7. All calls are confidential)
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If you or a loved one is feeling overwhelmed by this emergency, please get assistance from the SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. When you call or text, crisis counselors will listen to what’s on your mind with patience and without judgment. There is no need to give any identifying information when you contact the Disaster Distress Helpline.
Family Preparedness - N. O. Health Department
COVID-19 Resource as of 3/13/20
Word Search Puzzles from Peoples Health