Behavioral Health Services

Behavioral Health Services seeks to deliver support services to juveniles and families residing in and around the Greater New Orleans area.  BHS offers Parenting Education for both Teens and Adults, as well as a youth Anger Management group. BHS provides case management services, makes recommendations on services that would be beneficial for the juvenile and family unit, and assist juvenile/family with accessing services such as:

  • Counseling (ind., family, group therapy, sub. Abuse, anger management, conflict management, mental health, etc.)
  • Evaluation (psychological and/or psychiatric)
  • Parenting
  • Employment
  • Mentoring
  • Juvenile Training program(s)
  • Educational (special education, GED, vocational training, etc.)
  • Medication Management
  • Housing

Eligible youth
Adolescents/Teens receiving services through OPJC/OJJ

Parenting Education Classes

Who: Adolescents/Teens receiving services through OPJC/OJJ who are expecting a child or that already have children.                                         - Parents of juveniles receiving services through OPJC/OJJ.

What: Teen and Adult Parenting Education Groups (12 WEEKS)

When: Wednesday Evenings (4:30pm- 5:30pm) Teen
             Wednesday Evenings (5:30pm-6:30pm) Adult

Where: OPJC ()
               1100-B Milton Street
               New Orleans, Louisiana  70122

Contact: Andrea Simmons (Behavioral Health Liaison) (504) 658-9583                                                     

Anger Management Group

Who: Adolescents/Teens receiving services through OPJC/OJJ.

What: Anger Management Groups (10 WEEKS)

We will cover topics such as: dealing with conflict and anger, substance use, journaling, interpersonal skills in communication, listening, judgment and impulse control, forgiveness, managing expectations, changing self-talk, improving optimism, recognizing triggers, relaxation techniques, and creating anger management plans.

When: Groups will begin on Tuesday, June 21st.

Tuesdays  4:45pm-5:45pm Female Anger Management Group
Thursdays 4:45pm-5:45pm Male Anger Management Group
(On alternating weeks, both anger management groups will meet together on Tuesdays from 4:45-5:45 pm)

Where: OPJC ()
               1100-B Milton Street
               New Orleans, Louisiana  70122

Contact: Andrea Simmons (Behavioral Health Liaison) (504) 658-9583

For more information or assistance please call (504)-658-9583