Resources for Parents and Children
Partners for Healthy Babies
Visit the Partners for Healthy Babies website for resources for parents and babies in Louisiana.
1-800-251-BABY
Call 1-800-251-BABY (2229) for answers to questions and links to resources near you. Call for information on pregnancy tests, prenatal care, getting Medicaid for moms and kids, nutrition/WIC, breastfeeding, immunizations, substance abuse and more. The line is available 24/7 and all calls are confidential.
text4baby
text4baby provides free support throughout pregnancy and your baby's first year with free text messages on topics like prenatal care, baby health, parenting, and more. Text "BABY" (or "BEBE" for Spanish) to 511411 to sign up.
Immunizations
The Greater New Orleans Immunization Network operates a mobile unit that provides free immunizations for children, birth through age 18. Children are eligible if they have no insurance, insurance that doesn't cover immunizations, or Medicaid/LaCHIP.
Family Planning Resources
Take Charge
Take Charge offers Medicaid coverage for family planning services to women ages 19-44 who are Louisiana residents, have an income below 200% of the Federal Poverty level, and do not have health insurance that covers Family Planning services. Take Charge covers services including doctor visits, laboratory tests and supplies (such as birth control pills, patches, IUDs, and diaphragms) for family planning purposes.
To learn more about Take Charge or apply for the program, visit the Louisiana Take Charge website or call 1 (888) 342-6207.
Family Planning Service Providers
Delgado Personal Health Center
Delgado Personal Health Center
The Delgado Personal Health Center offers family planning services and STD testing. Basic treatment and testing offered on a sliding scale fee, but you will not turn away if you can't pay. The clinic also accepts Medicaid, Take Charge, and private insurance.
Location:
1676 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Contact Information
(504) 568-8733
(504) 568-5979
Call to make an appointment. Walk-ins accepted based on availability.
Clinic Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday – Friday
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday & Friday
For more information, visit Delgado Personal Health
Planned Parenthood New Orleans Health Center
The New Orleans Planned Parenthood Health Center offers family planning services and STD testing for men and women, women's health services, and some general health services and screenings. They accept Medicaid and Take Charge. If you are uninsured, Planned Parenthood charges a sliding scale fee payable by cash, check, credit/debit card or money order.
Location:
4018 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115 (map)
Phone: (504) 897-9200
Drop-in Clinic at Covenant House
The Drop-in Clinic at Covenant House provides family planning (birth control and contraception) and STD services to adolescents up to the age of 24. The clinic does not turn people away who cannot pay, and staff can help adolescents sign up for Medicaid and other benefits.
Location:
611 North Rampart St.
New Orleans, LA 70112 (map)
Phone: (504) 584-1112
Hours (for family planning program):
Monday and Wednesday: 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM