Family Resource

Supporting Your Family's Health

24/7 Support for Parents

The Partners for Healthy Babies program serves Louisiana families with comprehensive support and information. Their confidential helpline, 1-800-251-BABY (2229), connects you with resources for pregnancy testing, prenatal care, Medicaid enrollment, nutrition services, breastfeeding support, and immunizations. Help is available any time, day or night.

Free Pregnancy Support

Stay informed throughout your pregnancy and baby's first year with text4baby. This free service delivers timely information about prenatal care, baby health, and parenting tips directly to your phone. Simply text "BABY" (or "BEBE" for Spanish) to 511411 to begin receiving support.

Children's Immunization Services

The Greater New Orleans Immunization Network provides free mobile immunization services for children from birth through age 18. This service is available to families with no insurance, limited insurance coverage for immunizations, or those enrolled in Medicaid/LaCHIP.

Family Planning Resources in New Orleans

Take Charge Program

Free Medicaid coverage for family planning services available to Louisiana women who:

  • Are between 19-44 years old
  • Meet income requirements (below 200% Federal Poverty level)
  • Lack insurance coverage for family planning
  • 1 (888) 342-6207 or Take Charge Website

Local Healthcare Centers

Delgado Personal Health Center

1676 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 568-8733 or (504) 568-5979

Services:

  • Family planning
  • STD testing
  • Sliding scale fees
  • Accepts Medicaid & Take Charge
  • No one turned away for inability to pay
  • For more information, visit Delgado Personal Health

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM COVID Services: Monday, Tuesday & Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Planned Parenthood New Orleans

4018 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 897-9200

Comprehensive services for men and women:

  • Family planning
  • STD testing
  • Women's health services
  • General health screenings
  • Sliding scale fees available
  • Planned Parenthood Website

Youth Services at Covenant House

611 North Rampart Street New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 584-1112

Specialized care for youth up to age 24:

  • Birth control services
  • STD testing
  • Medicaid enrollment assistance
  • Free services available

Hours:

  • Monday & Wednesday: 5 PM - 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM