504HealthNet

Many New Orleans health clinics offer sliding scale rates (where you less if you earn less) and accept various types of insurance or payment plans.  Use this website to find affordable clinics in your neighborhood and to find out if you qualify for the expanded Medicaid.  Or, if you prefer, you can find a clinic by calling (504) 658-2053.

Guide: Behavioral Health Resources in the New Orleans Area

The city of New Orleans has compiled an easy-to-use guide to services for crisis, detox, and mental health.  It gives contact information, a description of services, and types of insurance accepted for each provider.  Click below to use the guide.

Financial Assistance at University Medical Center

From the University Medical Center’s website: “As part of our mission to provide comprehensive and quality care, UMC New Orleans has financial assistance programs to help our patients and their families with their healthcare costs, regardless of their ability to pay. To find out if you qualify for financial assistance, please review the information below and contact one of our financial counselors.”