Louisiana Integrated Treatment Services (LITS)

If you need immediate information regarding services in your local area, please call:

Only a mental health professional (such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, or a licensed social worker) and/or substance abuse counselor can diagnose co-occurring disorders. A professional will ask many questions about your substance use and mental health history and may want to monitor you over a period of time in order to make a correct diagnosis, as well as provide you with appropriate treatment.

Click Here to view basic questions you may want to ask yourself, about what you’re experiencing, until you can obtain professional evaluation and guidance.

Have you ever experienced difficulties with your emotions, your thoughts, or your senses?
Have you ever had treatment, or thought you might need treatment, for difficulties with emotions, thoughts, or senses?
Have you ever experienced difficulties as a result of using alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications?
Have you ever had treatment, or thought you might need treatment for difficulties with alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications?
Have you ever thought that maybe your emotional difficulties and alcohol/drug difficulties are interrelated? For example, you use drugs or alcohol to help your depression or anxiety, or you notice that your mood and thinking get worse after using more alcohol or drugs.
Do any family members, co-workers, friends, or health professionals think you are experiencing difficulties with your feelings, your behavior, or use of alcohol/drugs? Difficulties may include problems with everyday functioning and handling responsibilities, your physical health, your relationships with others, or any other problems related to your emotions or alcohol/drug use?

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	If you are in crisis and need emergency services, please present to the nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1. If you need immediate information regarding services in your local area, please call: Office of Mental Health Help-line: 1-800-271-TALK (8255) Office for Addictive Disorders Help-line: 1-877-664-2248 In addition to this website, there are many resources on the internet that can help you to determine whether you may have substance use and/or mental health problem. Please see our RESOURCE LINKS and FAQ’s for more information, and call 1-800-353-LITS or visit the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals web site to search for available treatment within its Addictive Disorders and Mental Health programs. Only a mental health professional (such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, or a licensed social worker) and/or substance abuse counselor can diagnose co-occurring disorders. A professional will ask many questions about your substance use and mental health history and may want to monitor you over a period of time in order to make a correct diagnosis, as well as provide you with appropriate treatment. Questions to Consider: Click Here to view basic questions you may want to ask yourself, about what you’re experiencing, until you can obtain professional evaluation and guidance. Have you ever experienced difficulties with your emotions, your thoughts, or your senses? Have you ever had treatment, or thought you might need treatment, for difficulties with emotions, thoughts, or senses? Have you ever experienced difficulties as a result of using alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications? Have you ever had treatment, or thought you might need treatment for difficulties with alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications? Have you ever thought that maybe your emotional difficulties and alcohol/drug difficulties are interrelated? For example, you use drugs or alcohol to help your depression or anxiety, or you notice that your mood and thinking get worse after using more alcohol or drugs. Do any family members, co-workers, friends, or health professionals think you are experiencing difficulties with your feelings, your behavior, or use of alcohol/drugs? Difficulties may include problems with everyday functioning and handling responsibilities, your physical health, your relationships with others, or any other problems related to your emotions or alcohol/drug use? [ Click Here to Close This Question Box ]