A Message from our Executive Director
Welcome to the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) website!
The Louisiana Legislature created the SCLHSA in 2006 to provide behavioral health and developmental disability services to individuals in Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary and Terrebonne Parishes. A local board composed of nine members from the seven parishes in our region governs SCLHSA. These Board Members are responsible for ensuring that the services we provide and funding we receive is utilized to appropriately meet the needs of the individuals in our communities.
Our staff provides a comprehensive array of services, which include evidence based treatment. Services are provided in your community regardless of your ability to pay. I invite you to explore our website and learn more about the behavioral health and developmental disabilities services we offer.
Kristin Bonner, MHA, BSN, RN
Executive Director
Our Executive Team
Misty
Hebert
Deputy Director
Janelle
Folse
Chief Financial Officer
Macy
Comeaux
Human Resources Director
Our Mission Statement
Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.
Our Vision
To create an atmosphere where people in our community are inspired to reach their fullest potential with access to services and a culture devoted to promoting optimal health and wellness.
Committed to Continually Improving Services, Encouraging Feedback, and Serving the Community.
SCLHSA completed a CARF accreditation survey in 2024. "CARF provides accreditation services worldwide at the request of health and human service providers. Whether you are seeking rehabilitation for a disability, treatment for addiction and substance abuse, home and community services, retirement living, or other health and human services, you can have confidence in your choice. Providers that meet our standards have demonstrated their commitment to being among the best available." The surveyors noted a number of areas of strength:
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"Stakeholders hold SCLHSA in high regard. Stakeholders communicated that SCLHSA is well respected in the community and highlighted the accessibility of the organization's leadership, access to services, visibility, and constant pursuit of ways to improve services and reach those in need."
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"This organization has a longstanding reputation for quality services in the communities it serves and for providing services for youth and adults experiencing behavioral health and substance use disorders. One of the organization's greatest strengths is its personnel, who are skilled, dedicated, and compassionate. The staff members have longevity with the organization and take pride in their work. The staff embraces the philosophy of providing individualized care to the clients and helping each achieve individual goals. The clients described genuineness and respect they feel from staff members, indicating that the staff members' positive and supportive role in treatment has made a real and enduring difference for them."
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"The culture of the organization is welcoming, and it is apparent that the staff members are dedicated to the success of SCLHSA. Staff members demonstrated creativity for ensuring that the needs of the clients are met with an emphasis on individual preferences. This team of professionals is truly a model of passionate and compassionate care for clients and one another. Teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation are evident throughout the organization."