Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

What Northeast Delta Human Services Authority does

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is a Louisiana state government authority and the local governing entity for behavioral health and developmental disability services in Region 8, serving residents of 12 Northeast Louisiana parishes. In FY25, it reported more than 23,000 services across those parishes, with a service mix that includes adult and child mental health care, addiction treatment, crisis intervention, developmental disability supports, prevention and wellness, primary-care integration, pharmacy access, and harm reduction.

Name

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

Legal name

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

Website

https://nedeltahsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is a Louisiana public authority delivering integrated mental health, addiction, developmental disability, prevention, and crisis services across 12 Northeast Louisiana parishes through clinics, mobile outreach, telehealth, and partner programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Developmental disability services
• Mental health counseling
• Prevention wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: NEDHSA is a Louisiana state government human services authority funded through state appropriations and federal grants to provide behavioral health, developmental disability, and prevention services to residents across 12 parishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

NEDHSA is a Louisiana state government human services authority that delivers integrated behavioral health, developmental disability, and prevention services to residents across 12 parishes in Northeast Louisiana. Services include mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, developmental disability waiver programs, maternal substance use treatment, harm reduction, crisis intervention, and community wellness programming delivered through fixed clinic locations, a mobile health clinic, telehealth, a 24/7 crisis hotline, and a mobile app.

Product overview

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) operates as a comprehensive behavioral health services provider offering a platform-plus-modules architecture across 12 parishes in Northeast Louisiana. The core integrated care platform encompasses mental health services, addictive disorder treatment, developmental disabilities services, and prevention/wellness programs. Key products include the R.I.S.E. Treatment Center for maternal substance use disorders, Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy for on-site pharmaceutical services, the Mobile Health Clinic for rural outreach, Evidence to Practice Research Institute for research and evaluation, and the Region 8 Mobile Crisis Partnership for crisis response. Additional specialized services include the Phoenix Clinic for developmental disabilities, harm reduction programs with vending machines, suicide prevention through the STAY Campaign, opioid response via the Fentanyl is Forever Campaign, and community engagement initiatives such as NED Talk Series, Art As Medicine, JiggAerobics fitness events, and the Annual Opioid Summit. The organization provides 24/7 crisis support lines and partners with LATAN for assistive technology services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R.I.S.E. Treatment Center: Reaching Independence through Support & Education - a family-centered treatment center for pregnant women with substance use disorders and their dependent children
• Phoenix Clinic
• Evidence to Practice Research Institute
• STAY Campaign
• Fentanyl is Forever Campaign
• Earn Your Wings
• Operation Leave No Veteran Behind
• NED Talk
• Art Is Medicine

Products and services

• Integrated Care Services Comprehensive behavioral health services including mental health counseling, psychiatric medication management, substance abuse treatment, compulsive gambling services, tobacco cessation, and children and adolescents services for residents across all twelve parishes of Northeast Louisiana.
• Developmental Disabilities Services Services for individuals with developmental disabilities including Children's Choice Waiver, New Opportunities Waiver, Supports Waiver, Residential Options Waiver, Flexible Family Funds, and Individual and Family Support.
• Prevention & Wellness Services Research-based prevention programs including information dissemination, community education, alternative activities for youth, school-based interventions, tobacco retailer compliance checks, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• R.I.S.E. Treatment Center Reaching Independence through Support & Education (R.I.S.E.) Treatment Center provides comprehensive, family-centered treatment for pregnant women with substance use disorders and their dependent children, allowing mothers to receive treatment without separation from their children through integrated behavioral health, primary care, and peer support.
• 24/7 Crisis Lines Round-the-clock behavioral health crisis support including 24/7 Crisis Line (800-256-2522), Developmental Disabilities Line (800-660-0488), National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), Veterans Crisis Line, and Crisis Text Line.
• Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy On-site pharmacy located at Monroe Integrated Care Clinic providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services including medication management, free medication mailing, pre-filled pill organizers, and care coordination for behavioral health and substance use disorder communities.
• Mobile Health Clinic Deploys mobile healthcare services in rural areas throughout the region to areas with barriers to public transportation, providing integrated healthcare services and treatment at centralized community locations for 5-day periods.
• Earn Your Wings Program Contingency management program where individuals with stimulant/substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges earn rewards such as personal care items, household essentials, and gift cards by meeting treatment goals including consecutive negative drug screens and active participation.
• Harm Reduction Vending Machine Louisiana's first outdoor, 24/7 harm reduction vending machine providing free access to naloxone, fentanyl test strips, HIV testing kits, and other health resources, operated in partnership with Redeemed at Calvary Ministries.
• Assistive Technology Demonstration Centers Partnership with Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) to provide hands-on demonstrations and professional assessments of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and senior citizens across 12 parishes.
• Evidence to Practice Research Institute Research, evaluation, and innovation arm of NEDHSA focused on conducting applied research in maternal health, mental health, addiction, trauma, developmental disabilities, and social determinants of health to improve program outcomes and translate evidence-based models into practice. Includes peer-reviewed publication in journals such as JAMA Network Open and BMC Primary Care Journal.
• Region 8 Mobile Crisis Partnership Northeast Louisiana's first fully integrated regional behavioral health mobile crisis system serving all twelve parishes through partnership with Growing Hope Recovery, deploying Mobile Crisis Response Teams for immediate in-person behavioral health intervention.
• Adult Mental Health Services Assessment and referral, outpatient mental health counseling, medication management, and behavioral health pharmacy services for adults with mental health conditions across the 12-parish region.
• Addictive Disorder Services Comprehensive substance abuse treatment including assessment, intensive outpatient, outpatient, aftercare programs, DWI education, peer support services, and evidence-based curricula including Rational Living Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Matrix Model.
• Children & Adolescents Services Comprehensive services for children and adolescents including triage/assessment, Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), Parenting Education Program (PEP), Triple P Positive Parenting Program, Women's Gender-Specific Treatment Program, and WRAP wellness recovery support.
• Compulsive Gambling Services Treatment and support services for problem gambling, including education, counseling, and referrals to specialized treatment providers.
• Tobacco Cessation Program Program within the integrated healthcare model helping citizens access tobacco cessation counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, non-nicotine medication, and tobacco screening.
• Phoenix Clinic Specialized clinic for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing integrated care services through collaboration between Integrated Care and Developmental Disabilities departments.
• School-Based Prevention Services Prevention programming in schools using evidence-based curricula including Positive Action/Life Skills, TNT (Towards No Tobacco), LifeSkills, and Kids' Don't Gamble programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,000+ services provided to clients in FY 25
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Louisiana Love Home for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2026MOU to expand behavioral health services, prevention programming, and integrated care for girls residing at Louisiana Love Home while strengthening regional efforts to prevent human trafficking and support survivors.
• Growing Hope RecoveryflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Region 8 Mobile Crisis Partnership creating Northeast Louisiana's first fully integrated regional behavioral health mobile crisis system. NEDHSA provides executive leadership for compliance, strategic planning, and system coordination while Growing Hope operates Mobile Crisis Response Teams delivering immediate in-person behavioral health intervention across all 12 parishes.
• Redeemed at Calvary MinistriesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Landmark agreement to expand harm reduction and behavioral health services in Bawcomville, including installation of Louisiana's first outdoor 24/7 harm reduction vending machine offering free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, HIV testing kits, and mobile clinic services.
• Ochsner LSU Health MonroeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Partnership for R.I.S.E. Treatment Center operation, providing integrated care services for pregnant women and mothers with substance use disorders. Ochsner LSU Health provides medical leadership and collaborative care model.
• LSU Health ShreveportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Academic partnership for R.I.S.E. Treatment Center providing family medicine training and generating real-time data to improve maternal and child health outcomes across Louisiana.
• Louisiana Delta Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Educational advancement and workforce development partnership providing dedicated Success Navigator for enrollment support and academic services for women residing at R.I.S.E. Treatment Center, aimed at increasing educational attainment and long-term economic mobility.
• Chennault Aviation & Military MuseumcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Strategic partnership for veteran support services and community wellness, serving as corporate sponsor for Red White and Blue Airshow and Chennault Fest events. Supports Operation No Veteran Left Behind initiative and Living Legacy Project.
• Foundation for WellnessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Partnership for Virtual Opioid Education Series addressing maternal health and addiction, featuring Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell presenting regional, state, and national data on opioid use during pregnancy.
• Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026MOU to establish Assistive Technology Demonstration Centers across 12 parishes. NEDHSA provides office space, device storage, and access to rural clinics while LATAN extends its 34-year statewide assistive technology services to underserved Region 8.
• Monroe City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025MOU to promote student wellness through mental health, substance use prevention, and resilience programs including Catch My Breath vaping prevention program and Living Legacy Project linking students with military veterans.
• The Jones Center of Arts and Academic ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Partnership for NED Talk Series, a youth mental health and substance use awareness platform traveling across five parishes engaging schools, parents, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and youth organizations.
• Second ChancescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 23 July 2025Partnership to provide integrated substance use disorder services and address access barriers for individuals in recovery across 12 parishes, offering Provider Meet Ups, Life Skills Classes, Opioid Recovery Groups, and transportation services.
• Good News CounselingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 23 July 2025Partnership to provide integrated substance use disorder services as part of recovery support services expansion across 12 parishes.
• Genoa Healthcare PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site pharmacy at Monroe Integrated Care Clinic providing cost-effective medications as part of holistic behavioral and primary health care delivery system. Offers free medication mailing, pre-filled pill organizers, and 24-hour customer service.
• Healthy Blue LouisianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for harm reduction vending machine installation at Redeemed at Calvary Ministries, supporting free distribution of naloxone and other harm reduction supplies.
• Louisiana Department of HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for R.I.S.E. Treatment Center, opioid response initiatives, and comprehensive regional behavioral health system development across 12 parishes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Odyssey House Louisiana: Louisiana-based nonprofit providing residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, including programs for pregnant women — closely comparable to NEDHSA's R.I.S.E. Treatment Center in target population and maternal SUD focus, though operating under a nonprofit rather than government authority model.
• Behavioral Health Services of Acadiana: Louisiana-based community behavioral health provider operating outpatient mental health and addiction services — comparable in target population and clinical offerings, though smaller in geographic scope than NEDHSA's regional authority model.

Direct peers

• Acadiana Human Services District: Louisiana regional human services district serving the Acadiana region with mental health, substance use, and developmental disability programming — directly comparable in scope, governance model, and service delivery to NEDHSA.
• South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority: Louisiana regional HSA serving multiple south-central parishes — same statutory structure, funding mechanism, and integrated service scope as NEDHSA, making it a close operating peer.
• Capital Area Human Services Authority: Louisiana regional human services authority serving the Greater Baton Rouge area with behavioral health, addictive disorder, and developmental disability services — the most direct structural peer to NEDHSA within the state's regional HSA model.
• Metropolitan Human Services District: Louisiana regional human services district serving Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes — operates under the same state authority framework as NEDHSA, with comparable service lines in behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and prevention.
• Central Louisiana Human Services District: Louisiana regional HSD serving central Louisiana with behavioral health and developmental disability services — directly comparable in operating model, rural geography, and integrated service delivery to NEDHSA.
• Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority: Louisiana regional HSA serving Calcasieu and surrounding parishes with behavioral health and developmental disability services — same enabling legislation and operating model as NEDHSA, providing a direct benchmarking peer.
• Florida Parishes Human Services Authority: Louisiana regional HSA serving the Florida Parishes region with integrated behavioral health, developmental disability, and prevention services — same statutory authority model as NEDHSA, making it a structural and operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Louisiana Department of Health – Office of Behavioral Health: The state-level behavioral health authority that oversees and funds Louisiana's regional HSAs including NEDHSA — the parent regulatory/funding body and the broader state-government peer for behavioral health service oversight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nedeltahsa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1HIX0O3nJtSGujyfXNljXw
• Facebookfacebook.com/nedeltahsa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeast-delta-human-services-authority
• Instagraminstagram.com/nedeltahsa

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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