Eastern LA Mental Health System

PO Box 498 · Jackson, Louisiana 70748

Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) is a state-operated psychiatric hospital located in Jackson, Louisiana. Part of the Louisiana Department of Health, it provides comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care, including acute services, forensic services, and long-term care, for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses, often with co-occurring substance use disorders. Founded in 1847, it is one of the oldest and largest psychiatric facilities in the state, serving individuals referred by state agencies and courts.

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This facility is not currently listed as operating an emergency department.

No traditional emergency room; provides inpatient psychiatric care based on referrals from other mental health providers, courts, or state agencies.

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