Developmental Disabilities Services Directory
The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities provides supports and services through a variety of locations throughout the state to support the dignity, quality of life and security in the everyday lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families, acting as the Single Point of Entry.
To apply for services please visit the Regional Office or Human Services District and Authority near you.
OCDD Central Office
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
628 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821
Phone: 1.225.342.0095
Toll-Free: 1.866.783.5553
Fax: 1.225.342.8823
E-Mail: ocddinfo@la.gov
Freedom of Choice Providers
Use the Freedom of Choice provider listing map to view a list of providers in each OCDD service region by type of service.
Regional Offices and Human Services Districts/Authorities
Region 1: Metropolitan Human Services District
Parishes Served: Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard
Waiver Office
Region 10: Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Parishes Served: Jefferson
Region 2: Capital Area Human Services District
Parishes Served: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana
Waiver Office
Region 3: South Central Human Services Authority
Parishes Served: Assumption, La Fourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, Terrebonne
Waiver Office
Region 4: Acadiana Area Human Services District
Parishes Served: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, Vermillion
Waiver Office
Region 5: Community Service Office
Parishes Served: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis
Waiver Office
Region 6: Community Service Office
Parishes Served: Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, Winn
Waiver Office
Region 7: Community Service Office
Parishes Served: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster
Waiver Office
Region 8: Community Service Office
Parishes Served: Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, West Carroll
Waiver Office
Region 9: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
Parishes Served: Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington
Waiver Office
Resource Centers
OCDD operates four resource centers in the state, which provide leadership, enhance communication and collaboration, and increase the availability and capacity of support and services to people with developmental disabilities. Services provided include training opportunities, training curriculum development, provision of resource materials, resource guides, peer reviews, and program reviews.
Supports & Services Center
OCDD operates one supports & services center (formerly called developmental center), which provide residential services along with an array of community-based supports and services.
OCDD Regional & State Advisory Committees
See a list of members who serve on the the OCDD regional & state advisory committees, providing input into planning and policy proposals. Members represent the state's nine service regions/human service districts. Learn More.
