Will I be eligible for Services?
The MHR Program helps children, adolescents and adults who have mental health needs, which may include feeling sad, nervous, or having behavior problems. Children and adolescents may be getting into a lot of fights or not following rules at school or at home, getting bad grades and may not be able to make or keep friends.

Adults may have a hard time getting a job, paying bills, shopping, cooking and getting along with family and friends.

Difficulties in all of these areas must be the result of having mental health needs and a diagnosis by a mental health professional.

To receive MHR Services, you must have...

	Louisiana Medicaid benefits
	A mental health diagnosis such as major depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, schizo-affective or a conduct disorder
	Your illness should be severe enough to keep you from getting along with family members, classmates, or others, maintaining close relationships, doing well in school, keeping a job or living on your own
	Your illness should not be temporary or short term. The MHR Program is offered to people who have a history of dealing with a mental health illness for at least 3 months (youth) and 6 months (adults). It is best to first try other interventions such as counseling, school interventions or attending a mental health clinic. If those services do not help you get back on track, this program may be a better way to deal with your problems.

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