510 East Boston Covington, LA 70433 Phone: (985) 898-3074 Fax: (985) 898-3081 SocialServices@stpgov.org

The Department of Health & Human Services is the liaison between St. Tammany Parish Government and social service agencies and programs. This includes Louisiana Department of Health, area hospitals, nursing homes, American Red Cross, United Way, Volunteers of America, Habitat for Humanity, and many others.

The Department is responsible for coordinating the Emergency Special Needs Shelter and works with the Office of Emergency Preparedness on planning for the emergency nursing home shelter.

The Department of Health & Human Services coordinates the outreach services of the Parish Mobile Community Information Center. The Mobile Community Information Center travels to out lying areas of the parish to provide information and referral services and has partnered with several other agencies to provide health and human services in rural areas.

The Department of Health & Human Services administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Entitlement program. This grant is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and funds projects designed to impact quality of life for citizens of low to moderate income in St. Tammany Parish.

The Department is also responsible for Transportation Operations for the Rural and Urban transit programs in St. Tammany Parish.

Health & Human Services Staff
John Tobin, CRC Director of Department of Health & Human Services (985) 898-3074 Candice Mahoney Community Development Specialist 985-773-1806 Brittni Faciane Community Development Assistant 985-898-3074	Lauren Coudrain Assistant Director of Department of Health & Human Services (985) 898-3074 Kathie Jacobs Transportation Administrator 985-809-2989 Janice Phillips Assistant Transportation Administrator (985) 773-1800

Important Resources

• Community Guide to Area Resources This website is an important link to the community resources available in our area.  It is a cooperative effort with Southeastern Louisiana University, and provides a searchable database to many organizations and groups.  • 2009 Special Needs Shelter Survey Form (pdf) • Senior Evacuation Notification System Form (pdf) • Report on the Mental Health Crisis in St. Tammany Parish (VOA) • 2008 Needs Assessment (22nd Judicial District Children & Youth Services Planning Board) • St. Tammany Children's Health Care Resources (pdf)

Additional Information

• Monthly Newsletter- The Loop (pdf) • CAPER- CDBG Annual Report (pdf) • CDBG Public Services Application (pdf) • Substantial Amendment to CDBG Action Plan 2008 (pdf) • 2009 Annual Action Plan (CDBG) (pdf) • Social Services - Substantial Amendment CDBG-R (pdf) • Repairs on Wheels Program Information (pdf) • Rural Transportation Brochure (pdf) • Flu Shot Locations • CDBG-R Spreadsheet (pdf) • CDBG-R Substantial Amendment (pdf)