Louisiana Provider to Provider Consultation Line (PPCL)

Program Overview:

The Louisiana Provider-to-Provider Consultation Line (PPCL) is a no-cost provider-to-provider telephone consultation and education program to help pediatric and perinatal health care providers address their patients' behavioral and mental health needs.

Services Offered:

• Consultation on diagnoses, medications, and psychotherapy interventions for a wide range of behavioral health needs (e.g. mental health care guides, screening forms

• Guidance on pediatric and perinatal behavioral health topics and issues through TeleECHO series, webinars, and in-person training events.

• Resources to connect with community partners and agencies (e.g. intensive in-home providers, support groups)

Website: https://ldh.la.gov/page/ppcl

Primary Contact: Jody West

Email: ppcl@la.gov

Year started: 2021

HRSA Awardee: Yes

Does the program provide state-wide coverage?  Yes

Funding: HRSA

Program Materials:

• Flyer

Other Consultation Programs: Louisiana Mental Health Perinatal Partnership (LaMHPP), https://medicine.tulane.edu/tulane-doctors/lamhpp

Last Update: June 18, 2024