988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime. Chat online for suicide, anxiety, substance use, or any emotional crisis.
louisiana988.org →Help for families
Resources
When someone is arrested, the stress hits the whole family. Use these official crisis, custody, and justice resources — then call us if you need a Louisiana bail bond.
Mental health & crisis
If you or a loved one is in emotional distress, start here. These services are free and confidential.
Louisiana Department of Health — 988
State guidance on 988, Spanish options, Veterans (press 1), and deaf/hard-of-hearing access.
ldh.la.gov 988 page →Louisiana Crisis Response System
Mobile crisis response and behavioral health crisis centers. Call 855-242-2735.
LDH crisis system →Emergency
If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911.
Call 911 →Custody status & notifications
Official tools to find someone in custody or get release alerts — better than outdated “most wanted” pages.
VINElink / LAVINE
Search Louisiana custody status and register for release or transfer notifications.
Open VINElink →About LAVINE (LCLE) →
A1 Inmate Lookup
Parish jail roster handoffs and statewide VINElink guidance for families we serve.
Use Inmate Lookup →Domestic violence & victim support
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide advocacy, shelters, and local program directory.
lcadv.org →National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
thehotline.org →Official justice & court resources
We link to primary sources — not scraped lists. Use these when you need official information.
Louisiana State Police
Statewide public safety information and official wanted notices when published by LSP.
lsp.org →FBI — Most Wanted (official)
Federal notices published by the FBI — go to the source, not a copy page.
fbi.gov/wanted →Louisiana Attorney General
Consumer protection, crime victims resources, and state legal guidance.
ag.state.la.us →Find legal help
Louisiana State Bar Association lawyer referral and legal aid starting points.
lsba.org →Need a bail bond?
A1 Affordable Bail Bonds is the family continuation of the Lausen’s Bail Bonds legacy — same South Louisiana commitment, one main number: (985) 346-8337.
Outside links are provided as a public courtesy. A1 Affordable Bail Bonds does not operate those programs and is not responsible for their content or availability. For bail bond help in Louisiana, call (985) 346-8337 anytime.