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Welcome to Baptist Community Health Services.
Baptist Community Health Services is a non-profit, federally-qualified multi-site community health center. Founded in 2014 in the culturally-rich Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, the work of BCHS is focused on delivering high quality, affordable primary medical and behavioral healthcare to those who need it, regardless of income or insurance status.
Our Impact in 2023
4557 Unique patients served in 2023
2736 Mental health visits in 2023
948 HIV tests in 2023
120 School-Based Patients
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We offer a wide range of health services for our patients.
We accept all forms of insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare. We also accept patients with limited or no insurance coverage.
- Adult Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral Health/Counseling/Psychiatry
- HIV Care/HIV PrEP
- Hepatitis C Care
- Telehealth/Teletherapy
- Spiritual Health
What’s New
Meeting Teens Where They Are
April 16, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, April 16 — On Thursday, BCHS pediatric provider Dr. May from our Chalmette Pediatrics Clinic spent…
Talking to Teens About Healthy Relationships
April 16, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, April 1 — As children grow into their teenage years, relationships begin to take on a new meaning…
How Counseling Helps Children Cope
March 26, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, March 26 — Every child experiences big emotions. From frustration and sadness to worry and fear, t…
Test Prep Without the Stress
March 19, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, March 19 — As midterms and major exams approach, many students feel the pressure building. Late ni…
Supporting Kids' Nutrition During Lent
March 5, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, March 5th — For many families in our community, this time of year is spiritually meaningful. While…
Carnival Come Down: Why You Feel Exhausted After Mardi Gras
February 19, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, LA FEB. 19 - Mardi Gras is magical. The parades, the music, the food, the late nights, the king cake at…
What Our Clients Say
Nancy, RN
Employee
Working at BCHS is truly a joy as I know the staff truly care about me and the patients. We try our best to serve as Jesus would serve others.
Cierra, Receptionist
Employee
Working AT BCHS is a fulfilling experience. To serve the Lord while also providing a service is amazing! BCHS set-ups you up with the tools to not only succeed within the company, but to excel within the community. It is a joy to be a part of a team that cares!
Stephanie
Patient
The care at BCHS always exceeds my expectations. Their services are truly exceptional.
Michelle
Patient
My experience with BCHS was nothing but positive. Scheduling an appointment was straightforward, getting checked in was smooth, and the staff expressed great attention to detail. The nurses and doctors were very personable and took as much time as was needed to hear my concerns and address each one. I am so thankful for the care I received.
Lynette
Patient
I am grateful for all of you, you have the best staff at the Covington office.
Russ
Patient
You saw my wife when no one else would. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.