Mental health wing at New Orleans jail slated for November opening, Sheriff Woodfork says

By Blake Patterson

Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com

September 9, 2026

The Story

The long-awaited medical and mental health wing at New Orleans’ jail is expected to open at the end of November, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork said at an event Tuesday hosted by the Bureau of Governmental Research.

BGR’s Role

To overcome those struggles, BGR in its report recommended that the Sheriff’s Office, the city and other agencies enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement that lays out a strategic plan for the jail.

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