Ascent Houma

03/17/2026

At Ascent, we help build a team around a youth and their family so they are never facing their struggles alone.

Everyone deserves someone in their corner.

For more information on our services or to make a referral, visit our website at www.ascentlife.org

03/11/2026

Every family has moments where hope feels out of reach, but every family also has strengths waiting to be rediscovered.

When people come together and refuse to give up, incredible things can happen.

For more information on our services, go to our website at ascentlife.org

03/04/2026

Meet 18 year old Courtney...

What started out in a psychiatric facility, ended with Courtney finding stability, emotional and situational, and hope for her own future.

Read Courtney's story below:

Courtney, an eighteen year old... Referred to Ascent by a psychiatric facility after she had almost taken her life, was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder.  Courtney was living with her brother and his girlfriend because her mother had passed away in a car accident seven years earlier.....

03/03/2026

Here at Ascent, we not only love celebrating the youth and families successes that we work with, but we also love celebrating our employees!

Victoria, thank you! Communication plays such a crucial role in the success for our youth, and we can't thank you enough for your unwavering support for the families you serve!

02/09/2026

Did you know you can make a referral online? Visit our website at www.ascentlife.org/houmareferral

Send in a referral today and start services this week!

01/19/2026

01/07/2026

As parents in today’s world, we have a lot on our plates. Because of that, it’s easy to get so wrapped up in the daily struggles of parenting that you forget to stop and tell your child how much you love them.

Not only do kids with affectionate parents do better in school and develop a healthy self-esteem, they also end up emotionally happier and less anxious as adults. Parental warmth even has an impact on your child’s physical health.

For the full list of positive phrases and more information, visit here:
https://happyyouhappyfamily.com/positive-words-for-kids/

12/25/2025

The holidays are often painted as a season of joy, but we know that for many, Christmas can also carry a heavy emotional toll. Grief, stress, loneliness, and exhaustion don't take a holiday break.

This season, we want to pause and acknowledge those feelings without judgement and pressure to be okay.

If you're carrying more than you can hold right now, please know you're not alone. There is strength in asking for support, and hope in being seen.

From all of us at Ascent, we're sending love, grace, and understanding this Christmas and New Year.

11/27/2025

Since 2014, our Ascent Houma office has had the privilege of walking alongside more than 3,091 youth and their families. We have watched children come into our services wanting to take their own lives and two years later, been able to cheer them on as they cross a stage to receive a diploma. The journey was never easy. Many times, we sat together in the office wondering what we could do differently. There were moments when staff cried together, sought guidance, and sat with questions we couldn’t yet answer. But every small victory offered a bit of hope that carried us forward to the next moment, the next breakthrough. It was a hope we needed to keep going.

We are deeply honored that families have welcomed us into their homes, their hearts, and this chapter of their lives. It is your strength and courage that inspires us to continue, and we are truly grateful for you.