Gentilly · New Orleans

Anybody’s life can change in a split second.

Split Second Foundation helps aging adults and people impacted by disability build strength and independence through health and wellness services, resource navigation, and advocacy.

A smiling member in a wheelchair grips a barbell while an adaptive fitness specialist steadies itA member trains in a standing frame while a specialist looks on Split Second Health and Wellness

13 MAR 2027

Next up · Audubon Park Golf Course

Swing into Spring: Split Second Golf Classic & Picnic in the Park

Tee off at 8:00 AM, then join us at noon for food, drinks, music and games in the park. Golf: $190 per player or $750 per foursome. Picnic wristbands: $50 per person.

Swing into Spring flyer: Split Second Golf Classic and Picnic in the Park, Saturday, March 13, 2027, at Audubon Park Golf Course

Health and wellness for every body.

Split Second Health and Wellness is a hybrid clinic and wellness facility for aging adults and people with disabilities, built on four pillars: physical, mental, social, and financial health. Explore our current services and the vision for our next chapter.

Mark Raymond Jr., in his wheelchair, talks with a member working out at the gym

In our members’ words

Best experience: meeting so many others in the disability community — all the trainers looking at and treating us as people and not just a client.

“My best experience is seeing how dedicated everyone is to helping you achieve your goals.”

“The staff is friendly, kind and helpful! They have gone out of their way to make my brother feel accepted and included.”

Member and family responses, 2024 client survey

2024 outcomes

What a year of showing up looks like.

Read our 2024 impact report →
6,171 fitness hours completed
945 wellness hours provided
689 disability community support encounters
95% reported improved overall well-being
80% enhanced their physical health
45% received support with medical equipment

Coming 2027 · New Orleans East

Help build what comes next.

Our new Health and Wellness Center in New Orleans East is expected to open in the second half of 2027. It adds clinical rehabilitation, counseling, case management, and wellness programs under one roof, while our Gentilly location stays open.

  • $2.8M public capital secured
  • 2024 building purchased
Architectural rendering of the new Split Second center in New Orleans East
Rendering of the planned two-story training floor with adaptive equipmentRendering of the planned mezzanine office and meeting space

Renderings: Trapolin-Peer Architects.

Season 2 · Episode 1 with Michael Hecht, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (watch on YouTube)

Real conversations with the people moving New Orleans forward.

Hosted by Mark Raymond Jr., Roll With Me explores community, access, and resilience, one guest at a time.

Latest: Mark sits down with Michael Hecht of Greater New Orleans, Inc. on why a growing economy needs wellness and accessibility to grow with it.

Dozens of Team Split Second runners, walkers and wheelchair users wave from St. Charles Avenue during the Crescent City Classic

Choose where your gift goes.

No one is turned away for inability to pay. Donors and grants help cover the cost of every session. Give to general support, the Access Fund, or the new center expansion.