Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in Louisiana

1. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority West Jefferson Health Center

The West Jefferson Health Center of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority located in Marrero provides outpatient rehabilitation services for adolescents and adults. The center ranked number one on our list with an overall score of 8.1 points out of 10 points. One of the center’s best features is the varied approach to treatment, including such modalities as trauma-related counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, 12-step facilitation, and many more. It also has a large offering of ancillary services like transportation assistance, individual/group/marital/family counseling, mental health screenings, and employment counseling and training, among a multitude of others. There is, however, a lack of special programs for unique demographics, as the center caters only to adolescents and individuals who have a co-occurring mental health disorder or have experienced trauma.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 8.58
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 6.68
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 4.29
• Ancillary Services: 10

2. Acadiana Area Human Services District Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic

Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic – part of the Acadiana Area Human Services District – is located in Crowley and received an overall score of 7.3 points out of 10 points, earning it the second spot in our rankings. The clinic offers outpatient treatment for youth and adults. It scored highly in the category of Treatment Approaches for providing services like brief intervention, anger management, motivational interviewing/incentives, the Matrix Model approach, and several more. The clinic also received a high score in the Cost category for its acceptance of multiple insurances and payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, TRICARE, government funding for substance abuse programs, private health insurance, and self-payment. Due to a lack of medication-assisted treatment, the clinic received a low score in the category of Rehabilitation Services Provided.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 4.29
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 10
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 5.72
• Ancillary Services: 6.39

3. New Day Recovery

Scoring 7 out of 10 points, New Day Recovery located in West Monroe ranked third, according to our five core metrics. The center scored highly in rehabilitation services for its wide variety of substance abuse treatment, including buprenorphine maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone, and it also accepts patients on opioid medication. It also scored highly for its wealth of treatment approaches, which include behavioral therapies – cognitive, dialectical, and rational emotive; brief intervention, motivational interviewing/incentives, and both the 12-step facilitation and Matrix Model approaches, among others. It did, however, score low in the Cost category due to only accepting Medicaid, private health insurance, and self-payment as forms of payment, although it does offer payment assistance.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 1.67
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 2.86
• Ancillary Services: 7.1

Start by contacting your regional human service district/authority

In Louisiana, the first step is to contact the regional human service district/authority in your region. There are 10 offices located in different cities throughout Louisiana that are serviced by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). To find the contact information for the district/authority in your area, visit the LDH website.

The purpose of a human service district/authority is to determine what type of help each individual needs, as well as the resources available for each individual. Healthy Louisiana is the first point of contact for anyone who may need assistance paying for treatment. To learn if you qualify for low-income Medicaid services, and to determine eligibility, visit the Healthy Louisiana website.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of Louisiana recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

Substance use disorder and PTSD go hand-in-hand for many veterans

Veterans face unique challenges that can place them at higher risk for a substance use disorder (SUD) than the general population. The primary factor leading to this increased risk is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while other situations, such as unemployment, homelessness and chronic pain, can also be contributing factors. Furthermore, individuals – including veterans – with a substance use disorder are more likely to develop PTSD, so the problem is cyclical in nature.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

Capital Area Human Services of Baton Rouge is an organization that provides resources for parents regarding substance abuse prevention for adolescents in Louisiana. They offer several fact sheets covering topics like suicide prevention, opioid misuse prevention and more. Visit the website for more information.

Mental Health Resources and Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in Louisiana:

Office of Behavioral Health Mental Health Services: The Office of Behavioral Health section of the Louisiana Department of Health website offers information on mental health services in the state.

Louisiana National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The Louisiana branch of NAMI has a website offering resources to assist residents with finding local mental health services, and within the website is a section specifically for children and adolescents. The organization also provides mental health information for veterans.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health disorders may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenges posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate the meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Over 600,000 Louisianans suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in Louisiana are slightly higher than the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, Louisiana witnessed a 29.3% increase in the number of suicides. In 2017, Louisiana ranked 28th in the country (tied with Hawaii) for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

Louisiana has a significantly higher opioid prescribing rate than the overall U.S. rate

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

The rate of homelessness in Louisiana is less than half the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both a cause and a result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014 when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.

Drug- and alcohol-induced deaths are lower in New Orleans than across Louisiana