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Longbranch Recovery Center

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Featuring specialized recovery tracks for veterans and active-duty military, Longbranch Recovery Center provides withdrawal management and residential substance use treatment with a 12-step foundation. Located on a secluded, tree-lined property in the small town of Abita Springs, Louisiana, the center emphasizes a mind-body-spirit approach using evidence-based and integrative medicine. Care for clients with co-occurring mental health conditions is available. Programs include medications for addiction treatment (MAT) when needed, as well as primary health care.

Address

21516 Highway 36
Abita Springs, LA 70420

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Mental health disorders

A Calm, Supportive Setting for Intensive Recovery

The center provides a peaceful, nature-centered environment designed to support early recovery. The residential campus offers a structured, home-like setting where adults can step away from daily pressures and focus fully on healing. Outdoor spaces, walking paths, and wellness areas on wooded campus create room for reflection, grounding, and connection during treatment. Specialized care is offered for veterans and active-duty military.

Medically Supervised Detox and Residential Care

Longbranch offers medically supervised withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and other substances, with 24/7 medical monitoring. Withdrawal management services are integrated with residential treatment on the same property, allowing for a smoother transition from stabilization into ongoing care. Following detox, clients typically engage in short- or long-term residential programming, depending on their needs, in a supportive environment.

Integrated Treatment for Substance Use and Mental Health

The program is designed for adults with substance use disorders, including those with co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, grief, and stress. Treatment integrates substance use counseling with mental health services so both are addressed at the same time. Evidence-based approaches may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed counseling.

Medications for Addiction Treatment and Medical Support

Longbranch incorporates medications for addiction treatment (MAT) when appropriate, including options for opioid and alcohol use disorders. These services are coordinated through onsite or contracted medical providers. Medication management is combined with counseling and psychiatric support to promote safety, comfort, and stability during recovery.

Holistic Therapies and Daily Structure

Alongside clinical care, clients participate in holistic and wellness-focused activities that support whole-person recovery. Programming may include yoga, meditation, mindfulness practices, health education, and expressive therapies such as art or music. Group, individual, and family counseling sessions help clients build insight, strengthen relationships, and develop practical coping skills.

Planning for Life After Residential Treatment

Recovery planning continues beyond the residential stay. Longbranch provides discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and ongoing recovery support services to help clients prepare for the next phase of care. This may include referrals to outpatient services, continued therapy, recovery coaching, peer support, and connections to housing or community resources. The goal is to support a stable transition and continued engagement in recovery.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently describe Longbranch as a place where structured treatment, strong peer community, and attentive staff come together to support recovery. A small number of reviewers point to concerns around policies, communication, or individual staff interactions.

  • Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Many clients emphasize compassion, professionalism, and accessibility from counselors, nurses, and recovery advocates. "I never felt alone here for a second."
  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Reviews frequently credit the program with helping clients understand addiction, build coping skills, and feel prepared for ongoing recovery through education, therapy, and 12-step immersion. "They gave me all the tools I need to be successful."
  • Support & Community (95% positive): Many clients describe honest, judgment-free peer relationships that continued to matter after discharge. "I came here without friends and left with lifelong ones."
  • Facility & Environment (90% positive): Many reviews mention a clean, peaceful, and comfortable setting, along with quality meals and wellness amenities that made it easier to focus on recovery. "The accommodations are beautiful and spa-like."
  • Access & Process: Some reviewers note strict rules, limited phone access, or challenges with communication and transitions in care.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • First Health
  • Magellan
  • Other Private Insurance
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$$ - Moderate Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Gourmet meals
  • Access to nature
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • Gardens
  • Healthy meals
  • In-house chef
  • Meditation rooms
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Music therapy
  • Yoga
  • Fitness activities
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • Country

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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Reviews and Ratings

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