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Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

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At a Glance

2 Accreditation(s)

MAT Available

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

The Joint Commission SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

Overview

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit focuses on treating both addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The facility combines medical and therapeutic interventions, such as medication-assisted treatment and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Patients receive care from a team of psychiatrists, therapists, and nurses who work together to create personalized care plans. The unit also involves families by offering educational sessions and support groups to help loved ones understand and support the recovery process. Ochsner is committed to long-term recovery, providing aftercare planning and resources to support patients even after they leave the facility. This comprehensive approach helps individuals find a well-rounded path to sobriety. The facility accepts plans from major private insurance providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. Moderate-cost facility ($$): Balances quality care with moderate costs. Payment assistance may be available.

  • Location:

    1514 Jefferson Highway, Brent House, 4th Floor , New Orleans, LA 70121 Directions

  • Ages Served: Adults (Ages 26-64), Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
  • Treatment Setting: Outpatient, Telemedicine, Detox
  • Medication-assisted Treatment: Buprenorphine, Naltrexone
  • Detox For: Opioids, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methamphetamines
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: None listed
  • Languages Served: Sign language, English

Treatment Type

  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

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

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training
  • Case management support

Recovery assistance services

  • Peer mentoring and support
  • Peer-led support groups

Counseling and Education

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

Transition Support

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

Testing & Pre-Treatment

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

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Disulfiram
  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Clonidine

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicare
  • TRICARE

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

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

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