Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Louisiana
Louisiana combines its rich cultural identity with evidence-based addiction treatment in ways unique to the state — New Orleans facilities incorporate music and art therapy reflecting the city's creative soul, while statewide Medicaid expansion through Healthy Louisiana has opened treatment doors for hundreds of thousands of residents. With over 280 licensed facilities from the Gulf Coast to the Red River region, Louisiana offers culturally sensitive care that honors local traditions while delivering clinical excellence. The state's community-centered approach means treatment here feels personal, not institutional.
Source: CDC WONDER, SAMHSA NSDUH (2024)
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How to Get Started in Louisiana
Call for Help
Call Louisiana 211 at 211 for a free, confidential conversation about your options.
Get Assessed
A counselor will evaluate your situation and recommend the right level of care. Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid) can help with referrals.
Verify Coverage
Check your insurance benefits before starting. Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid) provides comprehensive behavioral health coverage including detox, residential, outpatient, MAT, and peer support services.
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Rehab Centers in New Orleans
14 Treatment Centers
New Orleans combines the city's legendary cultural heritage with evidence-based addiction treatment in ways found nowhere else. Programs frequently incorporate music therapy, creative arts, and culturally responsive approaches reflecting the city's unique identity, while maintaining strong clinical foundations. Healthy Louisiana Medicaid expansion has dramatically improved treatment access, and the city's recovery community — infused with the resilience that defines New Orleans — offers genuine peer support. Treatment here feels distinctly personal, honoring local culture while delivering clinical excellence.
Rehab Centers in Shreveport
12 Treatment Centers
Shreveport offers treatment serving northwest Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex region where Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas meet. The city provides affordable community-based programs with strong faith-based options and expanding medication-assisted treatment access. Shreveport's treatment providers understand the specific dynamics of the tri-state region, and the city's lower cost of living makes residential treatment financially accessible for longer stays.
Rehab Centers in Baton Rouge
11 Treatment Centers
Baton Rouge provides treatment as Louisiana's capital with strong connections to LSU Health Sciences Center's addiction medicine programs and state behavioral health resources. The city offers diverse treatment options from community-based outpatient care to specialized residential programs, and its central location makes it accessible from across southern Louisiana. LSU-connected programs bring academic medical expertise, and Baton Rouge's growing recovery community provides increasing peer support.
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Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana
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Lafayette(8 centers)
Monroe(8 centers)
Metairie(6 centers)
Mandeville(5 centers)
Lake Charles(5 centers)
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46 citiesSigns You May Need Help
Physical Signs
- Needing more of a substance to feel the same effect
- Withdrawal symptoms when not using
- Neglecting physical health and appearance
- Unexplained weight changes
- Sleep pattern disruptions
Behavioral Signs
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop using
- Spending increasing time obtaining, using, or recovering
- Withdrawing from family, friends, and activities
- Continuing use despite negative consequences
- Loss of interest in hobbies and responsibilities
If you recognize these signs in yourself or a loved one, help is available. Call Louisiana 211 at 211 — 24/7, free, and confidential.
Addiction Treatment in Louisiana
Louisiana's treatment landscape reflects the state's distinctive culture — New Orleans programs often incorporate music therapy, creative arts, and culturally responsive approaches alongside evidence-based clinical care. Medicaid expansion under Healthy Louisiana has been transformative, dramatically increasing treatment access for previously uninsured adults across all 64 parishes. Baton Rouge anchors the state's clinical infrastructure with LSU Health Sciences Center addiction medicine programs, while Shreveport serves the Ark-La-Tex region and Lafayette provides care for Acadiana. The state is actively expanding MAT access in rural parishes and building peer recovery networks in communities hit hardest by opioid and stimulant use disorders.
- Culturally distinctive treatment incorporating music, art, and community traditions alongside clinical care
- Healthy Louisiana Medicaid expansion covers comprehensive addiction treatment for qualifying adults
- LSU Health Sciences Center provides research-connected addiction medicine programs
- Year-round warm climate supports outdoor therapeutic activities and active recovery lifestyles
- Community-centered treatment philosophy — care feels personal rather than institutional
- Lower cost of living makes extended treatment stays financially accessible
Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid) provides comprehensive behavioral health coverage including detox, residential, outpatient, MAT, and peer support services. Louisiana's Medicaid expansion has been one of the most impactful in the Southeast, covering adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. Most private insurers including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna are accepted statewide.
Types of Treatment Available in Louisiana
| Level | Duration | Setting | Intensity | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 3–7 days | Hospital / Clinic | 24/7 medical | $$$$ | Severe withdrawal, safety |
| Residential | 30–90 days | Live-in facility | Full-time | $$$$ | Serious addiction, structure |
| PHP | 4–6 weeks | Day program | 5–7 hrs/day | $$$ | Step-down, medical needs |
| IOP | 2–4 months | Outpatient center | 3–4 hrs, 3–5x/week | $$ | Working adults, families |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | Office / Telehealth | 1–2 hrs, 1–2x/week | $ | Maintenance, mild cases |
| Sober Living | 3–12 months | Group housing | Peer support | $$ | Transition, structure |
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New Orleans programs that incorporate music and art therapy offer genuinely unique treatment experiences — ideal for creative individuals whose recovery benefits from artistic expression.
Healthy Louisiana Medicaid has dramatically expanded coverage — apply before seeking treatment if you might qualify, as the process is straightforward.
Louisiana 211 (dial 211) is an excellent starting point for finding treatment — they maintain current databases of available beds and program openings.
LSU Health Sciences Center in Baton Rouge offers specialized addiction medicine — consider this option for complex cases requiring academic medical expertise.
Cultural sensitivity is a real strength of Louisiana treatment — programs understand the unique social dynamics of Louisiana communities.
If you're in a rural parish with limited options, ask about telehealth services — many New Orleans and Baton Rouge programs offer virtual counseling.
Official state resources and organizations providing addiction treatment support in Louisiana.
Louisiana Department of Health - Office of Behavioral Health
State office overseeing addiction treatment services, provider networks, and treatment funding
1-225-342-9500Louisiana 211
24/7 referral service connecting residents to treatment facilities, crisis support, and recovery resources
211National Resources
Federal resources and hotlines available 24/7 for addiction support.
Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service
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Frequently Asked Questions
This website provides general information about addiction treatment centers. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911. For help finding treatment, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, 24/7.
Information sourced from SAMHSA Treatment Locator, state licensing records, and facility submissions.