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Defining Wellness Centers

23699 Quail Lane, Mandeville, LA 70448

✓ Joint Commission Est. 2019 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Defining Wellness Centers

  • Location: Mandeville, LA — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR), Twelve Step Facilitation, Motivational Interviewing, Music Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Defining Wellness Centers

Defining Wellness Centers is located next to 100 miles of stunning shorelines of Barnett reservoir near Jackson, Mississippi. Defining Wellness Centers offers an inpatient program, executive program, outpatient program, and an on-site medically assisted detox. Defining Wellness Centers helps clients who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Defining Wellness Centers is open to supporting clients in whatever approach fits their needs, including evidence-based, holistic, non-12-Step, and 12-Step facilitation. They use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family therapy, hypnotherapy, individual and group therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF), and trauma therapy. They believe that to heal trauma you need to replace negative experiences with positive ones through experiential intervention. Technology is also a large part of their program, and they employ modalities like red light laser therapy and biofeedback which are tools used to decrease inflammation in the body. Defining Wellness Centers has gender-specific treatments because they believe men and women heal differently and need to have different approaches. Defining Wellness Centers is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts most forms of insurance.
Defining Wellness Centers Mississippi location is on 26 acres of lush, green landscape that borders Brandon, Mississippi. Defining Wellness Centers focuses on diet, exercise, sleep, and emotional needs to provide a well-rounded view for each client. On the quad, clients enjoy amenities such as a fire pit, a labyrinth, pickleball courts, volleyball courts, five hole putting green, and a meditation garden. Indoors, clients can find the recreation room and enjoy board games, table tennis, and a quiet spot to read. Defining Wellness Centers has semi-private and private rooms for their clients.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Defining Wellness Centers provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Veterans

Amenities & Features

Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Outdoor Lounge
Volleyball Court
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Internet

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment Residential/24-hour residential
Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment)
Aripiprazole Clozapine Risperidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Private non-profit organization
County or local government funds Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with eating disorders Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing
Housing services Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults
Vaping not permitted
Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported housing Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Defining Wellness Centers

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) and Twelve Step Facilitation, typically 7+ days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Defining Wellness Centers offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 8 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) and Twelve Step Facilitation) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Defining Wellness Centers works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

23699 Quail Lane, Mandeville, LA, 70448

Quick Facts

Program7+ days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Personalized Treatment Twelve Step Wellness

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine Marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions about Defining Wellness Centers

Does Defining Wellness Centers accept my insurance?
Defining Wellness Centers accepts 24 insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan — deductibles, copays, day limits, and pre-authorization requirements differ. Under the Mental Health Parity Act, commercial plans must cover addiction treatment at parity with medical care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free 5-minute benefits check.
What treatment programs are available at Defining Wellness Centers?
Defining Wellness Centers offers Residential Rehab, Outpatient with evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR), Twelve Step Facilitation, Motivational Interviewing, Music Therapy. Each admission starts with a clinical assessment against the ASAM criteria to match program intensity (detox, residential, IOP, or outpatient) to clinical need.
How much does treatment cost at Defining Wellness Centers?
Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance coverage. Typical national self-pay ranges: outpatient $1,000–$3,000/month, 30-day residential $5,000–$20,000, 90-day inpatient $12,000–$60,000. With 24 insurance carriers accepted at Defining Wellness Centers, out-of-pocket costs are typically lower. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free, personalized cost estimate.
Are there other rehab centers near Mandeville?
Yes. Browse all LA treatment centers or narrow to Mandeville specifically. Our full facility directory filters by insurance carrier and level of care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a human-curated shortlist based on your situation.
What should I expect during treatment at Defining Wellness Centers?
Treatment typically begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment, then a personalized plan combining individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Programs at Defining Wellness Centers typically last 7+ days. Aftercare planning — which may include sober living, outpatient follow-up, and peer support groups — ensures ongoing support after discharge. Per NIDA research, 90+ days of engaged treatment significantly improves long-term outcomes.
How do I verify Defining Wellness Centers is legitimate?
Every center listed on RehabFlow is sourced from the federal SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator and re-verified quarterly. This facility’s stated accreditation: Joint Commission. Licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, MD) should be on staff, not just peer coaches. If you spot outdated data, email [email protected] — we re-check within 24 hours.

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