Located in Lafayette, LA, Lafayette Behavioral Health Unit offers co-occurring mental health and
detox care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
Care here features levels of care including co-occurring mental health and detox and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
family therapy,
group therapy, online therapy and
medication-assisted treatment, tailored to the individual.
Lafayette Behavioral Health Unit serves men, women and young adults and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, smoking cessation and benzodiazepines.
The center works with 24 insurers including HealthNet, HealthPartners, Highmark and Humana, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care and support meetings.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to Lafayette Behavioral Health Unit or call our 24/7 helpline.
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 Lafayette Behavioral Health Unit provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)