Longleaf Hospital is a trusted inpatient facility serving teens, adults, military personnel, and seniors facing mental health challenges. With a deep commitment to individuals, families, and the community of Alexandria, Louisiana, Longleaf delivers care rooted in clinical excellence. Recognizing that each person’s journey is unique, the team offers personalized treatment tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals. In addition to inpatient care, they offer
detox and
outpatient services.
At Longleaf, clients receive individual, group, and family therapy, with gender-specific groups available for teens to create a safe environment for healing. Their evidence-based modalities include
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), motivational interviewing, and eye movement therapy (EMDR), ensuring clients receive effective treatment they can trust. For clients with substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment (
MAT) is available to help manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms, promoting comfort and stability.
With 139 beds, Longleaf is designed to foster healing by balancing connection and privacy, offering shared rooms that encourage a sense of community, along with en-suite bathrooms. Clients can enjoy a range of communal areas, such as dedicated rooms for group therapy, a large cafeteria, and a contemporary gym designed for recreation and wellness. Longleaf has a spacious courtyard with a basketball hoop, outdoor tables, and ample space for games.
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 Longleaf Hospital provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)