About Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Marrero
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Marrero is part of Oceans Healthcare, a leading behavioral healthcare system providing inpatient and
outpatient mental health treatment across the southern United States. Located in Marrero, Louisiana, this facility delivers specialized psychiatric care for adults, older adults, adolescents, and veterans, focusing on safety, stability, and lasting recovery from behavioral health conditions.
Inpatient Behavioral Health Programs
The hospital provides acute inpatient psychiatric care for individuals experiencing severe mental health crises, including major depressive episodes, acute anxiety, psychotic episodes, suicidal ideation, and behavioral disturbances. Their hospital-based programs offer 24/7 medical supervision, psychiatric medication management, individual and
group therapy, and structured therapeutic activities designed to stabilize patients and prepare them for continued outpatient care.
Specialized Care Across the Lifespan
Oceans Healthcare recognizes that behavioral health needs change throughout life. The Marrero facility offers age-specific programming including adult behavioral health services for those facing depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges; older adult programs focused on improving quality of life and addressing memory or mood changes; and adolescent care supporting teens who are struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or academically. The hospital also provides dedicated programs for service members, veterans, and first responders facing behavioral health challenges.
Evidence-Based Treatment Approach
The clinical team at Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Marrero utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, individual counseling, group psychotherapy, recreational therapy, and medication management. Treatment plans are individualized based on comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, and the multidisciplinary team — including psychiatrists, registered nurses, therapists, and social workers — collaborates to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care throughout the treatment episode.
Community and Outpatient Services
Beyond inpatient care, the facility offers outpatient treatment programs that provide ongoing psychiatric support as patients transition back to their communities. Located in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area, Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Marrero serves residents of Jefferson Parish and surrounding communities, providing accessible behavioral healthcare to a population that has faced significant mental health challenges. The hospital accepts most major insurance plans and works with patients and families to explore all available coverage options.