St. Charles Parish Hospital held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Intensive Outpatient Program Center for behavioral health services, located at 150 Hall Street in Luling. The center offers treatment for adults experiencing mental health challenges or substance use disorders who require more support than traditional outpatient care but do not require hospitalization.
The center includes two treatment tracks: a mental wellness program for conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, and a recovery program for individuals seeking treatment for alcohol or drug use, including opioids. The program employs a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and nursing staff.
Keith Dacus, CEO of St. Charles Parish Hospital, stated: “Our hospital recognized the need for a program that provides structured, science-based care for mental health and substance use challenges.” The center is expected to serve hundreds of patients annually. Dacus noted that nearly one in five adults experience mental illness annually, and many individuals face barriers to treatment. The center includes shared spaces for group therapy, individual counseling rooms, and an outdoor area for therapeutic and social activities.
Treatment offerings include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, relapse prevention, and other therapeutic interventions designed to improve long-term health and well-being. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance, and offers transportation within a 25-to-30-mile radius. Over the past 11 years, St. Charles Parish Hospital has grown from serving approximately 1,800 patients annually to more than 21,000 and expanded from four physicians to 47 physicians and advanced practice providers.
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