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Defining Wellness Centers

Mandeville, LA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Mandeville, LA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, trauma survivors.

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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.

Classified as multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment). private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
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
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
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
Medications used
Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Risperidone, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: 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

Contact & Location

Address

23699 Quail Lane, Mandeville, LA 70448

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Facility direct line

(855) 527-0858

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Defining Wellness Centers accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Defining Wellness Centers accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific LA Medicaid plan. Call (855) 527-0858 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Defining Wellness Centers offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: 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.
Does Defining Wellness Centers have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: 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.
What therapy methods does Defining Wellness Centers use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: 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.
How do I start treatment at Defining Wellness Centers?
Call the facility directly at (855) 527-0858 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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