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Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles

Lake Charles, LA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Lake Charles, LA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves trauma survivors.

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About Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles

Located in a historic town steeped in Cajun culture, Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles provides treatment for adults in a residential or intensive outpatient (IOP) setting for these conditions: anger, anxiety, bipolar, depression, grief, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, self-harm, stress, trauma, alcohol and drug addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Their treatment methods include 1-on-1 counseling, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), group therapy, medication management, relapse prevention counseling, relaxation therapy, and 12-Step Facilitation. They specialize in treating clients 50+ with Alzheimer's, dementia, medication management, and other aging-related challenges. Their intensive outpatient program also treats adolescents 13-17, emphasizing healthy life choices. Oceans Behavioral Hospital's psychiatric staff review progress and medications daily.
Oceans Behavioral Hospital runs numerous locations throughout Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Many specialize in aging-related or military-related mental health conditions, and an increasing number treat mental health for adolescents.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-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
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine + 7 more
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

302 West McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Facility direct line

(337) 474-7581

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific LA Medicaid plan. Call (337) 474-7581 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. 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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles?
Call the facility directly at (337) 474-7581 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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