Oceans Behavioral Hospital Opelousas operates just off I49 near the St. Landry Plaza with private parking. They offer intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment for anger, anxiety, bipolar, depression, grief, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, self-harm, stress, trauma, alcohol and drug addiction, personality disorders, 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. For adults 30+, they also offer residential care, and they have expertise to treat older individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other aging-related challenges.
The Oceans Healthcare STAR program at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Opelousas supports active-duty military members, veterans, and family members with mental health challenges, such as combat stress and long separation from close relationships. Family members participate in group therapy with other military families with similar experiences. To enroll in the STAR program, clients need to provide a referral from the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Veterans Affairs.
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. Similarly to this location, a lot of their facilities are located near major highways but outside of downtown areas, providing additional treatment options for areas where there are many people but not as many mental health centers.
Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
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.
