Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

New Orleans, LA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in New Orleans, LA · Accepts Medicare · Private · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. 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: PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine + 17 more
Facility operation: Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121

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Facility direct line

504-842-3999 x2

Website

www.ochsner.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 504-842-3999 x2 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other LA centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offer?

This facility offers: PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: 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 Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What therapy methods does Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Electroconvulsive 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 Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit?

Call the facility directly at 504-842-3999 x2 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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