Memorial Behavioral Health Clinic

2829 4th Ave
Suite 150
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Lake Charles, Louisiana

337-480-7800

About Memorial Behavioral Health Clinic

Memorial Behavioral Health Clinic is an outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, operating as part of the Lake Charles Memorial Health System.

The clinic combines psychotherapy with medication management, I've found, to support individuals coping with addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other behavioral health concerns.

With its hospital affiliation, the clinic offers a connected, multidisciplinary approach to community-based mental health and addiction care.

Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Programs

Care at Memorial Behavioral Health Clinic typically begins with an outpatient assessment, where licensed clinicians review each individual's needs and recommend an appropriate course of treatment.

Clients may access outpatient psychotherapy and medication management, with referral pathways to Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) or inpatient services at the system's Archer Institute when a higher level of care is needed.

Clients can expect group, individual and family therapy delivered by licensed professionals. The multidisciplinary team, I've learned, includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, case managers and behavioral health coordinators, supporting integrated treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Quick Facts About Memorial Behavioral Health Clinic

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana, near the corner of Enterprise Boulevard and 18th Street, a few blocks west of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Levels of care: Outpatient behavioral health services with referral access to IOP and inpatient care
Who they treat: Individuals managing addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief and family concerns
Approach: Psychotherapy combined with medication management through a multidisciplinary team
Payment options: Private insurance and self-pay accepted
Accessibility: Handicap-accessible outpatient clinic, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
System integration: Connected to Lake Charles Memorial Health System for continuity of care

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

When individuals participate in a young adult program in Louisiana, they typically receive a variety of age-appropriate therapies. Common treatment methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and 12-step groups.

Adult Program

Addiction treatment options in the Bayou State include a rehab adult program in Louisiana. Designed to serve Louisiana men and women over the age of 18, these programs employ a variety of treatment methods to help individuals achieve sobriety.

Men's Rehab

Treatment professionals at men’s rehab in Louisiana understand unique challenges men face while battling addiction. That’s why programs are available that target treatment for men at every level of care.

Women's Rehab

Women enrolled in gender-specific addiction programs have better outcomes than those in mixed-gender programs. That’s why women’s rehab in Louisiana provides treatment specifically for women, to meet their unique needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

With high success rates, cognitive behavioral therapy in Louisiana is often incorporated into addiction treatment. These techniques are used in support groups and individual therapy, to help individuals change their thought patterns and encourage ongoing sobriety.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Unhealthy thoughts and beliefs often prevent a person from achieving goals and enjoying a healthier life. Rational emotive behavioral therapy in Louisiana helps identify and replace these thoughts and beliefs, to reduce self-sabotaging behavior such as substance abuse.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy is a neurobiological treatment modality used to address trauma disorders and related mental and behavioral health challenges. Short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR is designed to help clients cope with distressing memories and emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. EMDR may help clients in addiction recovery manage the psychological and emotional triggers that contribute to substance misuse and/or addiction relapse.

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is a form of psychotherapy commonly used in addiction recovery. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), moral reconation therapy (MRT) helps clients recognize unhealthy and/or harmful thought patterns and to replace them with more positive and productive ones. MRT is designed to empower clients to make healthier life choices and to more effectively align their behaviors with their moral values.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

A typical Louisiana outpatient rehab offers a less-intensive treatment option. It is a good fit for those who have a moderate addiction and need accountability and ongoing relapse prevention support. Treatment includes therapy and support groups, and may continue to weeks or months, based on the individual’s needs.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

When you have a mental health disorder, addiction treatment must look different than standard rehab. The program must address both your mental health and substance abuse disorders. Louisiana dual diagnosis treatment is designed to do just that.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Payment Options

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, your coverage can help with the costs of addiction treatment. Your policy determines how much is covered, but you may be left with certain costs (copayments or co-insurance).. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

You have the option to directly pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Louisiana, known as self-pay or private pay. People who are uninsured or have an insurance plan that doesn’t cover certain specialized rehab programs often rely on self-pay options like cash or credit cards.