Compass Behavioral Health Center of Houma

Compass Behavioral Health Center of Houma is a local leader in psychiatric healthcare in Houma, Louisiana. The city is located Southwest of New Orleans and just south of Route 90. Several sports stadiums and the St. Louis Canal are nearby.

Compass offers a dual site model, which means they have a 24-hour inpatient psychiatric hospital for people over age 21 and specialized outpatient intensive programs for people over age 18. These programs are for folks who went through other programs but haven’t recovered.

Strong Partnerships with Local Providers Improves Continuity of Care

Past patients have praised the staff's ability to help develop coping strategies that address everyday issues and the compassion and care that the nursing staff have towards their patients. The program was founded in 1998 as a mental health services organization, partnering with other Southwest Louisiana healthcare providers.

This location provides psychiatric day treatment and outpatient programming, offering you the opportunity to transition to a lower level of care after leaving their nearby inpatient facility. You can also begin care in their outpatient services by receiving counseling, medication management and psychiatric care to improve or maintain functioning.

Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Services Reduce Addiction Triggers

Psychiatric treatment and behavioral health services are a vital approach to dealing with mental health conditions that can trigger or exacerbate substance use disorders. The nearby inpatient facility has 20 beds if you require more intensive inpatient treatment. The organization also partners with community hospitals to provide emergency psychiatric services.

Individuals living in Louisiana also have access to telepsychiatry services to manage their mental health conditions. The organization accepts private insurance billing, Medicare and Medicaid.