University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health

2000 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

New Orleans, Louisiana

504-702-3000

About University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health

University Medical Center New Orleans, part of LCMC Health, is an academic medical center providing hospital-based behavioral health and substance use treatment for adults in New Orleans and the Gulf South.

Through its addiction psychiatry clinic and behavioral health units, it treats substance use disorders alongside co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

I've found that this is a high-acuity, evidence based setting designed to support patients with both complex medical and psychiatric needs under one roof.

Hospital-Based Addiction Psychiatry and Substance Use Care

The addiction psychiatry program combines medication management, maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder and psychotherapy within an academic medical environment.

A multidisciplinary team of board-certified psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, substance abuse counselors, clinical psychologists and specially trained nurses guides care.

Adults can access substance use treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including an intensive outpatient group format running three hours per session over 16 days.

This evidence based approach addresses addiction and underlying mental health concerns together, supporting stabilization and lasting recovery.

Behavioral Health and Crisis Support

University Medical Center offers a 60-bed Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit for short-term hospitalization, crisis intervention, assessment and symptom stabilization.

Outpatient behavioral health services provide comprehensive evaluations and individualized care, while a dedicated behavioral health emergency room and consultation-liaison psychiatry round out a broad continuum of care.

Access, Location, and Next Steps

Located on Canal Street near the Central Business District, University Medical Center New Orleans provides in-person inpatient and outpatient care with free validated patient parking on campus.

The hospital, I've seen, accepts commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and self-pay, with financial assistance and payment plans available for eligible patients.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.

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.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Elderly rehab in Louisiana provides an environment where seniors can receive mutual support from peers and treatment that is tailored to their needs. This encourages individuals to fully participate and enjoy better outcomes for addiction recovery.

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.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

Residential or inpatient rehab in Louisiana is the most intensive level of care. It involves living at the rehab facility and receiving 24/7 supervised care. Treatment interventions usually include individual and group therapy, nutritional counseling, experiential therapies, and medication.

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.

Payment Options

Financial Aid

If you need assistance with paying for addiction treatment, financial aid may be an option for you. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs help you manage the expense of drug rehab in Louisiana.

Payment Plans & Financing

For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible. Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.

Medicaid Accepted

If you're struggling to pay for rehab, you may be eligible for Louisiana Medicaid (known as Healthy Louisiana). The coverage amount varies, but it can help with the cost of addiction treatment, including all levels of care, such as detox, inpatient rehab, and more.

Medicare Accepted

If you have Louisiana Medicare, you may have coverage options available that will cover some or all of the costs of alcohol or drug rehab in Louisiana. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

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.

Accepted Insurance

University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.