Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
2520 North University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70507
About Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
If you’re looking for a substance use and mental health disorder treatment facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, you can try Vermillion Behavioral Health Systems. They treat kids, teens, adults, and seniors separately through various inpatient (IP) and outpatient (OP) programs.
You’ll do assessments and evaluations on arrival. These may include psychological testing, psychiatric, physical health and medical lab evaluations. Based on your results, they’ll recommend live in or part time treatment.
They’ll supervise you through medical detox to make sure you are safe and comfortable. Therapy is based on the 12 Step model. They treat addictions to alcohol, opiates, prescription drugs and synthetic marijuana. They can also help you if you’re addicted to cocaine or meth.
With individual counseling, group and family therapy sessions, you’ll cover topics such as how to develop and use coping skills. They’ll teach you about mental illness and addiction. You’ll get tools and strategies for avoiding relapse and to learn how to cope with healthy alternatives..
What stood out to me is how they split groups into separate tracks for more specific treatment. If your primary issue is substance use, you’ll be placed on the chemical dependency track. Those who come in for mental health only will be treated in a separate group. If you’re experiencing mental health challenges along with addictive behavior, you’ll be in a group with others who have a dual diagnosis.
Before leaving, they’ll make sure you have a plan for aftercare. They’ll draw up your continuing recovery blueprint by observing you closely. This will be adapted as your needs change.