Ochsner LSU Health - Louisiana Behavioral Health

Louisiana Behavioral Health is a partnership between Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Oceans Healthcare, two Louisiana-based providers leading the transformation of behavioral health care through evidence-based, patient-centered treatment for adults and seniors.

At Louisiana Behavioral Health, we provide treatment designed to meet each patient’s unique needs. We understand the specialized nature of providing mental health services for people of different age groups and with different behavioral challenges.

Our Treatment Options

Our inpatient care services provide concentrated, evidence-based treatment to help individuals achieve stability and transition to a lower level of care. Our forthcoming intensive outpatient programs encourage long-term management and daily progress toward ongoing healing. Individual therapy sessions are personalized and focused on comprehensive well-being. Group therapy sessions are conducted separately so adults and seniors receive the care best suited to their needs.

Learn More About Our Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services

Inpatient Program Features

Life can be challenging at times. Individuals can require inpatient behavioral health support for a variety of reasons. Whether the behavioral challenges are new or the result of life-long mental illness, aging, significant life events, or complications and side effects from multiple medications, inpatient treatment provides a dedicated space for healing. Our inpatient program offers:

• Individual and group therapies
• Medication management
• Daily monitoring by clinical staff with medical physician oversight to ensure overall health and well-being
• Separate and individualized care by age group
• Mental health education
• Management of any medical issues
• Patient supervision by board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist
• Family and caregiver programs
• Discharge planning and recommended outpatient care transition