LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Acadiana will soon have a new resource for behavioral health.
Ochsner Lafayette General and Oceans Healthcare celebrated the opening of Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana – Lafayette with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
The 62-bed facility located at 310 Youngsville Highway expands access to inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services across Acadiana and will open to patients July 7.
According to Ochsner Lafayette General Regional Medical Director Amanda Logue, the new facility will increase the availability of high-quality, specialized behavioral health services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, allowing more patients to receive treatment closer to home and family rather than traveling outside of the region.
“Our patients are at the forefront of every decision we make,” Logue said. “We have seen and understand the growing need for comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in our communities. Through Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana, we aim to bring compassionate care to those patients every day.”
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With the opening of the Lafayette facility, Oceans Behavioral Hospital Broussard will become Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana – Broussard, expanding its total inpatient capacity to 100.
“Mental health continues to be one of the most pressing health needs facing our communities,” said Ochsner Lafayette General Chief Executive Officer Patrick W. Gandy, Jr. “As we open the doors to Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana, we are filled with hope for the patients and families who will benefit from expanded access to care. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to meeting a critical community need and improving lives across Acadiana.”
Services available through Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana will include:
Partial Hospitalization Programs, PHP
Intensive Outpatient Programs, IOP
Oceans Healthcare is a for-profit organization based in Plano, Texas founded in 2004 that partners with 48 facilities in nine states, according to its website.
“The formation of Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana and our new hospital in Lafayette reflect a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality behavioral health care in Louisiana,” said Stuart Archer, Chief Executive Officer of Oceans Healthcare. “By bringing together Ochsner Lafayette General’s clinical leadership and community presence with Oceans’ specialized experience in behavioral healthcare, this partnership will strengthen the continuum of care in Acadiana and help more individuals and families receive the support they need closer to home.”
For admissions or program information, call 337-839-9008. To learn more about Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana – Lafayette, visit ochsner.org/OBHAL.
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