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A Service of Ochsner Health

River Place Behavioral Health is Louisiana's new premier behavioral health hospital, providing state-of-the-art psychiatric care for adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mental health disorders. Here, patients and families receive the comprehensive, personalized services that will put them on the path toward a healthier and more promising future.

Convenient Location and State-of-the-Art Facility

River Place Behavioral Health is located in LaPlace, Louisiana, just 20 minutes west of New Orleans and 40 minutes east of Baton Rouge. Among its many features, this historic community along the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint John the Baptist Parish offers the serenity and seclusion that are conducive to healing.

As the newest mental healthcare treatment center in LaPlace, Louisiana, River Place Behavioral Health blends advanced services and state-of-the-art technology with time-tested therapeutic techniques, personal attention, and a comfortable, inviting environment. The result is a world-class treatment experience unlike any other in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

River Place Behavioral Health’s new adolescent unit treats adolescents ages 12-17 who struggle with conditions like depression, ADHD, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety.

Intensive Personalized Services

At River Place Behavioral Health, there is no such thing as “just another patient,” and no two individuals will ever have identical experiences while in our care. At every step of your treatment process, we will customize our services in order to ensure that we are meeting your unique needs.

From your admissions assessment to the detailed discharge plan that will guide the post-treatment phase of your recovery, each service that you receive at River Place will be designed specifically for you.

Learn more about our service offerings.

Experienced and Compassionate Professionals

While advanced technology, sophisticated methodologies, and comprehensive planning are essential elements of the River Place experience, the true heart and soul of our treatment center are the dedicated professionals who serve our patients.

Every member of the River Place team is committed to upholding our standard of providing superior service in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Starting with your first phone call and continuing through your entire time in our care, you can expect to be treated as a valued member of the River Place family.

We honor the strength of each person who makes the courageous decision to seek treatment for a mental or behavioral health disorder, we celebrate the commitment of family members and friends who are supporting their loved one’s recovery, and we pledge to do all in our power to help you to achieve true and lasting healing.

Visit River Place Behavioral Health to learn more.

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