When you enroll in the Ochsner recovery program, our expert team will work with you to develop an individualized care plan tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. Your program will last between 20 and 30 days. You’ll come to the outpatient treatment center Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until about 3 p.m.

The Ochsner recovery program uses a group-based model. While at Ochsner, you’ll participate in daily group therapy sessions and recovery-related classes. You'll also meet with your psychiatrist individually multiple times a week. Depending on your needs, you may also receive additional individual appointments.

The group approach allows patients to support and learn from each other. It also allows the care team to stay up to date with your recovery process and adjust your treatment plan quickly if needed.

The Ochsner recovery program team includes:

• Nurses

• Psychiatrists

• Psychologists

• Social workers

Because Ochsner is an academic healthcare center, our team often includes psychology and medical residents as well.

To learn more about the Ochsner recovery program, call 504-842-3999 and select option 2. A member of the recovery program team will talk with you about your situation and work with you to schedule an evaluation as soon as possible.

If the team member thinks you need immediate or 24-hour care, they will instruct you to go to an Ochsner emergency department.

The Ochsner recovery program is located on the fourth floor of the Brent House Hotel. The hotel connects to Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans.

Many people with a substance use disorder also often have one or more chronic physical or mental health conditions, such as anxiety, chronic pain or depression. The Ochsner recovery program allows you to receive treatment for these conditions while also receiving treatment for alcohol or drug abuse. Our team can coordinate your care with your existing Ochsner physicians if you need additional services. We can also refer you to other doctors if needed.

While enrolled in the program, all patients receive regular blood and urine testing. This allows us to adjust your care plan in the case of relapse.

The 4 Pillars of Recovery

Mental health and substance abuse are interconnected. Ochsner recovery program treatments address the four pillars of recovery to improve your overall mental wellness. These are:

1. Health, or managing health conditions and symptoms
2. Home, creating a safe, stable living environment
3. Purpose, engaging in meaningful activities
4. Community, building social connections and a support system

Our team also works with you to increase recovery capital, or the resources you have to maintain your recovery. The three main types of recovery capital are:

• Community resources

• Family and social resources

• Personal resources

Group Therapy and Classes

While other treatment programs often focus on one type of psychotherapy, Ochsner incorporates therapy techniques from several different psychotherapy models. By doing this, we expand the number of skills and tools patients learn in the program. Group therapy sessions and classes include training in:

• Acceptance and commitment therapy

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• Dialectical behavior therapy — talk therapy for people with conditions that make it difficult to manage their emotions

Medication-Assisted Therapy

The Ochsner recovery program offers medication-assisted therapy. Medication can often help people stick with their treatment program and maintain recovery when combined with psychotherapy and other treatments. The Ochsner recovery program offers several medication options, including:

• Acamprosate, or Campral

• Buprenorphine, or Suboxone

• Naltrexone

Mindfulness Practices and Expressive Therapy

Our expert team members provide a wide range of evidence-based treatments related to mindfulness and expressive therapy, including:

• Art therapy

• Mindfulness-based activities and education

• Yoga

Family Involvement and Support

Ochsner recovery program patients aren’t the only ones affected by substance use disorders. Their spouses, children and other family members are also affected. Because of this, we encourage family members to take an active role in your recovery. Ochsner offers many ways for families to get involved and also receive treatment, including:

• Educational sessions

• Family therapy

• Group therapy

• Individual therapy

We can also help connect family members with additional community resources and self-help groups.

After finishing the recovery program, we will ensure you have an individual therapist and psychiatrist to continue your treatment. Additionally, the Ochsner recovery program team offers a weekly aftercare group. Depending on your needs, Ochsner also offers continued blood or urine screening.

Participating in a community-based self-help program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Smart Recovery, is an excellent way to receive additional, ongoing support.

• Baton Rouge: Capital Area Human Services

• Bayou Region: South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

• Jefferson Parish: Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

• Louisiana Department of Health: Behavioral Health Local Governing Entities Locations Map

• New Orleans area, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes

• North Shore: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority

If you experience other forms of addiction, these community resources may help.

Sex addiction:

Lighthouse Counseling

Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services

Gambling addiction:

The Louisiana Department of Health has compiled a list of inpatient and outpatient treatment providers.