BHG New Orleans Westbank Treatment Center
Located in Gretna, Louisiana, BHG New Orleans Westbank Treatment Center provides comprehensive, outpatient treatment focused on helping individuals and families overcome opioid use disorder and achieve lasting recovery. As a key resource for the New Orleans Westbank community, this facility emphasizes a whole-patient approach, combining evidence-based medical treatments with essential behavioral therapies.
Commitment to Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR)
BHG is dedicated to the “gold standard” in opioid addiction treatment: Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR). This approach significantly reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms, providing a stable foundation for patients to engage in counseling and address the underlying causes of addiction. The center utilizes FDA-approved medications under the guidance of local doctors and medical staff.
Available MAR Services
- MAR with Methadone: A highly effective, long-standing treatment for stabilizing patients and supporting long-term recovery.
- MAR with Suboxone (Buprenorphine): Offers the convenience of an outpatient prescription to support recovery efforts.
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Support
While medication is crucial for physical stability, behavioral health support is the core element for sustainable change. The center provides specialized addiction counseling services that utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. This therapy helps patients develop coping strategies, manage triggers, and navigate stress without resorting to substance use.
Counseling is offered in various formats to meet individual needs and foster community engagement, including individual sessions, group counseling, and family counseling. This holistic structure ensures that not only the patient, but also their loved ones, are included in the healing process, reinforcing recovery within the family unit and the wider community.
Access and Affordability
BHG is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent access to necessary treatment. The facility accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and other coverage options may be available. For those without insurance or facing financial hardship, the center offers a discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income, ensuring that no one is denied services due to inability to pay.
FAQs
What is the primary focus of the BHG New Orleans Westbank Treatment Center?
The center primarily focuses on outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder, utilizing a whole-patient approach that integrates Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) with personalized addiction counseling.
Do I need insurance to receive treatment at this location?
No, you do not need insurance. While BHG accepts Medicaid and Medicare, they offer grant spots and a sliding fee schedule based on income and family size so that no patient is turned away due to inability to pay.
What types of addiction counseling are provided?
The center provides addiction counseling using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in various formats, including individual, group, and family counseling, to help patients manage cravings, stress, and triggers.
