12-Step Programs in Louisiana
Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026
Our directory lists 81 12-step programs across Louisiana, with the largest concentrations in New Orleans (13), Baton Rouge (11) and Shreveport (7).
12-Step Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provide peer support, structured recovery framework, and proven principles for lasting sobriety. Many treatment centers integrate 12-step facilitation into their programs.
Treatment landscape in Louisiana:
- Louisiana Medicaid covers addiction treatment
- Cultural competency in treatment approaches
- Growing number of medication-assisted treatment programs
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12-step programs in Louisiana
New Orleans · 13 centers
CrescentCare
New Orleans, LA
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Imagine Recovery
New Orleans, LA
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NOLA Detox and Recovery Center
New Orleans, LA
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Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit
New Orleans, LA
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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health
New Orleans, LA
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Integrity Behavioral Management
New Orleans, LA
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Odyssey House Louisiana Inc
New Orleans, LA
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Beacon Behavioral Hospital
New Orleans, LA
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Bridge House Inc
New Orleans, LA
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Grace House on Stratford
New Orleans, LA
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CADA
New Orleans, LA
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Odyssey House Louisiana Inc
New Orleans, LA
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Baton Rouge · 11 centers
Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
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Capital Area Human Services
Baton Rouge, LA
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Capital Area Human Services
Baton Rouge, LA
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A Turning Point Family and
Baton Rouge, LA
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Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
Baton Rouge, LA
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LHRC
Baton Rouge, LA
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Post Trauma Institute of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
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Clear Minds Behavioral Health
Baton Rouge, LA
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Louisiana Behavioral Health Services
Baton Rouge, LA
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OBrien House
Baton Rouge, LA
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OBrien House
Baton Rouge, LA
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Shreveport · 7 centers
Louisiana Behavioral Health Services
Shreveport, LA
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Uprising Addiction Center
Shreveport, LA
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Brentwood Hospital
Shreveport, LA
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Foundation Recovery Center LLC
Shreveport, LA
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Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic
Shreveport, LA
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New Day Recovery
Shreveport, LA
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Lafayette · 6 centers
Victory Addiction Recovery Center
Lafayette, LA
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Dr Joseph Henry Tyler Jr BH Clinic
Lafayette, LA
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Louisiana Behavioral Health Services
Lafayette, LA
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Acadiana CARES
Lafayette, LA
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Monroe · 5 centers
Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center
Monroe, LA
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Cognitive Development Centers
Monroe, LA
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Cornerstone Behavioral Health
Monroe, LA
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People United Behavioral Health
Monroe, LA
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River City Professional Csl Servs LLC
Monroe, LA
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Covington · 3 centers
Avenues Recovery Center at Covington
Covington, LA
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Townsend Recovery Center
Covington, LA
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Lake Charles · 3 centers
New Beginnings at Lake Charles LLC
Lake Charles, LA
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Odyssey House Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA
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Cognitive Development Centers
Lake Charles, LA
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Mandeville · 3 centers
Ness Center
Mandeville, LA
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Northlake Behavioral Health System
Mandeville, LA
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Fountaineblue Treatment Center
Mandeville, LA
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Metairie · 3 centers
Avenues Recovery Center at New Orleans
Metairie, LA
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Longbranch Recovery and Wellness
Metairie, LA
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Alchemy Addiction Recovery
Metairie, LA
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Alexandria · 2 centers
Louisiana Behavioral Health Services
Alexandria, LA
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Caring Choices of Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
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Ferriday · 2 centers
Louisiana Behavioral Health Services
Ferriday, LA
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People United of Louisiana
Ferriday, LA
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Gretna · 2 centers
BHG New Orleans Westbank Treatment Ctr
Gretna, LA
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Responsibility House
Gretna, LA
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New Iberia · 2 centers
Keys Outpatient Behavioral Health LLC
New Iberia, LA
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Slidell · 2 centers
Alchemy Addiction Recovery
Slidell, LA
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Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority
Slidell, LA
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Abbeville · 1 center
Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
Abbeville, LA
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Abita Springs · 1 center
Longbranch Recovery Center
Abita Springs, LA
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Bossier City · 1 center
Chataignier · 1 center
Heartland Recovery LLC
Chataignier, LA
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Cheneyville · 1 center
Edgefield Recovery Center
Cheneyville, LA
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Ethel · 1 center
Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
Ethel, LA
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Harvey · 1 center
Gateway Foundation
Harvey, LA
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Houma · 1 center
New Start Recovery Inc
Houma, LA
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Jena · 1 center
Cognitive Development Centers
Jena, LA
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Lacassine · 1 center
Sanctuary Louisiana
Lacassine, LA
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Laplace · 1 center
Louisiana Behavioral Health Services
Laplace, LA
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Mamou · 1 center
Beyond the Horizon CO Savoy Medical
Mamou, LA
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Marksville · 1 center
Washington Street Hope Center Inc
Marksville, LA
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Morgan City · 1 center
Fairview Treatment Center
Morgan City, LA
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Natchitoches · 1 center
North Louisiana Human Services
Natchitoches, LA
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New Roads · 1 center
Oberlin · 1 center
Allen Outreach Inc
Oberlin, LA
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Opelousas · 1 center
Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic
Opelousas, LA
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Rayville · 1 center
Second Chances Addiction Recovery Ctr
Rayville, LA
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Ruston · 1 center
Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery
Ruston, LA
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Sulphur · 1 center
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services
Sulphur, LA
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Tallulah · 1 center
Cognitive Development Centers
Tallulah, LA
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Ville Platte · 1 center
Ville Platte Behavioral Health
Ville Platte, LA
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West Monroe · 1 center
New Day Recovery
West Monroe, LA
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Winnsboro · 1 center
Healthy Louisiana
Healthy Louisiana MCOs cover all MAT medications; the state expanded naltrexone injection benefits for jail-release populations.
State regulations
Louisiana Department of Health licenses OTPs under R.S. 40:1061 and requires each program to provide access to behavioral counseling on-site.
- Medicaid75
- Cash or self-payment72
- Private health insurance56
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs32
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)30
- Medicare25
- Outpatient73
- Regular outpatient treatment68
- Intensive outpatient treatment65
- Residential/24-hour residential38
- Short-term residential34
Frequently Asked Questions About 12-Step in Louisiana
Can I attend 12-step meetings if I am also on medication-assisted treatment?
Yes. AA and NA do not prohibit members from taking prescribed medication for mental or physical health, including MAT. The NA pamphlet "In Times of Illness" specifically clarifies this. Louisiana groups often welcome MAT patients as full members.
How long is a typical 12-step meeting?
Standard meeting length is 60 minutes, though some run 75–90 minutes. Meetings begin and end on time out of respect for members’ schedules. Arriving early and staying after is encouraged — fellowship before and after meetings is a key part of the program.
Do I have to have a sponsor to work the 12-step program?
No. A sponsor is strongly recommended but not mandatory. Some members work the steps in a group study, others do so independently with the help of 12-step literature. Most Louisiana old-timers consider a sponsor key to long-term recovery.
Does working the 12 Steps matter more than just attending meetings?
Yes. Research indicates that members who work the steps with a sponsor — not just attend — show higher retention and better outcomes. Louisiana groups encourage step work through sponsorship, workshops, and step-study meetings.
Is 12-step a religion?
No. AA and NA describe themselves as spiritual but not religious. Members of all faiths and of no faith participate. Louisiana groups are diverse; the focus is on personal recovery, not theology.
What if I see my employer, doctor, or lawyer at a meeting?
You both agree to confidentiality by being in the room. Louisiana members respect anonymity across professional roles; no one will discuss your presence outside. Attending meetings together often builds mutual trust rather than awkwardness.
Can I attend 12-step meetings in Louisiana if I’m on methadone or buprenorphine?
Yes. AA and NA officially affirm that members on prescribed medication, including methadone and buprenorphine, are welcome. Some local meetings are more or less MAT-friendly; Methadone Anonymous (MA) is a 12-step fellowship specifically supportive of MAT patients.
Do I need to buy anything to start 12-step?
No. Just show up. Many meetings have loaner literature and hand out welcome pamphlets free to newcomers. Purchasing a personal copy of the Big Book or NA Basic Text over time is recommended but not required.
Can I sponsor someone over video?
Yes. Long-distance sponsorship by phone and video is common and effective. Many Louisiana members sponsor across states or even countries; video adds a personal dimension but is not required. Phone calls and text check-ins work equally well.
How do I find my first 12-step meeting in Louisiana?
Use aa.org or na.org meeting finders, search "Louisiana 12-step meeting finder," call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357, or browse Louisiana area service websites. New Orleans and other urban areas have meetings within walking distance of most residential zip codes.
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