Buprenorphine Treatment Centers in Louisiana
Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026
Our directory lists 91 buprenorphine providers across Louisiana, with the largest concentrations in New Orleans (13), Baton Rouge (8) and Shreveport (7).
Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex, Sublocade, Zubsolv) is a partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms for opioid use disorder. It can be prescribed in outpatient settings by qualified clinicians.
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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Buprenorphine providers 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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Urgent Care MidCity
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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Odyssey House Louisiana Inc
New Orleans, LA
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Seaside Behavioral Center
New Orleans, LA
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Baton Rouge · 8 centers
Baton Rouge Comprehensive Trt Ctr
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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LHRC
Baton Rouge, LA
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Post Trauma Institute of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
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Lake Wellness Center
Baton Rouge, LA
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Clear Minds Behavioral Health
Baton Rouge, LA
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Shreveport · 7 centers
North Louisiana Whole Health Trt Ctr
Shreveport, LA
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Uprising Addiction Center
Shreveport, LA
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Center for Behavioral Health Louisiana
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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Mandeville · 6 centers
Ness Center
Mandeville, LA
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Northlake Behavioral Health System
Mandeville, LA
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Fontainebleau Treatment Center
Mandeville, LA
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Fountaineblue Treatment Center
Mandeville, LA
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Alcohol and Drug Unit
Mandeville, LA
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Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority
Mandeville, LA
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Metairie · 6 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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Monroe · 6 centers
Center for Behavioral Health Louisiana
Monroe, LA
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Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center
Monroe, LA
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Resilience Recovery
Monroe, LA
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NE Delta Human Servs Authority
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 · 4 centers
Avenues Recovery Center at Covington
Covington, LA
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Townsend Recovery Center
Covington, LA
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Gretna · 3 centers
BHG New Orleans Westbank Treatment Ctr
Gretna, LA
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Responsibility House
Gretna, LA
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Houma · 3 centers
New Start Recovery Inc
Houma, LA
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Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center
Houma, LA
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Lafayette · 3 centers
Victory Addiction Recovery Center
Lafayette, LA
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Kite Clinic
Lafayette, LA
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Lake Charles · 3 centers
Odyssey House Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA
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BHG Lake Charles Treatment Center
Lake Charles, LA
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Imperial Calcasieu Human Services
Lake Charles, LA
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Slidell · 3 centers
Alchemy Addiction Recovery
Slidell, LA
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Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority
Slidell, LA
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Bossier City · 2 centers
AppleGate Recovery
Bossier City, LA
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Minden · 2 centers
Minden Behavioral Health Clinic
Minden, LA
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Morgan City · 2 centers
Fairview Treatment Center
Morgan City, LA
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St Mary Behavioral Health Center
Morgan City, 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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Alexandria · 1 center
Caring Choices of Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
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Arabi · 1 center
Metropolitan Human Services District
Arabi, LA
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Bogalusa · 1 center
Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority
Bogalusa, LA
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Breaux Bridge · 1 center
Cheneyville · 1 center
Edgefield Recovery Center
Cheneyville, LA
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Crowley · 1 center
Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic
Crowley, LA
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Denham Springs · 1 center
Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority
Denham Springs, LA
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Hammond · 1 center
Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority
Hammond, LA
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Harvey · 1 center
Jena · 1 center
Jennings · 1 center
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services
Jennings, LA
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La Place · 1 center
River Parishes Treatment Center
La Place, LA
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Laplace · 1 center
Leesville · 1 center
Caring Choices of Leesville
Leesville, LA
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Natchitoches · 1 center
North Louisiana Human Services
Natchitoches, LA
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New Iberia · 1 center
New Roads · 1 center
Oak Grove · 1 center
Community Medical Clinic/Behav Health
Oak Grove, LA
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Opelousas · 1 center
Saint Landry Parish Drug Court
Opelousas, LA
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Raceland · 1 center
Lafourche Behavioral Health
Raceland, 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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West Monroe · 1 center
New Day Recovery
West Monroe, LA
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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.
- Cash or self-payment90
- Medicaid84
- Private health insurance81
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)52
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs51
- Medicare49
- Outpatient81
- Regular outpatient treatment76
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment65
- Intensive outpatient treatment55
- Residential/24-hour residential28
Frequently Asked Questions About Buprenorphine in Louisiana
Can I do MAT if I also use alcohol or stimulants?
Yes. Using other substances does not disqualify you from buprenorphine. Most Louisiana programs encourage honest disclosure at intake so the team can monitor for drug interactions, adjust the care plan, and refer you to parallel treatment for alcohol or stimulant use where indicated.
Do I have to pay for counseling separately from the medication?
It depends on the program. Bundled MAT programs include counseling in a single weekly or monthly fee. Others bill counseling separately ($40–$150 per session). Healthy Louisiana and most commercial plans cover both components when delivered by a licensed provider.
Does Healthy Louisiana cover long-acting buprenorphine (Sublocade) or naltrexone (Vivitrol)?
Yes. Healthy Louisiana covers Sublocade and Vivitrol as part of the MAT benefit; most plans require prior authorization documenting prior MAT adherence. Billing is handled by the Louisiana provider as a medical (not pharmacy) benefit.
Do employer-provided high-deductible plans cover buprenorphine?
Yes — federal parity rules require employer plans to cover MAT. High-deductible plans charge patient-paid rates until the deductible is met; HSA funds can be used for MAT and medication costs. Many employers also offer EAP programs that pay for an initial assessment.
Are there advocacy organizations for buprenorphine patients in Louisiana?
Yes. Faces & Voices of Recovery chapters, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) regional sections, and Louisiana-based recovery community organizations advocate for patient rights. SAMHSA’s Recovery Community Services Program funds peer-led groups in most Louisiana counties.
Does length of treatment with buprenorphine affect outcomes?
Yes. Meta-analyses consistently find that patients who remain on MAT longer than 12 months have lower rates of relapse, infectious disease, and overdose death. Louisiana Medicaid-funded programs report improved retention with long-acting injectables compared to sublingual treatment.
Can I start buprenorphine while I’m still using opioids?
For methadone and buprenorphine, continued opioid use at entry is expected — the medication is designed to stop use safely. For naltrexone, 7–14 opioid-free days are required first. Your Louisiana clinician will confirm the correct induction strategy at intake.
What happens at the first visit to a Louisiana buprenorphine clinic?
Your first visit includes a medical and psychiatric history, physical exam, urine drug screen, basic lab work, and an intake assessment with a counselor. If eligible, you’ll receive your first medication dose or prescription and a follow-up schedule before leaving.
Can buprenorphine cause an overdose?
Methadone carries overdose risk during induction when the dose is being titrated, particularly in combination with benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other sedatives. Buprenorphine has a ceiling effect that lowers overdose risk. Naltrexone does not cause opioid overdose. Your Louisiana clinic monitors risk closely.
Will pediatricians in Louisiana know how to care for my MAT-exposed baby?
Yes. Louisiana pediatricians and neonatologists receive training on caring for infants with prenatal opioid exposure. Eat, Sleep, Console protocols, parental involvement, and compassionate postpartum care are standard. Share your MAT history openly so the team can tailor monitoring.
How long do buprenorphine counseling sessions last?
Individual sessions are typically 45–60 minutes; groups run 60–90 minutes. Intensive outpatient (IOP) programs in Louisiana provide 9–12 hours per week of structured therapy plus MAT. Your counselor adjusts intensity based on your needs and stability.
Can law enforcement see my buprenorphine records?
No — not without a narrowly tailored court order (not a standard subpoena). Louisiana MAT clinics train staff to reject improper requests. If a warrant is presented, the clinic attorney reviews its scope before any release.
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