Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Centers in Louisiana
Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026
Our directory lists 142 MAT programs across Louisiana, with the largest concentrations in New Orleans (13), Baton Rouge (8) and Shreveport (8).
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications — methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone — with counseling and behavioral therapies for comprehensive addiction care. MAT is the evidence-based gold standard for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
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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MAT 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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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 · 8 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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Magnolia Recovery
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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Lafayette · 5 centers
Victory Addiction Recovery Center
Lafayette, LA
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Kite Clinic
Lafayette, LA
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Acadiana CARES
Lafayette, 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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Lake Charles · 4 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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BHG Lake Charles Treatment Center
Lake Charles, LA
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Imperial Calcasieu Human Services
Lake Charles, LA
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Bossier City · 3 centers
AppleGate Recovery
Bossier City, 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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Slidell · 3 centers
Alchemy Addiction Recovery
Slidell, LA
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Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority
Slidell, 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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Opelousas · 2 centers
Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic
Opelousas, LA
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Saint Landry Parish Drug Court
Opelousas, 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
Chataignier · 1 center
Heartland Recovery LLC
Chataignier, LA
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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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Deridder · 1 center
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services
Deridder, LA
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Ethel · 1 center
Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
Ethel, 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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Lacassine · 1 center
Sanctuary Louisiana
Lacassine, 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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Oberlin · 1 center
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services
Oberlin, 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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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
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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-payment103
- Medicaid96
- Private health insurance92
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs58
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)57
- Medicare53
- Outpatient91
- Regular outpatient treatment85
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment70
- Intensive outpatient treatment63
- Residential/24-hour residential35
Frequently Asked Questions About MAT in Louisiana
Can I still start mat if I have relapsed multiple times?
Yes — a history of relapse does not disqualify you from mat. In fact, repeated relapses are a strong clinical reason to start MAT, because continued use without medication carries a much higher overdose risk. Louisiana programs routinely admit patients with complex relapse histories.
How much does Vivitrol (naltrexone injection) cost without insurance?
Vivitrol monthly cost without insurance typically falls between $1,100 and $1,500 per injection in Louisiana. The manufacturer Alkermes offers a patient-assistance co-pay savings card; state-funded programs also cover Vivitrol for uninsured patients in many counties.
Does Healthy Louisiana cover a full month’s supply of mat?
Yes. For methadone, Healthy Louisiana reimburses Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) for in-clinic and take-home dosing as a bundled rate — SAMHSA clinical rules, not insurance, govern take-home eligibility. For buprenorphine, Healthy Louisiana pays for the 30-day pharmacy fill. For long-acting naltrexone, the monthly injection is covered under the medical benefit.
Does my commercial plan cover long-acting buprenorphine (Sublocade) in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana commercial plans cover Sublocade under the medical benefit (administered in clinic) with prior authorization documenting adherence to sublingual buprenorphine. The mat provider’s office handles the PA paperwork.
Does Louisiana allow emergency-department MAT induction?
Yes. Louisiana hospitals routinely start buprenorphine in the ED and bridge patients to outpatient MAT. The state’s opioid-response plan funds ED warm-handoff coordinators who connect patients to MAT programs in their home zip code before discharge.
What defines “stable” on mat in Louisiana?
Stability criteria include consistent attendance, clean drug screens, improved functioning, stable housing and relationships, and no recent crisis. Louisiana clinicians use SAMHSA’s 8-point take-home criteria for methadone and similar frameworks for other medications.
Can I bring someone to my first mat visit in Louisiana?
Yes. Most Louisiana MAT programs allow a support person at intake and can include family in counseling with your permission. Having a trusted person to drive you, help with paperwork, and understand the plan is highly encouraged.
What happens at the first visit to a Louisiana mat 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.
What are the common side effects of mat?
Common side effects are usually mild and transient: nausea, constipation, headache, drowsiness, sweating, and insomnia. Most resolve within 1–2 weeks of dose stabilization. Persistent side effects are addressed by dose adjustment or switching medications at your Louisiana clinic.
Does Healthy Louisiana cover perinatal MAT?
Yes. Healthy Louisiana covers MAT during pregnancy and for 12 months postpartum in Louisiana, with priority access and typically no cost-sharing. Pregnancy Medicaid applications are fast-tracked in most Louisiana counties — ask at intake.
How long do mat 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 my family get information about my mat treatment without my consent?
No. Your Louisiana clinic cannot share any information with family members without a signed release specifying who, what information, and for how long. Patients under 18 may have parental involvement requirements — rules vary.
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