Living Waters Outreach Ministry

Living Waters Outreach Ministry is a faith based addiction treatment center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana offering outpatient substance use and gambling recovery services for adults and their families.

The ministry provides intensive outpatient and standard outpatient care, along with transitional housing support and community resources. Its mission centers on combining counseling, education and recovery skills training with spiritual support to guide clients toward lasting change.

Family Involvement

Treatment typically begins with an assessment and screening, followed by an individualized treatment plan. When a higher level of care is needed, the team provides referrals to inpatient treatment centers and court assessments are also available for individuals with legal involvement.

Clients in the intensive outpatient program and outpatient services participate in individual and group counseling focused on relapse prevention and healthy boundaries, rebuilding family relationships and emotional expression, sober leisure and spiritual growth. Family support programming is also offered for loved ones and coworkers affected by addiction.

Quick Facts

• Location: 803 North 48th Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with additional ministry sites throughout the area
• Levels of care: Intensive outpatient and outpatient counseling, court assessments and referrals to inpatient care
• Who they treat: Adults with chemical dependency or gambling addiction, court mandated clients and families
• Approach: Faith based and discreet, small group counseling emphasizing recovery skills and spiritual support
• Payment options: Private insurance and self pay accepted
• Additional services: Transitional housing, men's drop in shelter, church ministry and thrift store support
• Specialty focus: One of the few local programs addressing gambling addiction alongside substance use

The intake team can explain program structure, discuss payment options and coordinate referrals when inpatient treatment is needed.