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Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Lake Charles, LA

Compare 15 addiction treatment centers in and around Lake Charles, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Louisiana for yourself or someone you love.

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15 addiction treatment centers in Lake Charles, LA

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Alexandria VA Health Care System Lake Charles CBOC LA 70607

Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic

3601 Gerstner Memorial Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

The Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic is a Veteran-focused outpatient clinic in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The clinic supports Veterans with a range of medical and behavioral health services in one accessible location. Named in honor of 1st Lt. Douglas Fournet, a local Medal of Honor recipient, the clinic emphasizes coordinated, Veteran centered care. Dental, Optometry and Rehab Care…

AppleGate Recovery Lake Charles LA 70601

AppleGate Recovery Lake Charles

751 Bayou Pines East Suite P, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • Outpatient

AppleGate Recovery Lake Charles is a CARF-accredited outpatient addiction treatment clinic in Lake Charles, Louisiana, specializing in medication assisted treatment for adults. The program treats opioid and alcohol use disorders through evidence based medications, counseling, case management and outpatient detox in a welcoming, nonjudgmental setting. Their mission is to help people recover without putting life on hold, offering flexible care…

mperial Calcasieu Human Services Behavioral Health Services LA 70607

Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Behavioral Health Services

4105 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Imperial Calcasieu Human Services’s Behavioral Health Services is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This organization provides comprehensive care to adolescents and adults who need support for a behavioral health struggle. They also provide services if you have a substance use disorder. What stands out to me is that you can get connected to the care you need. There's outpatient care…

Odyssey House Louisiana Briscoe LA 70615

Odyssey House Louisiana Briscoe

4012 Avenue H, Lake Charles, LA 70615

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Odyssey House Louisiana Briscoe is a CARF-accredited nonprofit addiction treatment facility in Lake Charles serving adults age 18 and older from across Louisiana. T he Briscoe location offers short-term residential inpatient treatment and access to medically supported detox, addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. As part of a statewide continuum of care, the program is designed to…

Lake Wellness Center in Lake Charles LA 70607

Lake Wellness Center in Lake Charles

635 A Petro Point Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Lake Wellness Center is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Lake Charles, Louisiana, providing flexible substance use treatment for adults seeking recovery from alcohol, opioid and other drug addictions. Located on Petro Point Drive, the program offers daytime and evening scheduling so clients can pursue recovery while balancing work, school or family responsibilities. The center treats addiction as a…

Bridgeway Psychiatric Center LA 70607

Bridgeway Psychiatric Center

3451 5th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Bridgeway Psychiatric Center is a rehab located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bridgeway Psychiatric Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center Lake Charles

117 Williamsburg Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center Lake Charles is a licensed intensive outpatient program serving adults, men, women, and young adults across southwest Louisiana. The center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions using 12-step recovery principles, group therapy, CBT, EMDR and relapse-prevention education. Rooted in the disease model of addiction, Palmetto offers compassionate, structured care that helps clients build…

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ACR Recovery

1450 William St #4, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

ACR Recovery is a rehab located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. ACR Recovery specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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Behavioral Health Group Lake Charles

2829 4th Ave #200, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Behavioral Health Group Lake Charles is a rehab located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Behavioral Health Group Lake Charles specializes in the treatment of addiction.

Calcasieu Oaks Behavioral Health Center LA 70601

Calcasieu Oaks Behavioral Health Center

2837 Ernest Street Suite A, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • Inpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Calcasieu Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a rehab located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Calcasieu Oaks Behavioral Health Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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Christus Saint Patrick Hospital

524 Doctor Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

Christus Saint Patrick Hospital is a rehab located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Christus Saint Patrick Hospital specializes in the treatment of addiction.

CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Behavioral Health LA 70601

CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Behavioral Health

524 Doctor Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Behavioral Health is a rehab located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Behavioral Health specializes in the treatment of addiction.

Imperial Calcasieu Human Service LA 70607

Imperial Calcasieu Human Service

4105 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Imperial Calcasieu Human Service is a rehab located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Imperial Calcasieu Human Service specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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Disney and Associates Counseling Services

2711 Ernest Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Disney and Associates Counseling Services is a rehab located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Disney and Associates Counseling Services specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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Sanctuary Louisiana

21089 S Frontage Rd, Iowa, LA 70647

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Sanctuary Louisiana in rural Iowa, Louisiana is a leading drug treatment center in southwest Louisiana. From intake to recovery, this compassionate center walks beside each person on their healing journey, offering not just treatment but genuine hope that recovery is possible. We admire Sanctuary Louisiana because they show up for each person with a quiet strength and message that you’re…

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What to know about rehab in Lake Charles

How We Rank Listings

The facilities listed in this directory our reviewed for state licensing, levels of care, specialty programs and payment options they accept. Payment options can include self pay, private insurance, sliding scale fees, Medicaid and medicare. 

Our priority is to provide you with accurate information that helps you make an informed treatment decision. The listings are checked against publicly available information on accreditation and licensing records.

Rehab facilities can offer levels of care that range from inpatient medically supervised detox to traditional outpatient and a full continuum of care in between. Inpatient and outpatient programs may offer specialty services like for veterans or young adults. We also identify the payment types accepted by the facility and whether financial assistance may be available.

We update these listings with new information as it becomes available and we remove facilities that no longer meet our standards.

What Should You Know About Rehab in Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is in the Calcasieu Parish along the I-10 corridor in Southwest Louisiana. With the city is midway between Lafayette Louisiana and Houston Texas. The region is heavily influenced by petrochemical industry and McNeese State university. 

The Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority is the parish’s primary publicly funded Behavioral Health provider. They coordinate mental health and substance use disorder services for residents in the area. 

Our directory currently lists 15 rehabilitation facilities that serve Lake Charles. These facilities offer a full range of addiction treatment. Our Louisiana rehab directory offers additional addiction treatment options statewide for your comparison.

Recent environmental factors have also stressed the community’s health infrastructure and recovery resources. These included Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta in 2020 that was followed closely by a winter freeze and flooding in 2021. 

These and other impacts have allowed fentanyl to become the dominant driver of fatal drug overdoses in the parish. This trend is also tied to a broader rise in local opioid use disorder.

Cost of Rehab in Lake Charles

Treatment costs depend heavily on the level of care you receive, the length of your stay and the amenities a program provides. Inpatient and residential programs typically cost more than outpatient treatment. However this is a generalization since facility pricing changes quickly. Ask your provider for a current quote and verify your insurance benefits before you’re admitted to a program.

Several factors shape what you’ll pay out of pocket:

  • Treatment setting: inpatient versus outpatient care
  • Program length: 30, 60, or 90 days
  • Whether the facility is in-network with your insurance plan
  • Access to Medicaid, Medicare, or sliding-scale fees
  • Specialty programming, such as dual-diagnosis or veteran-specific care
How to Pay for Rehab in Lake Charles

Our directory lists 15 facilities in Lake Charles. Most of these except more than one form of payment and a majority work with private insurance and self-pay. Understanding your options can help lower your out-of-pocket costs. Speak with the facility’s admissions team about the options they offer.

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary treatment for people aged 65 and older. This can include portions of a detox and inpatient treatment program. Your plan may also cover outpatient mental health and substance use services. However, your coverage details vary by the plan so you should verify your benefits with the facility’s admissions team before admission to the program.

Medicaid

Louisiana’s Medicaid Program is called Healthy Louisiana. It offers coverage for substance use disorder treatment through managed care plans. This may include outpatient and medication assisted treatment services for opioid use disorder. Eight facilities in Lake Charles accept Medicaid coverage.

Military Benefits

Eight facilities listed in Lake Charles accept TRICARE. This military insurance covers service members, veterans, and their families in the Lake Charles area. You have a meaningful number of options for using military health benefits toward addiction treatment.

Insurance and Private Pay

Private insurance and self-pay are the two most common ways to pay in the Lake Charles addiction treatment listings. Each is accepted by 13 of the 15 facilities. You can significantly reduce your out of pocket costs when the facility is in your insurance company’s provider network.

Other Low Cost Options

Fewer facilities offer sliding scale fees, financial assistance programs or financing plans when you are uninsured or underinsured. This makes treatment more accessible for lower income households.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Cigna
  • Healthy Blue Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Vantage Health Plan
Levels of Care Available in Lake Charles

Lake Charles offers a mix of care levels when you are seeking addiction treatment. Outpatient programs are the most common treatment options in the area with strong representation in both detox and inpatient care.

Medical detox programs provide supervision and management for safe withdrawal. It is often the first step before you continue with your recovery. Your next step may be inpatient rehab that provides 24-hour residential care and structure when you need to step away from daily triggers.

Several outpatient programs can support your continued recovery. Partial hospitalization offers a structured day treatment schedule while allowing you to return home at night. Standard outpatient care fits around work or family commitments while still providing regular therapy and support.

Dual diagnosis programs are specialized programs that address substance use disorders at the same time as co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression.

Specialty Programs in Lake Charles

Several Lake Charles facilities offer programming tailored to specific populations. The most common specialized programs include those for young adults and gender-specific tracks.

Free and Low Cost Rehab Resources in Lake Charles

People in crisis in Calcasieu Parish can reach crisis support at any hour and veterans can find dedicated rehab resources for veterans and military through the VA. You don’t need insurance to access the resources below.

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 for free, 24/7 crisis support. 988lifeline.org
  • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential treatment referral service. samhsa.gov
  • Louisiana 211: dial 211 for local health, housing, and treatment referrals. 211la.org
  • Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health: state-level information on publicly funded substance use services. ldh.la.gov
  • VA Southeast Louisiana Healthcare System: outpatient services for veterans in the Lake Charles area. va.gov
  • Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana: local nonprofit offering case management and referral assistance. ccswla.org
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Lake Charles

Louisiana recorded 1,503 drug overdose deaths statewide in the 12 months ending December 2024. This represented a decline from 2,255 the prior year. However, Calcasieu Parish has continued to see fentanyl-driven overdoses at a disproportionate rate.

1,503

Louisiana drug overdose deaths statewide in the 12 months ending December 2024, down from 2,255 the prior year – Louisiana Department of Health, 2025.

75%

Involve fentanyl

Of overdose deaths in Calcasieu Parish in 2023 involved fentanyl – Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, reported by American Press, 2024.

45%

Overdose rate increase

Rise in Calcasieu Parish’s fatal overdose rate from 2019 to 2020 – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024.

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Ariella Belote, BSN, RN, has experience working as a nurse in outpatient alcohol and drug addiction treatment, where she worked with clients experiencing various dependencies. She also works to connect clients with local resources designed to support recovery on a…

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Sources Sources (5)
  1. Louisiana Department of Health. (2025). 2025 HOPE Report: Overdose Data to Action in Louisiana.
  2. American Press. (2024). Calcasieu Parish Police Jury launches opioid impact survey.
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). A Bridge to Treatment in Louisiana Emergency Departments.
  4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2024). National Helpline.
  5. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. (2024). 988lifeline.org

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