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Ochsner Health says a new intensive outpatient center in Luling offers two treatment tracks, therapy and psychiatric services for adults needing more than traditional outpatient care.
October 6, 2026 · Source: Ochsner Health
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October 6, 2026
PR Newswire reports a Region 8 partnership will provide mobile crisis teams across 12 Northeast Louisiana parishes for adults in mental health or substance use crises.
Primary source: PR Newswire
October 6, 2026
Ochsner Health reports a new Luling center with mental wellness and substance-use tracks for adults needing more support than traditional outpatient services.
Primary source: Ochsner Health
October 6, 2026
PR Newswire reports a partnership to provide mobile crisis response teams for adults in mental health or substance use crises across 12 northeast parishes.
Primary source: PR Newswire
October 6, 2026
The Current reports Lafayette selected 302 Dulles Drive for a planned 24/7 walk-in behavioral health crisis center that may be months from opening.
Primary source: The Current
October 6, 2026
Louisiana Department of Health says it signed a three-year contract with Southern University and A&M College to expand suicide prevention awareness training.
Primary source: Louisiana Department of Health
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