- 602 East Georgia Avenue , Ruston, Louisiana 71270
- Alcoholism
- Drug Addiction
- Dual Diagnosis
- Mental Health
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance Abuse
Ruston Behavioral Health Clinic serves the northeast Louisiana community from its location in Ruston, LA, offering comprehensive behavioral health services that span across multiple age groups and conditions. As part of the Northeast Delta Health Services Authority network, this facility operates with a distinctive integrated care model that addresses mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders under one coordinated approach.
The clinic’s CARF accreditation and certification by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reflect their commitment to maintaining rigorous standards in behavioral healthcare delivery. Their mission centers on helping individuals realize their full human potential through quality care with enhanced accessibility, positioning them as a catalyst for positive change in the region.
What sets this facility apart is their comprehensive scope of services that extends beyond traditional addiction treatment to include specialized programs like compulsive gambling treatment and tobacco cessation, alongside their innovative Mobile Health Clinic that brings services directly to underserved communities.
Comprehensive Care Under One Roof
The clinic’s treatment philosophy revolves around integrated care, recognizing that mental health, developmental challenges, and addictive disorders often intersect and require coordinated treatment approaches. This comprehensive model allows clients to receive multiple types of care within a unified treatment framework, eliminating the need to navigate separate systems for different aspects of their health.
Core Treatment Programs
- Addiction Recovery Services – Specialized programs for substance abuse disorders and behavioral addictions
- Opioid-Specific Treatment – Targeted interventions for individuals struggling with opioid dependence
- Compulsive Gambling Treatment – Evidence-based therapy for gambling addiction and related behavioral issues
- Tobacco Cessation Support – Structured programs to help individuals overcome nicotine dependence
- Mobile Health Services – Community outreach through their traveling clinic unit
From Children to Adults We Serve
Ruston Behavioral Health Clinic provides services to individuals of all ages, from children and adolescents through adult populations. Their treatment scope encompasses addictive disorders including both substance abuse and compulsive gambling, while simultaneously addressing co-occurring mental health conditions and developmental disabilities that may complicate recovery.
Specialized Population Services
The facility offers dedicated adult mental health services alongside specialized programs for children and adolescents, recognizing that different age groups require tailored approaches to behavioral health treatment. Their integrated model proves particularly valuable for families dealing with multiple members who may need different types of behavioral health support, allowing for coordinated family-centered care planning.
