About
About Capital Area Recovery Program
Capital Area Recovery Program, often referred to as CARP, operates as the dedicated substance use treatment service of Capital Area Human Services (CAHS), Louisiana’s regional behavioral health authority for the Baton Rouge area. Located at 2455 Wooddale Boulevard, CARP delivers residential addiction treatment that integrates with the broader CAHS network of mental health and developmental disability services serving East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding communities.
CARP’s clinical model includes medical detoxification and residential rehabilitation for adults whose substance use requires a 24-hour structured setting. The residential component is staffed by clinicians using evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and is built around a treatment plan tailored to each individual’s history, co-occurring conditions, and recovery goals. Co-occurring mental health concerns are addressed alongside substance use, which is particularly important given how often the two conditions present together in adults seeking residential care.
As a service of Capital Area Human Services, CARP operates within Louisiana’s public behavioral health framework. CAHS describes its sliding-fee approach as based on family income and household size, with Medicaid, Medicare, and many private insurances accepted. This commitment to affordability is central to the program’s mission of ensuring that residents of the capital region can access substance use treatment regardless of financial barriers. The program is CARF-accredited, signaling adherence to national standards for service quality and outcomes.
Adults considering admission, family members supporting a loved one, and referring professionals are encouraged to contact CARP directly to learn about current intake procedures, bed availability, and eligibility criteria. The Wooddale Boulevard location is part of a larger CAHS service footprint that includes more than ten locations around the capital region, allowing continuity of care across substance use, mental health, and supportive services as clients move through and beyond residential treatment.
- 24-hour medical supervision seven days per week for continuous withdrawal management
- CARF accreditation ensuring quality standards for medical detox protocols
- Sliding scale payment assistance through Capital Area Human Services based on income
- Multilingual services in English, Spanish, and ASL for diverse patient populations
- Integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders during medical detox and residential care