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Psychiatric Hospital · New Orleans, Louisiana

River Oaks Hospital

Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
1006 Highland Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 71101
Available
24/7 admissions
River Oaks Hospital facility

About

About River Oaks Hospital

River Oaks Hospital operates as a psychiatric facility in Harahan, Louisiana, just outside New Orleans, serving adolescents and adults with mental health, substance use and eating disorder concerns. The hospital is part of a broader behavioral health network in the New Orleans area and is referenced in Google search results as a psychiatric facility offering both inpatient stabilization and ambulatory programs.

The River Oaks Partial Mental Health (PMH) program is equipped to deliver a host of services, including individual and group behavioral therapy sessions focused on issues that affect daily functioning. Sessions are structured to support clients managing complex mental health diagnoses, often alongside substance use concerns.

The hospital’s partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs are committed to a 12-step approach to recovery and focus on treating the whole patient, including any co-existing mental health problems. This dual-diagnosis orientation allows clinicians to address substance use disorder and underlying psychiatric conditions in coordinated care plans.

River Oaks also operates a dedicated eating disorder treatment program, addressing conditions such as anorexia, bulimia and related compulsive behaviors. Prospective patients are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to confirm current programming, admissions criteria, accepted payors, and the specific services available at the Harahan campus.

  • Joint Commission-accredited hospital program with enhanced medical capabilities beyond standard detox centers
  • 24/7 medical supervision seven days a week for comprehensive withdrawal management
  • Specialized dual diagnosis treatment combining medical detox with psychiatric stabilization
  • Military Rehabilitation Program specifically designed for veterans and active service members
  • Hospital-level medical monitoring for complex withdrawal cases and high-risk patients

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions
Mental Illness Substance Use Disorder Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders
Methods
12-Step Approach Behavioral Therapy Individual Therapy Group Therapy
Populations
Adults Adolescents
Facility
Military Rehabilitation Program New Orleans Institute (trauma And Compulsive Behaviors) Eating Disorders Treatment Center

Location

Where it is

1006 Highland Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 71101 Get directions

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Medical Detox Programs and Withdrawal Management

River Oaks Hospital provides medically supervised detox within a full hospital setting, offering enhanced medical monitoring capabilities for complex withdrawal cases. The facility maintains 24-hour medical supervision throughout the detox process, with clinical staff available around the clock to manage withdrawal symptoms and medical complications. This hospital-level approach enables treatment of high-risk detox cases that may require intensive medical intervention.

Medical detox services integrate seamlessly with the hospital's residential treatment program, allowing for immediate transition to continued care without facility transfers. The program addresses substance use disorders while simultaneously treating co-occurring mental health conditions, providing comprehensive dual diagnosis care during the critical detox phase. Withdrawal management protocols are designed to handle complex cases requiring both addiction medicine and psychiatric expertise.

Specialized Programs for Veterans and Military Personnel

The Military Rehabilitation Program at River Oaks Hospital addresses the unique needs of veterans and active military personnel requiring medical detox services. This specialized track recognizes the distinct challenges faced by military populations, including trauma-related substance use and service-connected mental health conditions. The program accepts TRICARE insurance and provides culturally competent care tailored to military experiences.

Veterans receiving medical detox benefit from integrated treatment addressing PTSD, depression, and trauma alongside substance use disorders. The hospital's dual diagnosis capabilities ensure that military-related mental health conditions receive appropriate attention during the detox process, supporting comprehensive recovery for this specialized population.

Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

River Oaks Hospital specializes in treating co-occurring disorders, providing medical detox for individuals with simultaneous substance use disorders and mental health conditions. The facility's psychiatric hospital designation enables comprehensive treatment of complex dual diagnosis cases requiring specialized medical attention. Clinical protocols address the interconnected nature of addiction and mental health disorders during the withdrawal management process.

The hospital treats conditions including PTSD, depression, trauma, and eating disorders alongside substance use disorders. This integrated approach ensures that underlying mental health conditions receive appropriate treatment during detox, reducing the risk of relapse and supporting long-term recovery outcomes. The New Orleans Institute for trauma and compulsive behaviors provides additional specialized resources for complex cases.

Common questions

FAQs About River Oaks Hospital

What types of medical detox services does River Oaks Hospital provide? +
River Oaks Hospital offers medically supervised detox within a full hospital setting, providing 24/7 medical supervision for withdrawal management. The facility specializes in dual diagnosis cases, treating substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions including PTSD, depression, and trauma.
Does River Oaks Hospital offer specialized detox programs for veterans? +
Yes, River Oaks Hospital operates a Military Rehabilitation Program specifically designed for veterans and active military personnel. This program provides medical detox services while addressing military-related trauma and mental health conditions, and accepts TRICARE insurance.
What levels of care are available after medical detox at River Oaks Hospital? +
Following medical detox, River Oaks Hospital offers residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient programs. This continuum of care allows for seamless transition without facility transfers.
Is River Oaks Hospital accredited for medical detox services? +
Yes, River Oaks Hospital holds Joint Commission (JCAHO) accreditation, ensuring adherence to national quality and safety standards. The facility operates as a hospital program, providing enhanced medical capabilities beyond standard detox centers.
What insurance does River Oaks Hospital accept for detox treatment? +
River Oaks Hospital accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, TRICARE, state insurance, and self-pay options. This range of payment methods makes medical detox services accessible to diverse populations.
Does River Oaks Hospital treat adolescents requiring medical detox? +
Yes, River Oaks Hospital provides medical detox services for adolescents alongside adult populations. The facility serves young adults aged 18-25 and offers age-appropriate treatment protocols within their hospital setting.
What therapeutic approaches are used during medical detox? +
River Oaks Hospital incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within their medical detox protocols. Treatment addresses both the medical aspects of withdrawal and the psychological components of addiction within an integrated treatment model.
Can River Oaks Hospital handle complex medical detox cases? +
Yes, as a hospital program with 24/7 medical supervision, River Oaks Hospital is equipped to handle complex withdrawal cases requiring intensive medical monitoring. The facility specializes in high-risk patients and those with co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Hospital inpatient Outpatient Inpatient medical detox and stabilization Hospital inpatient treatment Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization IOP Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid Medicare Medicaid Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education Veterans Active duty military
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