People United Behavioral Health
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About This Facility
People United of Louisiana supports children and adults facing mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. They treat conditions such as ADHD, depression, and bipolar disorder, especially when these affect daily life and learning. They offer services directly in homes, communities, and through outpatient care, empowering individuals to thrive and avoid hospital stays.Recovery Focused, Conditions ManagedTheir approach focuses on helping patients recover and manage their conditions effectively. They provide essential services like addiction counseling, community psychiatric support and treatment (CPST), and psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR). Their therapies actively reduce mental illness effects, significantly improve daily functioning, and teach valuable coping skills, fostering greater independent living.Patient-Centered Support CoordinationThe center features support coordination involving patients and professionals accessing home and community services. They provide a sliding fee scale, a crisis hotline, and operate The Carter House for Youth. Additionally, they assist with essential programs like the Community Choice Waiver.