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7.8/ 10Very good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.75 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6
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About Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health
Located at 1056 East Worthey Street in Gonzales, Louisiana, Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors.
Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state department of health.
How Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health compares
✓Accepts Medicare: 1 of 2 programs in Gonzales do.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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Who they serve & support services
Recovery support
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Counseling & education
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary services
Case management service
Domestic violence services, including family or partner
Early intervention for HIV
Mental health services
Social skills development
Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditation
State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated by
Local, county, or community government
Treatment access in Ascension Parish, LA
4Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
4Buprenorphine or methadone
1Offer 24-hour care
Ascension Parish, LA has 4 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 133,534 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 4 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 12 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 27.4 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Location
Address1056 East Worthey Street Suite B Gonzales, LA 70737
Questions about Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health
What services does Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health offer?
Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Does Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health offer detox?
Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Is Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health accredited?
Yes. Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Who does Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health treat?
Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Ascension Parish, LA?
Ascension Parish, LA has 4 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 133,534 residents: 1 list detox services, 4 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
How do I get admitted to Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health directly at 225-621-5770. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health. Our helpline is not affiliated with Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of cahsd.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Capital Area Human Services – Ascension Behavioral Health.
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