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Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center

6624 Saint Claude Avenue, Arabi, LA 70032

2.3 3 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment4 optionsTakes Medicaid
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.54 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.4 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 3 Google reviews (2.3★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center

Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 6624 Saint Claude Avenue in Arabi, Louisiana. It is a public provider.

Its services 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), and state-financed health insurance. Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.

Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceNot listed
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayNot listed
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

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How Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center compares

    Closest alternatives

    1. NOLA Detox and Recovery CenterNew Orleans · 3.3 mi · Detox, Residential, MAT
    2. Responsibility HouseGretna · 3.7 mi · Residential, MAT, IOP
    3. BHG New Orleans Westbank Treatment CenterGretna · 4.2 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient

    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

    Specialized groups

    • Adolescents
    • Young adults
    • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
    • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders

    Recovery support

    • Housing services
    • Assistance with obtaining social services
    • 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
    • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

    Ancillary services

    • Case management service
    • Mental health services
    • Transportation assistance
    • Integrated primary care services
    • Suicide prevention services
    Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
    Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
    Operated byState government

    Treatment access in St. Bernard Parish, LA

    1Treatment facilities
    0Offer detox
    1Buprenorphine or methadone
    0Offer 24-hour care

    St. Bernard Parish, LA has 1 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facility for 44,783 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is the only listed provider of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 18 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 40.2 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

    Address6624 Saint Claude Avenue
    Arabi, LA 70032
    Facility's own phone504-568-3130
    Websitemhsdla.org

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    Questions about Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center

    What services does Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center offer?

    Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center 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 Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center accept insurance?

    According to SAMHSA data, Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, 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 Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center offer detox?

    Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center 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 Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center accredited?

    Yes. Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

    Who does Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center treat?

    Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.

    How many addiction treatment programs are in St. Bernard Parish, LA?

    St. Bernard Parish, LA has 1 SAMHSA-listed treatment facility for about 44,783 residents: 0 list detox services, 1 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

    What are the closest alternatives to Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center?

    The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are NOLA Detox and Recovery Center (New Orleans, 3.3 miles), Responsibility House (Gretna, 3.7 miles), and BHG New Orleans Westbank Treatment Center (Gretna, 4.2 miles). Distances are straight-line.

    What is Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center's Google rating?

    Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center has a 2.3-star rating from 3 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

    How do I get admitted to Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center or a similar program?

    Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center directly at 504-568-3130. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Metropolitan Human Services District – Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Center.

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