1514 Jefferson Highway Brent House, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Located at 1514 Jefferson Highway in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), 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 Medicare, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
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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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, Federally Qualified Health Center, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Jefferson Parish, LA has 12 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 427,253 residents. Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is one of 4 listed detox programs in the county. 128 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 30 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.
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit lists the following levels of care: detox, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit accepts medicare, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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.
Yes. Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Jefferson Parish, LA has 12 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 427,253 residents: 4 list detox services, 11 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is #2 of 14 ranked programs in New Orleans in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Oxford House Nola (New Orleans, 1.2 miles), Oxford House Palmer Park (New Orleans, 1.3 miles), and Oxford House 504 (New Orleans, 1.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit has a 4.6-star rating from 2,977 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit directly at 504-842-3999 x2. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit. Our helpline is not affiliated with Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit.
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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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit.
