Vermilion Behavioral Health

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Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Hospital

Primary Level of Care

Provides 24/7 medical supervision and intensive treatment in a clinical setting for individuals in crisis or with acute needs, focusing on stabilization and immediate safety

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.

At Vermilion Behavioral Health, adults and teens receive compassionate, patient-centered care for mental health and substance use challenges. Blending evidence-based treatment with experiential therapies, the facility creates a nurturing environment for healing to begin. Vermilion provides detox, inpatient and outpatient programs tailored to meet each client’s lifestyle. Every client’s unique story, needs, and goals are honored through personalized care plans designed to foster lasting growth and hope.

Access Expert-Led, Holistic Mental Health Care

Vermilion prides itself on providing the highest quality of care, with an expert team of mental health professionals. Through a blend of individual, group, and family therapy, clients experience wrap-around support. Programs include therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing, empowering individuals with tools for lasting recovery. Specialized services for children and teens create a safe, interactive space through art, sand, and play therapies.

Find Renewal in a Supportive Environment

Vermilion Behavioral Health’s shared accommodations provide comfort and foster a sense of connection, helping clients feel supported throughout their stay. The campus features thoughtfully designed spaces for recreation and renewal, including a yoga room, welcoming community areas, and a spacious courtyard with outdoor seating and a gazebo. These calming environments offer opportunities for relaxation, reflection, and engaging activities that support emotional well-being.

Strengthen Progress With Discharge Planning

Vermilion Behavioral Health recognizes that recovery continues well beyond a client’s time in treatment. From the start, each individual receives a personalized care plan that thoughtfully includes discharge planning. Their compassionate care team works directly with clients to support them along their journey, making adjustments throughout the process based on their progress. Their mission is to ensure every client feels empowered and ready for life after treatment.

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Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Holistic Approach

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • All Services On-Site

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
2520 N University Ave., Lafayette, LA 70507 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Occupancy
50+ beds
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression +6 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +8 More
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(866) 756-3581

Part of the Acadia Healthcare network.
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Cigna
Medicaid
Anthem
Medicare
Humana
Provider's Policy: Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
(866) 756-3581
Empower Young Lives Through Expert Treatment
Empower Young Lives Through Expert Treatment
At Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems, teens ages 12–17 receive compassionate, personalized care through specialized inpatient and intensive outpatient programs. An expert team treats mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders using therapy, education, and family involvement. Vermilion is dedicated to helping teens and their families build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Begin Healing With Safe, Supported Detox
Begin Healing With Safe, Supported Detox
At Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems, individuals beginning recovery are supported through a safe, medically supervised detox program. Their compassionate team helps ease withdrawal symptoms with medication when needed to ensure comfort and safety. Using the 12-step model and rational recovery approaches, Vermilion helps clients begin healing and smoothly transition to the next level of care.
Find Hope Through Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Find Hope Through Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Vermilion provides focused care for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Using a multidisciplinary approach, their team understands how difficult it can be to live with multiple diagnoses and strives to offer clients comfort, guidance, and the tools needed to navigate recovery with confidence.
Sustain Wellness With Ongoing Care
Sustain Wellness With Ongoing Care
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems offers a full continuum of care, from inpatient detox and psychiatric stabilization to outpatient treatment programs. Their intensive outpatient programs (IOP) provide flexible, structured therapy for those transitioning from higher levels of care. Through personalized support, education, and therapy, Vermilion empowers individuals to grow and sustain lasting wellness.

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Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

Licensed by Louisiana

Licensed by Louisiana

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Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Detox

Detox

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Children

Children

Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.

Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Girls
Boys

Treatment Services

Detox

Detox

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Program

In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Residential

Residential

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Medical

Medical

Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Animal Therapy

Animal Therapy

Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Self-Harm

Self-Harm

The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

En Suite Bathroom
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Access to Nature
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Lounge
Outdoor Space
Recreation Room

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Games
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs Call for rates.
The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Lafayette, Lousiana, United States.
Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
Yes, they offer detox.
Vermilion Behavioral Health provides residential, intensive outpatient program and more.