About Physicians Behavioral Hospital – Shreveport
Physicians Behavioral Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, is an acute care psychiatric facility offering mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorder programs. These programs are designed to be able to support someone recovering from both a mental health condition and substance use disorder simultaneously. They accept various insurance providers such as Medicaid, Medicare and private plans.
The hospital has specialized inpatient and outpatient programs for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. These treatment modalities are designed to recognize and support the emotional health concerns heavily implicated in addiction so that a complete healing journey can be pursued.
Their inpatient program helps people who are at an immediate risk to themselves as they suffer from acute mental health issues. It provides 24/7 nursing care, therapeutic support and a structured setting. They offer therapy, medication management and coping strategies.
Another program they offer is a residential treatment program for those in need of long term care. This program is a more prolonged stay for those who would not benefit from outpatient services or brief inpatient hospitalization.
The outpatient option is also available for individuals who do not need round the clock care. The program offers individual and family therapy sessions as well as psychiatric evaluations with medication management. This allows patients to continue with their everyday lives and activities while receiving treatment.