LAFAYETTE, La. — Construction has commenced on Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana, the largest behavioral health center in Louisiana’s Acadiana region through a partnership between Ochsner Lafayette General, a New Orleans-based comprehensive healthcare provider, and Oceans Healthcare, a Plano, Texas-based behavioral health services provider.
The approximately $30 million project will bring a brand-new, 120-bed behavioral health center to the community. Aimed at providing tailored care to adolescent, adult and elderly patients, the center will provide both inpatient services and outpatient treatment options.
“Today marks a significant milestone for Oceans Healthcare and our partnership with Ochsner Lafayette General as we further our commitment to provide specialized behavioral healthcare and offer a lifeline of hope,” said Stuart Archer, CEO of Oceans Healthcare, in a statement. “The new Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana hospital represents our continued pledge to bring essential mental health services to communities that have too often been underserved.”…