Beacon Behavioral, LLC, formerly known as Synergy, was established in 1998 as a standalone Community Mental Health Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Today, Beacon employs over 450 staff members across seven Intensive Outpatient Programs located in Louisiana, spanning Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Bogalusa, Hammond, Metairie, Opelousas, and Slidell.
Additionally, Beacon operates five Inpatient Hospitals situated in New Orleans, Westbank, Lacombe, Bunkie, and Lutcher, along with adding additional treatment programs and physician-led private practices throughout the United States.
Our services cater to a diverse range of individuals, encompassing young adults, adults, older adults, and geriatric adults, facing various challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction, psychosis, and dementia.
Why Beacon?
We believe that our success is measured not only by our ability to support our clients on their path toward better mental health but also by recognizing and celebrating the progress they make each step of the way. Our multidisciplinary team adopts a holistic approach to treatment, addressing all aspects of each client’s well-being.
Managing behavioral disturbances and psychiatric disorders, we navigate the complexities of medication compliance, ensuring our clients receive the support they need to effectively manage their conditions.
By gathering all necessary resources and developing personalized discharge plans, we empower our clients to maximize their potential and enhance their lives within the community. At Beacon, we guide individuals towards a brighter future, steadily and patiently.
Our Mission
At Beacon, our commitment isn’t a declaration; it’s the very reason we exist. Our mission – “to provide unsurpassed patient care in a compassionate, cost-effective, and ethical manner” – has always been and will remain the cornerstone of our reputation and growth.
We take pride in delivering superior mental health programs that prioritize our clients’ needs and lead them toward a “Guiding Light Towards a Brighter Tomorrow.”
To provide unsurpassed patient care in a compassionate, cost-effective, and ethical manner.
Sean Wendell, CPA
Chief Executive Officer
Message from CEO
The staff at Beacon Behavioral understands that individuals have a choice in healthcare providers and recognizes the significant impact this choice can have on our clients. For over 25 years, we have been committed to providing compassionate, confidential care to those in need, offering an avenue of hope and recovery.
Our organization’s growth can be attributed to the amazing dedication and compassion of our employees. Our management staff believes in providing healthcare professionals with a working environment that empowers them to fulfill our mission of delivering compassionate care while also allowing them to strike a balance between their professional and personal lives. At Beacon, we foster a strong sense of community and value the significant role that family plays in our lives. We work daily to ensure our clients feel like part of our family and offer them a haven during difficult times.
Remember, at Beacon, we serve as the guiding light to a brighter tomorrow.
OUr Partners
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Beacon's Mission - “To provide unsurpassed patient care in a compassionate, cost-effective, and ethical manner”—has been, and will always be, the cornerstone of Beacon’s success. We are proud to offer our clients superior mental health programs that focus on putting their needs first and help them see “a Guiding Light Towards a Brighter Tomorrow.”
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