Sometimes, life reaches a breaking point—a moment when the weight becomes unbearable, and every second matters. In these critical moments, you need safety, unwavering support, and a path to hope. That’s where Beacon’s Inpatient Hospitals step in.
In times of crisis—whether facing suicidal thoughts, severe depression, psychosis or debilitating mood disorders—our hospitals provide immediate, intensive support in a compassionate and secure environment. Tailored for adults and seniors with acute mental health needs, our short-term treatment programs stabilize emotions, restore safety, and set individuals on a path to healing.
Five Strategic Locations Across Louisiana
We proudly operate five inpatient hospitals, each equipped with a dedicated multidisciplinary treatment team, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health therapists, and recreational therapists.
Clinical Services
Stabilization of acute crisis conditions
Multidisciplinary treatment team
Medication evaluation and management for physical and behavioral health needs
Safety evaluation
Structured group therapy
Crisis-oriented family therapy and caregiver support
Psychosocial rehabilitation/recreational therapy
Comprehensive discharge planning
Symptoms Treated:
- Depression and anxiety
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
- Trauma, PTSD, & other stress related disorders
- Psychosis
- Mood disorders
- Co-occurring disorders
At Beacon Behavioral, we believe in the power of healing and recovery, and our Inpatient Hospitals stand ready to provide the support and resources needed to navigate through life’s darkest moments towards brighter tomorrows.
Five Strategic Locations Across Louisiana
Bunkie, Louisiana
A 24-bed psychiatric hospital for adults 18 and older, offering specialized treatment for mental health symptoms.
Bunkie Location Features
Program features include:
- Sessions with a psychiatrist or mental health nurse practitioner, including medication management
- Individual assessments with a licensed social worker/counselor
- Social service therapy groups
• Activity therapy groups, including art therapy, music therapy, and recreational therapy - Personal goals group
- Nursing educational groups
- Assessment and management of medical conditions by a medical doctor
- Discharge planning for continued care; i.e. Outpatient counseling, medication management, residential substance abuse treatment
- Double occupancy patient rooms
- Smoking facility (in designated outside area)
- Fenced courtyard for outside recreation
- Multiple dayrooms, with televisions and various activity supplies for downtime and peer interaction
- Enhanced patient safety observation through the ObservSMART monitoring system
Other assessments and treatments available:
- Medical detoxification from drugs and alcohol
- Consultation and education with a registered dietitian
- Psychological testing
- Physical/occupational/speech therapy consults
- Respiratory therapy consults
Lacombe, Louisiana
A 22-bed, geriatric acute care hospital for ages 50+. The unit is divided into two different therapeutic programs based on medical needs and behavioral health symptoms.
Lacombe Location Features
PROGRAM 1
For older adults and seniors who require more clinical observation based on a higher acuity of behavioral health symptoms and/or medical needs (e.g., patients suffering from psychosis, behavioral disturbances, and/or dementia).
PROGRAM 2
For older adults/seniors who require less clinical observation based on their lower acuity or improved acute behavioral health symptoms (e.g., patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and/or psychosis but without a high risk of harm to themselves or to others and who are independent in their daily activities).
Programs are organized into distinct schedules, which include:
- Social service therapy groups
- Activity therapy groups
- Nursing educational groups
- Separate dining times
- Separate day area with activities, TV, phone, and seating
Additionally, the following elements are integrated into the entire program:
- Pet therapy
- IV hydration
- Maintaining movement program
- Reading nook
- Enhanced patient safety observation through the ObservSMART monitoring system
Lutcher, Louisiana
A 24-bed psychiatric hospital for adults 18 and older, offering specialized treatment for mental health symptoms.
Lutcher Location Features
Programming Includes:
- Social service therapy groups
- Nursing educational groups
- Sessions with a psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner
- Activity therapy groups (including art therapy, music therapy, and recreational therapy)
- Personal goals group
- Private patient rooms
- Non-Smoking facility
- Private fenced-in outdoor area
- Enhanced patient safety observation through the ObservSMART monitoring system
- Large dayroom with television and seating
New Orleans, Louisiana
A 34-bed psychiatric hospital for adults 18 and older, offering specialized treatment for mental health symptoms.
New Orleans Location Features
Programming Includes:
- Social service therapy groups
- Nursing educational groups
- Sessions with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner
- Activity therapy groups (including art therapy, music therapy, and recreational therapy)
– Enhanced patient safety observation through the ObservSMART monitoring system - Personal goals group
- Private patient rooms
– Large dayroom with television and seating - Smoking facility
- Private fenced-in outdoor area
Westbank, Louisiana
A 24-bed psychiatric hospital for adults 18 and older, offering specialized treatment for mental health symptoms.
Westbank Location Features
Programming Includes:
- Social service therapy groups
- Nursing educational groups
- Sessions with a psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner
- Activity therapy groups (including art therapy, music therapy, and recreational therapy)
- Personal goals group
- Private and semi-private patient rooms
- Non-smoking facility
- Enhanced patient safety observation through the ObservSMART monitoring system