Avenues Recovery Centers
📍 7434 Picardy Avenue, Suite A & B, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
📞 8663301920 Full profile & reviews Claim this listing
| Treatment types | Detox Services, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Outpatient Services |
| Services | Outpatient Services, Detox Services, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment |
| Setting | Average Location/Amenities, Residential Neighborhood |
| Gender | None |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
| Financing | Available |
<p><strong>ABOUT TOWNSEND OUTPATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER, BATON ROUGE</strong></p> <p>Townsend of Baton Rouge provides <strong>outpatient-based treatment programs for individuals struggling with substance abuse or other addictive behaviors</strong>, such as compulsive sex, overeating, and gambling. One of nine facilities of the Louisiana-based Townsend network, the Baton Rouge location also offers <strong>outpatient medical stabilization (detoxification) services</strong>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>According to Townsend’s website, the center’s approach to treatment is designed to <strong>address the underlying causes of addiction</strong>, namely the effect that substances have on the reward centers of the brain. Before beginning treatment, clients take a substance abuse assessment to assist clinicians in forming an individualized plan of care.</p> <p>The Baton Rouge facility operates an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP), which offers flexible day and evening sessions</strong>. Clients participate in <strong>individual therapy, group therapy sessions, and educational classes on substance abuse</strong>. Treatment modalities include motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. </p> <p><strong>Medication-assisted therapy (MAT)</strong> (e.g., Suboxone) may be recommended for individuals recovering from opioid dependency. Unique to Townsend’s model of treatment, the program offers <strong>genetic testing</strong>, which may help indicate specific biological factors contributing to addictive behavior.</p> <p>Family participation in treatment is highly recommended, and <strong>family night is held weekly</strong>. If applicable, Townsend of Baton Rouge also offers ongoing chronic disease management and support.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The center’s website states that under the direction of a clinical director, Townsend of Baton Rouge employs a team of psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors, case managers, and phlebotomists for medical testing.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Photos on the Townsend website of the Baton Rouge outpatient facility depict bright, airy meeting rooms with comfortable seating. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The alum polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing offered mixed feedback about the experience at Townsend of Baton Rouge. This anonymous former client made harshly critical comments about the doctor who rendered care. However, they also wrote: “I can't say enough about how I much I loved my counselors and overall the whole staff. Stay away from the doctor, she is a train wreck.”</p> <p>On Google, Townsend of Baton Rouge received an average of 3.5 out of five stars based on four reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <strong>Feedback was uneven</strong> – two reviews were one and three stars and the other two reviews were perfect five stars. Mike, the one star reviewer, complained about lack of caring and attention and over concern with money: “Self, money hungry people that do not care about the patient.” Three-star reviewer Michael echoed that sentiment: “They treat you with little respect” and added: “However, the upper management and doctors are good the counselors and teachers could use replacement. You get what you get. But not what they charge for.” The five-star reviewers did not leave any comments. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided positive feedback for Townsend of Baton Rouge. They awarded four out of five stars for treatment effectiveness and accommodations/amenities. They also offered both four and five stars for a number of other metrics, including counseling options, staff experience and training, family participation, visitor policy, cleanliness, affordability, and the likelihood of recommending the facility to others. This loved one wrote: “Really caring about the people that are treating.” Although they mentioned the food was not great,they noted: “The staff is very professional. It's always clean.”</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the center’s website, Townsend of Baton Rouge has contracts with many insurance and managed care providers, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, to cover the cost of treatment. Patients are responsible for co-payments and deductibles, and financing may be available to qualified clients.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>As of January 28, 2019, all Townsend facilities are no longer owned and operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC). They are now a part of Avenues Recovery Centers.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a><a href="https://goo.gl/GKDDst" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/GKDDst</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2018-01-01 15:00:24 EST
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