Avenues Recovery Centers
📍 19411 Helenberg Road, Covington, LA 70433
📞 8559764142 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 TREATMENT CENTERS – COVINGTON</strong></p> <p>Part of the Louisiana-based Townsend treatment network, Townsend of Covington provides <strong>outpatient treatment programs</strong> for adults struggling with chemical dependency, as well as other addictive behavior, including compulsive sex, overeating, and gambling. The Covington facility, located in southeast Louisiana, 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. Upon admission, clients undergo an initial substance abuse assessment to help clinicians determine an individualized plan of care. The facility also offers <strong>genetic testing</strong>, which may help identify the biological factors contributing to addictive behavior.</p> <p>Townsend Covington operates an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP), which provides flexible day and evening sessions</strong> to accommodate client schedules. Throughout treatment, clients participate in <strong>individual therapy, group therapy, and educational classes on substance abuse</strong>. Treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI). </p> <p>Townsend may incorporate <strong>medication-assisted therapy (MAT)</strong> (e.g., Suboxone) for individuals recovering from opioid dependency. Additionally, the facility provides support for individuals with chronic disease and strongly encourages <strong>family participation</strong> in treatment.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Townsend Treatment Centers employs a team of psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors, and case managers, as well as phlebotomists for medical testing, though they do not specify which staff works at which locations.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Photos on the website depict the Townsend of Covington offices in a brick building complex with ample parking. The only person polled by Rehabs.com at time of writing gave the facility three out of five stars for its accommodations and amenities. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>On Google, a person who reviewed Townsend of Covington at time of writing rated the facility three out of five stars. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Unfortunately, the reviewer did not leave accompanying commentary. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>A loved one polled by Rehabs.com at time of writing awarded three stars for family involvement and four stars for the level of experience and training of the counselors, but only two stars for treatment effectiveness. “This facility was perfectly adequate,” they said, but added: “My loved one is an addict and her time in this facility did not rehabilitate her.”</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>A review submitted to Rehabs.com from an employee at time of writing questioned the facility’s financial motives. The reviewer praised the quality of some counselors, but admitted: “Some have no interests in saving people from addiction but rather in deceiving desperate people and taking their money.”</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Townsend of Covington <strong>accepts a range of private insurance plans</strong> to cover the cost of treatment, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield. Patients are responsible for co-payments and deductibles, and <strong>financing may be available to qualified clients.</strong></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/xK8GKf" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/xK8GKf</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2017-11-09 11:49:15 EST
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