Avenues Recovery Centers
📍 635-A Petro Point Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607
📞 8663355399 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 – LAKE CHARLES</strong></p> <p>Located in Lake Charles, La., Townsend Lake Charles provides <strong>intensive outpatient treatment programs</strong> to adults struggling with chemical dependency. This location treats sex addiction, compulsive gambling, and overeating. If required, the facility can provide <strong>medical detoxification</strong> on an outpatient basis.</p> <p>Part of the Townsend Treatment Center network, Townsend Lake Charles is one of eight sister facilities located throughout the state of Louisiana. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>According to the Townsend's website, upon admission, clients undergo an initial substance abuse assessment to help clinicians determine an individualized plan of care.</p> <p>Programming typically includes <strong>group counseling sessions</strong> and <strong>educational presentations</strong> on substance abuse, either during the day or at night. Townsend’s treatment approach is designed to address the <strong>neurobiological factors of addiction</strong>, namely the effect of substances or behaviors on the brain’s reward centers. And to investigate what may make a client more susceptible to addiction, the program offers <strong>genetic testing</strong>.</p> <p>Townsend has <strong>medication-assisted therapy</strong> (i.e. Suboxone and naltrexone) for individuals recovering from opioid dependency. In addition, according to the program’s website, Townsend of Lake Charles offers specialized support for clients with a chronic disease. The facility also strongly recommends <strong>family involvement</strong> throughout treatment, and family nights are held weekly.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Townsend’s website states the staff at Lake Charles includes qualified psychiatrists, substance abuse counselors, case managers, and phlebotomists for medical testing. The one loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided four out of five stars for the staff's level of training and experience. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has yet to receive any reviews from this facility’s former clients. However, the 28 people who left reviews on Townsend Treatment Centers's Facebook page, which the facility can manage, provided an average of four out of five stars. It's important to note this page is for all eight locations, not just Lake Charles. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> The two individuals who left commentary provided conflicting opinions. One alum called it a "scam," while the other alum wrote that they loved the center. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The one loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided a generally positive opinion of the program. They gave the center four out of five stars when asked if they would recommend Townsend at Lake Charles. They also gave the center four stars for family participation and its treatment of <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders.</a></p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Townsend of Lake Charles' website indicates it accepts a range of private insurance plans to cover the cost of treatment, according to the facility’s website. 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://www.facebook.com/pg/townsendaddictionrecovery/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/townsendaddictionrecovery/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p>
— Saige Driver · 2018-01-25 12:29:23 EST
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