Longbranch Recovery and Wellness was opened in 2017 and is operated by Longbranch Healthcare, one of Louisiana’s premier inpatient treatment centers. Longbranch Recovery and Wellness is a residential treatment center that is located in a historic hotel that has been completely renovated. Longbranch Recovery and Wellness residential treatment typically lasts 30-90 days. Their masters-level clinicians treat men and women who have substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Those who wish to attend this center must have an assessment done, and if a detox is needed, clients are referred to Covington Behavioral prior to admission to Longbranch Recovery and Wellness. Their programs are based on the 12-step philosophy as well as the SMART recovery methods. Dual diagnosis clients have access to medication management services in addition to daily 1:1 therapy sessions. A few treatment approaches include The Minnesota Model, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), experiential therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing (MI). Longbranch Recovery and Wellness is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts most major insurances. Longbranch Recovery and Wellness’s residential program can accommodate 32 clients in the Historic Longbranch Hotel. The surrounding area of Abita Springs is quiet and peaceful, allowing for privacy during treatment. This picturesque quarters is decorated to emphasize the Southern charm. Each room has large shared bedrooms with an en suite. Other accommodations include a yoga center, a pool, coffee bar, and a restaurant inside the historic hotel. Common areas have plush furnishings, a flat screen TV with local cable, a wrap-around balcony and porch, Japanese gardens, and an activity center. Longbranch Recovery and Wellness is co-ed; However, men and women are on gender-specific floors.
