Quick answers
- What is Options for Independence?
- Options for Independence is a treatment facility in Houma, Louisiana, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
- Does Options for Independence accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Is treatment at Options for Independence free or low cost?
- It lists a sliding fee scale: the fee depends on income and other factors. It lists payment assistance; ask the facility for details.
- Does Options for Independence offer services in Spanish?
- Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
- Where is Options for Independence?
- 8326 Main Street, Building 3, Houma, LA 70363, in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the phone number of Options for Independence?
- (985) 868-2620 ext. 202, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children |
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| Service setting | Outpatient |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Children/Adolescents; Young Adults |
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| Special programs or groups | Young adults; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds |
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| Payment assistance available | Payment assistance (check with facility for details); Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors) |
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Treatment and services
| Treatment approaches | Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy |
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| Ancillary services | Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Intensive case management; Psychosocial rehabilitation services; Case management service; Integrated primary care services; Education services |
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| Recovery support services | Housing services |
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About the facility
| License, certification or accreditation | Mental Health Clinic or Mental Health Center |
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| Facility operation | Private non-profit organization |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking permitted in designated area |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping not permitted |
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As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
- Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
- How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
- Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
- Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
- Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
- Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
- Can family members take part?
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