In response to the need for addictive disorders treatment for women in the Baton Rouge region, Capital Area Human Services (CAHS) has modified its residential facility to serve women over the age of 18.
The program, called Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP), located at 2455 Wooddale Blvd. in Baton Rouge, previously only served adult males, providing comprehensive treatment and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders. The 28-day program is open to all Louisiana residents.
CARP, licensed by the Louisiana Department of health and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, offers screening, assessment, social detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, co-occurring treatment medication management, trauma informed care, and certified peer support specialist services.
CARP also provides discharge planning and links clients to community-based services for continuing aftercare. Its recovery model is based on the disease concept model of addiction. Program participants learn skills for sobriety management through educational groups and attendance at Twelve Step Programs and Self-Management and Recovery Training meetings. Additional support and resources include pastoral care, job placement assistance, parenting classes, stress and anger management, and vocational and rehabilitation services. Uninsured clients are assessed on his/her ability to pay.
CARP services are available by appointment or referral at (225) 922-3169. The program accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance. More information is available at https://cahsd.org/adult-mental-health-and-addiction.