Free & Low-Cost Rehab in Louisiana

117 of the 134 Louisiana programs in our directory don't charge, are government-run, offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.

How Louisiana Programs Handle Cost

Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.

No payment accepted
3Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
37Run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale. 2 are VA, military or Indian Health Service programs that serve only eligible patients.
Sliding fee scale
43The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
47The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
108Takes Louisiana Medicaid. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
46Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.

Louisiana Programs with Free, Reduced-Fee or Medicaid Options

Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 101 to 117 of 117.

  • New Vision Allen Parish Hospital facility photo

    New Vision Allen Parish Hospital

    Kinder, LA

    • Detox
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Smoking permitted in designated area

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Rayville Recovery facility photo

    Rayville Recovery

    Rayville, LA

    • Detox
    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
  • Responsibility House facility photo

    Responsibility House

    Gretna, LA

    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
  • River Oaks Hospital facility photo

    River Oaks Hospital

    New Orleans, LA

    • Detox
    • PHP
    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Sanctuary Louisiana facility photo

    Sanctuary Louisiana

    Lacassine, LA

    • Residential
    • IOP
    • MAT
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Substance abuse counseling · Smoking permitted in designated area

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
  • Savoy Medical Center New Horizons facility photo

    Savoy Medical Center New Horizons

    Mamou, LA

    • Detox

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Washington Street Hope Center Inc facility photo

    Washington Street Hope Center Inc

    Marksville, LA

    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center facility photo

    Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center

    Abbeville, LA

    • Detox
    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
  • Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center facility photo

    Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center

    Ethel, LA

    • Detox
    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
  • Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center facility photo

    Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center

    Baton Rouge, LA

    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

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Who Qualifies for Free Treatment

There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) oversees publicly funded substance use services.

Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:

  1. Pregnant women who inject drugs
  2. Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
  3. People who inject drugs
  4. Everyone else

A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.

How to Apply in Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) is the Louisiana agency for publicly funded substance use treatment. Visit the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) website for help finding treatment.

  1. Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
  2. Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
  3. If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), which handles state-funded treatment.
  4. If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for Louisiana Medicaid.

Louisiana Medicaid and Addiction Treatment

108 of the 134 Louisiana programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 46 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid.

State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on Louisiana's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.

In Louisiana, substance use treatment programs are licensed or certified by Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section (Behavioral Health Service Provider licensing). Check the state's provider list.

Other Free and Low-Cost Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rehab free in Louisiana?

Some programs are. Of the 134 Louisiana programs in our directory, 3 report that they accept no payment, and 37 are run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Of the government-run programs, 2 are run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. Those programs serve only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Government-run programs can still bill insurance or charge on a sliding scale, so ask about cost when you call. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), which handles state-funded treatment.

Does Louisiana Medicaid cover rehab?

108 of the 134 Louisiana programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.

How much does rehab cost without insurance?

It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In Louisiana, 43 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 47 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.

Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?

Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH).

What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?

A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.

Are there options for veterans and tribal members?

Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.

Sources

  1. 1.SAMHSA National Helpline: referrals for uninsured callers to state-funded programs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  2. 2.45 CFR 96.131, treatment services for pregnant women (admission priorities): https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/96.131
  3. 3.SAMHSA Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
  4. 4.MACPAC: Access to substance use disorder treatment in Medicaid: https://www.macpac.gov/publication/access-to-substance-use-disorder-treatment-in-medicaid/
  5. 5.VA: substance use treatment for veterans: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
  6. 6.Indian Health Service: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Branch: https://www.ihs.gov/asab/
  7. 7.State source: https://ldh.la.gov/office-of-behavioral-health
  8. 8.State source: https://ldh.la.gov/office-of-behavioral-health/substance-use-and-gambling-disorders
  9. 9.State source: https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid
  10. 10.State source: https://ldh.la.gov/health-standards-section/behavioral-health-service-provider
  11. 11.State source: https://ldh.la.gov/health-standards-section/provider-directories
  12. 12.State source: https://ldh.la.gov/directory/category/325
  13. 13.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/

Program counts: data updated September 2026.

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