Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Resources for New Orleans Residents
Find information on treatment centers, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, harm reduction services, financial assistance, and ongoing recovery support in the Greater New Orleans area.
Crisis & emergency support
If you or someone you know is experiencing a substance use crisis or overdose emergency, immediate help is available 24/7.
Emergency Services:
Call 911 for overdose emergencies
Metropolitan Human Services District Crisis Line: 504-568-3130 (24/7 support)
Jefferson Parish Mobile Crisis Team: 504-832-5132
Overdose Prevention: Naloxone (Narcan) is available over-the-counter at pharmacies throughout New Orleans. No prescription or ID required.
Important Note: Louisiana has Good Samaritan laws that provide legal protection when calling for help during an overdose emergency.
Comprehensive treatment centers
Odyssey House Louisiana
🌐 Website: ohlclinic.org
📞 Phone: 504-821-9211
📍 Location: 2700 S Broad Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125
💡 Services: Medically supported detox (5-7 days), short-term residential treatment (~28 days), intensive outpatient with housing (3-6 months), sobering center
💰 Cost: Free for uninsured, Medicaid accepted
🌍 Language Support: Spanish available by appointment
River Oaks Hospital
🌐 Website: riveroakshospital.com
📞 Phone: 800-366-1740 (24/7)
📍 Location: 1525 River Oaks Rd W, New Orleans, LA 70123
💡 Services: Dual diagnosis treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), eating disorders treatment
💰 Cost: Most insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA Benefits
🌍 Language Support: Interpreters available for all languages
Outpatient treatment programs
ACER (Addictions Counseling & Educational Resources)
🌐 Website: acercanhelp.com
📞 Phone: 504-941-7580 (Metairie), 504-682-9550 (Arabi)
📍 Locations: Metairie, Arabi
💡 Services: Outpatient addiction recovery, detox services, counseling, daytime and evening treatment
💰 Cost: Private insurance, Medicaid, weekly payment plans, grant programs
🌍 Language Support: Spanish spoken
Metropolitan Human Services District
🌐 Website: mhsdla.org
📞 Phone: 504-568-3130
📍 Locations: 6 Clinic Locations - Algiers, Central City, Chartres-Pontchartrain, New Orleans East, St. Bernard, Plaquemines
💡 Services: Intensive outpatient programs, Suboxone/MAT, youth addiction services, gambling treatment
💰 Cost: Medicaid, Medicare, some insurance
🌍 Language Support: Spanish at select locations
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) providers
Behavioral Health Group (BHG)
🌐 Website: bhgrecovery.com
📞 Phone: 504-524-7205 (Eastbank), 504-347-1120 (West Bank)
📍 Locations: 2235 Poydras St, New Orleans; 1141 Whitney Ave, Gretna
💡 Services: Methadone daily dispensing, buprenorphine, counseling, methadone detox
💰 Cost: Private pay, payment plans, some insurance, Medicare, Medicaid
🌍 Language Support: Spanish spoken
CrescentCare
🌐 Website: crescentcare.org/service/harm-reduction-services/
📞 Phone: 504-821-2601
📍 Location: 1631 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA
💡 Services: Primary care with Suboxone, counseling, dental services, Recovery Works IOP
💰 Cost: Free services available
🌍 Language Support: Spanish available (504-207-2273, option 2)
Harm reduction services
CrescentCare - New Orleans Syringe Access Program (NOSAP)
🌐 Website: crescentcare.org
📞 Phone: 504-821-2601
🕒 Hours: Wednesday 12-4pm, Friday 12-5pm
💡 Services: Safe sterile syringes, injection materials, safe disposal, overdose prevention education, Naloxone distribution, MAT referrals
💰 Cost: Free
Trystereo (New Orleans Harm Reduction Network)
📱 Contact: Text Only 504-535-4766
🌐 Website: trystereo.org
🕒 Hours: Mobile by appointment; Drop-in: Monday 5:30-7pm (St Claude & Caffin), Tuesday 3-4pm (Duncan Plaza)
💡 Services: Mobile sterile smoking & injection equipment, overdose prevention, fentanyl test strips, harm reduction training
💰 Cost: Free, donations appreciated
🌍 Language Support: Spanish spoken
Women With a Vision, Inc.
🌐 Website: wwav-no.org
📞 Phone: 504-301-0428
📍 Location: 2028 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
🕒 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm
💡 Services: Black and Queer-led health advocacy, safer sex supplies, IDU kits, hygiene materials, case management
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language Support: Spanish sometimes available (call ahead)
Residential treatment programs
Bridge House (Men Only)
🌐 Website: bridgehouse.org
📞 Phone: 504-821-7120
📍 Location: 4150 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70125
💡 Services: Long-term residential treatment, individual/group counseling, vocational training, job search assistance
💰 Cost: Accept anyone regardless of ability to pay
🌍 Language Support: Spanish spoken
Grace House (Women Only)
🌐 Website: gracehouse.org
📞 Phone: 504-821-7120
📍 Location: 6321 Stratford Place, New Orleans, LA 70131
💡 Services: Long-term residential treatment, mental health referrals, housing assistance, job-seeking support
💰 Cost: Accept anyone regardless of ability to pay
🌍 Language Support: Spanish spoken
Jesus Miracle Power (Men Only - Faith-Based)
📞 Phone: 504-931-5179
📍 Location: 8309 Apple St, New Orleans, LA 70118
🕒 Hours: 24/7 availability
💡 Services: One-year faith-based residential program
💰 Cost: Free
⚠️ Note: Not wheelchair accessible, no smoking on site, not accepting people on psychotropic medications
Sober living & recovery housing
Oxford House
🌐 Website: oxfordhousla.org
📞 Phone: 1-800-689-6411
💡 Services: Democratically run, self-supporting, drug and alcohol-free homes
💰 Cost: $100-125/week per person, $150-250 move-in fee
🌍 Language Support: Spanish not spoken
Peer support & recovery services
Regional Recovery Hub (Start Corp)
📍 Location: 701 Loyola Ave, Suite 106, New Orleans, LA 70113
📞 Phone: 504-558-9595
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
💡 Services: Peer recovery support, recovery coaches, job training, resume writing, advocacy
💰 Cost: Free, walk-ins welcome
Support groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
🌐 Website: aaneworleans.org
📞 Phone: 504-838-3399 (English), 504-516-1090 (Spanish)
💡 Services: Daily free meetings throughout New Orleans area
💰 Cost: Free
Narcotics Anonymous
🌐 Website: noana.org
📞 Phone: 504-899-6262
💡 Services: Virtual and in-person meetings seven days a week
💰 Cost: Free
SMART Recovery
🌐 Website: smartrecovery.org
💡 Services: Science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery meetings
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language Support: Spanish not spoken
Specialized services
NADA NOLA (Alternative Therapy)
🌐 Website: nadaneworleans.weebly.com
🕒 Hours: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
📍 Location: 3401 St. Claude Ave (entrance on Desire St)
💡 Services: Community-based ear acupuncture for addiction, mental illness, trauma, PTSD, insomnia
💰 Cost: By donation or free
🌍 Language Support: Spanish spoken
Tobacco Cessation Resources
Louisiana Tobacco Quitline
📞 Phone: 1-800-784-8669
🌐 Website: quitwithusla.org
🕒 Hours: 24/7
💡 Services: Smoking cessation counseling and referrals
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language Support: Spanish and other languages available
Smoking Cessation Trust
📞 Phone: 504-529-5665 or 855-259-6346
🌐 Website: smokingcessationtrust.org
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
💡 Services: Free cessation medication and counseling for LA residents who started smoking before September 1988
💰 Cost: Free if qualified
Naloxone (Narcan) access in New Orleans
Over-the-counter availability: Any CVS or Walgreens pharmacy
Local Pharmacies:
Crescent City Pharmacy: 2240 Simon Bolivar, New Orleans, 70113 | 504-267-4100
Genoa Healthcare: 2221 Philip St, Suite Q, New Orleans, LA 70113 | 504-571-9120 (free intranasal)
💰 Cost: $20-100, $3-5 with Medicaid
Online/Mail Options:
Naloxone Exchange: naloxoneexchange.com (low cost)
NextDistro: nextdistro.org/louisiana (free)
Treatment locator tools
Treatment Atlas
🌐 Website: treatmentATLAS.org
📞 Phone: 800-597-2557
💡 Services: 13-question anonymous assessment to find high-quality addiction treatment, compares facilities using Shatterproof National Principles of Care
💰 Cost: Cost information provided for each facility
🌍 Language Support: Spanish not spoken
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
🌐 Website: samhsa.gov/find-treatment
💡 Services: National directory of substance abuse treatment programs
💰 Cost: Varies by provider
Frequently asked questions
What types of treatment are available in New Orleans?
New Orleans offers detox, residential treatment, outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction services, and peer support groups.
Do I need insurance for treatment?
Many facilities accept Medicaid, and several programs offer free or sliding-scale services for uninsured individuals.
What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
MAT combines FDA-approved medications (like methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, or naltrexone) with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders.
Where can I get Naloxone (Narcan) in New Orleans?
Naloxone is available over-the-counter at most pharmacies without a prescription. It's also distributed free at many harm reduction programs listed above.
What should I bring to my first treatment appointment?
Typically: photo ID, insurance information (if applicable), list of current medications, and payment method. Call ahead for specific requirements.
Are there treatment options if I can't stop using completely?
Yes, harm reduction services provide support without requiring immediate abstinence, including clean supplies, overdose prevention, and gradual reduction strategies.
What if I've tried treatment before and it didn't work?
Recovery often involves multiple attempts. Different types of treatment work for different people, and many programs are designed for individuals with previous treatment experience.
Additional resources
2-1-1 Louisiana: Dial 2-1-1 for information and referral service for health and human services
Louisiana Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-877-770-7867