Avenues Recovery Center Opens New 146-Bed Residential Addiction Treatment Facility in Baton Rouge
October 7th, 2024 – Avenues Recovery Center held the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art residential addiction treatment facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This 146-bed rehab center is designed to provide comprehensive and individualized care for those struggling with substance use disorders, offering a supportive and structured environment that fosters lasting recovery.
The open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge was held on November 7th, 2024, at 1:30 pm, on-site at 2414 Bunker Hill Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. Community members, healthcare professionals, local politicians, and recovery activists all joined for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided facility tours, light refreshments, and a meet-and-greet. Remarks were given by Shayla Polk, Executive Director of the Office of Drug Policy, as well as Diane Hollis, Regional Representative of the Lieutenant Governor.
Avenues’ newest facility in Baton Rouge offers medical detoxification, residential rehabilitation, dual diagnoses programs, and comprehensive aftercare services, ensuring that each client receives customized care tailored to their unique needs. Its premier, evidence-based clinical curriculum includes individual counseling, group therapy, holistic modalities, family involvement, and life skills development - empowering clients to heal from addiction and build healthy habits that support long-term recovery.
With a dedicated team of seasoned and passionate medical professionals, therapists, and addiction specialists, Avenues Baton Rouge will serve as a safe and welcoming space where individuals can begin their journey to recovery and rebuild their lives.
"Our mission at Avenues Recovery is to provide accessible, high-quality addiction treatment to everyone in need," said Matthew Engler, Regional Executive Director of Avenues Recovery Center, Louisiana Region. "We believe that recovery is possible for everyone, and this new facility in Baton Rouge will allow us to extend our compassionate care to even more individuals and families in need of support."
The new Baton Rouge facility is freshly renovated and features many modern amenities, offering a serene and safe haven where clients can discover themselves and embark upon the journey of recovery. This new expansion is particularly meaningful, since it signals increased access to quality care for all those battling addiction in the capital of Louisiana and its environs.