Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) in Lake Charles, LA, offers comprehensive outpatient services for mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities. Serving Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff-Davis parishes, ImCal HSA is accredited by CARF International, ensuring top-quality care standards.
ImCal HSA’s mission is to build community strength by providing effective and efficient behavioral health services, focusing on individual needs. Accredited by CARF International and licensed by state agencies, the organization is committed to maintaining high standards of care.
- Specializes in outpatient services for both adults and children.
- Serves as the Single Point of Entry for developmental disability services in Louisiana.
- Offers intensive outpatient treatment for substance abuse, including specialized therapies.
- Provides crisis services, psychiatric medication management, and comprehensive assessments.
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority treats mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities. Services benefit adults and children, including those with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 14 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 22 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Lake Charles, LA
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority in Lake Charles, LA requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
When remaining at their job in Lake Charles, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Lake Charles, Louisiana patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Lake Charles, LA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Lake Charles, LA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is a variation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how maladaptive, negative, and habitual thoughts and feelings lead to bad life choices. REBT is based on the idea that people operate under many irrational but habitual patterns of thought that fuel harmful practices.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
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Location & Contact
4105 Kirkman St
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Phone Number
(337) 475-8022
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Location
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4105 Kirkman St
Lake Charles, LA 70607 -
(337) 475-8022
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 24, 2024
Lake Charles, Louisiana Addiction and Treatment
Louisiana is one of the top ten states in the nation for opioid-related deaths. One in ten high school students admits to regularly using prescription opioids for non-medical purposes. More than 225,000 Louisiana residents admit to regular heavy drinking and around 6% of the Louisiana population abuses alcohol. Marijuana use in Louisiana is most common amongst teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, boasts a relaxed atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions. Tragically, over 1,000 Louisiana residents died from fentanyl overdoses in 2022, with Calcasieu Parish experiencing higher rates compared to other parishes. Drug overdose deaths in the parish have shown an alarming increase from 2020 to 2024.
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