People United of Louisiana

Treatment center

At a glance

Address
128 Louisiana Avenue, Ferriday, LA 71334
Levels of care
OutpatientTelemedicine
Languages
English

Detox and medication

Detox

  • Not offered: Opioids
  • Not offered: Alcohol
  • Not offered: Benzodiazepines
  • Not offered: Methamphetamines
  • Not offered: Cocaine

Medication assisted treatment

  • Not offered: Buprenorphine
  • Not offered: Naltrexone
  • Not offered: Methadone

Services and programs

Services

Transitional servicesRecovery support servicesTreats alcohol use disorderTreats opioid use disorderMental health treatment

Special programs

AdolescentsAdult menAdult womenCourt referralsLGBTQPast domestic violencePast sexual abusePast traumaMental health disordersHIV/AIDSPregnant/postpartumPain management

Meetings in Ferriday

Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.

Questions people ask about People United of Louisiana

What treatment does People United of Louisiana offer?

They provide outpatient and telemedicine, which is the whole of what this address in Ferriday is set up for.

Does People United of Louisiana offer a detox?

No, and nothing else within 14 miles of Ferriday offers one either, so that part will mean a longer drive or a referral.

Does People United of Louisiana have beds?

Outpatient only, and nothing within 14 miles of Ferriday has beds either, so a residential stay would mean traveling further than that.

Does People United of Louisiana prescribe medication for opioid use?

They do not prescribe. If buprenorphine or methadone is part of what you need, say so on the call and ask who they refer to in Ferriday.

Are there other centers near People United of Louisiana?

It is on its own in this part of LA, which makes the waiting list question worth asking early.

What is different about mandated treatment?

It is common, and a program that takes referrals will know exactly what the court expects. A deadline inside an order is easier to meet when the program hears about it on the first call. Check whether the program is approved for your specific order before enrolling in it.

Can a mental health condition be treated at the same time?

Treating the substance use and leaving a diagnosis untouched is a common reason a first attempt does not hold. Psychiatric medication and treatment medication can usually be managed together by the same team. Ask what happens to your current psychiatric medication during the program.

Is a second attempt treated differently?

Treatment is not usually a single event, and the first attempt teaching you something is part of how it works. Shame is the main reason people wait, and waiting is the thing that makes it worse. Ask whether the program takes somebody back directly or wants a fresh assessment first.

(844) 822-5800