Professional Referrals

At River Place Behavioral Health, we are committed to providing the best psychiatric care for adults in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Our center in LaPlace, Louisiana, offers comprehensive, compassionate mental health treatment services for men and women ages 18 and above. Our programming is designed to address a wide range of mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. We are happy to accept referrals for new patients, and we look forward to collaborating with you to help your clients and patients access the support they need.

In order to provide multi-faceted, wraparound care, we a place high value on collaborating with other professionals to gain a clear picture of our patients’ behavioral healthcare needs.

We appreciate the insight and information that our referents provide, and we are pleased to work with many individuals, agencies, and organizations in our community, including but not limited to the following:

  • Emergency rooms
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Substance abuse facilities
  • Physician’s offices
  • Insurance companies
  • Assisted living facilities
  • Schools
  • Employers
  • Home health agencies
  • Veteran affairs
  • Private practitioners
  • Self-referrals

At River Place, treatment planning will always be based on individual patient needs. While every person’s experience will vary at our center, each person will have access to a wide range of services and supports that will be delivered by our highly skilled staff. These professionals are dedicated to ensuring that all patients receive excellent mental, behavioral, and physical healthcare.

When you refer to River Place, your patient or client will have access to:

  • Social workers
  • Registered nurses
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Psychiatrists
  • Internal medicine
  • Pharmacists
  • Dietitian
  • Behavioral health technicians
  • Recreational therapists

When you are ready to make a referral to River Place, or if you simply have questions about the details of the admissions process or our programming, we invite you to connect with us at your earliest convenience. Admissions specialists within the River Place intake department are available 24/7 to take your call, and you can reach us at 1-985-444-5100. We’re happy to help you take those important first steps in the referral process and to share information about the many ways our services can positively impact the life of an individual in your care.

Once your client or patient is admitted into our center, he or she can sign a release that will allow our staff to communicate with you and your agency during his or her time with us. This coordination of care which will help to ensure that your patient or client is prepared for continued success after his or her time at River Place comes to an end.

Our Joint Commission accreditation shows our focus on quality care.