Northlake Behavioral Health System

Northlake Behavioral Health System, located in Mandeville, Louisiana, is a comprehensive mental health care facility offering both inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents and adults. The facility is known for its evidence-based treatment programs and individualized care plans designed by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and social workers. Northlake treats a wide spectrum of behavioral and mental health disorders in a secure, therapeutic environment focused on healing, recovery, and personal growth.

Treatment at Northlake includes a full continuum of care—from detoxification and psychiatric inpatient programs to intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization programs (PHP). The center integrates a variety of evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and experiential methods like art and music therapy. Unique therapeutic approaches like Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) and the Matrix Model for substance abuse ensure innovative, individualized treatment. With specialized programs for substance use disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and complex personality conditions, Northlake provides holistic support to clients as they work toward lasting recovery. Their adolescent inpatient program also offers structured care in a supportive setting for youth ages 12–17, helping them develop healthy coping skills for the future.