St. James Behavioral Health Hospital

St. James Behavioral Health Hospital, located at 3136 South St. Landry Avenue, Gonzales, Louisiana, is a fully accredited behavioral health facility providing inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for adults 18 and older. Since 2006, the hospital has delivered high-quality mental health care with a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes individualized treatment, dignity, and patient participation. Licensed by the Louisiana Department of Hospitals, certified by Medicare, and accredited by The Joint Commission, St. James Behavioral Health Hospital combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to support mental wellness and recovery.

The hospital specializes in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and co-occurring substance use conditions. Its comprehensive programs include inpatient psychiatric care, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management. Evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and medication-assisted therapy are used alongside recovery support to promote long-term stability and improved quality of life. The facility is committed to empowering adults and young adults to achieve lasting mental health recovery in a safe and structured environment.