The Ness Center

Located by the banks of Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville, the Ness Center provides outpatient services to assist individuals on their journey toward recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. The center addresses a variety of issues, including addiction to alcohol and opioids, anxiety, depression, and different personality disorders. It offers an array of services such as individual, couple, and family therapy, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth options. At the Ness Center, the emphasis is on helping clients gain insight into their symptoms and building sustainable coping strategies. Therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy, focusing on past traumas, emotional triggers, and everyday difficulties. For those dealing with substance use disorders (SUD), the center provides medication options like buprenorphine and methadone in conjunction with behavioral therapies to alleviate cravings and aid recovery throughout the process. The Ness Center prides itself on creating a welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community, providing specialized care for veterans and their families, and enhancing relationship dynamics through couples and family therapy. It also trains first responders and community members in mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) awareness to promote preparedness, compassion, and a supportive response within the community.

The center specializes in addressing substance use issues and mental health challenges. You can expect personalized treatment tailored to your specific needs and diagnosis, acquire effective skills for your recovery journey, and build supportive relationships in a healing atmosphere.

The admissions staff is dedicated to assisting you in finding the most suitable payment plans tailored to your requirements, guaranteeing you receive optimal treatment.