Community Resources

At Jefferson Oaks, we believe that all individuals have the capacity to live well, which is why we focus on encouraging individuals to work on their strengths in order to live fulfilled and meaningful lives. Our goal is to provide our patients with the structure and tools needed for stabilization and ongoing personal achievement and growth. It is our mission to make sure each patient can achieve a more productive and enjoyable day-to-day life, which is why we provide plenty of tools and resources for our patients to utilize. Some great community resources our patients may find helpful can be easily accessed below:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ‘1-800-273-TALK (8255)‘

Announcing CARF Three-Year Accreditation

We are pleased to report that Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health, Inc. has been accredited for a period of three years, June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022. This accreditation is for our Intensive Outpatient Program (Adults & Adolescents), Partial Hospitalization Program and Outpatient Program. This latest accreditation is the fifth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health, Inc.

By pursuing and achieving accreditation, Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health, Inc. has demonstrated that it meets international standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence.

This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows our organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an onsite comprehensive survey its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable and of the highest quality.

We would welcome an opportunity to further acquaint you with our services and respond to your questions. We believe our organization is a valuable asset, and our CARF accreditation underscores our commitment to the community we serve.

Louisiana Mental Health Advocacy Services (for legal and support services) – (225) 342-6678

Suicide Prevention Resource – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 (effective June 2022)

Electronic Phone App Resources:

• Calm
• Headspace
• Mood Tracker
• Mind Shift

Face to Face, Virtual Telehealth, and Hybrid Programming:

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health, Inc. is providing treatment services both via Telehealth/Telemedicine and through in-person appointments. We maintain our commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing to all individuals served within our community during this time. With this in mind, Jefferson Oaks will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 cases locally and convert to fully Telehealth/Telemedicine as necessary and as allowable by Emergency Declaration Status and insurance authorization.