Located in the northwest New Orleans area, Oceans Behavioral Hospital Kenner is a mental health disorder treatment center that provides intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment for anger, anxiety, bipolar, depression, grief, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, self-harm, stress, trauma, alcohol and drug addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Their trauma-informed treatment methods include 1-on-1 counseling, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), group therapy, medication management, relapse prevention counseling, relaxation therapy, and 12-Step Facilitation. For client 55+, they also offer a residential treatment option, which specializes in treating Alzheimer's, dementia, medication management, and other aging-related challenges. Oceans Behavioral Hospital's psychiatric staff review progress and medications daily.
The Oceans Healthcare STAR program at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Kenner supports active-duty military members, veterans, and family members with mental health challenges, such as combat stress and long separation from close relationships. Family members participate in group therapy with other military families with similar experiences. To enroll in the STAR program, clients need to provide a referral from the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Veterans Affairs.
Oceans Behavioral Hospital runs numerous locations throughout Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Many specialize in aging-related or military-related mental health conditions, and an increasing number treat mental health for adolescents. Many of the locations share resources with one or two other locations nearby. The Kenner location shares resources with the nearby Oceans Behavioral Hospital Bellemeade and Oceans Behavioral Hospital Marrero, which are collectively named Oceans Behavioral Health the New Orleans Area. All three locations have the STAR program, but the other programs and clientele are different between centers.
Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.
