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St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Insurance

Insurance Accepted

This center accepts insurance, exact cost can vary depending on your plan and deductible.

At St. Christopher’s, the focus is on providing men with a complete reset, whether they are navigating substance use or co-occurring mental health challenges. Through a 12-step foundation and therapy, the program addresses everything from trauma and anger to legal issues and life skills. By offering a full spectrum of care—from residential support to sober living—St. Christopher’s makes sure that every man 18 and older has a roadmap tailored to his specific needs.

Invest in a Recovery that Lasts

At St. Christopher’s, men finally get the breathing room they need to do it right. Instead of a quick fix, this 90-day to 8-month journey allows men to untangle their lives, process old traumas, and practice living sober. By combining deep one-on-one therapy with a focus on fitness and nutrition, the program treats the whole man. It’s a patient approach that turns a frantic search for sobriety into a steady walk toward a purposeful life.

Find Strength in a Real Home

Between comfortable living spaces and a high-end wellness center, men have the room they need to get their physical and mental strength back. Whether it’s sharing a meal or hitting the gym, these spaces are where guys relax, bond, and realize they’re in a safe spot to finally do the work.

Protect Progress Beyond the Program

At St. Christopher’s, transitioning from treatment to real life is a bridge, not a cliff. By moving into sober living and joining a massive alumni network, men can keep that essential brotherhood in his corner while he starts reclaiming his independence. Even if he doesn’t participate in sober living, knowing that a support system is just a text or phone call away gives a man the confidence to step back into life.

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Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Customized Treatment Plans

  • Holistic Approach

  • Medically Assisted Detox

  • Certified Professionals

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
150 Cora Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70815 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Accreditation
CARF

CARF Accredited

CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.

Typical Program Length
90+ days
Founded in 1998
28 years in business
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +19 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +12 More
MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT

Supportive Medication for Recovery

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that pairs FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat addiction. The medications are used to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, or block the effects of substances. More about MAT

Methadone

(Dolophine®, Methadose®)
Reduces opioid cravings
Available

Naltrexone

(Vivitrol®, Revia®)
Blocks opioid effects
Available

Buprenorphine

(Suboxone®, Subutex®, Sublocade®, Zubsolv®)
Eases opioid withdrawal
Available

Note: Treatment centers offer different forms of MAT—such as oral tablets, dissolvable films, or monthly injections—and their policies can vary based on state regulations, provider preferences, and insurance coverage. Because of these differences, it's best to contact the center directly to learn what options are available and what might be right for your situation.

How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
30-90 days
$25,000
(833) 635-2336
Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Brandy Price Klingman

Brandy Price Klingman

Chief Executive Officer

LCSW-BACS

Zach Knippenberg

Zach Knippenberg

Chief Operations Officer

MSW, RAC, CCS

Angela Badeaux

Angela Badeaux

Chief Financial Officer

Jose Artecona

Jose Artecona

Medical Doctor

M.D., Addictionologist

Forge Bonds with Men Who Get It
Forge Bonds with Men Who Get It
Many men feel they have to keep up an act, especially when things are falling apart. At St. Christopher’s, that pressure disappears because every guy in the room is fighting the same battle. By trading isolation for real accountability, men build the kind of honest friendships that stick.
Master the Compulsions that Stall Life
Master the Compulsions that Stall Life
For many men, gambling, gaming, or sex addiction create a cycle of "failure to launch" that keeps life on hold. At St. Christopher’s, these behaviors are treated with the same urgency as substance use, digging deep into the emotional roots and family dynamics that keep the cycle spinning. By addressing the whole person, this model restores a man’s confidence and independence.
Reclaim the Trust of Loved Ones
Reclaim the Trust of Loved Ones
Through a dedicated family program, men and their loved ones gain the specific tools needed to rebuild fractured trust. By offering education, support groups, and therapy sessions, the client’s family is healing alongside him. This dual approach transforms the home from a place of tension into a place of support.
Discover Proof of Permanent Change
Discover Proof of Permanent Change
In the late 1980s, founder Dwayne Beason’s six-month stay at a halfway house reshaped his future. The true impact hit home at a wedding in 1997, when he realized nine fellow residents from a decade prior were all still sober and thriving. This proof of lasting transformation makes sure the support found here doesn’t just have to be a temporary fix.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, which affect the majority of individuals diagnosed, integrates care for mental health conditions with primary substance use. Personalized care plans are crafted to effectively address each condition simultaneously, optimizing the healing process.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Men
Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Men Only

Who We Treat

Men
Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

Young Adults

Young Adults

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.

Men Only

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Family Involvement

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Wellness

Wellness

Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Body Image Therapy

Body Image Therapy

Therapists use cognitive behavior techniques to challenge how patients perceive their body and their worth, rewriting negative thoughts and attitudes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dance Therapy

Dance Therapy

This experiential therapy uses dance to improve body awareness, physical health, and social skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Expressive Arts

Expressive Arts

Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Burnout

Burnout

Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Gambling

Gambling

Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.

Gaming

Gaming

Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Ketamine
Marijuana

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Ability to Call a Counselor
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Alumni Reunions
Professional Re-entry Support
Employment Counseling
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Allow Cell Phones
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Gardens
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Lounge
Volleyball Court

Special Considerations

Center Pets

Center Pets

Addiction and mental health facilities with pets allow patients to interact with friendly dogs, cats, horses, and in some cases, even dolphins.

Gender-specific groups

Gender-specific groups

Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.

You have center pets
Flexible technology policies

Flexible technology policies

Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.

Executive Program

Executive Program

Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Volleyball
Massage
Physical Fitness
Reading

Off-Site Activities

Adventure Outings

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Allowed in Designated Areas
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $25,000/30-90 days.
The following therapies are included: dance therapy, spiritual care and more.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
The typical length is 90+ days.
Yes, they offer detox.
St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center provides detox, intensive family program and more.

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