Oceans Behavioral Hospital Baton Rouge

The Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge Community Liaison team had the opportunity to attend the Behavioral Health Symposium this week.

The three-day conference brought together behavioral health professionals from across Louisiana, giving our team the opportunity to build connections, share resources and highlight the behavioral health services available through Oceans Baton Rouge.

We are grateful to connect with others who are working to strengthen behavioral healthcare in our communities.

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge/

Members of the Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge Community Liaison team attended 988 Day at the Capitol, joining advocates and community partners in raising awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and the importance of access to behavioral health support.

We are grateful for opportunities to connect with others who are working to strengthen mental health resources and support individuals and families throughout Louisiana.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or su***de crisis, call or text 988 to connect with trained crisis support.

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge/

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September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Today is a reminder of the importance of creating environments for open, honest conversations about mental health and su***de. By checking in with those around us and listening with compassion, we can shift from silence and misunderstanding to empathy and support.

At Oceans Healthcare, we are honored to be part of this conversation. We encourage you to reach out to someone today, ask how they are doing, and take time to listen. A conversation can be the first step in helping someone feel seen, heard, and supported.

If you or someone you care about may need additional support, learn more about behavioral healthcare services available near you: https://oceanshealthcare.com/find-care/

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Join Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Baton Rouge this week at Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA for the Jaguar Mindful Mixer and Sunshine Day!

We’re looking forward to connecting with students, community partners, and local organizations for meaningful conversation around mental health, wellness, and local behavioral health resources.

We hope to see you there!

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Baton Rouge visit, https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge-south/

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

At Oceans Healthcare, we recognize this month as an opportunity to create space for open, honest conversations about mental health and su***de. These are conversations that can help reduce stigma, build understanding and remind us that support is available.

This month, we invite you to join the conversation. Check in with the people around you, listen without judgement, share resources, and help create an environment where someone can speak openly about what they may be facing.

Mental health challenges do not always look the same, and the signs may not always be obvious. Sometimes, simply asking how someone is doing can open the door to healing.

If you or someone you love may need additional support, you do not have to navigate it alone. Oceans Healthcare provides compassionate behavioral healthcare designed to meet you where you are.

Oceans Healthcare is built for you. Visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/find-care/ to learn more today.

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For adults who need additional behavioral health support, Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge offers an Intensive Outpatient Program designed to provide structured care while allowing patients to continue managing work, family and daily responsibilities.

Evening programming is available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7:30 p.m.

To learn more about the program, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge/ or call 225.475.9978 today.

Our Baton Rouge Team had the privilege of celebrating our 2026 Daisy Award Nominees and Winner Yesterday.

Our Nominees were Naydean Ruffin- Brisco, Savannah Wiley, Margret Hickman and Dino Garcia.

Dino Garcia was awarded our 2026 Daisy Award for his compassion, dedication and hard work each day. He embodies our 6 core values and is a very valuable member of our nursing team here at Oceans.

We are so honored to have an incredible team of nurses. Thank you for all you do!

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge/

When emotional or behavioral health challenges begin to affect school, relationships or daily life, adolescents may benefit from a more structured level of support.

Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge offers an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program focused on helping teens build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation and continue moving forward while remaining connected to school and family routines.

The program meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m.

Care is tailored to each adolescent’s needs, with therapeutic support and coordinated treatment designed to support both teens and their families.

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge/ or call 225.475.9978 today.

Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge provides compassionate behavioral health care for adults in our community.

Our Intensive Outpatient Program offers structured support for individuals who may benefit from ongoing treatment while continuing to live at home and maintain their daily routines.

The program is available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7:30 p.m., providing an evening option for those who need additional flexibility.

We are built for you.

To learn more about the program, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge/ or call 225.475.9978 today.

The Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program at Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge offers structured behavioral healthcare while allowing teens to continue living at home, attending school and staying connected to their families.

Programming takes place Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. and is designed to help adolescents develop healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation and build greater stability in their daily lives.

Our team works alongside teens and their families to provide individualized care and support at an important stage of development.

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Baton Rouge, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge/ or call 225.475.9978 today.