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Vermilion Behavioral Health
Address: 2520 N University Ave., Lafayette, LA 70507 · Map
Phone: (866) 756-3581
Website: acadiavermilion.com
About Vermilion Behavioral Health
At Vermilion Behavioral Health, adults and adolescents receive respectful, patient-focused support for mental health and substance use concerns. The center combines proven clinical approaches with hands-on therapeutic experiences to create a welcoming setting where recovery can take root. Vermilion offers detox services as well as inpatient and outpatient programs, shaped to fit each person’s day-to-day life. Care is built around the individual—every client’s history, needs, and personal objectives guide customized plans intended to promote steady progress and renewed hope.
Vermilion is committed to delivering high-quality care through a skilled team of mental health specialists. Clients benefit from a coordinated mix of individual, group, and family therapy, providing comprehensive encouragement throughout treatment. Therapeutic options may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing, which help people develop practical skills for sustainable recovery. For younger clients, specialized programming offers a secure, engaging environment through creative approaches such as art, sand, and play therapies.
Vermilion Behavioral Health’s shared living spaces are designed for comfort and community, helping clients feel connected during their stay. The campus also includes calming areas for rest and rejuvenation, including a dedicated yoga room, inviting common spaces, and a large courtyard with outdoor seating and a gazebo. These peaceful settings encourage relaxation, reflection, and meaningful activities that support emotional well-being.
Vermilion Behavioral Health understands that healing extends beyond the period of treatment. From the beginning, each person is given a tailored care plan that includes thoughtful discharge planning. The caring team collaborates closely with clients, updating the plan as needed based on progress. Their goal is to help every client feel informed, confident, and prepared for life after treatment.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Detox · Outpatient
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Marijuana · Psychedelics
- Conditions treated
- Anger · Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Schizophrenia · Self-Harm
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Animal Therapy · Art Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Experiential Therapy · Family Therapy · Meditation & Mindfulness · Play Therapy · Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Holistic · Medical · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Boys · Children · Girls · Men · Men and Women · Women
- Aftercare
- Continuing Care · Discharge Planning
- Amenities
- Access to Nature · Air-Conditioned Rooms · Lounge · Outdoor Dining · Outdoor Space · Recreation Room
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Vermilion Behavioral Health
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- Do you provide medical detox on site, and how many days does it usually last?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Louisiana (this facility reports accreditation). If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Vermilion Behavioral Health
Vermilion Behavioral Health did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Louisiana Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Lafayette
Measured from the population center of Lafayette Parish, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Lafayette, about 1.7 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Breaux Bridge, about 11 miles (1 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Lafayette, about 1.7 miles (10 within 25 miles)
See the Lafayette Parish treatment map, methadone clinics near Lafayette Parish and Suboxone doctors near Lafayette Parish.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Vermilion Behavioral Health offer?
Vermilion Behavioral Health reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Detox, Outpatient. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Vermilion Behavioral Health accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Vermilion Behavioral Health located?
2520 N University Ave., Lafayette, LA 70507.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Lafayette?
From the center of Lafayette Parish, the closest program offering medical detox is in Lafayette, about 1.7 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.