NEW ORLEANS – Oceans Healthcare announced the opening of Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans’ new flagship campus. The Bellemeade campus, located at 229 Bellemeade Boulevard in Gretna, joins locations in Marrero and Kenner as part of the Oceans Healthcare Greater New Orleans network.
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans provides inpatient services, including individual and group therapies, medication management, mental health education and treatment for co-occurring health issues, under the supervision of board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrists. The 48-bed hospital specializes in treatment for adults age 20 and older who are managing depression, anxiety, behavioral side effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia and other forms of mental illness.
“Oceans Healthcare has deep roots in Louisiana, and we’re thrilled to grow our presence in Greater New Orleans,” said Stuart Archer, the healthcare provider’s CEO. “This new hospital will significantly expand our capacity to provide much-needed behavioral health care to an even broader range of adults and seniors – filling a critical need in this community. Across the country and around the state, we’re seeing an increase in the number of people struggling with a mental health issue. By investing in this facility and broadening the services we offer, we hope to provide a lifeline for more people in need of help.”
For more information, visit oceansgreaterneworleans.com.
