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Building Lifelong Recovery, Together.

For more than 25 years, St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center has helped men rebuild their lives through clinically excellent, relationship-centered care.

Clinician-owned, long-term by design, and committed to treating addiction and mental health with the depth, structure, and consistency that long-term recovery requires.

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Built on What Works, Committed to What Lasts.

Quick fixes aren't enough to rebuild a life. At St. Christopher's, we know what it takes to help men create lives they want to live. 

Our approach combines clinical excellence, psychiatric care, recovery support, family involvement, and long-term planning within a continuum of care designed to support lasting change.

Tried & True: The St. Chris Legacy

St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center was built on a simple but powerful observation: The people who stay connected, stay engaged, and stay supported are the people who hold onto their recovery.

More than 25 years later, that belief still guides everything that we do.

Over the years, we have grown from a single recovery residence into a comprehensive treatment organization serving individuals and families across multiple levels of care. Still, our mission remains the same: helping people build meaningful, sustainable recovery through connection, structure, accountability, and best-in-class clinical care.

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Long-Term by Design

Recovery can't be rushed. Our continuum of care was intentionally built to support meaningful change over time, helping clients develop the skills, relationships, and stability needed for lifelong recovery. 

Rather than moving clients through disconnected programs, we guide them through a structured progression of care that evolves as they grow. Each Chapter builds on the one before it, combining clinical treatment, accountability, life skills, community integration, and ongoing support.

As clients gain stability and confidence, they earn greater independence while remaining connected to the clinical care and recovery community that help make long-term success possible.

It's one recovery journey—designed to support meaningful change at every stage.

 

Chapter One: Tenacity

The first chapter is dedicated to stabilization, healing, and building a strong foundation for recovery. Through immersive clinical care, trauma-informed treatment, and the support of a structured recovery community, clients begin the work of understanding themselves and creating lasting change.

Chapter Two: Excellence

As stability grows, clients begin putting recovery into practice while remaining surrounded by clinical support and accountability. This chapter focuses on developing independence, life skills, healthy relationships, and the confidence to navigate everyday challenges without sacrificing recovery.

Chapter Three: Passion for Recovery

The final chapter bridges the gap between treatment and independent living. Clients continue strengthening their recovery while embracing greater responsibility, purpose, and connection as they prepare for a life built on long-term sobriety.

Learn About Long-Term Recovery

What We Treat

Addiction rarely exists in isolation. Many of the men we serve are also struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or years of repeated relapse. Our integrated approach addresses both substance use and the underlying issues that can impact long-term recovery.

Substance Use Disorders We Treat:

  • Alcohol Addiction

  • Opioid & Heroin Addiction

  • Prescription Drug Abuse

  • Stimulant Addiction (cocaine, methamphetamine, etc)

  • Benzodiazepine Dependence

  • Polysubstance Use

Mental Health Disorders We Treat:

  • Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • ADHD & Neurodivergence

  • Anger Management

  • Codependency & Relationship Issues 

  • And More

Making Excellent Care Accessible: Insurance Options

St. Christopher's is proud to accept most major insurance plans. Verify your insurance to learn more about how we can help.

Questions? Call us anytime at 225-314-8567. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Addiction Treatment at St. Christopher's

 

  • Why long-term treatment?

    Long-term treatment gives people something short-term programs often cannot: the time to practice recovery while life is still happening.

    At St. Christopher's, we organize treatment into "Chapters." In the early chapters, clients focus on stabilization, clinical treatment, and building a strong foundation. As they progress, they gradually take on more responsibility, returning to work or school, developing healthy relationships, managing daily challenges, and learning how to navigate life without returning to old patterns.

    The goal is to help men build the skills, habits, accountability, and support system needed to sustain recovery long after treatment ends. By allowing clients to practice these skills while remaining connected to a structured clinical environment, long-term treatment creates opportunities for growth, course correction, and lasting change that are difficult to achieve in a shorter timeframe.

  • Who does St. Christopher's treat?

    Our residential and long-term programs primarily serve men age 18 and older.

  • Does St. Christopher's treat both drug and alcohol addiction?

    Yes. We treat a full range of substance use disorders including alcohol addiction, opioid and heroin dependence, prescription drug abuse, stimulant addiction, and benzodiazepine dependence, as well as co-occurring mental health conditions.

  • Does insurance cover addiction treatment at St. Christopher's?

    St. Christopher's accepts most major insurance plans. Our admissions team can verify your coverage at any time, day or night. Call 225-314-8567 or complete our online verification form to get started.

  • How long does treatment last?

    St. Christopher's is a sustained, long-term addiction treatment program. Our continuum typically lasts anywhere from 90 days to 8 months, treatment length is tailored to each client's individual needs and progress.

  • Where is St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center located?

    St. Christopher's is located at 150 Cora Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815. We serve individuals and families across Louisiana and the surrounding Gulf South region.

Wherever You Are, We'll Meet You There

If you or someone you love is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, or mental health issues, our admissions team is ready to help right now, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No obligation. Completely confidential.

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