Our Program
PRS is a 24 -bed Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential Treatment Program, with Medically Monitored Inpatient Withdrawal Management-Medically Supported Facility dedicated to the treatment of our nation's veterans. Our facility is fully licensed and has received the Joint Commission seal of approval. The average length of stay for our clients ranges from 30-90 days, depending the need of the veteran.
PRS Services
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
What is Drug Addiction?
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. It is considered a brain disorder, because it involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Those changes may last a long time after a person has stopped taking drugs.
Addiction is a lot like other diseases, such as heart disease. Both disrupt the normal, healthy functioning of an organ in the body, both have serious harmful effects, and both are, in many cases, preventable and treatable. If left untreated, they can last a lifetime and may lead to death.
(National Institute of Drug Abuse)
Trauma
What is Trauma?
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.
While these feelings are normal, some people have difficulty moving on with their lives. Therapists can help them find constructive ways of managing their emotions.
(American Psychological Association)
PTSD
What is PTSD?
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. PTSD can only develop after you go through or see a life-threatening event. It's normal to have stress reactions to these types of events, and most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months. Learn about PTSD symptoms and treatments to help you get better.
It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after a traumatic event (also called "trauma"). At first, it may be hard to do daily activities you are used to doing, like go to work, go to school, or spend time with people you care about. But most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months. For some people, PTSD symptoms may start later, or they may come and go over time.
If it's been longer than a few months and thoughts and feelings from the trauma are upsetting you or causing problems in your life, you may have PTSD
(VA.org)
Mental Illness
What is Mental Illness?
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. PTSD can only develop after you go through or see a life-threatening event. It's normal to have stress reactions to these types of events, and most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months. Learn about PTSD symptoms and treatments to help you get better.
It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after a traumatic event (also called "trauma"). At first, it may be hard to do daily activities you are used to doing, like go to work, go to school, or spend time with people you care about. But most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months. For some people, PTSD symptoms may start later, or they may come and go over time.
If it's been longer than a few months and thoughts and feelings from the trauma are upsetting you or causing problems in your life, you may have PTSD
(VA.org)
Co-occurring Disorders
What is Drug Addiction?
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. It is considered a brain disorder, because it involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Those changes may last a long time after a person has stopped taking drugs.
Addiction is a lot like other diseases, such as heart disease. Both disrupt the normal, healthy functioning of an organ in the body, both have serious harmful effects, and both are, in many cases, preventable and treatable. If left untreated, they can last a lifetime and may lead to death.
(National Institute of Drug Abuse)
Our Staff
Our staff is experienced, credentialed, and well qualified in the field of mental health and substance abuse. All members of our staff are trained in the military ethos and receive specific training to provide evidence-based treatment to each service member.
Your Interdisciplinary Recovery Treatment Team
The most important members of your treatment team are YOU and your family. Patriot strongly encourages families to participate in their loved one’s treatment experience. Other members of our treatment team consist of:
Psychiatrist / Addictionologist: You will meet weekly with your Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to discuss treatment needs, such as medication effectiveness, progress and other discharge planning needs.
Social Worker/LCSW/LPC: Will complete intake admissions, provide all communications to the referral source, and be responsible for discharge aftercare planning. Will oversee all treatment developed for your individualized treatment plan. Will provide oversight ensuring that treatment goals are succeeding.
Primary Counselor: Is responsible for guiding you through the recovery process. He/she will conduct individual or group therapy sessions with you and your family, assess your individual treatment needs, give you treatment assignments to complete, help you create goals, and measure your progress.
Nurse: Nurses are available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Their main responsibility is to make sure you are safe from harm. You will find that the Nurses will become a very important part of your stay. Nursing is part of the first line of your care and are an extension of the clinical and medical staff. They are available to answer any questions you may have and will direct your concerns appropriately.
Mental Health Technicians: Our Care Coordinator staff is on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week. Care coordinators have many varied job duties. Their main responsibility is to make sure that you are safe from harm. You will find that these people will also become a very important part of your stay. They are also an extension of the clinical and medical staff and are part of your first line of care. They are available to answer any questions you may have and can direct your concerns appropriately. They will all always treat you with dignity and respect. It is expected that you will treat them with respect and courtesy in return.
Dietician: Has put together a traditional Louisiana menu that allows you to select your favorite meals daily. Provides nutritional assessments, counseling, and education.