Oceans Healthcare and Ochsner Lafayette General have announced the location of their joint venture, Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana, which is currently under construction at 310 Youngsville Highway, Louisiana, US.

The facility will offer inpatient and outpatient behavioural health services.

It will provide a range of services for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, addressing the significant need for mental health care and substance use disorder treatment in the area.

Construction is anticipated to complete in early 2026 with an opening expected later that year.

Oceans Healthcare CEO Stuart Archer said: “Today marks a significant milestone for Oceans Healthcare and our partnership with Ochsner Lafayette General as we further our commitment to provide specialised behavioural healthcare and offer a lifeline of hope.

“The new Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana hospital represents our continued pledge to bring essential mental health services to communities that have too often been underserved.”

The state of Louisiana currently faces a shortage of mental health professionals, with many residents living in areas underserved by mental health services.

The new Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana aims to bridge this gap by expanding access to comprehensive behavioural health care and ensuring that patients receive personalised treatment.

Ochsner Lafayette General CEO Patrick Gandy, Jr. said: “This project follows years of careful consideration and collaboration, ensuring we are well-positioned to address a need in our community that continues to be one of the most pressing.

“With the construction of Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana, we are taking a decisive step to expand access to high-quality behavioural healthcare and provide hope for recovery and wellness.”

The partnership between Oceans Healthcare and Ochsner Lafayette General is underpinned by a shared commitment to support for medical residency programmes, community involvement and an ongoing assessment of the region's health needs.