CORE | DWI Class Chalmette, Substance Use Assessment Louisiana, Counseling

We are an exceptional team of counselors and social workers who share a vision for holistic mental healthcare that helps patients live happier, fuller lives.

CORE is a private group practice of licensed mental health and substance abuse providers proudly serving all of Louisiana. Our counselors offer holistic mental healthcare through a variety of approaches, therapies, and services to help patients achieve their goals and overcome challenges, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and trauma.

Individual Counseling

Cost: $80 (50 min)

We treat depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, addiction, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD. CORE offers individual counseling for interpersonal relationship issues, grief, improving communication, and stress management. Our licensed counselors offer trauma-informed and culturally competent care, and are skilled and certified in various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Music Therapy, among others.

Addiction counseling is ideal for individuals who are struggling with substance misuse, abuse, or dependence, as well as for individuals facing other addiction, such as: shopping addictions, internet addiction, sex addiction, compulsive gambling, among others.

Relationship Counseling

Cost: $100 (50 min)

Relationship counseling or couples counseling focuses on helping couples of all types to explore, recognize, and resolve conflicts in an effort to improve their relationships and interactions. Relationship counseling does not guarantee that a relationship will be "fixed" or thrive; however, if both participants put in the work and effort, it has a greater likelihood of being effective.

Family Counseling

Cost: $100 (50 min)

CORE clinicians offer counseling for children and adolescents, as well as counseling for the family unit. Child & Family Counseling is ideal for families who are facing divorce, struggling with behavioral problems, and children with learning difficulties.

Music Therapy

Cost: $90 (60 min)

Music therapy is an effective technique to treat behavioral, developmental, and neurologic symptoms. Music therapy is open to all ages and can help rehabilitate motor functioning and speech after cerebrovascular accident, or even improve socialization and speech for children within the autism spectrum. When traditional talk therapy has not been effective, music therapy can be an effective alternative.

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We make it easy, fast, and affordable for you to complete all of your court-ordered requirements.

Substance Use Assessment

Cost: $100-150 (60 min)

A Substance Use Assessment (SUA), also known as a substance abuse evaluation, is an individual evaluation to determine if a person meets criteria for a substance use diagnosis. The SUA helps clinicians develop clinical recommendations and treatment plans. CORE's SUAs fulfill requirements for Louisiana court orders, medical referrals, custody cases, etc.

Pricing for SUAs vary according to the report format required by the courts.

Brief Reports: $100

ASAM Reports: $150
(Required by St. Bernard Parish, Custody Evaluations, etc.)

All SUAs are by appointment only. Call 504-656-HEAL (4325) to schedule your assessment now.

Mental Health Evaluation

Cost: $100 (60 min)

Mental Health Evaluations (MHE) are 1-on-1 psychological assessments conducted by a licensed clinician. The MHE identifies and diagnoses current mental health conditions or disorders. An MHE can help you understand your mental health needs and determine a treatment plan.

All MHEs are by appointment only. Call 504-656-HEAL (4325) to schedule your assessment now.

Substance Abuse Education

Cost: $40 (120 min)

COVID-19 Update: Telehealth only.

COVID-19 Update: Online only.

CORE's Substance Abuse Education program is designed to educate clients on the risks of substance misuse and dependence. Topics include: Addiction 101, Neurobiology of Addiction, Stress Management, Coping and Addiction, Drug Classifications, etc.

DATES:
Every Tuesday 6:00-8:00pm

Call 504-656-HEAL (4325) to sign up for our next class.

Other Court Evaluations

Cost: $100-200 (60 min)

Whether you need an evaluation related to anger management, custody, or a criminal case, our CORE team has you covered. Evaluations have different pricing depending on the requirements of your legal case. Call 504-656-HEAL (4325) to discuss and to obtain pricing information.

Domestic Violence Program

Cost: $20 (60 min)

COVID-19 Update: Online only.

CORE’s 26-week Domestic Violence Intervention Program is based on the Duluth Model curriculum. CORE offers both men’s and women’s DVIP groups.

DATES:

Men's DVIP Classes are held every Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm.

Women's DVIP classes are held every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm.

Call 504-656-HEAL (4325) to sign up for DVIP.

Anger Management Program

Cost: $35 (60 min)

COVID-19 Update: Online only.

CORE's anger management program focuses on learning ways to manage anger effectively and to stop violence or the threat of violence. The program also helps participants develop self-control over thoughts and actions.

DWI Class

Cost: $100 (6 hrs)

COVID-19 Update: Online only.

CORE's DWI Class is designed to educate clients who have engaged in drinking and driving. This 6-hour group class is offered in English and Spanish, and focuses on defensive driving and substance abuse education specific to drinking and driving. CORE emphasizes strategies and skills to avoid future DWI/DUI/OWI arrests.

DATES:
Our DWI class is offered 1 Saturday per month from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Call 504-656-HEAL (4325) to sign up for our next class.

Rapid Drug Testing

Cost: $25 (15 min)

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

12-panel urine analysis / point of care testing.

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