Acadiana CARES Substance Abuse Treatment program is a secondary care facility offering extended residential treatment to a mixed population of men & women age 18 or older in recovery and having completed an appropriate primary treatment program and have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency or substance abuse. .

Completion of the program takes seven to nine months and includes counseling and treatment by trained staff.

While in the program, clients work and/or go to school, pay their way and take care of their responsibilities by doing their share of chores and attend 12 step meetings.

Aftercare is available for former clients who qualify.

The programs offers a home-like atmosphere for those who do not have a stable setting to return to upon completion of primary treatment.