Counseling Services in Calcasieu Parish | SWLA Mental Health Support
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Counseling Services
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority provides professional, confidential counseling services in Calcasieu Parish and across Southwest Louisiana (SWLA). We serve individuals and families throughout Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis (Jeff-Davis) Parishes, offering support for a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
Our goal is simple: to provide accessible, high-quality counseling that strengthens individuals, families, and communities.
Counseling for Individuals, Families, and Youth
Our counseling services address:
- Anxiety and depression
- Behavioral health challenges
- Relationship and family issues
- Stress, burnout, and life transitions
- Emotional regulation and coping skills
We offer counseling for:
- Children and adolescents
- Adults
- Families and caregivers
Each session is designed to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can openly explore challenges and work toward meaningful solutions.
A Community-Based Approach to Mental Health
As a public mental health authority, we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Our counseling services are designed to be:
- Accessible and affordable
- Culturally responsive
- Focused on long-term stability and wellness
We proudly support residents throughout:
- Calcasieu Parish
- Allen Parish
- Beauregard Parish
- Cameron Parish
- Jefferson Davis (Jeff-Davis) Parish
Our commitment is to strengthen mental health across all of SWLA.
Why Choose IMCALHSA for Counseling?
- Experienced, licensed professionals
- Community-focused care
- Integrated mental health services
- Support for individuals at every stage of life
We understand the unique needs of our region and are dedicated to providing counseling services that truly make a difference.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR SERVICES?
Our qualified staff of physicians, nurses, licensed mental health professionals and addiction specialists will provide you with treatment services which are evidenced based and proven effective while our trained peer support specialists provide you the support you need to help you on your journey to recovery, living a healthy and productive lifestyle.
If you, or a loved one, are in need of services please contact one of our offices near you for assistance:
Behavioral Health
- Lake Charles office (337) 475-8022
- Beaureguard office (337) 462-1641
- Allen office (337) 639-3001
- Jeff Davis office (337) 246-7325
- Sulphur office (337) 625-6750
Developmental Disabilities
- Lake Charles office (337) 475-3100
COST OF SERVICES
We offer services to everyone without discrimination as to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or marital status, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. Fees are assessed according to a sliding fee scale based on income and number of dependents. There may be a charge for urine screens or co-payments fees. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and payment plans are available for those with the ability to pay. We are happy to assist you with determining your cost/fee plan.
Priority admission is assured for the following populations:
- Pregnant women who report IV drug use
- Pregnant women who report substance use
- Individuals using drugs intravenously
IMCAL Fee Schedule:
Behavioral Health Division - Client Fee Schedule
| Clinical Service | Fee | |
| Consultation & Evaluation | ||
| Consultation | $400 | |
| Psychiatric Evaluation/Intake | $300 | |
| Psychosocial Assessment | $200 | |
| Crisis Evaluation | $200/hour | |
| Interactive Complexity | $20 | |
| Medication Management | ||
| Simple | $100 | |
| Complex | $200 | |
| Individual Therapy | ||
| 30 min | $90 | |
| 45 min | $120 | |
| 60 min | $150 | |
| Interactive Complexity | $20 | |
| Group Therapy/Education | ||
| 1 hour | $30 | |
| Intensive Outpatient Program | $150/day | |
| Interactive Complexity | $20 | |
| Family/Marital Therapy | ||
| Without Patient | $135 | |
| With Patient | $180 | |
| Nursing Service | ||
| Urine Analysis | $20 | |
| Visit/Injection | $20 | |
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS
Are your service recipients in need of additional supports for our services? Consumer Care Resources provide financial supports to children/youth, adults, and their families who are in treatment for mental health conditions.
Referring providers/agencies can download this application:
» CCR Application
IMCAL Services:
- Access Services – Crisis Services, Assessment/Evaluation, and Referral
- Outpatient Counseling- Individual, Family and Group Therapy
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Intensive Outpatient Treatment for substance abuse
- Referral to inpatient programs
- Referral for detoxification
- Drug Screen
- Medical Assessments and referral
- On-site pharmacy services and patient assistance programs to reduce medication costs
- Support Group
- Aftercare
- Education
- Prevention
- HIV/STD/TB Screening Services
- Evaluation/Treatment for Compulsive Gambling
- Medicaid Application Center to assist you with your application


