LOUISIANA BRIDGE PROGRAM

Substance Use Navigators (SUNs) are placed within the hospitals to work alongside emergency department staff in engaging patients in substance use disorder treatment options including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) providing education on harm reduction, and assisting with discharge planning. SUNs offer post-discharge follow-up to patients and their families to further promote treatment engagement and the use of harm reduction techniques to reduce the risk of future overdose.

Linking patients to the appropriate level of care, with or without Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), SUNs can provide individuals with choices and support as they work toward their own recovery goals. Louisiana Bridge prides itself on supporting hospital staff, patients and families with choices and compassion for those with substance use disorder. By reducing stigma in the emergency department and in our community, those in need are more comfortable reaching out for help.

Participating Hospitals:
• Lake Charles Memorial Hospital – Lake Charles, LA
(Selected as a Bridge Starts Program recipient)

• CHRISTUS – Oschner Lake Area Hospital – Lake Charles, LA

• CHRISTUS – Oschner St. Patrick Hospital – Lake Charles, LA

• West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital – Sulphur, LA

• Oschner American Legion Hospital – Jennings, LA

For more information, please call:
LA Bridge Coordinator: (337) 703-7967