Programs Within LACG
CORE – 36 day Residential Treatment Facility
CORE was opened in 1999 as the only facility of its kind in the United States. Treatment that follows includes, but is not limited to: group therapy, individual counseling, educations, financial/budget planning, recreation therapy and introduction to the 12-Step Recovery Program. Phy
sicians and nurses are on call and the program has a spiritual component. Clients’ families are also encouraged to participate in group and individual family sessions planned for them. Problem Gamblers Helpline – Assists callers 24 hrs. a day/7 days a week
The Louisiana Problem Gamblers Helpline is toll free and information discussed is confidential. It is available to all individuals affected by gambling problems. The Helpline’s goal is to provide information and referrals to get the problem gambler’s life back on track as quickly as possible. The staff consists of highly skilled, compassionate professionals and ready to help those in need. The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing information and referrals throughout the state. IOP – Intensive Outpatient Program for persons not requiring residential treatment
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), located in Shreveport, is designed as a companion program to the Center of Recovery (CORE). The IOP is for individuals who have identified that they have a gambling problem and who cannot – or need not – participate in an inpatient/residential treatment setting. The primary treatment program meets for six months, four evenings a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The Friday sessions are tailored for family and friends in an enjoyable, interactive format. All people are asked to participate in having family members and/or other people involved in their treatment process. The IOP is designed to provide insight, encouragement and proven strategies for regaining stability and helping the Problem Gambler achieve and maintain stable recovery.
