The staff has been exceptionally respectful and courteous, and I’ve gained a lot of self-confidence. I especially like that I was able to have a way to get back and forth, from my home to here.
A Client of Vermilion Behavioral Health Center
Announcements:
Compass Announces New Facilities:
Inpatient Hospitals
Senior Care Center/Opelousas General Health System, South Campus in Opelousas is a 12 bed Inpatient Psychiatric Facility. The Senior Care Center specializes in treating seniors ages 55 and older. Dr. Philip Landry, Medical Director, specializes in geriatric psychiatry and directs a staff of skilled professionals.
Paces/Bunkie General Hospital located in Bunkie, LA is an 8 bed inpatient psychiatric facility. Paces specializes in caring for Seniors 50 years of age and older. Paces Medical Director, Dr. Richard Senyszyn and his staff assist patients in achieving their highest degree of function and independence.
Outpatient Facility:
Compass Psychiatric Center of Alexandria is a Community Mental Health Center providing a variety of outpatient services including a day treatment program, outpatient services for children, adults and seniors. Dr. Oladapo Folarin, is the Medical Director. His staff includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Therapists, Licenses Practical Nurses and Mental Health Technicians. Mental Health Professionals are also available after hours for crisis situations.
Compass Health would like to welcome the newest members of our management team:
Denise Arceneaux, RN, Program Administrator of Compass Psychiatric Specialties in Houma, LA
Kim Rosenthal, RN, Nurse Manager, of Paces/Bunkie General Hospital, in Bunkie, LA
Also, Compass Health congratulates employees on their recent promotions:
Leslie Dugas, MA, Program Administrator of Vermilion Behavioral Health Center, Kaplan, LA
Barbara Daniels, RN, Program Director of Bridgeway Psychiatric Center, Lake Charles, LA
James Matte, BS, Information Technology, Compass Health
Compass Health Welcomes our Newest Community Liaisons:
Jennifer Verret, LPN, Community Liaison for Acadia and Jeff Davis Parishes
Rachelle Richard, Community Liaison for Alexandria
Alyce McKinney, Community Liaison for Paces of Bunkie General Hospital
John Morvant, Community Liaison for Lafayette and Iberia Parishes
Avenues of Lafayette
Avenues of Lafayette is now offering an "after hours" program called Avenues Evenings.This program is based on the principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). It is designed to meet the mental health needs of clients with daytime commitments (work or home) while encouraging personal growth and development. This program focuses on helpful life skills such as interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. Our staff consists of Psychiatrists, Therapists and Nurses. Avenues Evenings also offers group and individual therapy along with medication management. The program can assist clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, as well as other issues that may be affecting one's functioning at work or at home.For more information about Avenues click here.
