Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge

FQHC

Operated by Capitol City Family Health Center Incorporated

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge

Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Baton Rouge, LA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Coverage + benefits in Louisiana

Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge accepts Louisiana Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge offer?

Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge located?

Caresouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge is at 3180 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3711. Phone: 225-650-2000.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

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