PLANO, Texas – Oceans Healthcare today announced plans to open a new behavioral hospital in Lacombe, La., expanding access to high-quality behavioral healthcare for St. Tammany Parish and communities across the Florida Parishes. The hospital is expected to open in 2027.
The new Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Northshore will be located within the Ochsner Northshore Medical Complex and will serve adults through inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.
“People experiencing a behavioral health crisis should be able to get the care they need close to home,” said Stuart Archer, Chief Executive Officer of Oceans Healthcare. “This new hospital is an important investment in this rapidly growing region of Louisiana and will help expand access to inpatient care for adults who need support. We are proud to work alongside healthcare leaders across the region to strengthen care for patients and families.”
Oceans Healthcare is developing the project in close collaboration with Ochsner Health and other trusted healthcare providers across the region, with the shared goal of making behavioral healthcare more accessible across the Northshore. “Expanding access to behavioral health services is a critical need across the Northshore region, and the health and well-being of our community depends on having access to compassionate, high-quality care,” said Alisha Lacour, MD, CEO, Northshore and Mississippi Gulf Coast region, Ochsner Health. “Through our collaboration with Oceans Healthcare and other local partners, we are strengthening a coordinated approach to care that better supports individuals and families during some of their most challenging moments. This new hospital represents an important step forward in expanding access and meeting the growing behavioral health needs of our community.”
The 66-bed hospital is expected to play a key role in addressing the growing demand for behavioral health services across the Northshore, providing patients with timely access to care in a supportive, locally connected setting. Construction and development efforts are underway, with additional details to be announced as the project progresses toward its anticipated 2027 opening.
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About Oceans Healthcare
Oceans Healthcare is a growing behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery. Founded in 2004, Oceans provides inpatient and outpatient treatment in 48 facilities under its family of hospitals, Oceans Behavioral Hospital and Haven Behavioral Hospital, across nine states. The company consistently achieves industry-leading performance metrics on national quality and safety measurements, as determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and The Joint Commission.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Ochsner is nationally recognized for inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities through expertise, quality and digital connectivity. In 2025, more than 40,000 dedicated team members and 5,000 employed and affiliated physicians at Ochsner cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit www.ochsner.org.
