Archer Institute

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is once again leading the way in our community with the most modern, advanced behavioral health hospital in Southwest Louisiana - Archer Institute. The first phase is open amid the growing demand for more comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment in our community.

The 31,567 sq. ft, $9 million Phase I includes:

• 14 Bed Child & Adolescent Unit
• 28 Bed Adult Unit

Phase 2 and Phase 3 will include the addition of two 28-bed units, along with the construction of a medical office building adjacent to the main facility that will house several psychiatric outpatient programs. Mental health evaluations will be available, free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When all phases are completed, a total of 65,000 sq. ft and 102 beds will be available to treat the behavioral health needs of Southwest Louisiana.

For more information about our inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs, please click here.

Mental health evaluations are available, free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you believe you or a loved one may need behavioral health care, call or walk in anytime for a free and confidential assessment with one of Archer Institute’s mental health professionals.

To find out more about the medical services Memorial Health System offers to Southwest Louisiana click here.