
Lane's Behavioral Health community relations representatives Jeanne Burns-Dempsey, left, and Karen Marchand, far right, discussed the services of Lane's Behavioral Health Centers in Zachary and now in Baker, on Jan. 5. The women addressed the Rotary Club during its weekly meeting held at Sammy's Grill in January. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Lane Behavioral Health Services offers intensive outpatient treatment for adults experiencing life-altering emotional crises, such as depression, anxiety, panic, stress, fear and other personal disorders.
This active treatment program teaches powerful and practical ways to respond to any type of traumatic life event, behavioral difficulty or emotional distress, especially major events due to the loss of a job, health or relationship.
Symptoms may include:
Depression: Inability to experience pleasure, preoccupied with worthlessness, feelings of guilt, regret, helplessness, loneliness, fatigue, low self esteem
Avoidance: Staying in bed, withdrawing from friends or normal routines, decrease in daily functioning
Anxiety: Panic attacks, racing thoughts, apprehension, dread, restlessness, feeling trapped, excessive worry, sleep disturbance
Eating Disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, purging, rumination
Schizophrenia: Hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, disorganized speech
Other Personal Disorders: Attention-seeking, antisocial, narcissistic, avoidant, dependent, obsessive compulsive, passive aggressive, sadistic, self defeating, bipolar disorder
Anyone may contact Lane Behavioral Health Services directly, especially individuals needing help, as well as family members, friends, clergy, assisted living/group home facilities, retirement communities, physicians and behavioral health professionals.
Call 225-658-6652 in Baker or 225-658-6640 in Zachary any time between 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday, to schedule a confidential assessment. Most commercial insurance plans and Medicare accepted.

