Frequently Asked Questions

Stoa offers four levels of care: Medically Monitored Inpatient Treatment, Residential Treatment, Transitional Residential Treatment, and our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Clients commonly step down through these levels as they build stability, though treatment is individualized and the right starting point depends on each person's needs.

They come from the ASAM Criteria, the framework used nationally to describe levels of addiction treatment. A higher number means a more structured setting with closer monitoring. If a referral, insurance authorization, or discharge plan mentions a level, here is how it maps to our programs: 3.7 is our Medically Monitored Inpatient Treatment, 3.5 is our Residential Treatment, 3.1 is our Transitional Residential Treatment, and 2.1 is our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

It depends on the level of care and on individual progress. The average length of stay in our Medically Monitored Inpatient Program is approximately 14 days, and our Residential Program is approximately 28 days. Length of stay is individualized in every program, and the treatment team works with each client to determine the appropriate next step as they progress.

No. Treatment is individualized. Some clients begin in our Medically Monitored Inpatient Program and step down through each level as they build stability; others begin at a different point. At every stage, the treatment team works with the client to determine the appropriate next step.

It depends on the level of care. Our Medically Monitored Inpatient Program and our Residential Program both provide a 24-hour treatment environment, which means stepping away from work or school during that stay. Our Transitional Residential Program is where that begins to change: clients continue to live in a structured recovery environment while taking on real-world responsibilities such as employment, transportation, finances, and appointments. Our Intensive Outpatient Program is built around approximately 10 hours of programming per week, so clients can maintain employment, family responsibilities, and education while remaining actively engaged in treatment.

A member of our team will talk with you about what is going on and help you understand which level of care may be a fit. The conversation is confidential and there is no obligation. You can reach us at (225) 529-7862.

That is common, and you are welcome to call. Our team can talk through what you are seeing and explain how the levels of care work. Federal privacy law limits what we can share about someone already in treatment, but we can always discuss the programs themselves and how to help someone take a first step.

Coverage varies by plan and by level of care. Our team can talk through your options and help you understand your benefits before you commit to anything. Call (225) 529-7862 and we will walk you through it.

We are located at 11188 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. You can reach us at (225) 529-7862 or [email protected].