CareSouth, Capitol City Family Health Baton

CareSouth, Capitol City Family Health Baton is a Medical Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. It operates as a private non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center providing community-based medical, dental, and behavioral health services. The clinic serves patients through its main location in Baton Rouge and satellite clinics in Donaldsonville, Plaquemine, Zachary, and Shreveport, Louisiana. It also delivers onsite behavioral services in two Charter USA Foundational schools. CareSouth holds recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and from the National Association of Community Health Centers as an Advocacy Center of Excellence. The organization launched in 1997 as Capitol City Family Health Center and adopted its current name in April 2016 to better reflect the communities it serves.

The clinic offers a broad range of clinical services, including general medical care, WIC services, and HIV services. Its behavioral health team provides mental health support for children aged five and older and for adults, covering conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and trauma-related problems. Services include clinical assessments by licensed clinical social workers, psychiatric evaluations, and individualized care planning. For substance use issues, the clinic offers Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT) for at-risk adults, with referrals for more intensive care when needed. Patients can access these services in-person or via telehealth, which includes telephone counseling and videoconferencing sessions. Dental services cover the whole family, offering preventative care such as cleanings, exams, and x-rays, along with sealants, extractions, fillings, partials, bridges, and crowns. The clinic also includes a dermatology department in Zachary, treating conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancers, and hair loss. CareSouth accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances, and provides an income-based financial assistance program for uninsured or underinsured patients.

The clinic is located on Florida Street in Baton Rouge. It sits about a tenth of a mile from Kernan Avenue Park and is positioned near North Acadian Thruway. Baton Rouge General Medical Center is located approximately a tenth of a mile away.

CareSouth is recognized for its status as a Federally Qualified Health Center and its comprehensive approach to community health. It stands out in Baton Rouge for providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral services under one roof, supported by specific recognitions from national quality and advocacy organizations. This combination of clinical breadth and community-focused accreditation distinguishes the clinic within the local healthcare landscape.

Services:

• Medical Services
• Dental Services
• Behavioral Health Services
• WIC Services
• HIV Services