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Physicians Behavioral Hospital says psychiatric treatment central to homelessness response; offers shelter beds and outpatient follow-up
Summary
An administrator for Physicians Behavioral Hospital described a hospital-managed homeless shelter and argued that untreated psychosis and psychiatric continuity of care are major drivers of visible homelessness; he said the shelter offers weekly doctor visits and daily nursing contact and currently operates about 40 beds.
A representative of Physicians Behavioral Hospital told the Shreveport City Council during public comment that the facility operates an inpatient psychiatric hospital and has opened a temporary homeless shelter that links residents to outpatient treatment.
Brad Mabry (introduced in the record as an administrator with Physicians Behavioral Hospital at 2025 DeSoto Street) said the hospital treats adults who meet criteria for crisis stabilization — suicidal,…
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