Archer Institute of Memorial
Mental Health • Lake Charles, LA • Since 1952
About
The Archer Institute of Memorial Lake Charles appears to be a misreference or misnaming related to Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Lake Charles Memorial Health System is a nonprofit, full-service health system serving Southwest Louisiana, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Lake Charles. It operates across seven locations with a 417-bed capacity across three campuses, a Level III Trauma Center, and a large medical staff.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
Archer Institute, Nelson Road, south Lake Charles, LA
Phone
3374943000
marketing@lcmh.com
Opening Hours
Visiting hours: Wednesday and Thursday 4:00–5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 2:00–4:00 PM
Emergency Care
For crisis or mental health emergencies, go to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room located at 1701 Oak Park Blvd. Dial 911 for emergencies or 988 for the national suicide prevention or mental health hotline.
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FAQs
What are the visiting hours?
Visiting hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Where is Archer Institute located?
Archer Institute is located in south Lake Charles on Nelson Road, just north of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women.
What is the purpose of Archer Institute?
Archer Institute is a behavioral health hospital for adolescents and adults, offering inpatient and outpatient services for mental health and substance abuse.
What contact number can I call for general information?
Phone: 337-494-3000.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals/WebMD: 1/5 (Vitals/WebMD context) (1 review mentioned)
Patients praise
- incredible staff
- caring and attentive healthcare delivery
Common complaints
- inhumane treatment
- incompetent and inconsiderate staff
- lack of communication
- poor accommodations (sleeping on mats)
"Disgusting and inhumane treatment. Employees are incompetent, inconsiderate, and terrible excuses for medical professionals."
— Vitals"I've recently visited here and most of the staff is really incredible. They cared for me very well and really did the most to assure my healthcare."
— Yelp"This place is basically a prison, no communication with Staff members, patients must sleep on a mat, very poor accommodations."
— MapQuestSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Louisiana Book News: Lake Charles' Dale Archer sees ADHD as advantage — Jun 15, 2026
- Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Launches "Mission Move Well" with Arjo MOVE Program to Advance Patient and Staff Safety — Sep 11, 2025
- Louisiana A+ Schools News: Summer Institutes in Lake Charles and Lafayette — Jun 15, 2026
- Archer Alexander Memorial – ST. CHARLES COUNTY HISTORY — Jul 24, 2025
- Senior Citizen-Focused Primary Care - Thrive Magazine — Nov 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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