Acadia Vermillion Hospital

Accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Louisiana, Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is the largest, longest free-standing, comprehensive provider of behavioral health services in the Heart of Acadiana.

Serving adolescents, adults, geriatrics and members of the military suffering from mental illness, chemical dependency, and co-occurring disorders  for over two decades, Vermilion offers an array of individualized treatments and specialized programs.

Licensed to operate 78 beds, and the only provider of inpatient adolescent services in the region, Vermilion is able to effectively treat a wide range of behavioral health conditions by using therapeutic techniques and specialized programs that meet the needs of our patients.

Vermillion Behavioral Health Systems

Located in the heart of Lafayette, LA for over two decades, we are the most comprehensive, free-standing provider of behavioral health services. Our compassionate and caring staff at Vermilion provide the highest level of treatment for all individuals that come through our doors suffering from a broad range of behavioral health illnesses, substance abuse issues and co-occurring disorders.

Dr. Gerard K. Williams Sr.

Gerard Williams, M.D.’s mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed or preventative basis.  We have created a practice that we believe in and choose for our own family members.

We are a full-service family practice of dedicated, experienced providers who believe in working with our patients to maintain and improve their health. We work together to serve your entire family for all of your medical needs in all stages of life. Our physician and staff believe in providing comprehensive health care services to our patients in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We also believe in educating our patients as we work with them to achieve the best physical state possible.

Our physician who is also a licensed pharmacist comes to our practice with years of experience in his area of specialty.  Our board-certified nurse practitioners always consult with the attending physician prior to working with each patient in order to provide informed, consistent care at all times.