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Youth and alcohol: “Sticker Shock” visits Central

CAHS’ Prevention Division rolled out its second installment of the major awareness campaign known as Project “Sticker Shock” on April 19 at the Oak Point

April 19, 2023 4:00 pm

First responders receive opioid awareness training

Over the past several weeks, CAHS staff members have conducted Opioid Awareness and Overdose Reversal trainings to first responders throughout the seven-parish region. Dawn Collins,

April 19, 2023 8:45 am

“Love Heals” free clinic helps 900 individuals

CAHS staff joined the medical community and resource vendors at the annual “Love Heals” event at the Raising Canes River Center, April 15-16, where more

April 18, 2023 8:45 am

School based therapists participate in Westdale Middle event

School Based Behavioral Health Program Director Bethany Sclafani and Social Service Counselor Lisa Patin (pictured) represented CAHS at Westdale Middle School’s Spring 8th Grade High

April 5, 2023 3:00 pm

VIDEO: “There’s something very profound that takes place …”

In this edition of “The Area,” Licensed Addiction Counselor Tiffany Alexis talks with Certified Peer Support Specialist Ivan Toldson about the importance of counseling and

April 4, 2023 8:30 am

VIDEO: Joshua Hill, “Recovery is real.”

In his heartfelt testimonial, Joshua Hill reflects on his journey of recovery after becoming addicted to opioids when he was in college. That journey included

March 28, 2023 3:15 pm

EBR school nurses receive comprehensive training

Part 2 of CAHS’ Opioid Misuse & Overdose Awareness Training was provided on March 15 to 79 nurses who work in East Baton Rouge Schools.

March 16, 2023 8:30 am

VIDEO: Dr. Laughinghouse interviewed for TV report on drugs in schools

A WAFB-TV, Channel 9 I-TEAM report by Scottie Hunter on March 9, raised awareness about the amount of drugs found in area schools, and CAHS

March 10, 2023 12:23 pm

VIDEO: Fitness and nutrition can help improve mental health

Ricky Pampo, fitness and nutrition instructor at Capital Area Human Services, sat down with CAHS Certified Peer Support Specialist Ivan Toldson in this edition of

March 8, 2023 11:00 am

CAHS travels to Clinton for family outreach

On March 4, the CAHS Prevention Team hosted its first “Driving Into Recovery” of 2023 by visiting Clinton in East Feliciana Parish and helping more

March 7, 2023 9:37 am