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Teen suicide prevention: “Get them to talk.”

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people, ages 10 to 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To address the

October 7, 2022 5:01 pm

CAHS provides info at BR Islamic Center

The Prevention Team continues to connect with the faith-based community. In September, Prevention Coordinator Dawn Collins (pictured) visited the Islamic Center of Baton Rouge and staffed an

September 29, 2022 10:37 am

265 Narcan kits distributed at trainings

In September, CAHS’ Prevention Team continued its community-wide distribution of Narcan, the lifesaving reversal agent for opioid overdoses. Prevention Project Coordinator Ricki Davis (pictured) presented information and

September 27, 2022 10:31 am

VIDEO: Problem gambling commercial produced by CAHS

Kudos to CAHS Certified Peer Support Specialist and video producer Ivan Toldson who produced a new CAHS commercial about problem gambling. The ad features CAHS

September 15, 2022 3:00 pm

Helping students stay safe and healthy

More than 300 students and parents attended a College and Career Fair at Zachary High School on Sept. 12, and members of CAHS’ Prevention Team

September 12, 2022 10:43 am

National 9-8-8 mental health crisis line established

Individuals know to call 911 for emergencies, and now they can call 988 to speak with trained specialists for mental health crisis intervention and suicide

September 1, 2022 3:30 pm

CAHS video ad wins national award

Kudos to CAHS’ Prevention Division and Taylor Media for the “Caution on Alcohol Consumption” video ad that recently won second place in the National Federation

August 15, 2022 1:30 pm

Gardere Initiative “Back-to-School Extravaganza”

Coinciding with the start of the new school year, parents and students enjoyed the 16th annual Gardere Initiative “Back-to-School Extravaganza,” held Aug. 6, at BREC’s

August 7, 2022 9:45 am

Fun at the “Ascension 4 YOUth FEST”

CAHS staff representing several departments, including Louisiana Spirit, School Based Behavioral Health Services, and Gambling Recovery Services, participated in the “Ascension 4 YOUth FEST” in

August 7, 2022 8:30 am

172 attended CAHS summer camps in 2022

CAHS’ School Based Summer Enrichment Camps concluded in July with a total of 172 CAHS clients attending at 10 area schools. CAHS School Based Behavioral

August 1, 2022 8:35 am