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VIDEO: “I knew I wanted to help.”

Tiffany Alexis learned at an early age that she wanted to help others who experienced life’s hardships. “I lost my mother at a very young

March 16, 2022 11:05 am

Suicide prevention at DIAMONDS Leadership Academy

Pictured above (l-r): DIAMONDS Leadership Academy Director Rolanda Gibson and CAHS Prevention Program Monitor Yolanda Yancy, RPP. CAHS’ Prevention Division presented at a March 12 workshop

March 14, 2022 10:15 am

developmental disabilities awareness month

Our many roles in serving people with disabilities

We all have a role in helping people with disabilities, especially as they face many challenges in their everyday lives. Those challenges include things we

March 1, 2022 8:20 am

VIDEO: Self care works for mental health

On this episode of CAHS’ podcast “The Area,” Social Media Director Samia Taylor and Certified Peer Support Specialist Ivan Toldson talk about the importance of self care

February 28, 2022 3:15 pm

Problem gambling steals lives (and much more)

Problem gambling isn’t an “individual sport.” It affects entire families with the losses of money, vehicles, homes, relationships, and even lives through suicide. But CAHS

February 22, 2022 2:25 pm

VIDEO: Rates of problem gambling expected to rise

CAHS’ Director of Problem Gambling Matricia “Matt” Green, LAC, CCGC, says 200,000 people in Louisiana experience problems because of gambling, and that number is expected

February 21, 2022 8:25 am

VIDEO: Random acts of kindness bring smiles

Click here to watch the video February 17 was National Random Acts of Kindness Day, and CAHS’ Social Media Director Samia Taylor went into the

February 18, 2022 1:25 pm

“Work the plan” to prevent overdoses

At a Feb. 17 news conference, hosted by Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul, CAHS Executive Director Jan Laughinghouse, PhD, LCSW-BACS, LAC, called for a

February 18, 2022 8:15 am

Nina Julien addresses suicide prevention

CAHS School Based Therapist Nina Julien, LMSW, attended the Feb. 16 My Ascension documentary screening in Donaldsonville and addressed attendees about the warning signs of teen suicide. Teen

February 17, 2022 10:45 am