IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
CAHS offices will be closed Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in observance of the Mardi Gras holiday.
If you are in crisis, please call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.
24-hour Crisis Line: 1-844-452-2133
An ice storm, Hurricane Ida, the COVID pandemic, and a record number of drug overdoses made 2021 a tough year. But, CAHS Executive Director Jan
Louisiana has experienced four waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years, and “COVID exhaustion” has resulted in more cases of anxiety and
A team of employees from the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health, “adopted” CAHS client Josiah Bourg and surprised him and his family with the
CAHS Executive Director Jan Laughinghouse, PhD, LCSW-BACS, LAC, has recorded a radio commercial that is airing on Cumulus Media to promote the availability of CAHS’
CAHS clinicians say they have treated more cases of depression since the COVID pandemic began, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression linked to the
In this timely edition of CAHS’ podcast, “The Area,” Certified Peer Support Specialist Ivan Toldson talks with Gregory Greer, MSW, about how holidays and celebrations can
Capital Area Human Services and its partners brought in the holiday season with Santa Claus on Dec. 4, in Baker, at CAHS’ first “Driving Into Recovery
The CAHS Louisiana Spirit team continues to provide crisis counseling and resource referrals to homeless individuals who have been affected by COVID-19, Hurricane Ida, and job losses
Headlines and stories in this edition:– “Driving Into Recovery” initiative announced– CAHS employees donate 340 pounds of food– Testimonial, “I’m thankful for Dr. Pete”– Overdose
2021 was a tough year in many respects with the damages from Hurricane Ida and other storms, as well as the continuing effects of COVID-19
