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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
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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