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VIDEO: The many forms and effects of bullying

Watch hereThe forms and effects of bullying are as varied and widespread as the bullies involved and their victims affected. Whether it’s verbal, mental, or

October 31, 2022 4:55 pm

National Drug Take Back Day 2022

Capital Area Human Services’ staff joined the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and its partners on Oct. 29 for National Drug Take Back Day at the Baton Rouge

October 29, 2022 4:32 pm

Narcan training provided to CAHS staff

Pictured (l-r): CAHS Prevention Project Coordinator Ricki Davis teaches the proper use of Narcan to Port Allen High School Based Therapist Sarah Giroir, LCSW-BACS. CAHS’ Prevention Team

October 19, 2022 4:35 pm

St. Francisville: “Driving Into Recovery”

The CAHS Prevention Team and other agency staff visited St. Francisville on Oct. 15, greeting dozens of people who drove through the “Driving Into Recovery”

October 15, 2022 3:10 pm

CAHS attends Health and Wellness Fair at Shell

Shell’s annual Health and Wellness Fair in Geismar, Oct. 11-12, was an opportunity for CAHS’ Prevention Team and other agency representatives to provide information about

October 12, 2022 4:42 pm

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

New app detects worsening mental state

A new smartphone app, developed through a CAHS partnership with LSU, will alert individuals, families, and treatment teams of worsening mental health conditions that could

October 1, 2022 4:45 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