We produce outreach programs and campaigns designed to help individuals of all ages live healthier lives. Our programs, activities, and public awareness campaigns cover a variety of topics, including tobacco-free living and vaping prevention, preventing alcohol and drugs misuse, problem gambling prevention, healthy nutrition and exercise, mental and emotional well-being, and violence-free living. We partner with businesses, community and faith-based organizations, and other governmental entities to expand our reach, broaden our offerings, and expand our expertise in helping people live longer, healthier lives.
Substance Misuse/Abuse Prevention Services
7855 Howell Blvd., Suite 220
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Phone: 225-663-6231
Fax: 225-359-9300 or 225-922-2658
The No More Mojo video was produced to address the growing problem with synthetic marijuana use among youth in Louisiana. This hip-hop song and video communicates the danger of using synthetic marijuana, and the artist performed this song at several schools in the CAHS service area, helping youth understand all of the serious dangers associated with synthetic marijuana use.
RESOURCES
Opioid Misuse Prevention
- Community-Wide Response Plan to the Opioid Epidemic, December 2018
- Red Carpet Event
- Generation Rx PSA – Belaire Magnet High School
- Generation Rx PSA – McKinley High School
- Hard Decisions – TJ’s Dilemma
- Me By Design
- Mirror of Grace Parenting Program
- Real Talk Addiction – Belaire Magnet High School
- The Bad Decision – Belaire Magnet High School
Faith Based Opioid Misuse Prevention Toolkit
Faith-based leaders play an important role in helping educate people about the dangers of opioid misuse, offering support for those affected by the opioid crisis, and directing people to treatment services in their community. Capital Area Human Services, in concert with faith-based leaders, developed a practical toolkit that is free and available by calling us at 225-663-6230. Also, below are key components of that helpful toolkit.
- Addiction is a Disease
- Addiction Recovery brochure
- How Can the Church Address Adverse Childhood Experiences?
- Customizable Church Bulletin
- Church Bulletin front side only
- Church Bulletin back side only
- Conversation Starters for Your Congregation (4 x 6″)
- Conversation Starters for Your Congregation (8.5 x 11″)
- Emotional Intelligence information card
- Introductory booklet
- Medication Tracking Chart
- Pain Management pocket guide
- Quick Reference on Mental Health for Faith Leaders
- Recognize-the-Risk brochure
- Safe Medication Practices
- The Science of Addiction – Drugs, Brains & Behavior
- Creating Trauma-Informced Congregations
- VIDEO: Opioid Addiction Treatment
- VIDEO: Safe Medication Practices
- VIDEO: What are Opioids?
- VIDEO: What is Addiction?
Suicide Prevention
- American Society for Suicide Prevention
- Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Bridge Center for Hope
Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Facts
- Drugs of Abuse
- Drug Facts – High School Youth Trends
- Drug Facts – Bath Salts
- Drug Facts – Heroin
- Drug Facts – Prescription Drugs
- Drug Facts – Methamphetamine
- Drug Facts – Marijuana
- Drug Facts – MDMA, Ecstacy or Molly
- Drug Facts – Inhalants
Parental Education
- National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse
- Make a Difference – National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Caring Communities Youth Surveys
Community-Based Prevention Programs
School-Based Prevention Programs
- Ascension Parish School Board
- Central Community Schools
- East Feliciana Parish Schools
- Iberville Parish Schools
- LRCE
- Pointe Coupee Parish Schools
- West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
- West Feliciana Parish Schools
Local Resources
- Crime Stoppers Baton Rouge
- iCare Baton Rouge
- Quit With Us LA
- Louisiana Department of Health – Office of Behavioral Health
