Baton Rouge – The Department of Health and Hospitals’ Office for Addictive Disorders is inviting people throughout the state to a series of community meetings that address the issue of addiction. The goal of the meetings is to design strategies to combat alcoholism and drug dependency.
In addition, the Office for Addictive Disorders, in partnership with HopeNetworks, is using the community meetings to plan for Recovery Month in September. According to Michael Duffy, assistant secretary for the Office for Addictive Disorders, his office hopes to reach out and involve people from the entire state.
"An important key to recovering from an addiction is to know that your are not alone," Duffy said. "Even though almost all families experience distress because of an addiction by a loved one, it is common to think that we are alone in dealing with such a problem. Recovery Month allows us to celebrate the fact that recovery is possible when people unite."
The community meetings are free and open to the public. They will focus on those who are recovering from alcohol and other drug addictions. Family members and individuals are encouraged to attend. The meetings also are intended to bring together local community leaders, civic and business leaders, educators and members of faith-based groups.
Attached is a complete listing of the community meetings. For additional information, go online at www.WeRecover.org.
Community Meetings Schedule |
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Alexandria/Pineville Tuesday, July 29, 10 a.m. Wilkerson Hall Grounds of Central LA State Hospital 318-484-6644 |
Lafayette Wednesday, July 23, 1 a.m. Auditorium 2 and 3 302 Dulles Street 337-262-5870 |
Baton Rouge Thursday, August 7, 10 a.m. Capitol Area Human Services District Office 4615 Government Street 225-922-2700 |
Lake Charles Tuesday, July 15, 1:30 p.m. OAD Regional Office 2300 Broad Street 337-491-2496 |
Hammond Tuesday, July 22, 10 a.m. University Center, Room 133 Southeastern Louisiana University 985-549-3818 |
Monroe Wednesday, July 30, 1 p.m. Holiday Inn, Lafitte Room 1051 U.S. 165 By-Pass (I-20) Monroe 318-387-5100 |
Houma/Thibodaux Monday, July 28, 2 p.m. Assisi Bridge House 600 Bull Run Road Schriever, LA 985-872-5529 |
New Orleans Thursday, July 24, 2 p.m. Center for Addictive Disorders 2025 Canal Street 504-568-7943 |
Jefferson Parish Monday, July 14, Noon Jefferson Addictive Disorders Clinic 3101 W. Napoleon Ave. Suite 2000 Metairie 504-838-5263 |
Shreveport Friday, July 18, 10 a.m. Pines Treatment Center 6240 Greenwood Road 318-362-2010 |