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News & Updates
Forum on Addictive Disorders Open to the Public
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is sponsoring a Public Forum on Addictive Disorders on Thursday, March 4, from 6-8 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Celebration Church, 2701 Transcontinental Drive in Metairie, LA.
The Public Forum will assist JPHSA in identifying and prioritizing the needs of Jefferson Parish citizens specific to addictive disorders and related issues. Michael E. Teague, JPHSA Executive Director, and Rochelle Head-Dunham, MD, Interim Assistant Secretary of the Office for Addictive Disorders, will update participants on the Agency’s clinic- and community-based services for individuals with addictions to alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling. Participants will be asked for live feedback and will be encouraged to share their individual stories.
Individuals, who want to participate in the Public Forum, but who have transportation needs, may contact Sylvia Pearson, Executive Director of The Extra Mile, at 504-830-2878 or 504-830-2875 for assistance.
Interviews with Addictive Disorders experts will be arranged upon request.
In conjunction with the forum, JPHSA and the Office for Addictive Disorders will sponsor a poster and essay contest for children and adolescents attending Grades 1 through 12 at schools located in Jefferson Parish. This year’s theme is “Resiliency and Hope During Difficult Times.” Entries are due before 4 pm on Friday, February 26, 2010. To participate in the poster or essay contest, contact Cheryl Shelvin, Prevention Coordinator, at 504-349-8753.
JPHSA is committed to minimizing the existence and disabling effects of addiction, mental illness and developmental disability and improving the quality of life for the community in Jefferson Parish.
Access to Services & Supports
Call (504) 349-8833 for detailed information about JPHSA services, supports and eligibility criteria. Jefferson Parish citizens in crisis directly impacted by mental illness, an addictive disorder and/or developmental disabilities can call (504) 832-5123 for after-hours crisis services (nights, weekends and holidays).
Vision
Jefferson
Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) envisions a
Jefferson Parish in which individuals and families
affected by mental illness, addictive disorders or
developmental disabilities will live full, independent
and productive lives to the greatest extent possible
with available resources.
Mission
The mission
of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority is to
minimize the existence and disabling effects of mental
illness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities
and to maximize opportunities for individuals and
families affected by those conditions to achieve a
better quality of life and to participate more fully
within our community.
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