Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers

01/21/2026

LASACT 2026 Conference details coming soon….🤫

01/07/2026

We've got some workshops coming up with James Truax! Head over to www.lasact.org/workshops to register ASAP!💙

01/06/2026

This season, our Christmas gathering became something far more meaningful than a celebration, it became a collective act of care. Through the generosity of our LASACT community, party attendees brought thoughtfully chosen items to support Youth Oasis, a Baton Rouge–based shelter devoted to protecting, housing, and restoring dignity to youth who have experienced homelessness, abuse, or instability.

Youth Oasis does extraordinary work at the intersection of compassion and advocacy. Their programs provide not only immediate safety and shelter, but also counseling, education, life-skills development, and long-term support, offering young people the tools to reimagine their futures with agency and hope. Every donation given was a tangible gesture of affirmation that these young lives are seen, valued, and worthy of care.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed! Thank you so much and keep up with Youth Oasis to see how you can help!

12/30/2025

As the New Year approaches, a simple check-in, a kind word, or small act of consideration can make a real difference. As we close out the year and step into a new one, let’s be mindful of others and lead with empathy 💙💙💙💙 LASACT cannot wait to step into 2026 with you all!

12/19/2025

As announced, Governor Landry has proclaimed state office closures for December 24–26 and December 31–January 2. LASACT will follow this schedule. We will be operating with a skeleton crew in the office for the remainder of 2025. Please pay attention to who is in the office each day. Email is HIGHLY recommended moving forward for the remainder of 2025, as our staff will be checking emails daily.

Please share this post to keep everyone informed, and expectations manageable for the rest of 2025.

12/18/2025

Today is our annual LASACT Christmas party and we couldn’t be more excited to dine with each other during this holiday season💙 SO to Nya for decorating the office and curating a winter wonderland 😌 (Nya is typing this)

12/08/2025

Wishing a Happy Heavenly Birthday to our sweet Susan, the LASACT family misses you dearly 💙🕊️

12/08/2025

Christmas has entered the building at LASACT! 💙❄️☃️

12/08/2025

Members! Please note the following Office Hours for our staff. We are a small but mighty team; however, our availability is staggered. Calling for the right person at the right time will ensure expedited service!

Jordan Blacher
Executive Director, jordan@lasact.org
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10:00am – 3:00pm

Gail Williams
Association Coordinator, gail@lasact.org
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:00am – 12:30pm

Donna Simoneaux
Certification Specialist, ceb@lasact.org
Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00am – 2:00pm

Nya Skipper
LACT Director, lact@lasact.org
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:00am – 2:00pm

Isabel Mathes
Membership Assistant, isabel@lasact.org
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00am – 2:00pm

12/03/2025

The Recovery Ready Workforce Initiative Program is officially here. Head to www.lasact.org/recovery-ready and share this post to spread the word 💙 All questions should be directed to admin@lasact.org

*This program is reserved for persons employed and working in East Baton Rouge Parish

11/27/2025

As we enter this holiday season, we want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary work each of you contributes to Louisiana’s recovery landscape. Thanksgiving is a reminder that even in a world that can feel increasingly heavy, there is profound power in the quiet, consistent acts of service you carry out every day. The lives you help stabilize, the families you help restore, and the hope you help rekindle are all reasons for sincere gratitude.

Thank you for standing with LASACT, for standing with one another, and for standing with the countless individuals whose recovery journeys begin with your care. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

11/27/2025

Congratulations Christina!!!!!💙

Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month, Christina Thoms. Christina is a phenomenal Clinician. She puts her heart into everything that she does. She is loved by the clients and her co-workers and we appreciate all that she does to make Restoring Freedom the best it can be. Thank you, Christina.