St. Bernard Taskforce Opioid Program

05/27/2026

Five individuals are committed to helping St. Bernard residents suffering from opioid addiction and their families connect with resources, treatment options, and education.

Katelin Neitzschman, Director
Stanley Simeon, Addiction Resource Coordinator
Louis Pomes, Parish President
James Pohlmann, Sheriff
Perry Nicosia, District Attorney

To learn more and get help, visit stbernardstop.com or call 504-655-3235.

05/25/2026

The. St. Bernard Taskforce Opioid Program office is CLOSED today in observance of Memorial Day. If you're facing an emergency, please call 911.

05/22/2026

⚠️ KNOW THE RISKS: Fentanyl Has Been Found in Ma*****na

Many people assume ma*****na is "safe" but today's drug supply is unpredictable. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100x stronger than morphine, has been detected in ma*****na in communities across the country.

-Fentanyl is odorless and tasteless
-A dose as small as a grain of salt can be lethal
-No street drug is guaranteed to be free of contamination
-Even one exposure can lead to a fatal overdose

Protecting yourself and your loved ones starts with awareness. To learn more, visit stbernardstop.com and call 504-655-3235

05/21/2026

Don’t touch. Go ask Mom.
It’s a simple message that can make a life-saving difference.

Teaching kids to stop, ask questions, and involve a trusted adult helps prevent accidental exposure to medications and dangerous substances that they may come across while playing in parks and neighborhoods. Prevention starts with conversations at home with clear rules kids can remember. Visit stbernardstop.com or call S.T.O.P. for more info: 504-655-3235

05/19/2026

Struggling with opioid addiction in St. Bernard Parish? You’re not alone. Help is available! We can connect you or a loved one with FREE opioid treatment options.

Visit stbernardstop.com and call 504-655-3235 to take the first step today.

05/15/2026

St. Bernard Taskforce Opioid Program (S.T.O.P.) is dedicated to combating the opioid epidemic in our community. Our mission is to implement comprehensive multi-sector response with approaches that include prevention, education, treatment, recovery and enforcement strategies. Together, we can fight against opioid addiction and remove the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction making our community a better place.

If you or a loved one needs help, please call S.T.O.P. now for treatment options at 504-655-3235. Learn more at stopstbernard.com

05/14/2026

Many teens who misuse opioids don’t get them from strangers. They find them in a family medicine cabinet.

Unused prescriptions can quickly become easy access, especially for young people struggling with stress, peer pressure, or mental health challenges.

At S.T.O.P., we encourage families to:
• Lock up prescription medications
• Properly dispose of unused pills
• Talk openly with teens about the dangers of opioid misuse
• Know the warning signs of addiction

Prevention starts at home. Learn more at stbernardstop.com. Call us to learn more and get help at 504-655-3235.

05/11/2026

The St. Bernard Taskforce Opioid Program (S.T.O.P.) was proud to be welcomed back to NASA's Safety and Health EXPO last week!

Engaging with more than 1,500 employees gave us the opportunity to raise awareness around opioids and provide valuable resources on treatment options and recovery for people of all ages. The conversations we had were deeply meaningful, including many sharing the ways opioid misuse has touched their lives, reminding us of why this work matters so much.

We are thankful for the chance to show up for our community and be a source of hope and help for those who need it.

If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, don't hesitate to reach out. Help is here, and recovery is possible. 💪❤️

Get resources and treatment options by visiting stbernardstop.com and calling (504)655-3235

05/06/2026

Can’t make it in during office hours? That’s okay—we’re coming to you!

S.T.O.P. will be out and about across St. Bernard Parish. As you go about your everyday errands, make sure to S.T.O.P. by our tent to get information, ask questions, and learn more about how we can help. We look forward to seeing you at any of these locations!

A special thank you to our local businesses for welcoming us and helping spread the word that S.T.O.P. is here. Treatment options are FREE for residents of St. Bernard Parish who are struggling with opioid addiction.

For families supporting a loved one through addiction, we offer FREE resources just for you. We know this path can be overwhelming and filled with difficult moments, and support matters.

Help is here, and no one has to face this journey alone. 💜

Learn more at stbernardstop.com

05/05/2026

Today's event at Rocky & Carlo's has been postponed to Friday, May 15. See you then!

Can’t make it in during office hours? That’s okay—we’re coming to you!

S.T.O.P. will be out and about across St. Bernard Parish. As you go about your everyday errands, make sure to S.T.O.P. by our tent to get information, ask questions, and learn more about how we can help. We look forward to seeing you at any of these locations!

A special thank you to our local businesses for welcoming us and helping spread the word that S.T.O.P. is here. Treatment options are FREE for residents of St. Bernard Parish who are struggling with opioid addiction.

For families supporting a loved one through addiction, we offer FREE resources just for you. We know this path can be overwhelming and filled with difficult moments, and support matters.

Help is here, and no one has to face this journey alone. 💜

Learn more at stbernardstop.com