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There is a moment in the life of someone struggling with addiction that can change everything. It may begin with a simple realization: I have a problem. Then comes another thought: I want help. That moment matters. It takes courage to acknowledge that something is no longer working, and it takes even more courage to accept responsibility for what comes next. A person cannot change everything that happened in the past, but they can begin making different decisions today.

“RISE belongs to all of us. It is a reflection of who we are, what we value, and what we believe Northeast Louisiana can become.”

Women’s History Month offers our state and nation an opportunity to honor the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of women who have shaped our history and continue to strengthen our communities. Here in northeast Louisiana, we see every day how women anchor families, drive economic progress, preserve culture, and model the perseverance required to overcome adversity. Their contributions are foundational to the health, stability, and future of our region and state.