NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES FREE WEBINARS ON OPIOIDS, BULLYING, GRIEF, COVID-19 RECOVERY, AND ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES)

MONROE, LA – To continue building stronger communities, one person at a time, Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is adapting services to meet the community’s behavioral, physical, mental, and social health needs. Focusing on recovery during social distancing and other issues enhanced by COVID-19, Northeast Delta HSA is announcing a free Zoom training webinar series June 16-June 29, 2020, for health professionals, first responders, and the general public. The webinars’ topics include opioid prevention, coalition building, bullying, grief management, COVID-19 resiliency, and Adverse Childhood Experiences.

“This pandemic is increasing the level of anxiety and trauma in our region, especially for those who were already dealing with mental illness, developmental disability, addiction, and primary health challenges,” said Dr. Monteic A. Sizer, executive director of Northeast Delta. “As the region’s safety net service provider, it is essential for us to do everything we can to help people remain hopeful, informed, and focused on our collective recovery efforts.”

Northeast Delta Prevention and Wellness staff will facilitate the webinar series with the 12 parishes currently serviced by the agency as well as the state. Individuals interested in CEUs will incur a nominal fee of $5.00 for each CEU, sponsored by Louisiana Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers (LASACT) through Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA).

Delivered via Zoom technology, presenters will take live questions from participants throughout the webcast. This webinar series will educate and raise community awareness on issues enhanced by COVID-19, indicated in the training content towards strengthening public demand for integrated behavioral health and wellness interventions.

“We realize that many in our region look to Northeast Delta Human Services Authority as a trusted resource for credible information, evidence-based programs, and guidance,” said Sizer. “We have developed a series of essential webinars for those who count on us. Our region’s people must know that we will be here for them, providing them the necessary tools, resources, programs, and encouragement they need to stay informed, safe, and encouraged.”

The topics, times, and presenters of the webinars are as follows:

Webinar registration is available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northeast-delta-hsaprevention-and-wellness-webinars-tickets-107848509796

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Northeast Delta Human Services Authority manages the operation of community-based programs to improve the quality of life for individuals with major mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders. Northeast Delta accomplishes this by utilizing a nationally recognized and integrative approach that identifies and addresses behavioral and primary health care needs. Our agency operates through collaboration with regional partners in business, prevention, education, and care in 12 parishes (Caldwell, East Carroll, West Carroll, Ouachita, Lincoln, Madison, Franklin, Morehouse, Jackson, Tensas, Richland, and Union). Northeast Delta is devoted to delivering programs and services that encourage citizens of northeast Louisiana to reach their full human potential. Three tenets guide these efforts: excellent customer service, greater access to services, and competent, quality care.