We operate the Louisiana Addiction Counselor Training (LACT). This program provides the 180 education hours that are specific to substance abuse education, a requirement for applying to be a Counselor in Training (CIT) through the ADRA.
LASACT sponsors an annual event with the purpose of providing multi-track continuing education opportunities by nationally and internationally known speakers as well as in-state experts.
LASACT's LACT Director is now an LSU Alumni graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art, Cum Laude, Tau Sigma Delta. Nya will continue her studies at Arizona State University's online Master of Science program in Digital Audience Strategy in the Fall 2024.
LASACT's newest Executive Director is now an LSU Alumni graduating with a Bachelor of Art in Mass Communication, and minor in Business Admin. After a unanimous vote during the LASACT Board Meeting, Jordan Blacher was named the new LASACT Executive Director on May 16th, 2024.
Isabel is LASACT's new Membership Associate assisting with individual and organizational memberships. Isabel is a recent LSU graduate obtaining a Bachelor of Psychology. She is also a current LACT student looking to further her career goals in addiction studies and counseling.
Having a membership with us will also give you various opportunities to advocate for your organization. We will help you give your marketing materials for conference attendees, advertise job openings on our web page, market your agency to various addiction professionals, and more. You will get your membership payment’s worth through these advantages and our free conference registration.
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LACT courses are open to all individuals interested in learning more about addiction. Many students are interested in becoming Professional Addiction Counselors. Allied health professionals such as social workers, nurses, marriage and family therapists, and other helping professionals often benefit substantially from developing specialized skills in addiction work to better assist their clients, as well as to earn credits for a Specialty Certificate in Addiction.
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LASACT is a proud member of IC&RC, which protects the public by establishing standards and facilitating reciprocity for the credentialing of addiction-related professionals. The largest organization of its kind, IC&RC represents more than 40,000 professionals worldwide.
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LASACT is extremely proud to present a conference agenda packed with exciting addiction-related speakers and presentations. Spanning 4 days and offering over 30 credit hours, there is something new to be learned for everyone. Looking to expand your knowledge of the field? Searching for more information about addiction prevention? Want to discuss career opportunities? Look no further. We have exhibitors waiting to engage with each of you! With diverse topics covering areas such as breaking stigmas to analyzing current drug trends, LASACT'23 has the makings of a very informative conference for addiction professionals and nurses to take advantage of and learn from.
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LASACT is proud to serve as an on site testing facility for Pearson Vue and ISO Quality Testing Inc. Visit their websites to learn more about scheduling a test with our facility.
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Test Center Location: 25400 US Hwy 19., Ste. 285 B
Cleanwater, FL 33763
President – David Brocato, Pineville
President-Elect – Susan Garcia, Keithville
Secretary – Ryan Felder, Monroe
Treasurer – George Smith, Shreveport
Member-at-Large – Adam Vidrine, Lafayette
Member-at-Large – Bill Rose, Shreveport
Lillie Iris Andrews – District 1, Metairie
Debra A. Thomas – District 2, Baton Rouge
Jay Maiorana– District 3, Houma/Thibodaux
Matthew Benoit – District 4, Cankton
Keli Lyons– District 5, Lake Charles
Edward Lytle – District 6, Pineville
Kerri Vines – District 7, Keithville
Gregory Greer – District 8, Monroe
Chairperson – Adrianne Trogden, District 1, New Orleans
Vice-Chairperson – Dr. Danita Muse, District 1, New Orleans
Secretary/Treasurer – Janice Rebstock, District 2, Denham Springs
LASACT President – David Brocato, District 6, Pineville
LASACT President-Elect – Susan Garcia, Keithville
Christopher Collins – District 1, Slidell
Emily Tilley – District 2, Baton Rouge
Rebecca Davis – District 3, Thibodaux
Jonathan Choate – District 4, Lafayette
Darcella Armstrong– District 5, Lake Charles Area
Cynthia Jameson – District 6, Pineville
Stacie Tarpley – District 7, Keithville
Paula Tucker – District 8
Marolon Mangham – Executive Director, IC&RC Board Member
Marolon Mangham, MBA, Executive Director
Jordan Blacher, Assistant Executive Director
Donna Simoneaux, Certification Specialist
Susan Marino, Administrative Assistant
Nya Skipper, LACT Director
Gail Williams, Association Coordinator
Isabel Mathes, Membership Associate
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P.O. Box 80235
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-0235
