LASACT Office Closed Tenatively
During the recent mid-May rain weather event, the LASACT office unfortunately took on water resulting in the loss of property. This means that the physical office will be closed tentatively until July 6, 2021 for repairs to be made. However, the office will remain open, during normal operating hours, from a remote stand point until we can return in early July. You may use the following directory to reach office staff during this time:
- CEB Certification— Donna Simoneaux (ceb@lasact.org)
- Testing, Test Preparation Workshop, or ADRA— Susan Marino (susan@lasact.org)
- LASACT’21 Conference, Membership, or General Information— Jordan Blacher (jordan@lasact.org)
- LACT School— Danna Spayde (admin@lasact.org)
At this moment, we ask for continued prayers while we piece together our office once again!
Skill Enhancement for Addiction Professionals
Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors & Trainers (LASACT) is an Approved Educational Provider (AEP) through the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA). Our team is dedicated to helping addiction professionals in Louisiana develop their skills in their careers.
Effective Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery of Substance Use Disorders
Informative Workshops
Our team provides educational workshops on various topics. These include prevention and counseling of substance abuse, compulsive gambling, professional ethics, and clinical supervision.
Comprehensive Counselor Training Program
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.
Annual Conference
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.
Advocating for Addiction Professionals
One of our goals as an organization is to ensure that certification/licensure candidates meet all requirements and are competent to serve the public. With this in mind, we work with the ADRA to ensure appropriate standards and valid and reliable testing instruments are utilized in the addiction professional field.
Our team also promotes appropriate proposed legislation that impacts the fields of addiction and professionals not just in Louisiana but also nationally.
Let’s Get Started
Come experience professional growth and development. Become a LASACT member today!
LASACT/CEB Officers and Board Members 2020-2021
President – George Smith, Shreveport
President-Elect – Bill Rose, Shreveport
Secretary – Alicia Farria, Jefferson
Treasurer – James Truax, Baton Rouge
Member-at-Large – Adrianne Trogden
Voncile Johnson – District 1, Metairie
Neal Lorio – District 2, Baton Rouge
Vacant – District 3, Houma/Thibodaux
Matthew Benoit – District 4, Cankton
Vacant – District 5, Lake Charles
Ed Lytle – District 6, Pineville
Julia Coleman – District 7, Shreveport
Gregory Greer – District 8, Monroe
Chairperson – Janice Rebstock, District 2, Denham Springs
Vice-Chairperson – Ralph Melancon, Jr., District 4, St. Martinville
Secretary-Treasurer – Angela Lorio, District 2, Baton Rouge
LASACT President – George Smith, District 7, Shreveport
LASACT President-Elect – Bill Rose, District 7, Shreveport
Danita Muse – District 1, New Orleans
Emily Tilley – District 2, Baton Rouge
Rebecca Davis – District 3, Thibodaux
Jonathan Choate – District 4, Lafayette
Vacant, District 5 – Lake Charles Area
David Brocato, District 6 – Pineville
Susan Garcia – District 7, Keithville
Gregory Greer – District 8, West Monroe
Marolon Mangham – Executive Director, IC&RC Representative
Marolon Mangham, MBA, Executive Director
Danna Spayde, MSW, Executive Assistant/LACT Director
Donna Simoneaux, Certification Specialist
Susan Marino, Administrative Assistant
Jordan Blacher, Communication Director