Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers

Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers LASACT provides training, guidance, networking and development opportunities for addiction professio As LASACT has evolved through time, its focus has expanded.

The Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers (LASACT) was incorporated in 1975 with two main objectives:

• To further the treatment of individuals and family members who suffer from alcoholism and other drug addictions.
• To represent the interests of the membership. No longer in the business of providing certifications to practice, LASACT now concentrates its efforts in other areas, including the following:

• Continuing to advocate for the advancement of the professions of Substance Abuse Counseling, Substance Abuse Prevention, and Compulsive Gambling Counseling
• Providing high quality, current education and training for Addiction Professionals, including an annual Conference that is designed to present the most current information in the field of Addiction Counseling.
• Test preparation workshops, other workshops of interest to counselors, such as DSM 5 and Motivational Interviewing, and home study courses are provided throughout the year.
• Providing internationally recognized testing standards for the credentialing of Substance Abuse Counselors, Preventionists, and Compulsive Gambling Counselors;
• Establishing in April, 2006, of an Addiction Counselor Training Program through its Educational Institute to provide substance abuse specific training to persons entering the addiction counseling field.

As announced, Governor Landry has proclaimed state office closures for December 24–26 and December 31–January 2. LASACT ...
12/19/2025

As announced, Governor Landry has proclaimed state office closures for December 24–26 and December 31–January 2. LASACT will follow this schedule. We will be operating with a skeleton crew in the office for the remainder of 2025. Please pay attention to who is in the office each day. Email is HIGHLY recommended moving forward for the remainder of 2025, as our staff will be checking emails daily.

Please share this post to keep everyone informed, and expectations manageable for the rest of 2025.

Today is our annual LASACT Christmas party and we couldn’t be more excited to dine with each other during this holiday s...
12/18/2025

Today is our annual LASACT Christmas party and we couldn’t be more excited to dine with each other during this holiday season💙 SO to Nya for decorating the office and curating a winter wonderland 😌 (Nya is typing this)

Wishing a Happy Heavenly Birthday to our sweet Susan, the LASACT family misses you dearly 💙🕊️
12/08/2025

Wishing a Happy Heavenly Birthday to our sweet Susan, the LASACT family misses you dearly 💙🕊️

Christmas has entered the building at LASACT! 💙❄️☃️
12/08/2025

Christmas has entered the building at LASACT! 💙❄️☃️

12/08/2025

Members! Please note the following Office Hours for our staff. We are a small but mighty team; however, our availability is staggered. Calling for the right person at the right time will ensure expedited service!

Jordan Blacher
Executive Director, jordan@lasact.org
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10:00am – 3:00pm

Gail Williams
Association Coordinator, gail@lasact.org
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:00am – 12:30pm

Donna Simoneaux
Certification Specialist, ceb@lasact.org
Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00am – 2:00pm

Nya Skipper
LACT Director, lact@lasact.org
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:00am – 2:00pm

Isabel Mathes
Membership Assistant, isabel@lasact.org
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00am – 2:00pm

12/03/2025

The Recovery Ready Workforce Initiative Program is officially here. Head to www.lasact.org/recovery-ready and share this post to spread the word 💙 All questions should be directed to admin@lasact.org

*This program is reserved for persons employed and working in East Baton Rouge Parish

As we enter this holiday season, we want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary work each of you contributes t...
11/27/2025

As we enter this holiday season, we want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary work each of you contributes to Louisiana’s recovery landscape. Thanksgiving is a reminder that even in a world that can feel increasingly heavy, there is profound power in the quiet, consistent acts of service you carry out every day. The lives you help stabilize, the families you help restore, and the hope you help rekindle are all reasons for sincere gratitude.

Thank you for standing with LASACT, for standing with one another, and for standing with the countless individuals whose recovery journeys begin with your care. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

Congratulations Christina!!!!!💙
11/27/2025

Congratulations Christina!!!!!💙

Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month, Christina Thoms. Christina is a phenomenal Clinician. She puts her heart into everything that she does. She is loved by the clients and her co-workers and we appreciate all that she does to make Restoring Freedom the best it can be. Thank you, Christina.

11/26/2025

The LASACT Office will be closed on 11/27 and 11/28 for Thanksgiving

11/24/2025

Stay tuned everyone!

Thank you to all who served and your continuing service! 💙💙💙 Comment below which branch you served in so LASACT can than...
11/11/2025

Thank you to all who served and your continuing service! 💙💙💙 Comment below which branch you served in so LASACT can thank you personally! ❤️

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12041 Bricksome Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA
70814

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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+12257662992

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