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.
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
Revised on February 27th 2023
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LASACT's upcoming Educational Workshop, Listening on a New Level: An Interactive method to revolutionize your communication with your clients, colleagues, and self, has been reviewed and approved for 2.0 CE clock hours for Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors. The Louisiana Counseling Association is approved by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Board of Examiners to offer continuing education clock hours.
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It is about that time again ladies and gentlemen! Yes, it is conference planning time again. Every year, around this time, LASACT offers an invitation to our membership and other colleagues for presentation proposals for our annual conference. With LASACT’23 planning well underway, there is no better time than the present to submit your proposal! If you feel you and/or a team is knowledge in an area and have valuable information to share— we want to hear it!
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President – James Truax, Baton Rouge
President-Elect – David Brocato, Pineville
Secretary – Susan Garcia, Keithville
Treasurer – George Smith, Shreveport
Member-at-Large – Adrianne Trogden, New Orleans
Member-at-Large – Bill Rose, Shreveport
Lillie Iris Andrews – District 1, Metairie
Neal Lorio – District 2, Baton Rouge
Vacant– District 3, Houma/Thibodaux
Matthew Benoit – District 4, Cankton
Vacant – District 5, Lake Charles
Edward Lytle – District 6, Pineville
Kerri Vines – District 7, Keithville
Gregory Greer – District 8, Monroe
Chairperson – Janice Rebstock, District 2, Denham Springs
Vice-Chairperson – Dr. Danita Muse, District 1, New Orleans
Secretary/Treasurer – Angela Lorio, District 2, Baton Rouge
LASACT President – James Truax, District 2, Baton Rouge
LASACT President-Elect – David Brocato, District 6, Pineville
Christopher Collins – District 1, Slidell
Emily Tilley – District 2, Baton Rouge
Rebecca Davis – District 3, Thibodaux
Jonathan Choate – District 4, Lafayette
Vacant – 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
Danna Spayde, MSW, LACT Director
Gail Williams, Association Coordinator
Nya Skipper, LACT Administrative Assistant
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