Northeast Delta HSA, 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 CEUs 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."

 Webinar registration is available at Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/n...tickets-107848509796

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

How to Save a Life: Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Rescue
Presenter: Kara Jackson Etienne, LMSW
Tuesday, June 16 at 11:00 am CST – 12:00 pm CST

The Power of Prevention & Coalitions: A Discussion on Bullying & Beyond
Presenters: Chanda Hunter & Julia Albritton
Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 am CST – 12:00 pm CST

Transforming Grief Talk: The Role of Grief and Loss in Addiction Recovery
Presenter: Nena Littleberry, LMSW
Tuesday, June 23 at 1:00 pm CST – 2:00 pm CST

How to Adapt, Cope and Respond to COVID-19
Presenters: Kara Jackson Etienne, LMSW and Dr. Avius Carroll
Thursday, June 25 at 1:00 pm CST – 2:00 pm CST

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Talk
Presenter: Dr. Avius Carroll
Monday, June 29 at 1:00 pm CST – 2:00 pm CST