Association of Substance Abuse Providers & Professionals (ASAPP)

ASAPP is a professional organization for individuals and organizations in the field of substance abuse and prevention, intervention, and support services in Greater New Orleans.

Mission: to promote the community network of providers and professionals within Greater New Orleans to resolve the issues of substance abuse through collaboration, education, and funding.

Meetings: ASAPP generally meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meetings are held at the United Way Building, 2515 Canal Street, in the First Floor Conference Room. Light refreshments are served. Parking is available behind the building or in adjacent lots as marked.

Speakers Bureau: Substance abuse professionals give presentations on a variety of topics. Past and future Speakers Bureau presentations

 
Date
Speaker or Speakers
Topic
1/20/04 Davondra Williams and Niketa Hill "Teen Pregnancy: How to Curb a Growing Trend"
2/17/04 Christian Dean "Identifying and Exploring the Grief Process in Substance Abuse Recovery"
3/16/04 Dr. Richard Ager "How to Get Counselors to Use Evidence-Based Practices"
4/20/04 John King, MDiv, BCSAC "Impact of Substance Abuse on New Orleans Community"
5/18/04 Leona Wade & Ed Puyau III "The Joy of Stress, Oh My! Oh My!"
6/15/04 Frances Meador, BCSAC, BCCGC "Profile of Compulsive Gamblers"
7/20/04 Bob Roberts "My Soul Said to Me"
8/17/04 Beth Terry "Evaluation as a Tool to Enhance Programming"
9/2104 Carla Jean Baptiste "TBD"
10/19/04 William April "TBD"
11/16/04 Debra Morton "TBD"
12/21/04 John Carmody "Communication: A Way to Resolve Conflicts in Difficult Circumstances"
1/21/03 William April, BCSAC, LCSW, BCD "Trends and Threats in Emerging Substance of Abuse"
2/18/03 Marianela Alverenga, BCSAC, BCCGC "12 Steps in Addiction and Recovery"
3/18/03 Richard Cicinelli "Dual Diagnosis Group in a Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Facility"
4/15/04 John King, MDiv, BCSAC "Impact of Substance Abuse on New Orleans Community"
5/20/03 Ann Wilder, LPC, NCC, CADC, BCSAC "Family Dynamics and Addiction"
6/17/03 John Carmody "The Interaction between ADHD, Alcoholism, and Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home"
7/15/03 Jim Becnel "Best Practices for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment"
8/19/03 Gwangi Richardson-Alston, MSW, GSW "STDs Among the Drug Using Population"
9/16/03 Angela R. Wood, MSW, LCSW "Positive Youth Development in the Treatment Setting"
10/21/03 Hollyce Mason-Clement "Family Roles and the Wizard of Oz"
11/18/03 Linton Carney "Confidential Communications in the Substance Abuse Field"
12/16/03 Rekaya Gibson "Building Collaborations that Work"
1/15/02 Sid Kennedy, BCSAC, BCCGC, AADC "Spirituality & Recovery: A Healthy Expression of Living"
2/19/02 William April, BCSAC, BCCGC, LCSW "Trends and Threats in Emerging Substance of Abuse"
3/19/02 Danita Muse "Harm Reduction: A Substance Use Treatment Modality for the Rest of the 21st Century"
4/16/02 Dr. Marvin Clifford "Dual Diagnosis Work with Adolescents: Emphasis upon Group Therapy"
5/21/02 John Carmody "Delivering Adolescents & Family Substance Abuse Services in a Non-Traditional Environment"
6/18/02 Linda Evans Drug Courts - Therapeutic Jurisprudence"
7/16/02 Dr. Paul Toriello "Vocational Counseling for Clients in Substance Abuse Treatment"
8/20/02 Kathy Roten "Communication Pathways: Creating a Positive and Productive Environment"
9/17/02 Mr. Terry Clay, MSW, GSW "Addicted to the Lifestyle Counseling"
10/15/02 Mr. Chris Barrileaux, MA, MSW "Neurochemical Aspects of Addiction"
11/19/02 Jay Weil, Jr. BCSAC, BCCGC, RCS "Introduction to the Twelve Steps of AA"
12/17/02 Felice Hill "Providing Appropriate Substance Abuse Case Management Services"

NOTICE!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE:

Membership dues are assessed annually in January as follows:

  • $100 for an agency (Agency members are allowed up to five employees per membership)
  • $25 for an individual
  • $10 for a student (Students must present current semester enrollment identification)
  • Not a member: Lunch and CEU's - $5
  • Lecture is free

Membership Application: If you are interested in becoming a member of ASAPP, please call (504) 326-4272 to request an application form.

Officers: ASAPP meetings are conducted by a Chair who serves a term of six months. The Vice-Chair keep minutes and records an automatically assumes the responsibility of the Chair at the end of six months. A Nominating Committee, appointed once per year is responsible for presenting nominees for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair.

Member Benefits:

  • Continuing Education Credit is available for professionals from LSBCSAC.
  • Networking Opportunities: Members are encouraged to make announcements or bring literature to share with members about upcoming events or services provided by their organizations.
  • Community Awareness and Information: Members will receive timely information regarding a variety of substance abuse issues affecting Greater New Orleans, including funding opportunities, new projects, and regulatory issues.

 

 

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