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If you are looking at this page then you likely are in a very confusing, frightening, maddening, or apparently hopeless situation and don’t know where to turn. We’re here to help you. No one is beyond help or hope!
You will find information here on addiction, intervention, and recovery. Click on the dropdown tabs. We’ve also produced some videos designed to give you information and hope!
For any questions, or if you are ready to move forward with a compassionate and effective intervention for your loved one, check out the resources below and get in touch with a counselor.
*Addicted individuals refer to people who have a substance use disorder related to alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonipin, etc.), inhalants. It also refers to people with process addictions to eating, gambling, sex, work, or any compulsive behavior that interferes with their lives and relationships.
Kandyce S. Cowart, CFE, AHFI, Manager, Special Investigations Financial Investigations Department Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana will lead this event on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30 pm in the FUMC Conference Center. Representatives from BRPD, LDH, LA State Police Crime Lab, Crime Stoppers, and our own Rev. Whitton will all take part in the panel.
Dr. Terry Ellis
Paid Professional Interventionist
(225) 405-0797
Logan McIlwain
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(225) 240-4275
Georgia Small
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
(225) 267-7216
Dr. Terry Ellis will be our guest preacher on Sunday, September 1, to kick off observation of September as Recovery Month. Throughout the month of September, FUMC will highlight practices and organizations that provide valuable services to individuals and families struggling with addiction. Worship services may be attended onsite and online at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 AM.
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at FUMC:
If you are looking for another time to meet for a meeting, please visit the website below:
Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help.
If you are looking for an Al-Anon meeting, please visit the website below: