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The Washington Parish Coalition on Human Services (WPCHS) held its June meeting at the ADAPT Office.

Joey Peterson and David Boudreaux were the guest speakers for the meeting. Peterson shared his story of recovery bringing hope to all who suffer from addiction. He credits God and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for his success. Boudreaux spoke about the Opioid Outreach program in Louisiana. Health Units are now including questions about family opioid use in its triage and provides free Narcan to those who have opioids in their home.

Attendees of the June meeting included: (in-person) Gloria Kates, Glory Davis, Rusty Fornea, Rhonda Gunnell, Ginger Champagne, Rosa Moses, Frances Varnado, Don Sauviac, Leslie Holmes, Bobbie Kimbrell, Paige Garic, Regina Meyerchick, Kelly Thiebaud, Joey Peterson, Jacob Peterson, Pauline Tony, Vicky Smith, Shannon Butler, Maddie Champagne and Stephanie Seals; (via Zoom) David Boudreaux, Paula Charles, Demetria Dantzler, Cynthia Walls, Charlette Minor, Rosa Locascio, Wendy Castillo, Tammy Dibartolo, Marty Hennegan, Tara Hartzog, Sonja N., Katasha August, Karen Sullivan, Dana Alkadi and Sheri Eastridge.

The next scheduled meeting for the WPCHS will be on Tuesday, July 26, at 9:30 a.m. at the ADAPT Office, located at 216 Memphis St. in Bogalusa. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Rusty Fornea at 985-735-0160.