On Thursday, February 28, 2019 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church will be hosting it’s “YOU’RE NOT ALONE” Community Forum on addiction. This joint effort is the church's response to educate the community about the devastating effect that opioid addiction has on the person, the family, and the community. Information and education about the disease of addiction is power for those who have been afflicted with an addiction as well as the affected family and loved ones. Our Special Guest Speaker will be Most Reverend Gregory Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans. Additional speakers will include: Dr. Kenison Roy, with Avenues Recovery who will talk about the brain disease of addiction. John Antonucci with Longbranch Healthcare will address how addiction affects the family. Kevin Gardiere from Bridge House will share his experience with addiction. Deacon Louis Bauer will share how the church has responded to the addiction epidemic through the Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM). Following the speakers, there will be a Q&A Community Forum. Following, the Q&A, those attending will be invited to visit with the 30 resources who will each have a table to hand out information. The resources include over a dozen addiction treatment facilities, 3 sober living houses, (4)- 12 step groups, interventionists, counselors, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and many other valuable resources. Where: St. Angela Merici Gym 901 Beverly Garden Dr. Metairie, La. 70002 Time: Doors open at 6:00pm – Speakers from 6:30 – 8:00pm 8:00-8:30 – Visit the participating 30+ resource tables