ABOUT
CLASPP
The mission of CLASPP is to enhance prevention and addiction recovery services in Louisiana through education, awareness, and advocacy.
CLASPP meets regularly over Zoom every other month, and members are represented by the administrator or chief executive of their respective provider agencies. CLASPP’s primary goals include:
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Raising awareness around emerging issues and needs in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment field, as well as the economic and social value of SUD treatment;
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Improving quality of and access to, as well as increasing funding for, addiction prevention and treatment services; and,
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Influencing public policy to generate outcomes ensuring quality service delivery across the state.
2025 MEETINGS: Jul 16 / Sep 17 / Nov 19
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mike Martyn
Responsibility House
Gretna, LA
VICE PRESIDENT
Emily Tilley
O'Brien House
Baton Rouge, LA
SECRETARY/
TREASURER
Edward Carlson
Odyssey House Louisiana
New Orleans, Bayou Vista, & Lake Charles, LA
Barry LaFleur
Acadiana Cares
Lafayette, LA
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Monique Albarado
Assisi Bridge House
Houma, LA
Kevin Gardere
Bridge House Grace House
New Orleans, LA
Alice Jones
LaArk Recovery
Marion, LA
Jim Henry
Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery
Ruston, LA
Don Pledger
Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling
Bossier City, LA
Tameka Blakes
Reality House - Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Tim Palus
New Day Recovery Center
West Monroe, LA
Riley McEacharn
Second Chances Addiction Recovery Center
Rayville, LA
Dee Gerbrecht
Serenity Treatment Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Jackie Kellett
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
