NEDHSA Announces 2026 Annual Opioid Summit

June 10, 2026

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) invites you to join us for the 2026 Annual Opioid Summit, June 25, 2026 at Bayou Pointe, University of Louisiana Monroe. 

This year's theme is: Addiction and Maternal Health: Opioid Use in Vulnerable Populations. This important event will bring together healthcare professionals, behavioral health providers, and community leaders to explore the latest developments in opioid prevention, treatment, recovery, and community response.

Speakers include: NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer; Dr. Vanessa de la Cruz, Louisiana Department of Health; Melinda Robinson, MBA, Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health; Carrie Templeton, Louisiana Department of Health; Ivory Wilson, MA, LAC; and Shena Molina Despain, a motivational speaker on addiction recovery.

Attendees will gain valuable insights from expert speakers, learn about emerging best practices, and connect with professionals working on the front lines of the opioid crisis. Whether you are involved in prevention, treatment, recovery support, public health, or community outreach, this conference offers practical knowledge and meaningful networking opportunities.

Annual Opioid Conference

📅 June 25, 2026

🕘 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

📍 Monroe, Louisiana

Together, we can strengthen our response, improve outcomes, and support healthier communities across our region.

Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation driving positive change.


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About Northeast Delta Human Services Authority:


The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority serves 12 parishes across Northeast Louisiana, providing behavioral health, developmental disability, and prevention services. Through community partnerships, education initiatives, and innovative treatment programs, NEDHSA works to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities throughout the region.