Thursday, January 13, 2011

New Staff on Board to Promote a Healthier Lao Community

As we begin a new year of promoting better health and well-being in the community, LACM would like to inform our friends and family about a great health support program and to introduce you to our new staff.

Since 2008, we’ve partnered with Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NWHHSC) in developing the Chemical Health Support & Well-Being Program through Southeast Asians Living Chemically-Free, which provides educational resources and supportive strategies to help address chemical health issues that impact the Lao community.

To continue building awareness of the program, please welcome our new staff members, Chanida Phaengdara and Phoutha Nantharath. Chanida will be managing the program and working with Lao adults and Phoutha will be working with Lao youth and building their leadership skills. Both are excited to help educate, empower, and support the local community.

If you or loved ones are seeking help, support, or would like to learn more about chemical health and dependency issues, please contact Chanida or Phoutha:

Chanida can be reached at 612-767-8903 and/or chanidap@laocenter.org
Phoutha can be reached at 612-767-8904 and/or phouthakannhan@laocenter.org.

We’re open to walk-ins, one-on-one appointments, or you can attend any of our upcoming group sessions to learn more and connect with fellow Lao. Together, we can play a role in living chemically-free and improving the overall healthy well-being of our Lao community!

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