Prevention Office at O'Brien House : Saving lives and families from drug and alcohol addiction

To contribute to a sustained reduction in the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other chemicals proven to be hazardous to human health.
To create a presence in the community which inspires and promotes sobriety and healthy living

Our Motto

Services Offered

Preventing Destructive Behavior and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

Free printed information on alcohol and drug use.
Refers individuals identified as substance abusers to various agencies or facilities.
Video lending library available to professionals.

Millennium

Kids Club

The Millennium Kids Club is a primary alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse prevention and violence program sponsored by the Prevention Services Department as part of a partnership with the Baton Rouge Housing Authority. The Program operates in four Housing Authority apartment complexes in the Baton Rouge community. The Millennium Kids Club program utilizes concepts of educational enhancement, character development training, and enriching social interaction activities to focus on prevention.

Strengthening

Families Program

O'Brien House has launched the Community Family Club, a family- focused program designed to strengthen the primary family unit using life skills training, parenting skill sessions, and family activities. The program uses the design and concepts of the nationally acclaimed, science-based "Strengthening Families Program" authored by Dr. Karol Kumpfer.

The program is open to families residing in or around one of four designated Housing Authority developments.

Community Outreach

& Educational Events

Contact:

Yolanda Mulkey

Prevention Program Manager

yolandamulkey@obrienhouse.org

225-343-8330

Conducts, sponsors, and collaborates on community workshops, seminars, education fairs, and forums on various subjects relating to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, family and community health, etc.

Our three major educational community events include: Crossroads Conference, Single Mothers Conference, and I'm A Good Kid, Too! Youth Festival.

Staff

Executive Director: Katherine Martin katherinemartin@obrienouse.org

Assistant Director: Brenda Perry

brendaperry@obrienhouse.org

Prevention Programs' Manager: Yolanda Mulkey

yolandamulkey@obrienhouse.org

Outreach Coordinator:

Fannie Terrell

Contact Us

Contact Persons:

Yolanda Mulkey yolandamulkey@obrienhouse.org

Alcohol & Drug Prevention Services Department

1801 Florida Street Phone 225-343-8330

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fax 225-343-8383

News

March 15, 2007 South BR Journal, "Groundbreaking Ceremony
March 24, 2007 The Advocate, "O'Brien House Renovates -Emily Kearn
June 11, 2007 The Advocate, "'Spotlight-dressed to impress"
July 25, 2007 The Advocate, "Fire destroys O'Brien House facility" - Jared Janes
July 26, 2007 The Advocate, "O'Brien House gets aid offers"
July 27, 2007 The Advocate, "O'Brien residents need items"
August 2, 2007 The Advocate, "Single mothers"
September 2007 In Register, "Rising like the phoenix"
September 17, 2007 The Advocate, O'Brien House back on track" - Jared Janes
September 20, 2007 The Advocate, "O'Brien House Anniversary marked" - People Section
October 27, 2007 The Advocate, "Festival honors youth's choices" - Donald Lee
November 13, 2007 The Advocate, "Fire damages O'Brien House Trailer" - Jared Janes
November 18, 2007 The Advocate, "Business honors"
December 27, 2007 The Advocate, "O'Brien House Christmas party"