Employee and Student Assistance Programs

National Resources 

• National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Line: 1-800-821-4357 
• Alcohol Abuse 24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-950-7226 
• National Drug & Alcohol Toll Free Helpline: 855-378-4734 
   

Local Counseling, Treatment, Rehabilitation & Re-Entry Program Resources: 

• In an emergency: call 9-1-1. 
   
• Ascension Counseling & Substance Abuse Center
  • 1112 E Ascension Complex Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737
  • 225-450-1016 (Gonzales)
  • 225-473-8342 (Donaldsonville) 
     
• Choices of Louisiana
  • 128 Woodland Drive, Laplace, LA 70068
  • 985-651-3777
     
• Power House
  • 715 W Worthy St., Gonzales, LA
  • 225-647-8277
     
•  Our Lady of the Lake Tau Center
  • 8080 Margaret Ann Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • 225-765-8900 
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Additional Assistance for Students 

Any student seeking assistance and/or resources for drug and alcohol use may contact RPCC’s Office of Counseling Services. RPCC counselors can provide immediate, short-term personal counseling for students. For long-term or in-depth care, the Office of Counseling can assist students in locating a local area counseling specialist.