For updates on Current Events, it is best to check our Facebook or Instagram page, email nami@namiacadiana.org or call 337-504-4752

 

BECOME A MEMBER

See ‘Become a member page’ and get email updates from NAMI Acadiana.

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS?

Do you have an event that we can attend and share our resources to bring awareness to mental illness and suicide prevention? If so, email us at nami@namiacadiana.org

 

                                                                                  CLASSES 

Free educational program is for families, partners or friends of individuals with serious mental illness. Read more about it and how to register for this FREE classes on “Support & Education”

Stay tuned for notice of 2026 NAMIWalks to be held October 3rd.

#Together4MH

Would you like to sponsor this event? For more information email Walk Manager Rose Seach at namiwalks@namiacadiana.org or call 337-288-0744

 

Recruiting Facilitators

Interested in facilitating a class or support group, reach out to find out requirements and receive more information

Contact: angelinajohnston15@gmail.com

Recruiting Board Members 

Would you like to serve on NAMI Acadiana’s Board?

Contact Laura Guidry at laura.guidry@namiacadiana.org

Listed below are programs & activities that occur during the year

 

SUPPORT GROUPS

No registration and no fee required. For dates and times of the Family Support Group for family and friends of individuals living with severe mental illness and the Connection Support Group (for individuals living with mental health issues) check out our Support & Education page or email NAMI Acadiana at nami@namiacadiana.org 

You Are Not Alone!

After reading about the support groups and attending, if you think you want to train to be a facilitator, please reach out!

 

Family to Family Class

FREE 8 session class for family members of adults living with a mental illness. Check out F2F class on our Education & Support page. 

After reading about this class on www.nami.org, if you feel you could train as a teacher, please reach out!

Peer to Peer Class

FREE 8-session class for individuals who want to learn more about their mental illness and are interested in maintaining wellness. It is taught by NAMI trained individuals living with a mental illness who are in recovery. 

After reading about this class on www.nami.org, if you feel you could train as a teacher, please reach out!

 

NAMI Louisiana Conference

NAMI Louisiana’s Conference is a one day event held annually in April. Email info@namilouisiana.org for more information and to get on NAMI LA’s email list.

 

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Follow us on Facebook to spread awareness and find out about special events. Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol is held annually in early May. More information on Behavioral Health Day can be obtained from info@namilouisiana.org

 

NAMI National Convention

NAMICon is held in-person every year in early Summer. (Information on the 2026 Convention, as well as previous years, can be obtained at www.nami.org/convention ) Convention can be amazing! Check out NAMI’s website www.nami.org and their Facebook page announcing the upcoming Convention starting in early Spring.

NAMI Acadiana may pay for your Convention registration fee.

 

September is Suicide Awareness Month

Help NAMI Acadiana to bring awareness to suicide prevention especially in September. Follow us on social media. Do you have an event we can attend with our resource table this month or have a Suicide Prevention display at your workplace. Contact us a nami@namiacadiana.org

 

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week runs the first full week in October each year and coincides with additional related events to be found on www.nami.org

  • National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding

  • National Depression Screening Day

  • World Mental Health Day

  • NAMIWalks National Day of Hope (see below for NAMIWalks Acadiana)

Check out the www.NAMI.org page and our Facebook page for MIAW videos of people sharing their life experiences and lots of other information letting you know YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

 

NAMIWalks Acadiana

Our annual major awareness and fund raising event is held in support of the National Day of Hope which falls on the Saturday of Mental Illness Awareness Week (the first full week in October) Participation begins in the Spring forming teams and joining online by going to www.namiwalks.org/Acadiana  Community Sponsors needed to offset costs of this public event. Can you partner with us? Email namiwalks@namiacadiana.org

Gather or walk with us on this great day where hundreds of people are together for the same cause. Register online or donate online at www.namiwalks.org/Acadiana or mail donations to PO BOX 51903, Lafayette 70505. Help bring awareness to Mental Health for All.

Contact: Rose Seach at namiwalks@namiacadiana.org or call 337-288-0744

NAMI Acadiana is financially supported mostly by individual donations.Your donations help us to educate, support, advocate and raise public awareness of mental illness.

 

Annual Member Meeting and Christmas Party for Members/Support Group Attendees

Many enjoy this fun annual event held every December. The Annual Member Membership Meeting is combined with the Christmas Party.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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