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NAMI Acadiana

NAMI Acadiana is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization made up of family members, peers, behavioral health professionals, and friends. The mission and purpose of NAMI Acadiana is to build better lives for individuals and families affected by mental illness. We accomplish this by providing programs and services of education, support, and advocacy.

NAMI, founded in 1979, is the nation’s voice on mental illness. NAMI Acadiana, founded in 2008, is one of 1,100 affiliates across the Country and one of 8 across Louisiana. NAMI Acadiana services a 7 parish area called Acadiana. NAMI members have the lived experience that can provide help and hope to others.

NAMI Acadiana is dedicated to eradicating the stigma, myths, and misconceptions of mental illnesses, to improving the quality of life for all who are affected by these illnesses, and to supporting recovery. It is dedicated to serving our community by empowering peers and families and promoting meaningful systems change. Our membership is open to anyone who may benefit from the mutual support we offer. A single NAMI membership provides membership at all levels of the organization, NAMI National, NAMI Louisiana, and NAMI Acadiana.

As mental illness strikes people regardless of age, race, creed, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or many other differences we may have on the surface, we are working to be inclusive of everyone. Financial support for NAMI Acadiana is obtained by donations to the affiliate, NAMIWalks, and annual membership fees.

NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, partners and friends of individuals living with a mental illness. See more at: http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs/NAMI-Family-Support-Group

Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month from 6 – 7:30 at First Lutheran Church, 301 W. Farrel Rd. in Lafayette, LA. Contact Karen Dubois at (337) 654-2138 for more information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION visit http://www.namiacadiana.org