NAMI Louisiana

NAMI Louisiana NAMI Louisiana advocates, educates, and supports communities throughout Louisiana on mental health. Executive Director - LaShonda Williams, J.D.

Advocacy & State Program Director - Tatiana Gonzalez Quiroga

Housing Coordinator- JaQuanda Quinney

Fundraising and Community Outreach Coordinator- Mary Alice Cash

LBHAC Liaison - Melanie Roberts, M.S. Administrative Assistant- Donna Schaitel

๐Ÿงก A grateful heart makes room for hope.No matter what youโ€™re facing today, there is still space for light, healing, and ...
11/24/2025

๐Ÿงก A grateful heart makes room for hope.
No matter what youโ€™re facing today, there is still space for light, healing, and new beginnings. ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ’š Lunches on the Geaux was a success! ๐Ÿ’šThank you to everyone who came out to support our community through service, conn...
11/20/2025

๐Ÿ’š Lunches on the Geaux was a success! ๐Ÿ’š

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our community through service, connection, and compassion. From packing meals to sharing resources, your presence helped make a real impact โ€” one lunch at a time.

Weโ€™re grateful for every volunteer, partner, and supporter who showed up with heart. Together, we continue moving our mission forward and reminding our community that support is always within reach. ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ’š Tomorrowโ€™s the day! ๐Ÿ’šJoin NAMI Louisiana for Lunches on the Geaux as we come together to feed our community โ€” one lunc...
11/13/2025

๐Ÿ’š Tomorrowโ€™s the day! ๐Ÿ’š
Join NAMI Louisiana for Lunches on the Geaux as we come together to feed our community โ€” one lunch at a time.

Weโ€™re still welcoming volunteers! If youโ€™d like to lend a hand:
๐Ÿ“ Family and Youth Service Center
1120 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
โฐ 9 AM โ€“ 2 PM

Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up using the link in our bio.
For questions, contact Mary Cash, State Program & Advocacy Director
๐Ÿ“ง mcash@namilouisiana.org

Letโ€™s make an impact together! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ’š Lunches on the Geaux is back! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฅช2๏ธโƒฃ DAYS AWAY ๐Ÿ“†Join NAMI Louisiana as we come together to make a difference โ€” one lun...
11/12/2025

๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ’š Lunches on the Geaux is back! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฅช
2๏ธโƒฃ DAYS AWAY ๐Ÿ“†
Join NAMI Louisiana as we come together to make a difference โ€” one lunch at a time. Weโ€™re packing and distributing meals to support our neighbors in need right here in Baton Rouge.

๐Ÿ“… November 14, 9 AM โ€“ 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ Family and Youth Service Center
1120 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA

Community starts with showing up. Letโ€™s do it together! ๐Ÿ’™

Today we honor our nationโ€™s heroes. ๐Ÿ’™ Your courage inspires us, and your mental health matters.If you need support, call...
11/11/2025

Today we honor our nationโ€™s heroes. ๐Ÿ’™ Your courage inspires us, and your mental health matters.

If you need support, call or text 988 (Press 1 for Veterans).

๐ŸŒฑ Every expert was once a beginner โ€” and every journey starts with a single step. Here at NAMI Louisiana, weโ€™re here to ...
11/10/2025

๐ŸŒฑ Every expert was once a beginner โ€” and every journey starts with a single step. Here at NAMI Louisiana, weโ€™re here to walk beside you as you learn, grow, and find your way toward mental wellness. ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ’š VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸฅชJoin NAMI Louisiana for our Lunches on the Geaux event โ€” where we come together to make a differ...
11/10/2025

๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ’š VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฅช

Join NAMI Louisiana for our Lunches on the Geaux event โ€” where we come together to make a difference, one meal at a time! Help us feed our community by volunteering your time and energy.

๐Ÿ“… November 14 | 9 AM โ€“ 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ Family and Youth Service Center
1120 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up as a volunteer.

๐Ÿ“ฉ For more information, contact:
Mary Cash, State Program & Advocacy Director
๐Ÿ“ง mcash@namilouisiana.org

Together, we can spread kindness and hope โ€” one lunch at a time! ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ’š Lunches on the Geaux is back! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฅช1๏ธโƒฃ1๏ธโƒฃ DAYS AWAY ๐Ÿ“†Join NAMI Louisiana as we come together to make a difference โ€” one ...
11/03/2025

๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ’š Lunches on the Geaux is back! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฅช
1๏ธโƒฃ1๏ธโƒฃ DAYS AWAY ๐Ÿ“†
Join NAMI Louisiana as we come together to make a difference โ€” one lunch at a time. Weโ€™re packing and distributing meals to support our neighbors in need right here in Baton Rouge.

๐Ÿ“… November 14, 9 AM โ€“ 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ Family and Youth Service Center
1120 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA

Weโ€™d love for businesses, organizations, and community groups to partner with us on this impactful day of service! If youโ€™re interested in contributing or participating:

๐Ÿ“ž Contact Trinity Jackson, Community Outreach & Fundraising Coordinator
(225) 369-4118

Community starts with showing up. Letโ€™s do it together! ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽƒ Halloween might be spookyโ€ฆ but whatโ€™s truly scary is how long people wait to get the mental health care they need.No o...
10/31/2025

๐ŸŽƒ Halloween might be spookyโ€ฆ but whatโ€™s truly scary is how long people wait to get the mental health care they need.

No one should face barriers to support. At NAMI Louisiana, weโ€™re advocating for accessible, timely mental health care for all โ€” because help shouldnโ€™t come with a waiting list. ๐Ÿ’š

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always here.
๐Ÿ“ž Call, text, or chat 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline โ€” available 24/7.

๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ’š VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸฅชJoin NAMI Louisiana for our Lunches on the Geaux event โ€” where we come together to make a differ...
10/29/2025

๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ’š VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฅช

Join NAMI Louisiana for our Lunches on the Geaux event โ€” where we come together to make a difference, one meal at a time! Help us feed our community by volunteering your time and energy.

๐Ÿ“… November 14 | 9 AM โ€“ 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ Family and Youth Service Center
1120 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up as a volunteer.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE9lQDUlKCsttfVYlNbrT0mrQntdIDAqaqVDXBzPCTzITS-g/viewform?pli=1

๐Ÿ“ฉ For more information, contact:
Mary Cash, State Program & Advocacy Director
๐Ÿ“ง mcash@namilouisiana.org

Together, we can spread kindness and hope โ€” one lunch at a time! ๐Ÿ’™

NAMI Louisiana attended NAMI Rustonโ€™s โ€œGet Connected!โ€ Mental Health Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 15th, at the Li...
10/29/2025

NAMI Louisiana attended NAMI Rustonโ€™s โ€œGet Connected!โ€ Mental Health Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 15th, at the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston! NAMI The NAMI State Organization had a wonderful time-sharing information about NAMI, NAMI Programs, and mental health to the Ruston community. Fair participants also had the chance to connect with other local resources and supportive organizations to learn more about the mental health and wellness services being provided in Northeast Louisiana. Thank you, NAMI Ruston for hosting a wonderful event. Letโ€™s connect to resources and prioritize mental well-being together! ๐Ÿ’š

Address

P. O. Box 1509
Baton Rouge, LA
70821

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12252916262

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Executive Director - Katelyn Burns, MSHS, RN Housing Director - LaShonda Derouen, J.D.

Advocacy & Media Manager - Tatiana Gonzalez

LBHAC Liaison - Melanie Roberts, M.S.