Acadiana Area Human Services District

11/14/2025

Acadiana Area Human Developmental Disabilities, alongside Families Helping Families of Acadiana, D.R.E.A.M.S. FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA and LARC's Acadian Village, are spreading holiday cheer early this year! Join us for a jolly good time at our Breakfast with Santa event!

📅 Saturday, December 6th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍LARC's - Acadian Village

Mark your calendars now and get ready to sleigh the season with us! 🎄🥞

11/12/2025

Today, Acadiana Area was honored to be present for University of Louisiana at Lafayette Mental Health Week at NAMI’s Hold On To Hope event 🤍

Each backpack displayed on campus in the quad today represented a life lost to su***de - a powerful and emotional reminder of the real lives behind the statistics. Standing among them, you feel the weight of loss; but also the strength of community and hope that comes from working together to save lives.

You are never alone. There is help, there is healing, and there is hope.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out:
📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – available 24/7. You can text or call for free, confidential support.
🌐 Visit www.aahsd.org to learn more about mental health and crisis services in our community

Together, we can turn awareness into action and hold on to hope, for ourselves and for each other⚜️

11/11/2025

"While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms." -Randy Neugebauer

Veterans Day is a time to honor the sacrifices of the men and women who fearlessly have served our country. For it is the brave that serve as the backbone of this country. This Veterans Day - be brave, be selfless, be better. Theirs is a debt that we can never repay. So instead, we honor them on this day. Acadiana Area thanks our national heroes, both today and every day 💞

11/10/2025

This is just a reminder that all AAHSD locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in honor of the Veteran's Day holiday. We will re-open at all locations on Wednesday, November 12th.

Please stay safe and we hope you take time to celebrate those who have served in the Armed Forces ❤️💙🤍

11/04/2025

Our staff had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween last week 🎃 with crafty costumes and yummy treats, we loved bringing joy and connection to the community we serve 🧡

11/04/2025

💙 Empowering families. Informing communities. Join us November 12 at 10:30 AM for an impactful event.

10/20/2025

Check out this spotlight on our CCBHC Project Director, Mrs. Tynese Breaux, and make sure to register for the Summit to get the full scoop on her expertise 🤩⚜

Panelist Spotlight: Tynese Breaux!

We’re thrilled to announce Tynese Breaux, LCSW-BACS as a panelist at this year’s South Louisiana Community Health Summit! With over 20 years of service at Acadiana Area Human Services District, Tynese currently serves as Practice Manager and Project Director for the CCBHC. She is a dedicated advocate for marginalized and underserved communities, and her career spans roles as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and clinic manager. Her deep commitment to mental health and equitable care makes her an invaluable voice on our Community-Wide Conversations panel.

🗓️ Date: October 28th, 2025.
📍 Location: City Club at River Ranch, Lafayette.
💡CEUs available for Counselors and Social Workers!

Don’t miss out on the conversation! Visit our event site and get your ticket for Summit today:
https://conta.cc/4mJsdIZ

10/17/2025

🚨🚑🚓🚒 Calling all First Responders🚨🚑🚓🚒

United Healthcare and Optum are hosting a first responder wellness event right here in Acadiana at the Carencro Police Department on November 5, 2025.

Our first responders dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities and their mental health matters, too. This event focuses on wellness, resilience, and access to health resources for the brave men and women who put others first every day.

Please feel free to sign up using the QR code on the attached graphic if you are a first responder, tag a first responder who may be interested, or share this post to spread the word!

10/16/2025

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Halloween arrived early at Acadian Village in Lafayette, where families gathered for a special trick-or-treating event. The evening catered specifically to children with special needs

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

Today is and Acadiana Area is so proud to be a member of One Acadiana 🤝

As the local governing entity for behavioral health and developmental disability services across seven parishes, we know that strong partnerships are key to a healthier community.

Through One Acadiana, we’re able to:
- Share information about behavioral health and developmental resources
- Connect with local businesses and organizations that care about community well-being
- Collaborate on initiatives that promote awareness, inclusion, and access for all

Also fun fact: our community liaison, Miss Hannah Martin, was selected as a 1A Ambassador for 2025!

We’re incredibly grateful to be part of a network that champions both economic growth and community impact. Together, we’re building a more connected and compassionate Acadiana. 💙⚜