NAMI Southwest Louisiana

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NAMI-Southwest Louisiana The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Louisiana (NAMI Southwest Louisiana) is a nonprofit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy throughout the SWLA area on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

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NAMI-Southwest Louisiana The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Louisiana (NAMI Southwest Louisiana) is a nonprofit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy throughout the SWLA area on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Looking for something meaningful to do in your spare time? Become a NAMI leader and serve your community as an advocate for mental health! Training opportunities below:

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Today’s Community Spotlight shines on Jerrie Abshire, a dedicated volunteer leader with NAMI Southwest Louisiana since 2018.

Jerrie is a trained instructor for the NAMI Family-to-Family course — a free, 8-week educational program designed for adults (18+) who have a loved one living with a mental health condition. Through this program, participants learn problem-solving strategies, communication skills, advocacy tools, and receive up-to-date information about mental health, all while finding connection and support among peers who truly understand.

The course is:
• Free for participants
• Designed for family members and friends
• Taught by trained instructors with lived experience
• Filled with presentations, interactive exercises, and group discussions

Beyond the classroom, Jerrie also represents NAMI SWLA at community events, festivals, and local outreach activities — bringing resources, hope, and education to families who need it most.

We’re honored to highlight the impact she’s making right here in Southwest Louisiana.

Thank you, Jerrie, for your service, compassion, and commitment to mental health advocacy.

Meet the newest graduates of the NAMI Family to Family program!

Next meeting: December 1st

Our mental health community came together to express our appreciation to the dedicated leaders and volunteers who have worked so hard to bring NAMI programs back to Imperial Calcasieu. Many thanks to all who attended and special thanks to those who stayed to help clean up!

At AFSP’s Out of the Darkness walk to raise awareness of the su***de crisis.