The Kay Doré Counseling Clinic

03/24/2026

As we reflect on the first quarter of 2026, KDCC is overflowing with appreciation for the trust placed in us to serve the incredible community of SWLA.

During the months of January, February and March, KDCC:

• Welcomed 6 new Counselor Interns, supporting them in their professional journey
• Participated in Peer Initiative Day, fostering connections and growth
• Empowered lives through 2 Talk Saves Lives presentations, spreading hope and awareness
• Accepted an invitation to tour the Archer Institute of Memorial, nurturing partnerships
• Connected with the community at a Health Fair, offering support and resources
• Provided over 400 counseling sessions, supporting people in their healing journey

Thank you to each and everyone of you who has placed your trust in us either as a community partner or as someone seeking services. If we can be of assistance, please reach out. We are here to serve and support!

03/22/2026

The McNeese Chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, is collecting used eyeglasses until Thursday, April 30. All eyewear will then be donated to the Sulphur Lion's Club. They will refurbish and distribute the eyewear to those in need worldwide. Please see the flyer below for the 3 drop-off locations on campus.

02/23/2026

Support the McNeese Autism Program by choosing Wendy’s for your dinner plans tomorrow night!

Supporting the McNeese Autism Program is as easy as ordering your favorite Wendy’s meal!
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Tomorrow, Tuesday the 24th, dine in or hit the drive thru between 5:00 and 8:00 pm because Wendy’s will be donating a percentage of all sales to the McNeese Autism Program 🥰.

01/27/2026

📢 Attention MAP alumni, community providers, & students!

On February 6, 2026, the Interbehavioral Research Lab (IRL) at McNeese State University will be hosting the first International Congress of Interbehaviorism in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The goal of the Congress is to advance interbehavioral psychology and adjacent fields by sharing and discussing contemporary research, theory, and obstacles.

Everyone is welcome to register for and attend the conference on the first day of the Congress. You can attend in person or online, but seats for both modalities are limited.

Invited speakers include:

• Linda J. Parrott Hayes
• Mitch J. Fryling
• Dermot Barnes-Holmes
• Colin Harte
• Emmanuel Tourinho
• Aecio Borba
• Emily K. Sandoz
• K. Kate Kellum
• Miguel Abdala
• Will Fleming


A 7.5 Learning CEU package for BCBAs is available through our ACE Provider, the McNeese Autism Program (Provider #: OP-15-2540; ACE Coordinator: Taylor DeWoody, MA, BCBA, LBA). At the end of the conference, attendees will be able to (1) understand what interbehaviorism and intebehavioral psychology are, (2) identify contemporary issues in interbehaviorism and interbehavioral psychology, and (3) describe how interbehaviorism and interbehavioral psychology can inform basic research and applied practice. See our Congress page (https://www.ibxrl.com/congress) for more information, registration, and updates.

Feel free to contact IRL Co-Director Will Fleming (wfleming@ibxrl.com) if you have any questions.

12/22/2025

KDCC will be closed beginning today, December 22nd until January 2nd. We will be back in the office on Monday, January 5th.

Please feel free to leave a voicemail for any scheduling needs, and we will contact you as soon as we return.

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is a wonderful chance to support programs that directly impact SWLA. A small gift to the SWLA Out of the Darkness Walk can help expand su***de prevention education, resources, and healing across our community.

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

11/26/2025

The Kay Doré Counseling Clinic will be closed today, Wednesday the 26th, through Friday the 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

11/03/2025

SWLA dads- join the Louisiana Taskforce on Fatherhood Engagement and Calcasieu Parish Head Start to learn about available resources to support your fatherhood journey.

10/27/2025

The 2025 SWLA Out of the Darkness Walk for su***de prevention is less than two weeks away. It is free to create a team and register. There is no cost to attend the Walk. To join the KDCC Walk Team, click this link: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=register.start&eventID=10835&teamID=382578

10/11/2025

The 2025 SWLA Out of the Darkness Walk is less than a month away. Please register and create a team today. Come with us for su***de prevention.

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

09/28/2025

The Southwest Louisiana Out of the Darkness Walk brings our community together to raise awareness and funds for su***de prevention.

Since July 1, 2022, the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) has trained over 60,000 people in Louisiana in su***de prevention, equipping individuals and communities with the tools needed to save lives. Your support directly helps continue this life-saving work right here in Southwest Louisiana.

This year, we invite you to join us by donating directly to the Kay Doré Counseling Clinic (KDCC) team (click below) or by registering and creating your own team for the Walk. Together, we can ensure that critical resources and education reach those who need them most.

Let’s come together, walk with purpose, and make this year’s event the most impactful yet.

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

09/10/2025

September 10th is designated as World Su***de Prevention Day, but everyday is an opportunity to prevent su***de. Kindness, a willingness to have a difficult conversation and an ability to share resources, such as the 988 number or a counseling service, can make a difference in someone’s life. 💚