NAMI Southeast Louisiana

02/28/2026

Black mental wellness deserves visibility — not just for a day, but every day.

This Black History Month, we’ve recognized diverse voices and experiences while underscoring that mental health equity is essential to overall health, safety, and opportunity.

Today, on , we continue to elevate conversations about stigma, center culturally responsive care, and reaffirm the importance of community-based solutions.

Black mental wellness is shaped by strength, resilience, advocacy, and collective care. It also requires access, investment, and systems change.

As Black History Month comes to a close, our commitment continues.

Learn more and join the movement at nami.org/chea, and explore the Crisis Can’t Wait campaign at nami.org/crisiscantwait.

02/27/2026

We are so excited to welcome TWO new members to our Board of Directors in order to help forward our mission of .

Help us to congratulate Darlene Cusanza, President and CEO of Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans, and Karla Marie Cochran, owner of .

02/26/2026

Grief can feel isolating - but you don't have to carry it alone.

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services offers a free monthly support group that provides a caring space to talk, reflect, and find support alongside others on a similar journey.

02/25/2026

This week we are honoring Kenneth B. Clark, PH.D, the first African American President of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Clark and his wife Dr. Mamie Clark conducted research among children using dolls and coloring paper to study children's attitudes about race. These were used in the Brown v. Board of Education to end segregation in schools.

02/25/2026

NOLA RC annual "What's Love Got To Do With IT" community classroom. We would like to thank NAMI our local community partner and our national partner CAARD for their support.

02/24/2026

It's no secret, the Raising Hope Soirée is going to be FAB-U-LOUS! Come join us for a swanky evening in which we also get to celebrate a true mental health advocate.

Join NAMI Southeast Louisiana for the Annual Raising Hope Soirée on March 27 at the Lakehouse in New Orleans. Support mental health.

02/19/2026

The NAMI Family Caregiver Helpline is available M-F 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM CT 💚

1-800-950-NAMI (6264) | Press “4” to connect with a skilled Family Caregiver HelpLine Specialist

02/18/2026

In honor of Black History Month, we recognize E. Kitch Childs, Ph.D, the first African American woman to earn her doctorate in Human Development at the University of Chicago and a founding member of the Association for Women in Psychology.

Dr. Childs spent her career as a clinical psychologist advocating for minority women and the LGBTQ+ community, often not charging clients, reducing the barriers to resources.

Thanks to for highlighting these African American Pioneers throughout Black History Month.

02/17/2026

Looking to share your recovery journey and gain valuable leadership skills? 💚

Our Connection groups are led by people with lived mental health experience - and we're training our next facilitators! Join us for our two-day facilitator training on February 28 - March 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day.

You’ll gain the tools to confidently lead NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups—free, peer-led spaces built on empathy, respect, and recovery.

🗓️ Apply by Friday, February 20
🔗 Learn more by going to https://namisela.org/supp.../support-groups/nami-connection/

02/12/2026

Become a NAMI Southeast Louisiana Connection Support Group Facilitator 💛

Our Connection groups are led by people with lived mental health experience - and we're training our next facilitators! Join us for our two-day facilitator training on February 28 - March 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day.

You’ll gain the tools to confidently lead NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups—free, peer-led spaces built on empathy, respect, and recovery.

🗓️ Apply by Friday, February 20
🔗 Learn more by going to https://namisela.org/support-and-education/support-groups/nami-connection/

02/11/2026

In honor of Black History Month, we want to share a few pioneers in the behavioral health field whose work changed in minority communities. We are so grateful to those who paved the way.

Bebe Moore Campbell, founder of NAMI Urban Los Angeles, used her talents to address the profound impact of racism, mental health and the enduring strength of culture, community and connection.

Thanks to for highlighting these pioneers throughout the month of February.

02/08/2026