Always Hope LLC - Metairie

08/07/2025

🌈 Looking for a safe, supportive space to be your authentic self? 🌈

Join our LGBTQ+ support group! This is a welcoming, affirming space where you can explore your identity, share your story, and connect with a community that truly understands. *Group is 18+ and telehealth.

Through open discussions, creative activities, and peer support, we’ll dive into topics like:

✨ Self-acceptance
✨ Navigating relationships
✨ Coping with discrimination
✨ Mental health & resilience
✨ Building confidence and self-esteem

Whether you're questioning, coming out, or simply looking for connection, this group is here for you. All gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome. 💖

📅 Ready to grow, heal, and feel seen? Give us a call to join our first session on 8/23. Let’s build something beautiful together. 🫶 (225) 402-2436

08/05/2025

✨ Big News! Evening Appointments Now Available ✨

We know evenings are the most requested time to focus on YOU and they go fast! Ashley, our compassionate PLPC counselor, has opened a limited number of evening sessions for children, teens, and adults.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, life changes, or just need space to breathe and recharge, this is your chance to grab a highly coveted evening spot before they’re gone.

📅 Appointments are filling quickly so don’t wait! Call us at (225) 402-2436 to schedule.

08/01/2025

Having Trouble with the Telehealth App?

If you’re experiencing issues with our telehealth app, the first step is to check if an update is available in your app store. Keeping the app updated ensures you have the latest features and bug fixes.

If problems continue, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. This often resolves unexpected errors and gives you a fresh start.

We appreciate your patience and are here to help if you need additional support. Thank you for trusting us with your care.

07/30/2025

🧠 Teaching Kids to Care for Their Mental Health Early 💙

We teach children to brush their teeth, eat their veggies, and look both ways before crossing the street, but what about taking care of their mental health?

Helping kids develop healthy emotional habits early can make a world of difference as they grow.

Encourage open conversations about feelings.

Teach simple stress-relief tools like deep breathing or journaling.

Show that it’s okay to ask for help when they feel overwhelmed.

Model healthy coping strategies yourself.

When kids learn these skills young, they grow into adults who are more resilient, compassionate, and mentally strong. 🌱

Let’s normalize mental health education at home, in schools, and in everyday life because healthy minds build a healthy future. 💛

What’s one mental health habit you wish you had learned earlier?

07/29/2025

Take a Moment for You 💙

Life gets busy, but your well-being matters.
Even 5 minutes to pause, breathe, or step outside can reset your mind and body.

Today, give yourself permission to slow down. You deserve it.

07/24/2025

New Providers – Now Accepting Clients!

We’re excited to welcome new mental health professionals to our team this August! If you’ve been thinking about starting counseling, now is the perfect time to schedule before availability becomes limited.

Take the first step today, call or text us at (225) 402-2436 or email us at email@alwayshope4abetteru.com and we will be happy to assist you!

07/22/2025

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07/17/2025

🌟 We’d Love Your Feedback! 🌟

Have we provided you with a 5-star experience? If so, we’d be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a Google review! Your support helps us grow and continue serving you better!

👉 https://g.page/r/CfmzOLcbv8aGEAE/review

If for any reason we’ve missed the mark, we truly want to make it right. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our director at TracieMincks@alwayshope4abetteru.com. We value your input and are always looking to improve.

Thank you for being part of our community! 💬❤️

07/15/2025

Let’s build a self-care toolkit together. Share your go-to strategy in the comments 👇

07/11/2025

Fun Facts About Mental Health Care!

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body... and it can be interesting too! Here are some surprising and encouraging facts about mental health care:

✨ 1. Therapy isn’t just for crises.
Many people use therapy as a tool for personal growth, stress management, and self-discovery.

🗣️ 2. Talking helps — literally.
Verbalizing your thoughts can reduce their emotional intensity. It’s called "affect labeling" and it’s backed by neuroscience.

🧘 3. Mindfulness changes your brain.
Practicing mindfulness or meditation regularly can increase gray matter in areas responsible for emotion regulation and memory.

💬 4. 1 in 5 adults experience mental health issues each year.
You’re not alone — mental health challenges are common, and help is available.

💚 5. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
It takes courage to prioritize your mental well-being — and it's one of the most empowering steps you can take.

Let’s keep the conversation going! What’s one thing you’ve learned about mental health care that surprised you?

07/09/2025

MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

For too long, men have been told:
“Man up.”
“Don’t cry.”
“Stay strong.”
“Don’t talk about it.”

This silence is costing lives.

At Always Hope, we stand with men who are fighting invisible battles every day. Depression. Anxiety. Trauma. Loneliness. These are not signs of weakness, they are human experiences.

✨ It’s okay to feel.
✨ It’s okay to cry.
✨ It’s okay to ask for help.

Real strength is being honest about how you feel. Real courage is reaching out.

Let’s break the stigma. Let’s create a world where men can show emotion without shame.

If you or someone you love is struggling, we’re here to listen. No judgment. Just support.

📞 225 402 2436 | 🌐 www.alwayshope4abetteru.com | 🤝 You’re not alone.