NAMI: Baton Rouge–Home
Family to Family Support Group* and Connection Meetings
— For family members, friends, and caregivers of individuals who have a mental illness, and for all individuals whose lives are affected by a mental illness.
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at University Presbyterian Church, located at 3240 Dalrymple Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
For more information, call Jeff Liberty at 225-603-5504 or Susan Moreland at 225-505-0400 or Daphne Grady at 225-769-0361. NAMI Baton Rouge support group meetings are also available by Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month.
Our support sessions take place at University Presbyterian Church, but this religious institution is not affiliated with NAMI Baton Rouge.
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
The Nationwide Organization: NAMI.org
*NAMI Baton Rouge: NAMIBR.org
Who is Nami Baton Rouge? NamiBR.org is our local chapter and we are here to offer our support, build relationships, provide information, and help all people whose lives are affected by a mental illness.
Nami Baton Rouge: We are here to offer support.We have been helping people since 1971…
Our Vision
NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
Our Mission
NAMI Baton Rouge is dedicated to helping families reclaim a future for loved ones affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy. Standing shoulder to shoulder, we can stop the stigma and change how the world understands and views mental illness.
Our Values
- Hope: We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us.
- Inclusion: We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
- Empowerment: We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission.
- Compassion: We practice respect, kindness and empathy.
- Fairness: We fight for equity and justice.
What Is Mental Illness?
Mental illness is a condition that impacts a person’s thinking, feeling or mood and may affect his or her ability to relate to others and function on a daily basis. Each person will have different experiences, even people with the same diagnosis.
Recovery, including meaningful roles in social life, school, and work, is possible, especially when you start treatment early and play a strong role in your own recovery process.