About Us

Building Better Lives in NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a grassroots organization of families who come together for mutual support to learn and publicize accurate information about mental illness, to advocate for their loved ones, and to change and improve the mental health system, so that quality services will be available for all persons who have a severe mental illness.

NAMI Baton Rouge

Our Dedication

  • NAMI Baton Rouge is dedicated to helping families reclaim a future for themselves and for their loved ones affected by mental illness through support, education, advocacy, and legislation.
  • Regardless of race, color, creed, age, or sex, mental illness can strike anyone.
  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness is dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NAMI Baton Rouge

Service Areas

NAMI Baton Rouge serves the following parishes.

  • Ascension
  • East Baton Rouge
  • East Feliciana
  • Iberville
  • Pointe Coupee
  • West Baton Rouge
  • West Feliciana
NAMI Baton Rouge

Board Of Directors

  • Marilyn Truiel, President
  • Carolyn Gravois
  • Jeff Liberty
  • Florence Day