Summary
Organization name
NAMI Louisiana
Parish
Caddo
Parishes Served
Bossier, Caddo
Operating Budget
Under $100,000
Sector
Community Enhancement, Education, Mental/Behavioral Health
Address
606 COLONIAL DRIVE SUITE B-1BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
NAMI was founded in Madison, Wisconsin by Harriet Shetler and Beverly Young. The two women both had sons diagnosed with schizophrenia, and "were tired of being blamed for their sons' mental illness". Unhappy with the lack of services available and the treatment of those living with mental illness, the women sought out others with similar concerns. The first meeting held to address these issues in mental health led to the formation of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in 1979. In 1997, the legal name was changed to the acronym, NAMI.
NAMI Louisiana provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Organization name
NAMI Louisiana
Parish
Caddo
Parishes Served
Bossier, Caddo
Operating Budget
Under $100,000
Sector
Community Enhancement, Education, Mental/Behavioral Health
Address
606 COLONIAL DRIVE SUITE B-1