Join NAMIWalks New Orleans Today!

You have what it takes to become a Team Captain for NAMIWalks New Orleans!  Join New Orleans’ only second line for mental illness awareness!  NAMIWalks Team Captains are the reason why we served nearly 5,000 individuals and families last year! Click here to start or join a team, become an event sponsor or volunteer!   Make a donation of any amount and receive a FREE AUDUBON ZOO PASS on Walk Day!

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NOLA Saints Staycation Raffle Tickets Available to Purchase or Sell!



Help raise funds for NAMIWalks New Orleans! Fill out the form below to purchase tickets today!  You will be redirected to Paypal to complete the purchase. Tickets will be mailed to you immediately after purchase!

Buy or help sell tickets for a chance to win this exclusive Saints Staycation Package! Proceeds benefit NAMI New Orleans! Contact Meghan at walks@namineworleans.org or 504-896-2345 for more info! Tickets are only $5 for one or $20 for five! This deluxe package includes:

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In Memoriam: Fabio Canton, 1944-2018



It is with great sadness that the family of Fabio Jesus Canton announces his passing on Friday, July 20, 2018. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death. A native of Merida, Mexico; Fabio was born on February 20, 1944. He moved to the United States at the age of 8 and was raised in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Fabio was a graduate of St. Dominic Elementary, Jesuit High School and Loyola University. Read More

Advocacy Alerts!

Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to keep up with the latest developments in state and federal legislation impacting the lives of people living with mental illness and their families.

You can also sign up to receive the highest priority advocacy alerts via email by contacting Shannon at 504-896-2345 or education@namineworleans.org.



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New Orleans to host NAMI Convention in June 2018

The NAMI National Convention is one of the largest annual gatherings of mental health advocates in the nation. The 2018 NAMI National Convention will convene at the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal St. in the heart of New Orleans, June 27 -30th.

Learn more or register online at: https://nami.org/convention.

This year’s theme “Live. Learn. Share hope.” describes the NAMI experience. Our collective voice spreads hope that recovery is possible and families can be whole again.

The NAMI National Convention connects people affected by mental illness who Read More

NAMIWalks Info Meeting – May 2nd



You’re Invited to the NAMIWalks Information Meeting! Join us on Wednesday, May 2nd, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Lakeview Christian Center (5885 Fleur de lis Drive, New Orleans) to learn more about NAMIWalks 2018!

Network with community leaders and learn how YOU can make an impact through NAMIWalks—New Orleans’ only Second Line Awareness Walk for Mental Illness!   Click here to register for free!  Food and refreshments will be served.

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