NAMI New Orleans, Inc.

In Memoriam: Fabio Canton, 1944-2018

July 23, 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

NAMIWalks Team Captains Kick-Off Luncheon Sponsored by IBERIABANK

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!

NAMIWalks Team Captains are invited to our annual NAMIWalks Kick-off Luncheon sponsored by IBERIABANK on Friday, August 24th, at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy complimentary lunch, network with Team Captains and sponsors, and learn how YOU can make a difference with NAMIWalks Read More

The Human Fund awards NAMI New Orleans with $15,000 Grant

NAMI New Orleans is honored to announce a partnership with The Human Fund for individual counseling sessions. To celebrate the partnership, The Human Fund is hosting its 21st annual Wilkapalooza event at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 27th, at the Tchoup Yard (405 Third Street, New Orleans, LA). Click here to learn more about Wilkapalooza!

The Human Fund honors the life and legacy of William Wilkins Kearney, who was tragically lost to suicide in 2016. The Human Fund’s mission Read More

Advocacy Alerts!

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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.

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.

Sign your NAMIWalks team up for free by visiting Read More

Now Accepting Applications for Female Rental Tenant

NAMI New Orleans is now accepting applicants for a female rental tenant. Applicants must be female, have a diagnosed mental illness, and some income. The apartment is a shared living space with a private bedroom. Please contact Deanna at Deanna@namineworleans.org or 504-896-2345 for more information.