The following mental health and wellness resources provide guidance to better understand any difficulties you may be experiencing, as well as how and when to reach out.
Stress Relief Packet
View the LSUS Cousneling Services Stress Relief Packet to learn techniques on how to relieve stress.
For Immediate Help, Call 911 or...
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Disaster Distress Helpline
- CALL: 1-800-985-5990
- TEXT: "TalkWithUs" for English (or "Hablanos" for Spanish) to 66746
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Dating Abuse Helpline
- CALL: 1-866-331-9474
- TEXT: "loveis" to 22522
National Child Abuse Hotline
- CALL: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453)
- TEXT: 1-800-422-4453
National Sexual Assault Hotline
National Substance Abuse Helpline
- CALL: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Eating Disorders Helpline
LGBT National Help Center
Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)
The Eldercare Locator
Veteran's Crisis Line
- CALL: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- ONLINE: Crisis Chat
- TEXT: 8388255
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Groups
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, confidential, and peer-led support group for adults (18+) living with a mental health condition seeking support in their community.
Open to all adults living with mental health conditions, NAMI connections provides a safe, accepting, and confidential setting with access to a community of people who relate to your experience. Trained facilitators will guide you in learning to empower yourself in a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope.
In-Person Meetings:
First Monday of every month
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
New Horizon Independent Living
1701 North Market St.
Shreveport, LA 7111
Register for the support group by filing out the NAMI in Caddo-Bossier Connection Support Group Registration or by emailing namicab318@gmail.com.
Visit the NAMI Connection web page to learn more.
Questions? Email info@namilouisiana.org.

NAMI Family Support Group
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group is a free, confidential, and peer-led support group for adults (18+) of loved ones with a mental illness.
Open to adults with loved ones who live with mental illness, you can find hope and support by connection with others who have similar challenges through NAMI Family Support Group. You will gain support from peers who understand your experience. You'll also gain insight into the challenges and successes of others in your community.
In-Person Meetings:
First Tuesday of every month
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
New Horizon Independent Living
1701 North Market St.
Shreveport, LA 7111
Register for the support group by filing out the NAMI in Family Support Group Registration or by emailing namicab318@gmail.com.
Visit the NAMI Family Support Group web page to learn more.
Questions? Email info@namilouisiana.org.

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