Mental Health America of Louisiana works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.

Mental Health America of Louisiana and its chapters affiliates are dedicated to providing Louisiana with community awareness campaigns, consumer protection services, and the strong advocacy required for meaningful mental health reform.

Mental Health America of Louisiana envisions a just, humane and healthy society in which all people are accorded respect, dignity, and the opportunity to achieve their full potential free from stigma and prejudice.

Based on its mission to promote mental health, to prevent mental illness, and to protect the rights of those who suffer from mental illness, MHAL offers an array of services to the community and its branches including, but not limited to the following:

Training and Technical Assistance

Social Marketing Development and Implementation

Event Planning

Statewide Professional Conference

Advocacy Training

Legislative Research

Policy and Program Research

Organizational Development

Links to State Governmental Commissions and Councils