Events

September 8 is 988 Day

Celebrate Mental Health Support with US

Come and join the Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health and our community partners at the State Capitol as we celebrate 988 Day. The rally will take place on Tuesday, September 8 from 9:45 am to noon at the Capitol Garden (900 North Third Street in Baton Rouge) and will feature music and a resource fair. Click to download the flyer with complete event details.

Click to view event details and sign up

Other ways to support:
  1. Wear purple or teal
  2. Share 988 on your socials using #988Day and #Louisiana988
  3. Check in with someone you care about
  4. Encourage others to save 988 in their phone
  5. Host your own wellness activity
  6. Display 988 materials
  7. Share how you’re celebrating at 988@la.gov


Pampered Chef Fundraiser: August 4-August 30, 2026

For four years now, Mary Lousteau, a survivor of suicide loss, has sponsored this fundraiser for BRCIC. During August Pampered Chef doubles the share of proceeds that go to the organization. This year it’s 30%!

There are 3 ways to participate!
  1. Order by scanning BRCIC’s exclusive QR Shopping Code (click on the image at the right for a larger version of the code)
  2. Join our Online Party ANY TIME at your convenience to see cool kitchen products (many 25% off!), recipes and FUN! Click this link to join and shop: https://table.pamperedchef.com/party/3622905hdh
  3. Share with your friends to help us spread the word!
30% of product sales benefit BRCIC!

Watch Mary’s story.

The services that the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center provided to me at the time of my loved one’s suicide were my lifeline. I am committed to giving back so that others who find themselves suffering a traumatic loss such as I did have the support they need. — Mary Lousteau

News

Shelly Mullenix Recognized by Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation

Shelly Mullenix, a member of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center Board of Directors, was recognized by the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation. They awarded her their First Annual Award of Recognition. Shelly was honored for her hard work in helping the organization begin its mission to serve others in our community.

The Crisis Center congratulates Shelly on her award, and appreciates all the good work she does, both here and at Rain Will Bring Flowers.