Louisiana marks National 988 Day with awareness event

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 488

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that the Southern University Marching Band did not attend the event as previously planned.

State officials and mental health advocacy groups gathered Tuesday at the Capitol Gardens to spread awareness for Louisiana’s 988 mental health hotline, coinciding with National 988 Day.

Colorful pop-up tents with stickers, buttons and miniature fans spread the word about the 988 hotline and other behavioral health support …

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