Category Staying Connected

Breaking the Stigma: Supporting Youth Mental Health in Our Community

A father wraps his arm around his son. The two smile at each other

Mental health is as vital as physical health, yet there remains a significant barrier preventing many from seeking help: stigma. For youth, this stigma can lead to untreated mental health conditions hindering their growth, education and overall well-being. The Local…

Long-Distance Dad

When Louisiana-born, Barry Broussard thought about becoming a truck driver, he talked the decision over with his three kids. Two were nearly grown, to the extent they had graduated from high school, but Sarah, his 14-year-old daughter, was just beginning…