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Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana Receives $83,830 Grant from Living Well Foundation for "Signs of Suicide" Program

Livingwell Donation
Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana
Livingwell Donation

The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded a generous grant of $83,830.00 from the esteemed Living Well Foundation. The grant will directly fund the expansion and enhancement of the "Signs of Suicide" program, a critical initiative aimed at fostering mental health awareness and resilience among youth.

This substantial grant from the Living Well Foundation underscores their commitment to bolstering mental health services and programs for our region's youth. The funds will significantly advance the reach and impact of the "Signs of Suicide" program, enabling the Children's Coalition to broaden its outreach efforts, develop engaging educational materials, and host crucial training sessions for schools and communities throughout Northeast Louisiana.

"We are deeply grateful to the Living Well Foundation for their generous support," said Kristie Bardell, Executive Director at the Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana.

The Living Well Foundation is a public non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health, wellness, and quality of life in northeast Louisiana. Founded in 2006, the Living Well Foundation serves the residents of Caldwell, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and Union Parishes. For more information about the Foundation, visit www.livingwellfoundation.net.”

For more information about the Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana and the "Signs of Suicide" program, please visit www.childrenscoalition.org.