Neighborhood NAMI
Neighborhood NAMI
Charles Dowdy
NAMI St Tammany encouraging conversations between everyday Northshore people, talking through the challenges affecting our mental health.
Ashley: Determined to Find Peace
Neighborhood NAMI, fueled by Chevron, presents the story of Ashley, who travels from the dark depths of severe mental illness to the light of recovery. Ashley even becomes a Peer Support Specialist for NAMI, sharing her experiences with others on similar paths. 
Jan 22, 2024
21 min
Chad: The Winding Road to Recovery
In this episode, Neighborhood NAMI showcases an individual who tells the story of his addiction, his mental illness, and how the two are intertwined. Chad: The Winding Road to Recovery is narrated by Tom Rowan, a certified addicition counselor and Peer Support Specialist for NAMI St Tammany. Neighborhood NAMI is fueled by Chevron. 
Dec 12, 2023
22 min
Men and Mental Health: Let's Talk About It
Four local non-profit leaders, Nick Richard, Rich Kramer, Joey Roberts, and Cleveland Wester, get together to talk about their own mental health experiences. They share some powerful stories and discuss how far men have come when dealing with their own mental health issues. 
Jun 7, 2023
24 min