Better Acadiana

Bienvenue Acadiana, when mental health or addiction affects someone you love, the whole family shoulders the responsibility and quietly holds it together. Allow us to provide support.

John 15:13 — “Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.”

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Kristy Suire, MA, LCPCLicensed Christian Counselor — Bienvenu Counseling Services, Acadiana

A warm Acadiana resource hub built for families first. Find support, boundaries, meetings, therapy, and the next right step for you and the person you love.

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Immediate Help

If this is dangerous or urgent, you do not have to be polite or wait. Call now, get to an ER, or ask someone safe to stay with you.

This site and AI companion do not provide medical care, therapy, emergency services, or crisis intervention. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are thinking about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988.

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Meetings Today

Choose the meeting family that fits the pain in front of you. One meeting can be enough for tonight.

Acadiana AA meetings

Find a local meeting

Family-first fellowships in Acadiana come up first. Pick a fellowship, enter a Lafayette-area ZIP or city, and we'll open the official finder for you.

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COSA

Recovery for families and loved ones affected by sex addiction.

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Therapy & Group Support

Recovery often needs more than willpower. Therapy and groups can help with grief, trauma, family pain, boundaries, and rebuilding trust.

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BCS / Bienvenu Counseling Services

A trusted local therapy and group support partner for individuals, couples, families, and people carrying recovery-related pain.

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AI Companion

The companion listens first, asks simple questions, and routes you toward meetings, treatment, sober living, therapy, family support, or emergency help.

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Better Acadiana

Warm guidance, not judgment

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I’m really glad you’re here. You don’t have to figure everything out at once. I can help you find one next step in Acadiana. Are you looking for help for yourself, or someone you love?