With You

08/14/2026

If you’re new here, we want to introduce ourselves.

We are With You.

With You was founded in 2023 with a simple purpose: to stand with the people who spend their lives showing up for everyone else.

We support the mental wellness of first responders and their families across Southwest Louisiana by helping connect them with resources, professional support, peer support, education, and most importantly, people who understand the job.

We believe asking for help should be treated the same way as asking for backup and mutual aid.

We believe conversations about mental wellness need to happen before someone reaches a breaking point.

We believe no first responder or family should feel like they have to navigate the difficult parts of this career alone.

Our work includes educational events, training, peer connections, community partnerships, mental health resources, and creating opportunities for first responders to sit down, have a conversation, and know someone is there.

That’s why our message has remained simple:

You spend your career answering the call for others. When you need someone, we’re With You.

08/12/2026

Join us for the 2026 Standing With You Banquet as we come together under this year's theme: Answering the Call Together

Every day, first responders answer the call for our communities. They respond during emergencies, tragedies, and life's most difficult moments. This evening is our opportunity to answer the call for them.

The Standing With You Banquet is more than a fundraiser. It's an opportunity to celebrate those who serve, recognize the individuals and organizations making a difference, and invest in the mental health and wellness of our first responders and their families.

Throughout the evening, we'll share stories of impact, present our annual awards, enjoy a live and silent auction, and look ahead to the future of With You and the work still to be done.

Whether you're a first responder, family member, business owner, healthcare professional, or someone who simply believes in supporting those who protect our communities, we invite you to join us.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
📍 Maison Amie
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-standing-with-you-banquet

Sponsorship opportunities are now available, and we'll be sharing more event details, auction previews, and special guests in the weeks ahead.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for standing with those who serve.

Standing With Those Who ServeThe Standing With You Banquet brings together community members, businesses, first responders, and supporters to strengthen the…

08/12/2026

On Friday, August 21, join us at The Stables at Le Bocage for an evening introducing a new resource for veterans, first responders, and their families.

Second Stride is a grant-funded, equine-assisted program designed to help build resilience, reduce stress, and create connection through working with horses.

Come out and see firsthand what the program is all about. We’ll have a session demonstration, dinner, testimonials from participants, and an opportunity to meet the horses and the team behind Second Stride.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Stables at Le Bocage
4550 Southpark Dr., Lake Charles

This partnership between Reins of Hope, With You, and the Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission is about bringing another meaningful resource to the people in our community who have spent their lives serving others.

Veterans, first responders, and their families are welcome. Dinner is provided, but RSVP is required. SPACE IS LIMITED.

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-stride-open-house-tickets-1996657440152?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come meet the horses, meet the people behind the program, and see what Second Stride is all about.

Meet the horses, hear inspiring stories, enjoy dinner, and discover Second Stride's mission of healing and hope.

08/05/2026

We had a great time at Sulphur’s National Night Out!

It was awesome getting to meet so many people from our community, visit with first responders, and share what With You is all about. One of our favorite parts of these events is simply having conversations. Sometimes it’s introducing someone to our mission for the first time, and sometimes it’s reconnecting with people who have been supporting us from the beginning.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, said hello, grabbed some information, or just spent a few minutes talking with us.

We appreciate the opportunity to be a small part of National Night Out, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.

08/03/2026

The date is set, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you.

Join us for the 2026 Standing With You Banquet as we come together under this year's theme: Answering the Call Together

Every day, first responders answer the call for our communities. They respond during emergencies, tragedies, and life's most difficult moments. This evening is our opportunity to answer the call for them.

The Standing With You Banquet is more than a fundraiser. It's an opportunity to celebrate those who serve, recognize the individuals and organizations making a difference, and invest in the mental health and wellness of our first responders and their families.

Throughout the evening, we'll share stories of impact, present our annual awards, enjoy a live and silent auction, and look ahead to the future of With You and the work still to be done.

Whether you're a first responder, family member, business owner, healthcare professional, or someone who simply believes in supporting those who protect our communities, we invite you to join us.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
📍 Maison Amie
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-standing-with-you-banquet

Sponsorship opportunities are now available, and we'll be sharing more event details, award announcements, auction previews, and special guests in the weeks ahead.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for standing with those who serve.

Standing With Those Who ServeThe Standing With You Banquet brings together community members, businesses, first responders, and supporters to strengthen the…

08/03/2026

Seventy-four….74 first responders have reportedly died by su***de in 2026. Behind every one of those numbers is a name, a family, a department, friends, and a community forever changed.

Mental wellness isn’t a luxury for first responders. It’s a necessity. The culture is changing, but there is still work to do. We have to keep creating environments where asking for help is viewed as strength, not weakness.

If you’re reading this and you’re struggling, don’t carry it alone. Talk to someone you trust. Reach out to a peer. Connect with a mental health professional.

And if you’re doing okay today, check on someone who might not be. One conversation can change a life.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7.

07/30/2026

This week’s Coffee meet-up was one of those mornings that reminds us why we do what we do.

We had the privilege of welcoming the Lake Charles Fire Chief along with the team from Oceans Behavioral Health.

One of the things that stood out most was hearing the Chief talk about his commitment to making sure his firefighters know their mental wellness matters. Leadership sets the tone, and when leaders openly support mental health, it helps create a culture where asking for help becomes a sign of strength, not weakness.

Oceans Behavioral Health also shared their passion for serving first responders and introduced a new telehealth program designed to make mental health services more accessible. Removing barriers to care is an important step toward making sure those who spend their lives helping others can get the support they need when they need it.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. Every conversation, every new connection, and every organization willing to stand together helps strengthen the support available to our first responders.

This is how change happens. One conversation at a time.

07/24/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of the new With You website!

🌐 https://withyou-swla.org/

With You has continued to grow because of the support of our community. What began as a vision to support the mental wellness of first responders and their families has grown into new partnerships, community events, educational programs, and meaningful conversations across Southwest Louisiana.

Our new website is another step forward. It gives us a place to better share our mission, keep you updated on events, connect people with resources, recognize our partners, and make it easier for our community to get involved.

This growth means we can continue expanding our impact through each new partnership, volunteer, donor, and supporter. You help us reach more first responders and their families with the resources and support they deserve.

If you have a few minutes, we invite you to visit the new website, look around, and share it with someone who believes in supporting those who serve our communities.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us continue to grow.

Standing With Those Who Serve.