1/1/25 Bourbon St. Attack: Resources for Victim-Survivors

The Crime Survivors Guide was written by New Orleans survivors of violence. We want you to know that we are thinking of you, and we hope that these resources help.

*web version Updated 9/21/25, check back regularly - information may change AND PLEASE CONFIRM ALL INFORMATION WITH OFFICIAL SOURCES

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Information from the National Mass Violence Center

NMVC Virtual Resiliency Center: https://massviolence.help/

*Note: NMVC has a virtual resiliency center for the Bourbon St. Attack, but it looks like some of their information is outdated. For example, their page lists funding opportunities that have since passed and are now closed.

Help for Victims, Survivors, and Loved Ones

Speak with representatives who can help connect you with the help you need:

If you are in mental health crisis and need to speak with someone immediately:

  • Call the Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 (National): 1 (800) 985-5990

  • Or call the 988 Lifeline (National)

Additional contact options:

IF YOU LIVE IN A NEARBY STATE AND ARE LOOKING FOR HELP NEAR YOU:

Trauma Recovery Support at Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center - UMC

Individuals and families impacted by the 1/1 attack can get free wrap around trauma recovery services through the Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center at University Medical Center (UMC):

Call for an Intake/Appointment (choose the “Appointment” option when you call) (504) 702-4335

  • Services: Mental health services, counseling, psychiatry, case management, civil legal assistance, and support groups

  • Who Is Eligible: These services are available for ages 13+, individuals directly impacted (injured, loved ones of the injured, and those who lost a loved one) as well as those indirectly impacted (witnesses, first responders, healthcare workers, and victim advocates).

  • Limitations: Because their staff is licensed in Louisiana, they can only provide services in Louisiana

  • View a MAP of the Center

Trauma Recovery Support for Children

For mental health and trauma recovery assistance - specific to Children:

Greater New Orleans Foundation Fund

United Way SELA - United for New Orleans Relief Fund

Updates about the fund can be found here: United for NOLA Updates - United Way of Southeast Louisiana

Other groups offering help to those impacted

For Service Industry workers:

Helpful guides & information

Our website www.crimesurvivorsnola.org includes the following sections that may be helpful to you:

  • Financial Assistance CVR - This section explains how the state of Louisiana’s Crime Victim Reparations Program works and who is eligible

  • Mass Violence or Terrorism - This is a newer section we added to outline issues facing those who have experienced a mass violence or terror incident

  • Homicide - This section outlines issues facing those who have lost a family member to homicide

  • Nonfatal Assault - This section outlines issues facing individuals who have survived an assault and may have physical injuries

  • Helping Children Cope - This section discusses how to help children cope after they are impacted by violence and/or loss

  • Issues and Needs of Survivors - General overview of issues facing victims and survivors of all types of violence

  • Mental Health Resources - This is a list of mental health resources in New Orleans

  • Grief & Support Groups - This is a list of local grief and support groups in New Orleans

  • Federal Crimes - Overview of how the criminal legal process works for federal crimes

Other Local Resource Pages:

  • New Orleans Office of Violence Prevention Crime Survivors Flyer: HERE

National Resources: