RESOURCES FOR VICTIM-SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE
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GOVERNMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
State and Local Government Agencies, Courts, and Law Enforcement
Call for information: (504) 658-2598 • 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans 70112 • Email: healthdepartment@nola.gov • https://nola.gov/health-department/violence-prevention/ • Download th brochure HERE • Leads City of New Orleans violence prevention and intervention programs using an evidence-based public health approach; Programs include:
COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION
UBUNTU VILLAGE PEACE AMBASSADORS • Email: dallen@ubuntuvillagenola.org or tfedison@ubuntuvillagenola.org or rmagee@ubuntuvillagenola.org • Provide Violence Interruption, Risk Reduction, and Mentorship Services; use mediation to reduce retaliation, services are confidential and independent of law enforcement, use a public health approach to interrupt cycles of violence, and focus on community collaboration through partnerships • Download the brochure HERE.
CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE APPROACHES • Call: (504) 249-5274 • Email: thecra@thecra.net • Schools can refer escalating conflicts to the Center whose trained staff acts as violence interrupters
HEALTHCARE BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION
SEEDS OF NOLA TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTER • Call: (504) 702-4335 • Website: https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/norman-e-mcswain-jr-md-spirit-of-charity-trauma-/trauma-recovery-center/ • University Medical Center’s Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) provides immediate support to victim-survivors of violence and families, works to reduce retaliation risk and prevent future trauma; Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center provides wrap around services for victim-survivors of traumatic injury or violence and their family members; Services FREE for Orleans Parish residents; See full listing under MENTAL HEALTH; Trained in-hospital violence interrupters also provide crisis intervention and support • Download the brochure HERE.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM • Provides coordination, information and resources, training and technical assistance, and advocacy for survivors, community partners, and criminal justice agencies; Coordinates various initiatives including the Advocacy Initiated Response Program, Mayor’s Domestic Violence Working Group, Sexual Violence Response Advisory Committee, Domestic Violence Prevention Committee, Domestic Abuse Fatality Review, and domestic violence and sexual assault multi-disciplinary case review teams
Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
Orleans Justice Center–Sheriff’s Office: (504) 202-9339 • Main Office: 2800 Perdido St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: contactus@opso.us • www.opso.us
(504) 816-8009 • Email: larry.johnson@nola.gov • www.bcm.org/chaplaincy-services • You can also reach out to your nearest police station and ask for a Chaplain
https://council.nola.gov/home/ • The NOLA City Council is the legislative branch of the city government. They enact all laws governing the city and approve budgets as recommended by the Mayor. Contact the Councilmember in your district (there are 5) for community issues and upcoming meetings.
(504) 407-0000 • 421 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70112 • www.orleanscivildistrictcourt.org • Check website for status updates
(504) 658-9000: General, Room 114 • (504) 658-9030: Bail bonds, Room 104 • 2700 Tulane Ave, Ste 114, New Orleans 70119 • https://orleanscriminalcourtclerk.com/ • Judges’ docket listed in Room 210, or at top of website
(504) 658-9660 • 3001 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans 70125 • www.neworleanscoroner.com • Death investigations, mental health crisis services (orders of protective custody or involuntary commitment); Public access hours: M-F, 9 am-4 pm
www.criminalcourt.org • Visit the website under “Closure” for status updates; Visit “Judges” and click on the particular judge for contact information and virtual courtroom access; Visit “Docket Master” at www.opso.us for individual criminal case status
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Victim Assistance: (504) 827-6754 • Cpt. Stephanie Minto-Gibson: (504) 202-9229 • Crime Victims Reparations Board: (225) 342-1749 or 1 (888) 684-2846 (1-888-6-VICTIM) • Email: mintos@opso.us • LCLE website: https://lcle.la.gov/programs/cvr/ • Crime Survivors NOLA Guide to CVR: www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/cvr-guide • Call the number of your Local Claim Investigator (under “Resources” on the LCLE CVR website) to apply
Headquarters: (225) 342-6740 • Probation & Parole: (225) 342-6609 • Crime Victim Services: 1 (800) 342-6110 • Louisiana Victim Outreach LaVO Social Services: (225) 421-7745 • 504 Mayflower St, Baton Rouge 70802 • www.doc.louisiana.gov/public-programs-resources/victim-services
(504) 822-2414 • 619 S White St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: victimwitness@orleansda.com • https://orleansda.com/
OPSO website: www.opso.us • Crime Survivors NOLA Guide to Docket Master: www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/docket-master • Click on Docket Master link at top; Input name, race, gender; Includes summary of all the court proceedings scheduled or that have occurred, made by each judge’s clerk and the Clerk of Court
1 (866) 528-6748 • Register via LA VINE: https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/LA • Crime Survivors NOLA Guide to VINELink: www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/la-vine • Monitors the custody status of adult inmates in all parish jails and state prisons (release from jail, transfer to another facility, etc.)
Main Office: (225) 342-1500 • https://lcle.la.gov/ • Email personnel listed on website with any questions; Handles Crime Victims Reparations and other victim services; Meets monthly (dates on website)
(504) 838-5109 • Toll Free: 1 (888) 508-9083 • 3500 N Causeway Blvd, Ste 1232, Metairie 70002 • www.lsbefd.state.la.us
(504) 658-9350 • 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans 70119 • Email: magistrate@criminalcourt.org • www.criminalcourt.org/magistrate
(504) 658-4900 • 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, 70112 • Email: mayor@nola.gov • https://nola.gov/next/mayor/
Victim Witness Assistance Unit: (504) 658-6795 (at HQ)
Investigation & Support Bureau/Homicide: (504) 658-5300 (at HQ)
Special Victims (Sex Crimes): (504) 658-5523 (located at NOFJC)
Special Victims (Child Abuse):(504) 658-5276 (located at NOFJC)
Headquarters: DXC Building, 1615 Poydras St, New Orleans 70112 (former location 715 S. Broad St, New Orleans, 70119) • https://nola.gov/nopd/ • See info for all 8 districts on the website here https://nola.gov/nopd/contact-us/
Records: (504) 658-5455 • Call if you need a copy of the Police Report
(225) 287-7900 • 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 • www.ojj.la.gov • Responsible for assessing youth assigned by the court system, and coordinating services and prevention programs, either for supervision or custody in residential placement, or secure care
Main office: (504) 680-3000 • Clerk’s office: (504) 589-7600 • 650 Poydras St, Ste 1600, New Orleans 70130 • www.justice.gov/usao-edla
(504) 658-6795 • DXC Building, 1615 Poydras St, New Orleans 70112 (former location 715 S. Broad St, New Orleans, 70119) • https://nola.gov/nopd/about-us/bureaus/investigation-and-support/criminal-investigative-division/victim-assistance-unit/
(504) 822-2414 • 619 S White St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: victimwitness@orleansda.com • https://orleansda.com/victim-witness-services/
(504) 680-3091 • 1 (866) 896-2579 • 650 Poydras St, Ste 1600, New Orleans 70130 • www.justice.gov/usao-edla/victim-witness-assistance
LEGAL HELP, RESTORATIVE APPROACHES, MEDIATION
Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance, Restorative Approaches, Mediation
Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 837-5400 • Toll Free: (888) 411-1333 • Via Link: 211 • www.mccagno.org • Email: metro@mccagno.org • Refer to www.mccagno.org/contact/ for parishes in which services are offered; Free counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; Locations in St. Tammany, Jefferson E & W Bank, St. Charles
(504) 249-5274 • 3900 General Taylor, Ste 202, New Orleans 70125 • www.thecra.net • Provides communities with training and tools that build relationships, and that allow for those most impacted by conflict and crime to develop their own solutions and ways of repairing harm
(225) 925-4792 • Toll Free: 1 (800) 825-3805 • P.O. Box 91301, Baton Rouge 70821 • Visit https://www.sos.la.gov/OurOffice/ Click on “Address Confidentiality Program” in left menu • Visit our guide: https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/acp-guide • Free program to provide survivors of abuse, sexual assault or stalking with a substitute address to use in place of their actual address when they apply for or receive state or local government services (e.g., driver’s license, voter registration, public school records, etc.); the goal is to prevent an assailant or potential assailant from finding the location of a victim through the state’s public records
24/7 Line: 1 (800) 898-4910 • https://ldh.la.gov/page/120 • Report adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, ages 18-59; If the alleged abuse occurred in a healthcare facility, call the number; you may have to leave your name and number, and they’ll call you back
Office: (504) 522-1962 • Hotline to report suspicion of child abuse or neglect: 1 (855) 452-5437 (1-855-4LA-KIDS) • 2725 S Broad St, New Orleans 70125 • https://casaneworleans.org/ • CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of children (birth to 18+) in foster care. A CASA volunteer offers a child trust and advocacy during complex legal proceedings.
(504) 222-2954 • Email: communitymediationservicesnola@gmail.com • www.cmsnola.org • Mediation; Restorative Justice
Email: info@freealas.org or lisamaria@freealas.org • https://freealas.org/ • Advocates for undocumented students and connects them with legal representation, trains educators, and writes mitigation letters to criminal court judges
(504) 658-6060 • 1110-B Milton St, New Orleans 70122 • Email: info@lakidsrights.org • https://lakidsrights.org/ • Nonprofit law office that provides legal defense services for those under 18 in the juvenile justice system; Provides lawyer, social worker, investigator, and youth advocate
(225) 372-8995 • Crisis Line 24/7 (English/Spanish): 1 (888) 995-7273 • Visit website for text or online chat: https://www.lafasa.org/ • Provides advocacy and legal services directly to survivors; See “Resource Center” on website; Hours 9am-4pm; Legal support may be available if you are in a parish that does not have a local accredited sexual assault center, or if your accredited local sexual assault center does not offer legal support; Refer to LAFASA website for a list of accredited sexual assault centers in your area
(504) 566-1600 • (800) 421-LSBA [5722] • 601 St Charles Ave, New Orleans 70130 • www.lsba.org • Legal help directory: www.lsba.org/public/findlegalhelp/ • Referrals for civil cases; No legal advice available
(504) 861-5590 • 7214 St. Charles Ave, Box 901, New Orleans 70118 • https://law.loyno.edu/centers/law-clinic-center-social-justice • https://law.loyno.edu/centers/gillis-long-poverty-law-center • No criminal cases; Child custody, workplace justice, immigration
(504) 581-4043 • 935 Gravier St, Ste 1340, New Orleans 70112 • Email (to apply for legal aid): intake@probono-no.org • Email (non-case questions): info@probono-no.org • www.probono-no.org • Civil legal cases; Free; Call in advance for an in person appointment; M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm
(504) 233-3057 • Email: projectishmaelnola@gmail.com • www.firstgracecommunityalliance.org/about/projectishmael • Pro bono immigration legal aid for children
(504) 310-6872 • Email: vgordy@ccano.org • www.ccano.org/domestic-violence-services/ • Emergency legal services for domestic violence victims in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, handling restraining order hearings, which may include temporary custody and other relief; Free; Appointment only; Virtual meetings have expanded access
(504) 529-1000 • Toll Free: 1 (877) 521-6242 • Legal Aid & Disaster Services Toll Free: 1 (844) 244-7871 • 1340 Poydras St Ste 600, New Orleans 70112 • Email: communications@slls.org • www.slls.org • Civil cases only; Domestic violence, children’s rights, housing, elderly, successions; Free
(504) 865-5153 • Contact and intake info: https://law.tulane.edu/clinics/intake • https://law.tulane.edu/clinics/dv • Pro bono if income-eligible, contact for eligibility; represents survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
https://www.womenslaw.org/ • For all people; You can use their email hotline to ask a legal question about domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking; Provides referrals and emotional support (but not legal advice); Has listings of law clinics throughout LA
New Orleans Family Justice Center: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • www.nofjc.org • Immediate safe housing, individual and group counseling, legal aid for those fleeing domestic violence and abuse; Free; Confidential location; English/Spanish
(504) 321-3193 • Email: hello@beyondharmnola.org • Website: https://www.beyondharmnola.org/ • Beyond Harm provides intervention groups, individual therapy and parenting support to people who have committed domestic and/or sexual violence
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Community Organizations Offering Direct Services in and Around New Orleans
(504) 339-9330 • Email: arinsnest@gmail.com • Instagram: @arinsnestingplace_nola • Provides resources and services to support domestic violence survivors, works with NOVAS to provide periodic financial assistance for victims of crime (when funds are available)
Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
(504) 372-4316 • 1313 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans 70116 • annasplace@stannanola.org • https://annasplacenola.org/ • Provides arts-based youth programs to disrupt cycles of poverty and violence; Office hours M-F, 11am-4:30pm
(504) 249-5274 • 3900 General Taylor, Ste 202, New Orleans 70125 • www.thecra.net • Provides communities with training and tools that build relationships, and that allow for those most impacted by conflict and crime to develop their own solutions and ways of repairing harm
(225) 267-7252 • Email: changebr225@gmail.com • https://changebr.org/ • Provide support to mothers who have lost their child to gun violence; not exclusive to survivors of violence in Baton Rouge; See listing in Grief and Support Groups
(504) 523-6221 • Main campus: 1600 Constance St, New Orleans 70130 • Columbia Parc Office: 1401 Saint Denis St, New Orleans 70122 • https://www.clovernola.org/ • Infant and early toddler education; Adult day care; Career Connections (career development); Community and supportive services; Youth services: VITA free tax preparation
(504) 222-2590 • Email: info@courtwatchnola.org • Email (to volunteer): volunteers@courtwatchnola.org • https://www.courtwatchnola.org/ • UNO Trac Building, Room 210, New Orleans 70148 • Volunteers document official actions in the criminal court system; Annual reports made; Can apply to be a volunteer; Crime survivors are welcome to call Court Watch NOLA and ask to have their case monitored; In person by appointment
For general information or to volunteer: (504) 837-8477 • To leave a tip: (504) 822-1111 or Toll Free: 1 (877) 903-STOP [7867] • PO Box 55249, Metairie 70055 • Email: info@crimestoppersgno.org • https://www.crimestoppersgno.org/ • Anonymous hotline to report crimes
1 (800) 960-7705 • 8325 Oak St, New Orleans 70118 • Email: info@disabilityrightsla.org • https://disabilityrightsla.org/ • Nonprofit statewide Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for LA; Provides free legal services, system & legislative advocacy, outreach, training, and information/referrals to protect and advocate for the human and legal rights of those with disabilities; In person by appointment only
(504) 943-0343 or 1 (877) 243-7352 • 2401 Westbend Pkwy, Ste 3090, New Orleans 70114 • Email: info@fhfnola.org • https://fhfnola.org/ • Provides services, programs, and resources for people with disabilities and their families; Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes
Email: info@houseoftulip.org • https://houseoftulip.org/ • Nonprofit collective creating housing solutions for transgender and gender nonconforming people in Louisiana; Not an emergency shelter; Fill out online form
Office: (225) 752-1296 • Statewide 24/7 hotline: 1 (888) 411-1333 • https://lcadv.org/ • Visit: https://lcadv.org/programs-resources/ for a list of contacts by parish and safety tips • Federally designated statewide coalition supporting domestic violence survivors, also providing training and policy advocacy
(504) 899-4501 • Toll Free: 1 (888) 792-0163 • 123 State St, New Orleans 70118 • https://www.lighthouselouisiana.org/ • Services, jobs, and advocacy for people who are Blind, Deaf, and who have disabilities. American Sign Language Interpreter Services
Call Jolie Duarte (225) 219-3246 or (225) 342-1570 • Email: victimservices@la.gov • https://www.lavo.info/ • Victim-Survivor Guidebook: https://www.lavo.info/victim-survivor-guidebook • Assistance with pardons and parole process; Accountability Letter Program; Victim-offender Dialogue; Counseling (virtual); Expressive arts; Group work; Services available pre- and post-conviction; Free
7240 Crowder Blvd, Ste 300J, New Orleans 70127 • https://www.loveyourneighbornola.com/ • Provides essentials for babies, gently used clothes for children/adolescents, other support and connections for caregivers of children, founded by crime survivors; Office open Mon-Fri by appointment only and Sat 11am-1pm; Contact via website
(504) 524-3148 • Report corruption: (504) 524-7000 • Toll free statewide: (888) 524-7001 • 1615 Poydras St, Ste 1060, New Orleans 70112 • For general info: info@metrocrime.org • To report corruption: apc@metrocrime.org • https://metrocrime.org/ • Responds to reports of public corruption and conducts research to promote governmental transparency and accountability; In person by appointment only, or over the phone
(504) 309-9799 • 2714 Canal St, Ste 201, New Orleans 70119 • Email: policemonitor@nolaipm.gov • https://nolaipm.gov/ • Independent civilian branch of city government with oversight and monitoring of NOPD; Conducts investigations into police complaints and comments filed by civilians; Call or use website
Email: info@nolavoices.org • https://www.nolavoices.org/ • Works to bring community voices into the local criminal legal system decision making process; works with Arin’s Nesting Place to provide periodic financial assistance for victims of crime (when funds are available)
(504) 345-8259 • 2021 S Dupre St, New Orleans 70125 • Email: ubuntuvillagenola@gmail.com • https://ubuntuvillagenola.org/ • Provides mentoring and cultural programming for youth, family advocacy in juvenile courts, and parent leadership classes & participatory action research
(504) 264-2177 • 13235 Chef Menteur Hwy Ste A New Orleans, LA 70129 • Email: contacts@vayla-no.org • https://vayla-no.org/resources/ • Organization incubating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders with a focus on environmental justice, reproductive justice and civic engagement; Website includes a confidential report form for anti-Asian hate crimes or incidents as well as educational resources
(504) 255-0400 • (504) 655-0645 • 2330 Park Place, Terrytown 70056 (Westbank) • 13435 Granville St, New Orleans 70129 (Eastbank) • Email: info@vietno.org • www.vietno.org/programs • Provides outreach and education, direct and intervention services, counseling and referral for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault (Vietnamese language available)
Call or text: (504) 302-8822 • 2028 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans 70113 • https://wwav-no.org/ • Seeks to improve the lives of marginalized women, their families, and communities, with education, advocacy, supportive services, and research
(504) 678-7569 • 24/7 NAS JRB NOLA Duty Victim Advocate Line: (504) 329-3476 • 24/7 DoD Safe Helpline: 1 (877) 995-5247 • 400 Russell Ave, Bldg 555, New Orleans 70143 • https://www.facebook.com/ffscneworleans/ • Serves active-duty, activated Reservists and Guardsman, retirees and family members of all branches; Counseling; Crisis response; Domestic Abuse advocacy; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, and Ombudsman Support
(504) 831-8475 • 3300 W Esplanade Ave, Ste 603, Metairie 70002 • Email: jfs@jfsneworleans.org • https://jfsneworleans.org/ • All faiths; Adults, children, individual and group; Medicare; Medicaid; Sliding scale; Call or visit website; TeleHealth visits; M-Th 9am-5pm, F 9am-4pm
1024 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans 70117 • Email: lsr@defendla.org or Myisha Growe mgrowe@defendla.org • https://promiseofjustice.org/lsreform • Coalition for crime survivors, victims’ loved ones, and orgs creating criminal justice reform; Free; Offers virtual (Zoom) monthly organizing meetings, monthly survivor support group meetings, and a new support group for homicide victims’ loved ones; Email or call for more information; See listing in Community Groups; Free
Call first to schedule an intake with the grief counselor: (504) 282-0607 • 2000 Lakeshore Dr, UNO Trac Bldg Rm 228, New Orleans 70148 • https://silenceisviolence.org/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SivNola •Email: speakup@silenceisviolence.org • Provides direct victim services (mainly homicide, but also domestic violence and sexual assault), some court assistance, mental health resources, youth engagement, some financial assistance; Victim Allies Project Support Groups are every other Monday at 6:30 pm and one Saturday per month, call for dates/times; Free
(225) 372-8995 • Crisis Line 24/7 (English/Spanish): 1 (888) 995-7273 • Visit website for text or online chat: https://www.lafasa.org/ • Provides advocacy and legal services directly to survivors; See “Resource Center” on website; Hours 9am-4pm; Legal support may be available if you are in a parish that does not have a local accredited sexual assault center, or if your accredited local sexual assault center does not offer legal support; Refer to LAFASA website for a list of accredited sexual assault centers in your area
24/7 Crisis Line: (504) 584-1111 Main Line: (504) 584-1102 • 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans 70112 • https://www.covenanthousenola.org/ • Email: chnoinfo@covenanthouse.org • Provides crisis care and stable housing to youth through 24/7 Crisis Center, transitional housing program, off-site apartments; Education, employment and life skills; health and wellness; outreach
(504) 210-5064 • https://www.firstgracecommunityalliance.org/hagarshouse • Email: HagarsHouse@gmail.com • For women, children, trans and gender-nonconforming folks that provides an open and empowering residential community, resource coordination, and a safe space to transition into sustainable housing; Emergency Housing
MEDICAL HEALTH
Local New Orleans Community Health Clinics
Statewide Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Tracking Portal by the Louisiana State Police: https://sakt.louisiana.gov/ • For information on the Tracking Portal, contact the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab’s Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Unit: https://www.lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/crime-lab/sexual-assault-kit-tracking-unit/ or call the LSP Crime Lab (225) 925-6216 •If you have had a forensic medical exam (FME) in Louisiana AFTER JULY 1, 2024, you can track your sexual assault kit (SAK) progress by entering your kit number into the portal linked above; if you have misplaced the kit number, you can contact the medical facility where you had your exam, or the police detective investigating your sexual assault
To Schedule an Appointment: (504) 702-4335 • University Medical Center, 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, Clinic Building, Floor 3, Zone C (Enter at 2101 Tulane Ave) • In Person Support Groups also at UMC: Conference Rooms A and B, New Orleans 70112 • https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/norman-e-mcswain-jr-md-spirit-of-charity-trauma-/trauma-recovery-center/ • Download the SUPPORT GROUP brochure on our website crimesurvivorsnola.org/grief-support-groups and the SERVICES brochure HERE • Ages 13 and up; Provides services to those who have experienced traumatic injury (and their loved ones); Medicare; Medicaid; Insurance; Free for Orleans Parish crime survivors; Call clinic to set up appointment; See Grief and Support Groups listing; Free support groups (hybrid either in person or zoom); refer to brochure for meeting dates and zoom link
Main: (504) 503-0878 • Forensic Exams for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: (504) 355-0857 • Appointments and questions: (504) 592-4005 • 701 Loyola Ave #201, New Orleans 70113 • Email: hopeclinic@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/medical-forensics-details • Track the progress/status of your Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) here using the tracking number you were given at the medical facility where you had the exam (on your Survivor Card): https://sakt.louisiana.gov/ • Primary care, behavioral health, and free forensic exams to survivors of domestic and sexual violence; Clinic hours: M-F, 8 am-4 pm
2000 Canal Street New Orleans 70112, Visit Emergency Services on the 2nd Floor • https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/emergency-care/forensic-program/ • Track the progress/status of your Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) here using the tracking number you were given at the medical facility where you had the exam (on your Survivor Card): https://sakt.louisiana.gov/ • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Only certain hospitals have SANE Nurses, specially trained nurses who can collect forensic evidence; Ages 15+ survivors of sexual assault, physical assault/strangulation
(504) 896-9237 • 1101 Calhoun St, New Orleans 70118 • https://www.chnola.org/services/audrey-hepburn-care-center/ • Child abuse cases, forensic medical assistance and referrals
(504) 780-8282 • 4700 S I-10 Service Rd W, Metairie 70001 • https://www.lcmchealth.org/lakeside-hospital/our-services/emergency-care/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-program/ • Track the progress/status of your Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) here using the tracking number you were given at the medical facility where you had the exam (on your Survivor Card): https://sakt.louisiana.gov/ • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Only certain hospitals have SANE Nurses, specially trained nurses who can collect forensic evidence; Ages 15+ survivors of sexual assault, physical assault/strangulation
Carrollton DePaul Community Health Center: (504) 207-3060 • 3201 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans 70118 • Additional locations in Central City, Gentilly, Higgins, Kenner, Metairie, N.O. East, Algiers, Harvey, Lakeside (Pediatrics) and St. Cecilia • https://www.dcsno.org/ • Check website for contact information for individual locations; All health conditions & ages; Medicare; Medicaid; Insurance; Sliding scale, $25 min
For all locations: (504) 533-4999 • 4960 St Claude Ave, New Orleans 70117 (Admin) • 4209 St Claude Ave, New Orleans 70117 (Pediatric) • 1616 Caffin Ave, New Orleans 70117 (Main Adult Clinic) • 221 W Genie St, Chalmette 70043 (Pediatric) • 1445 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville 70471 (Adult Clinic) • Email: info@bchsnola.org • https://bchsnola.org/ • Family and internal medicine; Medicare; Medicaid, General insurance; Sliding scale ($30-$60); TeleHealth visits
For appointments: (504) 821-2601 • After hours non-urgent medical: call main number and press “3” for answering service • 1631 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans 70117 • 3308 Tulane Ave, New Orleans 70119 • Email: info@crescentcare.org • https://www.crescentcare.org/ • All ages and health conditions; Medicare; Medicaid; Insurance; Sliding scale
(504) 383-8559 • 1125 N Tonti St, New Orleans 70119 • 2700 S Broad Ave, New Orleans 70125 • Email: communityclinic@ohlinc.org • https://www.ohlcommunityclinic.org/ • Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Education/Treatment, HIV/HCV Testing and STD Testing, LGBTQIA+ Friendly Healthcare, COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing, Addiction Recovery Services, Pharmacy
(504) 988-3002 • 711 N Broad St, New Orleans 70119 • https://medicine.tulane.edu/tulane-doctors/total-health-clinic-ruth-fertel-tulane-community-health-center • Community clinic; HIV testing and primary HIV care, Referral to Legal Support, case management, Bilingual; M-F 8am-5pm
Appointments: (504) 822-6314 • Hispanic Health Center: (504) 349-2150 • Visit website for clinic locations • www.lcmchealth.org/west-jefferson-medical-center/our-services/primary-care/ • Hispanic Health Center: 1111 Medical Center Blvd, Ste 640, Marrero 70072 • https://www.lcmchealth.org/west-jefferson-medical-center/our-services/the-hispanic-health-center/ • Multiple primary care clinics including Hispanic Health Center; Refer to website for accepted insurance
www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/hospital-financial-assistance Visit our guide for more information on various hospital policies. In most cases, if your income is below a certain amount, hospitals will not require you to pay out of pocket
Call (504) 507-9112 or visit the website to find a clinic near you: https://504healthnet.org/ • Network of healthcare providers for over 70 clinics (call or use website); Primary medical care and mental health; Medicaid, uninsured populations, and more
For both locations: (504) 361-9800 • 3737 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans 70114 • 441 Wall Blvd, Gretna 70056 • Email: info@commongroundhealthclinic.org • http://cghcnola.org/ • Primary care, Mental health, Women’s health, Sexual health, Gender clinic, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Behavioral health, Harm reduction, Nutrition; Phone is automated, follow prompts to schedule; Limited in-person visits; Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8am-5pm, Tues: 8am-7pm, Fri: 8am-2pm; See website for insurance info; Sliding scale
Behavioral Health: (504) 846-6901 • Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Line: (504) 832-5123 • Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (East Jefferson): (504) 838-5257 • 3616 S I-10 Service Rd W Metairie 70001 • West Jefferson: (504) 349-8833 • 5001 West Bank Expy, Ste 100 Marrero 70072 • https://www.jphsa.org/ • Primary care and mental health; Adults, children; Sliding scale; TeleHealth available; Hours: M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm
Main (to schedule appointments for primary care, medication refill requests and test results): (504) 529-5558 • St. Thomas Community Health Center (Primary and Behavioral Health): 1020 St Andrew St, New Orleans 70130 • Donald T. Erwin Center: 1936 Magazine St, New Orleans 70130 • Mary M. Abell M.D. Primary Care Clinic: 2014 Magazine St, New Orleans 70130 • St. Thomas at Columbia Parc: 3943 St. Bernard Ave, New Orleans 70112 • St. Thomas Gretna: 230 Ochsner Blvd/Meadowcrest St, Gretna 70056 • St. Thomas Holiday: 3500 Holiday Dr, Algiers 70114 • Email: info@stthomaschc.org • https://www.stthomaschc.org/ • Mental health for all ages; Medicare; Medicaid; Insurance; Sliding fee scale; Call clinic prior; Prescriptions available for free delivery; 7:30am-5pm
(504) 584-1119 • (504) 584-1112 • 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans 70112 • https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-drop-center • Under 16 yrs: M-F 9am-noon; 14-23 (specializing in unhoused youth) M-F 1-4pm; Teen Clinic 14-23 M and W 5pm-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm; Medical care, up to age 24; Appointments preferred but walk-ins ok; Sliding scale, but no one turned away;
For Mental Health, Call Mary Elizabeth Wilkes: (504) 827-1071 • Email: mwilkes@tulane.edu • https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-drop-center/counseling • Crisis intervention; Substance abuse; Individuals, couples, family therapy; Medication management; Non-threatening, non-judgmental approach
Main (appointments): 1 (800) 935-8387, ext 3 • Crisis line: dial 988, press 1 • Mental Health: (504) 507-5550 • 2400 Canal St, New Orleans 70119 • www.mentalhealth.va.gov • Assessment and referrals; Walk-ins ok; For veterans only; Free; 24/7
Orleans Parish: (504) 894-5484 • 1101 Calhoun St, New Orleans 70118 • Jefferson Parish: (504) 364-3857 • Find a local CAC: https://lacacs.org/find-a-cac/ • Requires referral from law enforcement or DCFS, then the child comes in for a forensic team interview; There are 15 CACs in Louisiana
Website: https://belowsealevelaid.com/ • 4901 Canal St, New Orleans, 70119 • Harm reduction organization supporting unhoused individuals, provides harm reduction supplies and services including rapid HIV/STI testing, basic first aid kits and needed materials, provides re-entry support for formerly incarcerated individuals
MENTAL HEALTH
New Orleans Area Mental Health Resources (Mostly Free or Sliding Scale)
Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
To Schedule an Appointment: (504) 702-4335 • University Medical Center, 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, Clinic Building, Floor 3, Zone C (Enter at 2101 Tulane Ave) • In Person Support Groups also at UMC: Conference Rooms A and B, New Orleans 70112 • https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/norman-e-mcswain-jr-md-spirit-of-charity-trauma-/trauma-recovery-center/ • Download the SUPPORT GROUP brochure on our website crimesurvivorsnola.org/grief-support-groups and the SERVICES brochure HERE • Ages 13 and up; Provides services to those who have experienced traumatic injury (and their loved ones); Medicare; Medicaid; Insurance; Free for Orleans Parish crime survivors; Call clinic to set up appointment; See Grief and Support Groups listing; Free support groups (hybrid either in person or zoom); refer to brochure for meeting dates and zoom link
Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 837-5400 • Toll Free: (888) 411-1333 • Via Link: 211 • www.mccagno.org • Email: metro@mccagno.org • Refer to www.mccagno.org/contact/ for parishes in which services are offered; Free counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; Locations in St. Tammany, Jefferson E & W Bank, St. Charles
(504) 816-8009 • Email: larry.johnson@nola.gov • www.bcm.org/chaplaincy-services • You can also reach out to your nearest police station and ask for a Chaplain
Call (504) 507-9112 or visit the website to find a clinic near you: https://504healthnet.org/ • Network of healthcare providers for over 70 clinics (call or use website); Primary medical care and mental health; Medicaid, uninsured populations, and more
Call 988 • https://988lifeline.org/ • Free counseling/referral, 24/7; This is the national helpline for mental health crises
(504) 833-4673 [HOPE] • 1901-B Airline Dr, Metairie 70001 • https://celebrationhopecenter.org/ • Adults/children; Christian-based social/emotional counseling for trauma; Limited private insurance; Sliding scale, min. $30
(504) 525-2366 • 935 Calhoun St, Ste 101, New Orleans 70118 • Email: cbno@childrensbureaunola.org • https://childrensbureaunola.org/ • Works specifically with partner organizations to offer trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling, using “embedded partnerships” (e.g. specific schools, job training programs, after-school, etc); Has a crisis team that offers support and stabilization services in the immediate aftermath of losing a loved one or other traumatic event; See website for more info
Call (504) 827-0731 • 210 State St, New Orleans 70118 • https://www.chnola.org/locations/behavioral-health-center/ • Outpatient and inpatient treatment for children and adolescents; Psychiatry; Medical Psychology; Autism Care; Pediatric Psychology; Neuropsychology; Insurance/payments vary per clinic; Waitlist: (504) 584-8433, press 5, or do website intake
(504) 822-6273 • 210 State St, Bldg 10, New Orleans 70118 • Website: https://www.chnola.org/services/behavioral-health/trauma-and-grief-center/ • Email: julie.kaplow@lcmchealth.org • The TAG Center provides evidence-based assessment and treatment for children and adolescents, ages 8 to 18, who have experienced any form of trauma and/or the death of a loved one
For both locations: (504) 361-9800 • 3737 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans 70114 • 441 Wall Blvd, Gretna 70056 • Email: info@commongroundhealthclinic.org • http://cghcnola.org/ • Primary care, Mental health, Women’s health, Sexual health, Gender clinic, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Behavioral health, Harm reduction, Nutrition; Phone is automated, follow prompts to schedule; Limited in-person visits; Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8am-5pm, Tues: 8am-7pm, Fri: 8am-2pm; See website for insurance info; Sliding scale
Call intake coordinator: (504) 899-2500 • 1421 General Taylor St, New Orleans, 70115 • https://www.communitycarehospital.com/ • Outpatient services; Adult inpatient psychiatry; Medicare and insurance plans
(504) 678-7569 • 24/7 NAS JRB NOLA Duty Victim Advocate Line: (504) 329-3476 • 24/7 DoD Safe Helpline: 1 (877) 995-5247 • 400 Russell Ave, Bldg 555, New Orleans 70143 • https://www.facebook.com/ffscneworleans/ • Serves active-duty, activated Reservists and Guardsman, retirees and family members of all branches; Counseling; Crisis response; Domestic Abuse advocacy; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, and Ombudsman Support
(504) 827-2928 • 411 S Broad Ave, New Orleans 70119 • Email: gpaddiction@yahoo.com • Use website contact form here: https://gpaddiction.wixsite.com/greenpath • Addiction treatment; Mental health counseling; Anger management; Domestic violence classes; Minors and adults; Medicaid (call for an intake); Other insurances, or call for help; Outpatient only; TeleHealth available; M-Th: 8 am-4:30 pm; Fri 8am-4pm
(504) 398-2168 • 4123 Woodland Dr, New Orleans (Algiers) 70131 • https://uhcno.edu/stulife/counseling-and-training-center.html • Monday through Thursday, 11 am-8 pm; Sliding scale, min. $15
Behavioral Health: (504) 846-6901 • Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Line: (504) 832-5123 • Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (East Jefferson): (504) 838-5257 • 3616 S I-10 Service Rd W Metairie 70001 • West Jefferson: (504) 349-8833 • 5001 West Bank Expy, Ste 100 Marrero 70072 • https://www.jphsa.org/ • Primary care and mental health; Adults, children; Sliding scale; TeleHealth available; Hours: M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm
(504) 831-8475 • 3300 W Esplanade Ave, Ste 603, Metairie 70002 • Email: jfs@jfsneworleans.org • https://jfsneworleans.org/ • All faiths; Adults, children, individual and group; Medicare; Medicaid; Sliding scale; Call or visit website; TeleHealth visits; M-Th 9am-5pm, F 9am-4pm
(504) 864-7858 • 2020 Calhoun St, 2nd Floor Mercy Hall, New Orleans 70118 • Email: lcce@loyno.edu • http://cnh.loyno.edu/lcce • Mental health counseling to families, couples, groups, and individuals of all ages; Sliding scale; M-Th 11:00am-8:00pm
Campus Multispecialty Clinic: (504) 412-1580 • 478 S Johnson St, New Orleans 70112 • St. Charles Multispecialty Clinic: (504) 412-1366 (2nd floor), (504) 412-1200 (6th floor) • 3700 St Charles Ave, New Orleans 70115 • Westbank Multispecialty Clinic: (504) 412-1960 • 4500 10th St, Suites B & C, Marrero 70072 • https://www.lsuhn.com/services/behavioral-science-center/ • Psychiatric and therapeutic assistance; Adults and children; Major insurance; No Medicare or Medicaid; Self-pay: $80 1st visit; $40 each visit after
1 (800) 366-1740 • 1525 River Oaks Rd W, New Orleans 70123 • https://riveroakshospital.com/programs/the-new-orleans-institute/ • Trauma-based mental disorders including: depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, addiction, dissociation, somatic distress, self-injury
(504) 286-5076 • Millie M. Charles School of Social Work Room 244 • 6400 Press Dr, New Orleans 70126 • Email: tgcenter@suno.edu • www.suno.edu/page/social-work-the-center-for-grief-trauma-therapy • Counseling for all ages; Free; Has periods where they do not accept clients during university breaks; Call or email first, or fill out Client Referral Form on website
Main (to schedule appointments for primary care, medication refill requests and test results): (504) 529-5558 • St. Thomas Community Health Center (Primary and Behavioral Health): 1020 St Andrew St, New Orleans 70130 • Donald T. Erwin Center: 1936 Magazine St, New Orleans 70130 • Mary M. Abell M.D. Primary Care Clinic: 2014 Magazine St, New Orleans 70130 • St. Thomas at Columbia Parc: 3943 St. Bernard Ave, New Orleans 70112 • St. Thomas Gretna: 230 Ochsner Blvd/Meadowcrest St, Gretna 70056 • St. Thomas Holiday: 3500 Holiday Dr, Algiers 70114 • Email: info@stthomaschc.org • https://www.stthomaschc.org/ • Mental health for all ages; Medicare; Medicaid; Insurance; Sliding fee scale; Call clinic prior; Prescriptions available for free delivery; 7:30am-5pm
(504) 584-1119 • (504) 584-1112 • 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans 70112 • https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-drop-center • Under 16 yrs: M-F 9am-noon; 14-23 (specializing in unhoused youth) M-F 1-4pm; Teen Clinic 14-23 M and W 5pm-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm; Medical care, up to age 24; Appointments preferred but walk-ins ok; Sliding scale, but no one turned away;
For Mental Health, Call Mary Elizabeth Wilkes: (504) 827-1071 • Email: mwilkes@tulane.edu • https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-drop-center/counseling • Crisis intervention; Substance abuse; Individuals, couples, family therapy; Medication management; Non-threatening, non-judgmental approach
Dial 211 or (504) 269-2673
https://vialink.org/ • https://www.louisiana211.org/
TEXT FOR RESOURCES: Text your zip code to 898211
FOR OPIOD TEXT SUPPORT: Text “Opiod” to 898211
CRISIS TEEN TEXTLINE: (833) TXT-TEEN [833-898-8336], Youth 13-22
CRISIS CHATLINE: Open link on https://vialink.org/
SUICIDE PREVENTION: 211 or (800) 273-TALK [8255]
LOUISIANA PARENTLINE: Call (833) LA-CHILD [833-522-4453] OR Text (225) 424-1533
KEEPING CALM (HELP WITH COVID-19): Call (866) 310-7977
Mental health, crisis intervention, community and health resources; Free; See listing in Grief Groups (under Survivors of Suicide Support Group)
(504) 222-2454 • 601 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans 70119 • Email: admin@findyourwell.com • For providers and pricing visit: https://www.findyourwell.com/ • Trauma-informed private practice; individual, group, and relationship therapy for ages 14+; Mind-body-spirit modalities; By appointment, Sliding scale; Call or email to set up a free consultation
Helpline: (504) 896-2345 or (800) 950-NAMI (6264) or text “NAMI” to 741741 • Mid City: (504) 896-2345, 4403 Canal St, New Orleans 70119 • Westbank: (504) 368-1944, 2051 8th St, Harvey 70058 • Website: https://namineworleans.org/ • For info, registration, and full schedule: www.namineworleans.org/calendar • NAMI Connection Support Groups for adults living with a mental health condition: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 pm Via Zoom and Every 1st Thursday of the Month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Via Zoom; NAMI Family Support Groups for adults who have loved ones living with a mental health condition: 1st Wednesday of the month IN-Person at Mid-City Location and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm Via Zoom; Free; Peer-led; Meetings are currently virtual via Zoom; Also see listing in Mental Health Services
(225) 924-1431 • Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center: 3013 Old Forge Dr, Baton Rouge 70808 • Email: pclement@brcic.org or adminservices@brcic.org • Visit “Support” menu on website: https://www.brcic.org/ • Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm; Suicide survivors and bereavement issues; Click on “Training” menu of website for training in Suicidology; Call or email for assessment to join in-person weekly support group, Tuesdays 6:30-8pm in person
(504) 523-3755 • 1424 Dante St, New Orleans 70118 • 1430 Claire Ave, Gretna 70053 • 910 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell 70461 • 4665 Hwy 190 E Service Rd, Covington 70433 • Call for housing for families with children: (504) 310-6907 • https://www.ccano.org/homeless-services/ • Housing and Homelessness Services Program provides shelter and case management for those with chronic mental/physical health needs and families; Provides case management, life skills training, budget planning, advocacy and referrals • Call for a counseling appointment: (985) 785-2113 • https://www.ccano.org/counseling-solutions/ • Counseling for all faiths; All ages, couples, families; Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale or free; See website for all locations
Call for all locations: (504) 568-3130 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 826-2675 • Crisis Response: Email jessica.olivier@rhd.org • Central City: 2221 Philip St, New Orleans 70113 (Adults only) • New Orleans: 719 Elysian Fields Ave New Orleans 70117 (Children only; Developmental disability services) • N.O. East: 5630 Read Blvd, Ste 810, New Orleans 70127 (Adults and children) • St. Bernard: 6624 St. Claude Ave, Arabi 70032 (Adults; Children only after 5 pm) • Westbank: 3100 Gen. De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans (Algiers) 70114 (Adults and children) • https://www.mhsdla.org/ • Phone and in-person triage, assessment, and intervention for mental health or substance abuse crises; Covers Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard Parishes; Youth and adults, 24/7 services; Offers both trauma services and general mental health services; Housing Support; Substance abuse services; Assistance with developmental disabilities; Peer Support Program; Resource Coordination Program provides wrap around care; Behavioral Health Support Groups; Medicaid; Medicare; Uninsured; TeleHealth visits
GRIEF AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Grief and Support Groups for Victim-Survivors of Violence and Loved Ones
Call Desiree Watson: (504) 564-6818 • Email: desirewatson814@gmail.com • Individual counseling by appointment and periodic group events
Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
To Schedule an Appointment: (504) 702-4335 • University Medical Center, 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, Clinic Building, Floor 3, Zone C (Enter at 2101 Tulane Ave) • In Person Support Groups also at UMC: Conference Rooms A and B, New Orleans 70112 • https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/norman-e-mcswain-jr-md-spirit-of-charity-trauma-/trauma-recovery-center/ • Download the SUPPORT GROUP brochure on our website crimesurvivorsnola.org/grief-support-groups and the SERVICES brochure HERE • Ages 13 and up; Provides services to those who have experienced traumatic injury (and their loved ones); Medicare; Medicaid; Insurance; Free for Orleans Parish crime survivors; Call clinic to set up appointment; See Grief and Support Groups listing; Free support groups (hybrid either in person or zoom); refer to brochure for meeting dates and zoom link
(225) 926-0807 • 2644 S Sherwood Forest Blvd #224, Baton Rouge 70816 • Email: la.state@madd.org • https://madd.org/victim-assistance/ • MADD Victim Services offers emotional support & assistance after a drunk or drugged driving crash, including monthly virtual support groups for victims & survivors. Free; Office hours 9am - 5pm.
Call Jolie Duarte (225) 219-3246 or (225) 342-1570 • Email: victimservices@la.gov • https://www.lavo.info/ • Victim-Survivor Guidebook: https://www.lavo.info/victim-survivor-guidebook • Assistance with pardons and parole process; Accountability Letter Program; Victim-offender Dialogue; Counseling (virtual); Expressive arts; Group work; Services available pre- and post-conviction; Free
Email: ibscience@yahoo.com • Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday at midday; Free support group for persons who are addicted to a trauma-based culture of violence and drugs
Contact Jewell Bayhi: (504) 330-5975 (no voicemail) • Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center: 5500 St. Mary St, Metairie, 70006 (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) • Our Lady of the Lake Cafeteria: 312 Lafitte St, Mandeville 70448 (Loss of Child, 2nd Thursday) • Email: jbayhi@arch-no.org • https://nolacatholic.org/griefministry • Monthly grief support meetings for parents mourning the loss of a child (any age or circumstance) on the 2nd Thursday of the month 6:30-7:30 pm (312 Lafitte St, Mandeville 70448)
Sponsored by Leitz-Egan Funeral Homes • Call before attending, Dr. Susan Cooley: (504) 636-6829 • Email: drsusancooley1@gmail.com • Every 1st Wednesday of month 5:30 pm-7 pm; Every 3rd Wednesday of month 10 am-11:30 am; Adults; Free; Currently on zoom
Email: ChngeRpeClture@gmail.com • Instagram: @crcnola • https://changerapeculture.org/resources/ • Advocates for BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ survivors of sexual violence; Holds a virtual support group Mondays, register via website
Call William and Millie Hunton: (504) 265-0581 • Email: tcfnola@gmail.com • 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie 70003 • http://tcfneworleans.com/home.aspx • In-person meeting every 2nd Monday of month (call for details), 7 - 8:45 pm; Membership is for those who have Loss of a child, grandchild, or sibling
Call Ronald: (504) 900-9229 • Tulane-Lakeside Hospital Cafeteria: 4700 S I-10 Service Rd, Metairie 70001 • Email: info@dbsaneworleans.org • www.dbsaneworleans.org • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbsaneworleans/ • Free peer support group for people living with depression and/or bipolar disorder, and their friends and family; In person meetings first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7 - 8:30 pm; Refer to website or Facebook page for additional info, event updates
1 (800) 395-5755 • Email: info@griefshare.org • https://www.griefshare.org/ • In person and online groups; Locate using the website and your zip code
(504) 533-1374 • Email Pamela Reed (Minister, Teacher, Author): pamelareed763@gmail.com • Seminar to help individuals dealing with the death of a child or loved one, sudden death, suicide, gun violence; RSVP ahead of time; Individual and groups; Free
1024 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans 70117 • Email: lsr@defendla.org or Myisha Growe mgrowe@defendla.org • https://promiseofjustice.org/lsreform • Coalition for crime survivors, victims’ loved ones, and orgs creating criminal justice reform; Free; Offers virtual (Zoom) monthly organizing meetings, monthly survivor support group meetings, and a new support group for homicide victims’ loved ones; Email or call for more information; See listing in Community Groups; Free
(504) 450-7496 • Email: info@latransadvocates.org • https://www.latransadvocates.org/ • Online meeting; 3rd Sunday of every month 2pm-4pm; Call or email to join; Has listings for LA group meetings
Archdiocese of New Orleans Victim Assistance Coordinator: (504) 330-5975 • Email: mfl@arch-no.org • Annual memorial in St. Louis Cathedral; Usually in October; Bring a photo of loved one(s) and participate in procession; Call/email to be added to mailing list
Helpline: (504) 896-2345 or (800) 950-NAMI (6264) or text “NAMI” to 741741 • Mid City: (504) 896-2345, 4403 Canal St, New Orleans 70119 • Westbank: (504) 368-1944, 2051 8th St, Harvey 70058 • Website: https://namineworleans.org/ • For info, registration, and full schedule: www.namineworleans.org/calendar • NAMI Connection Support Groups for adults living with a mental health condition: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 pm Via Zoom and Every 1st Thursday of the Month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Via Zoom; NAMI Family Support Groups for adults who have loved ones living with a mental health condition: 1st Wednesday of the month IN-Person at Mid-City Location and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm Via Zoom; Free; Peer-led; Meetings are currently virtual via Zoom; Also see listing in Mental Health Services
(504) 224-9596 • 2521 Jena St, New Orleans 70115 • Email: info@neworleansgriefcenter.com • https://neworleansgriefcenter.com/ • Individual and group counseling; Costs listed on website
Facilitated by Sherrard Crespo, LMSW: (504) 708-2937 • NOLA survivors Email: nolasurvivors@vialink.org • Louisiana survivors outside of NOLA Email: SOS@vialink.org • https://vialink.org/survivors-of-suicide-loss/ • For adults 18+ anywhere in Louisiana who have lost a loved one to suicide; every Tuesday 6-7:30 pm; Zoom; Free
(225) 924-1431 • Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center: 3013 Old Forge Dr, Baton Rouge 70808 • Email: pclement@brcic.org or adminservices@brcic.org • Visit “Support” menu on website: https://www.brcic.org/ • Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm; Suicide survivors and bereavement issues; Click on “Training” menu of website for training in Suicidology; Call or email for assessment to join in-person weekly support group, Tuesdays 6:30-8pm in person
Call first to schedule an intake with the grief counselor: (504) 282-0607 • 2000 Lakeshore Dr, UNO Trac Bldg Rm 228, New Orleans 70148 • https://silenceisviolence.org/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SivNola •Email: speakup@silenceisviolence.org • Provides direct victim services (mainly homicide, but also domestic violence and sexual assault), some court assistance, mental health resources, youth engagement, some financial assistance; Victim Allies Project Support Groups are every other Monday at 6:30 pm and one Saturday per month, call for dates/times; Free
www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.com • National network of trauma survivors; Offers national directory of peer support groups and trauma support services; Online forums for survivors of trauma
HOUSING RESOURCES
Local New Orleans Area Housing Resources and Assistance
Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 837-5400 • Toll Free: (888) 411-1333 • Via Link: 211 • www.mccagno.org • Email: metro@mccagno.org • Refer to www.mccagno.org/contact/ for parishes in which services are offered; Free counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; Locations in St. Tammany, Jefferson E & W Bank, St. Charles
Email: info@houseoftulip.org • https://houseoftulip.org/ • Nonprofit collective creating housing solutions for transgender and gender nonconforming people in Louisiana; Not an emergency shelter; Fill out online form
(225) 925-4792 • Toll Free: 1 (800) 825-3805 • P.O. Box 91301, Baton Rouge 70821 • Visit https://www.sos.la.gov/OurOffice/ Click on “Address Confidentiality Program” in left menu • Visit our guide: https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/acp-guide • Free program to provide survivors of abuse, sexual assault or stalking with a substitute address to use in place of their actual address when they apply for or receive state or local government services (e.g., driver’s license, voter registration, public school records, etc.); the goal is to prevent an assailant or potential assailant from finding the location of a victim through the state’s public records
(504) 949-4469 • http://www.baptistfriendshiphouse.org/ • Provides housing, food, clothing, counseling, tutoring, transportation for youth ages 11-17, transitional living for homeless youth 17-21, housing assistance for 18-24; Intermediate/Transitional Housing
(504) 523-3755 • 1424 Dante St, New Orleans 70118 • 1430 Claire Ave, Gretna 70053 • 910 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell 70461 • 4665 Hwy 190 E Service Rd, Covington 70433 • Call for housing for families with children: (504) 310-6907 • https://www.ccano.org/homeless-services/ • Housing and Homelessness Services Program provides shelter and case management for those with chronic mental/physical health needs and families; Provides case management, life skills training, budget planning, advocacy and referrals • Call for a counseling appointment: (985) 785-2113 • https://www.ccano.org/counseling-solutions/ • Counseling for all faiths; All ages, couples, families; Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale or free; See website for all locations
(318) 345-5556 • https://www.teen-help.com • Provides counseling and mentoring services; Emergency and Transitional Housing
24/7 Crisis Line: (504) 584-1111 Main Line: (504) 584-1102 • 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans 70112 • https://www.covenanthousenola.org/ • Email: chnoinfo@covenanthouse.org • Provides crisis care and stable housing to youth through 24/7 Crisis Center, transitional housing program, off-site apartments; Education, employment and life skills; health and wellness; outreach
Emergencies: (504) 387-8321 Main Line: (504) 407- 0943 • https://edenhousenola.org/ • Emergency Email: emergencycenter@edenhousenola.org • Email: info@edenhousenola.org • Services for trafficking victims; long term housing, short term emergency housing, facilitate medical and psychological care, job training, and comprehensive recovery services; Emergency, Intermediate, and Longterm Housing
(504) 822-8519 • 817 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans 70116 • https://familyresourcesnola.org/ • Provides resources promoting affordable housing, with the goal of helping low-wealth families build wealth through homeownership, employment and self-employment; Programs for debt, rental, and credit counseling as well as foreclosure prevention and homebuyer education
(504) 210-5064 • https://www.firstgracecommunityalliance.org/hagarshouse • Email: HagarsHouse@gmail.com • For women, children, trans and gender-nonconforming folks that provides an open and empowering residential community, resource coordination, and a safe space to transition into sustainable housing; Emergency Housing
(504) 670-3300 • TTY (for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing): (504) 670-3377 • 4100 Touro St, New Orleans 70122 • https://www.hano.org/ • Operates 10 large-scale housing communities and scattered site properties across the city; Housing Choice Voucher Program HCVP provides Section 8 vouchers
Website: https://www.jpnsi.org/ • Guide to the eviction process: https://www.jpnsi.org/evictions • A community land trust (CLT) and housing rights organization; Hosts monthly renters rights assembly meetings where pro-bono legal support is available for tenants; Contact using website form
Help from an attorney or housing counselor: (504) 596-2100 • Toll free: 1 (877) 445-2100 • https://lafairhousing.org/ • Free legal help for those facing eviction in Orleans Parish; Housing counseling for those facing foreclosure or behind on mortgage and other issues; You can also contact them to file a discrimination complaint
New Orleans Family Justice Center: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • www.nofjc.org • Immediate safe housing, individual and group counseling, legal aid for those fleeing domestic violence and abuse; Free; Confidential location; English/Spanish
Call for all locations: (504) 568-3130 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 826-2675 • Crisis Response: Email jessica.olivier@rhd.org • Central City: 2221 Philip St, New Orleans 70113 (Adults only) • New Orleans: 719 Elysian Fields Ave New Orleans 70117 (Children only; Developmental disability services) • N.O. East: 5630 Read Blvd, Ste 810, New Orleans 70127 (Adults and children) • St. Bernard: 6624 St. Claude Ave, Arabi 70032 (Adults; Children only after 5 pm) • Westbank: 3100 Gen. De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans (Algiers) 70114 (Adults and children) • https://www.mhsdla.org/ • Phone and in-person triage, assessment, and intervention for mental health or substance abuse crises; Covers Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard Parishes; Youth and adults, 24/7 services; Offers both trauma services and general mental health services; Housing Support; Substance abuse services; Assistance with developmental disabilities; Peer Support Program; Resource Coordination Program provides wrap around care; Behavioral Health Support Groups; Medicaid; Medicare; Uninsured; TeleHealth visits
(504) 523-2116 • 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans 70113 • Email: info@neworleansmission.org • https://neworleansmission.org/ • Provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, GED classes, resume building, medical, addiction, and mental health counseling for men and women
(504) 658-2400 • https://nola.gov/community-development/ • City of New Orleans website includes a list of area shelters, emergency rental and utility assistance, and affordable housing programs
(504) 522- 9340 • 2020 S. Liberty St, New Orleans 70113 • https://nowcs.org/ • For women 18+, pregnant women, single father-led families; Intermediate Housing
(504) 523-1184 • 2239 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70119 • https://www.ozanaminn.org/ • For men & women, NO children; Intermediate and Long Term Housing
1 (844) 698-9075 • 1450 Poydras St, Ste 1133, New Orleans 70112 • https://ldh.la.gov/page/1732 • Louisiana Dept. of Health program that links affordable rental housing to people with long-term disabilities; Must meet low income requirements; Office hours M-F 8am-4:30pm; Walk-ins welcome T, W 10am-12pm, Th 2pm-4pm
(504) 899-4569 • 4526 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans 70125 • https://salvationarmyalm.org/nola/center-of-hope-2/ • For single adults, families, senior citizens, and others who are disabled; Emergency Housing (hot meal and overnight lodging); Must pre-register, registration M-Th from 4:00 pm
Office: (504) 873-0334 • General Questions for Community & Energy Services: (504) 882-7181 • 1420 S Norman C. Francis Pkwy, New Orleans, 70125 • https://www.tca-nola.org/ • Works with community and other agencies to provide services and opportunities that assist low-income individuals including: Crisis Intervention, Food Pantry, Work Training, Youth Development Programs, Water & Energy Assistance, Tax Assistance and Household Financial Counseling
(504) 821-4496 • Email: info@unitygno.org • https://unitygno.org/ • Housing and services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Orleans and Jefferson parishes; Longterm and Family Housing
Website: https://belowsealevelaid.com/ • 4901 Canal St, New Orleans, 70119 • Harm reduction organization supporting unhoused individuals, provides harm reduction supplies and services including rapid HIV/STI testing, basic first aid kits and needed materials, provides re-entry support for formerly incarcerated individuals
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - LOCAL
Local Organizations Who Advocate for Victim-Survivors
Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
(225) 926-0807 • 2644 S Sherwood Forest Blvd #224, Baton Rouge 70816 • Email: la.state@madd.org • https://madd.org/victim-assistance/ • MADD Victim Services offers emotional support & assistance after a drunk or drugged driving crash, including monthly virtual support groups for victims & survivors. Free; Office hours 9am - 5pm.
(504) 766-7470 • 612 Andrew Higgins Dr, 2nd Floor, New Orleans 70130 • Email: info@dbinola.org • https://www.dbinola.org/ • Advocates for children with incarcerated parents
Email: klie@imaginewaterworks.org • www.imaginewaterworks.org • Climate justice; Water management; Disaster readiness/response; Grassroots mutual aid; Website hosts New Orleans Community Resource Guide
(504) 599-7712 • 2021 Lakeshore Dr, Ste 220, New Orleans 70122 • Email: info@iwesnola.org • www.iwesnola.org • Combines advocacy, health education, research and direct services to improve wellness in local communities; Visit website for all programming
https://jsri.loyno.edu/ • The Jesuit Social Research Institute engages in research, education, and advocacy on the issues of poverty, race, and migration in the Gulf South
Co-moderator Rev. Manning: (913) 940-5713 • Email: justiceandbeyondnola@gmail.com or Email: gmanning1973@yahoo.com • Broadmoor Community Church, 2021 S Dupre St, New Orleans 70125 • https://www.facebook.com/JusticeandBeyondLA/ • African American led coalition that supports social and economic justice issues; Meets virtually, Mondays 5-6:30 pm; Visit Facebook page for upcoming meetings
(504) 351-9735 • https://www.kingjamerefoundation.com/ • Brings awareness to children who have lost their sibling(s) to senseless gun violence & recipients awaiting donor transplants
For New Orleans updates, visit Instagram: @meghan_momsdemandnola • National: https://momsdemandaction.org/ • State: https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionLA/ • State Email: louisiana@momsdemandaction.org • Grassroots organization working to end gun violence
(504) 684-9222 • Main Office: 1450 Poydras St, Ste 2260, New Orleans 70112 • Social Services: 2321 Thalia St, New Orleans 70113 • Email: info@or-nola.org • https://www.or-nola.org/ • Supporting women and girls impacted by incarceration; Provides help with rent, court costs, transportation, employment, training, and clothing
(504) 729-8189 • 7000 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans 70118 • Email: center@stcharlesave.center • https://stcharlesave.center/ • A neutral gathering place for community members and experts, a resource to the faith communities and faith leaders. Calls everyone to work towards the common good through events. Check website for upcoming events and details
https://violenceprevention.tulane.edu/ • Collaborative network of faculty, students and community partners focused on violence prevention in New Orleans and beyond
(504) 312-4516 • Email: nolaoffice@vera.org • http://www.vera.org/who-we-are/locations/new-orleans • Vera’s New Orleans office is home of Vera Louisiana, works to reduce the number of people held in local jails, advocate for data-driven reform, and partner with people in the local New Orleans justice system, city leaders, and community organizations
Main website: https://laevidencetopractice.com/ • Find an evidence-based behavioral health program or provider in your area: https://laevidencetopractice.com/interactivemap/ • Website has a map for Louisiana listing Medicaid providers for children & families; Tracks Medicaid adult behavioral health crisis care providers; Provides clinician training
https://wellbeings.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Well-Beings-Louisiana-Mental-Health-Resource-Toolkit.pdf • Lists local resources throughout LA; Lists counseling services at LA colleges and universities; Lists other national resources. Visit the Well Beings campaign at https://wellbeings.org/ for more.
(504) 321-3193 • Email: hello@beyondharmnola.org • Website: https://www.beyondharmnola.org/ • Beyond Harm provides intervention groups, individual therapy and parenting support to people who have committed domestic and/or sexual violence
Email: golden.change1@gmail.com • Website: http://www.golden-change.org/ • Empowering ethnically diverse communities working to improve conflict resolution skills; Domestic violence education; Anger management sessions; Parenting support, violence prevention, and adolescent out-reach programs; See website for more details
Contact via website: http://www.nolatrafficking.org/ • Coalition group focusing on the prevention of human trafficking
Orleans Parish: (504) 894-5484 • 1101 Calhoun St, New Orleans 70118 • Jefferson Parish: (504) 364-3857 • Find a local CAC: https://lacacs.org/find-a-cac/ • Requires referral from law enforcement or DCFS, then the child comes in for a forensic team interview; There are 15 CACs in Louisiana
https://www.nolacypb.org/ • Comprehensive planning for services and programs for the youth of New Orleans; See Resources on the website for reports and directories related to youth programming
https://www.imaginewaterworks.org/new-orleans-community-resource-guide/ • Comprehensive listings of free or low cost services in Orleans and Jefferson parishes; Updated yearly, can request free book; Connected to Imagine Water Works, which also covers climate and natural disaster info. Contact NOLAresourceguide@gmail.com for more information or to get involved in this project
(504) 517-2345 • Email: info@noagenola.org • Website: https://www.noagenola.org/ • Resources and support for older LGBTQ+ adults in the New Orleans area
(504) 641-3862 • 900 Camp St, New Orleans 70130 • Email: hola@ovnv.org • https://ovnv.org/ • Organizes around inequities that impact Black and Brown communities; Empowering communities through direct-action organizing
(504) 862-5912 • Email: info@pflagno.org • https://www.pflagno.org/ • Provides education, support and advocacy for the health and well being of LGBTQ+ individuals; Monthly support groups
(504) 571-9599 • 4390 Washington Ave, New Orleans 70125 • Email: info@voiceoftheexperienced.org • https://www.voiceoftheexperienced.org/ • Run by formerly incarcerated people to assist those impacted by the criminal justice system, and their loved ones; Addresses employment, housing, medical and voting rights, and policy reform; Chapters also in Baton Rouge and Lafayette
504-689-6330 • Email: info@wake.education • Website: https://www.wake.education/ • Funeral Home Pricing Guide: https://www.wake.education/funeral-consumers • A nonprofit organization providing support and resources for those experiencing the death of a loved one, offers community deathcare services, website includes end of life guides including a funeral home pricing guide
Website: https://belowsealevelaid.com/ • 4901 Canal St, New Orleans, 70119 • Harm reduction organization supporting unhoused individuals, provides harm reduction supplies and services including rapid HIV/STI testing, basic first aid kits and needed materials, provides re-entry support for formerly incarcerated individuals
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - NATIONAL
National Organizations who Advocate for Victim-Survivors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us • Find therapists (and online profiles) by location and specialty, Insurance
Confidential (RAINN) 24/7 National Helpline: 1 (800) 656-4673 • https://1in6.org/ • National organization supporting men who have been sexually abused or assaulted; Support group chat is also available through website
https://asj.allianceforsafetyandjustice.org/ • https://cssj.org/ • Supports crime survivors to advance policies to help communities most harmed by crime and violence, including state reform and advocacy
(970) 226-6050 • https://www.centerforloss.com/ • Various resources related to grief and bereavement
(509) 684-9800 • https://evawintl.org/ • Provides training and technical assistance to law enforcement and others who respond to sexual assault
https://www.everytown.org/ • Resources for gun violence survivors and others impacted: https://momentsthatsurvive.org/ • National organization providing information and resources related to gun violence, activism, and policy change
(414) 559-2123 • https://forge-forward.org/ • Anti-violence resources: https://forge-forward.org/resources/anti-violence/ • Provides training and technical assistance to help victim service providers assist transgender and non-binary survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking; Website has resources for both service providers and trans communities
(415) 678-5500 • Offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Washington D.C. • https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/ • Provides programs, policies, and campaigns aimed at ending violence against women and children worldwide; trains professionals on improving responses to sexual violence and abuse; Has a Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
(202) 628-4160 • Toll Free: 1 (800) 777-4723 • TTY (for those who are deaf or hard of hearing): (202) 216-1572 • https://www.hrc.org/ • Works to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people; Publishes reports on violent incidents against transgender and gender non-conforming people; Website includes tools and resources
(212) 475-2026 • Email: info@joyfulheartfoundation.org • https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/ • Education and advocacy initiatives focus on justice for survivors of sexual assault, including ending the rape kit backlog nationwide
Email: knowyourix@advocatesforyouth.org • https://knowyourix.org/ • Survivor and youth-led project of Advocates for Youth educating and empowering students; Website includes resources to educate on Title IX regulations
Help Line: 1 (866) 331-9474 • TTY (for those who are deaf or hard of hearing): 1 (800) 787-3224 • https://www.loveisrespect.org/ • A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline; Supports healthy relationships for those between 13 and 26; Website includes resources, live chat option, and information on healthy relationships, personal safety and supporting others
(225) 926-0807 • 24/7: 1 (877) 623-3435 (1-877-MADD-HELP) • 2644 S Sherwood Forest Blvd #123, Baton Rouge 70816 • Email: la.state@madd.org • https://madd.org/ • MADD Victim Services offers emotional support and assistance after a drunk or drugged driving crash; Free; Office hours 9am - 5pm; Virtual and in-person options available; Court attendance via Zoom when in-person is limited
(202) 467-8700 • https://victimsofcrime.org/ • For resources: 1 (855) 484-2846 • https://victimconnect.org/ • Email: info@victimsofcrime.org • Referrals for crime victim services; Spearheads annual National Crime Victims Rights Week
(310) 235-2633 • (919) 682-1552 • Email: info@nctsn.org • https://www.nctsn.org/ • Services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events
https://nnedv.org/ • Safety Net: https://www.techsafety.org/ • Provides training and assistance to state and local coalitions who help domestic violence survivors; Provides an annual report based on a survey of providers; Offers technology safety tips for survivors through the Safety Net Project
(703) 535-6682 • Helpline: 1 (800) 879-6682 [TRY-NOVA] • https://www.trynova.org/help-for-crime-victims/ • Wide variety of resources for crime victims
Office of Justice: (202) 307-5983 • Email: askovc@ncjrs.gov • https://ovc.ojp.gov/ • National government agency
(513) 721-5683 • Toll Free: 1 (888) 818-7662 • Email for more info or to start a chapter: natlpomc@pomc.org • https://pomc.org/ • Offers emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy
Confidential 24/7 National Helpline: 1 (800) 656-4673 • https://www.rainn.org/ • Chat online: https://hotline.rainn.org/online • Nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization
(202) 558-0040 • https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ • Provides online resources; Can do an online Stalking and Harassment Assessment and Risk Profile (SHARP); Not a direct service provider
1 (844) 762-8483 • https://strongheartshelpline.org/ • 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans; Provides local referrals, support and advocacy, safety planning
www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/ • Developed the Trauma Resiliency Model and Community Resilience Model, offers “Find a Therapist” tool, offers training for service providers
www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.com • National network of trauma survivors; Offers national directory of peer support groups and trauma support services; Online forums for survivors of trauma
Lifeline 24/7: 1 (866) 488-7386 • Text: 678-678 • Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ • Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ • Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people
https://tribalresourcetool.org/ • Use website to connect with the directory of services available for all American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) survivors of crime and abuse; Funded by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and provided by the National Center for Victims of Crime, National Congress of American Indians, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and StrongHearts Native Helpline