SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Specific Settings and Motivations — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Fatal Drug Overdose or Suicide — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Child or Elder Abuse — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS ISSUE: In Custody Crimes and Re-Entry Support — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Mass Violence or Terrorism — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Sexual Assault or Rape — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Homicide — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Nonfatal Physical Assault-Shooting, Armed Robbery, Carjacking — Crime Survivors Guide
SUPPORT GROUPS: https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/support-groups Visit our page of current (mostly FREE) support groups, some are in person, and some are virtual
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL HELP (CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS): https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/cvr-guide
LEARN ABOUT THE CRIMINAL LEGAL PROCESS (POLICE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, COURT): https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/criminal-legal-process
TRACK A CRIMINAL COURT CASE (ORLEANS) ONLINE: https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/docket-master Visit our guide to learn how to track the status of a criminal court case in Orleans Parish
FOR CIVIL LEGAL HELP (RESTRAINING ORDERS, EVICTION ISSUES, DISABILITY, ETC.): LEGAL HELP & RESTORATIVE — Resources Blog — Crime Survivors Guide
FOR MENTAL HEALTH HELP: MENTAL HEALTH-LOCAL — Resources Blog — Crime Survivors Guide
FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES OF LOCAL HOSPITALS (MEDICAL BILLS): www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/hospital-financial-assistance
Mississippi Victim Services Directory:
https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Resource-Directory-2024.pdf
or see the county map on this page: Resource Directory Map Counties
TEXAS VICTIM SERVICES DIRECTORY:
https://ivss.tdcj.texas.gov/resource-search/
GEORGIA VICTIM SERVICES DIRECTORY:
https://cjcc.georgia.gov/community-resources-directory-victim-assistance-programs
FLORIDA VICTIM SERVICES DIRECTORY:
https://www.myfloridalegal.com/directory
*If you live in another state than the ones listed above, google search your state name + “victim services directory” and you will probably find similar directories. You can also look up organizations like NAMI, Catholic Charities, or Jewish Family Services (note that these organizations offer help regardless of an individual’s faith preference).
(202) 467-8700 • https://victimsofcrime.org/ • For resources: 1 (855) 484-2846 • https://victimconnect.org/ • Email: info@victimsofcrime.org • Referrals for crime victim services - find help in your area - NATIONWIDE
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: 988
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)
https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/support-groups Visit our page of current (mostly FREE) support groups, some are in person, and some are virtual
National Helpline (24/7): 1 (800) 662-4357 (HELP) • Disaster Distress Helpline (includes after mass violence): Call or text 1 (800) 985-5990 • Find treatment: https://findtreatment.gov/ • https://www.samhsa.gov/ • Federal mental health and substance abuse resources site, helping connect people with resources; includes helplines
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
Call Dr. Wineburg (504) 345-2169 • 6506 Spanish Fort Blvd, New Orleans 70124 • Email: bfefoundation@yahoo.com • www.bfefoundation.com • Free grief, trauma and other support for adults and adolescent 10-17; Typically, Monday, Wed, Thurs (call for times)
https://cforcs.org/ • Coalition of experts, researchers and professionals who work with local educators to help them to understand and address childhood trauma in a classroom setting
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, 2800 Perdido St, New Orleans 70119 • Call Anne Keifer: (504) 329-7882 or Capt. Stephanie Minto: (504) 872-1059 • Monthly victim support group for victims of crime in Orleans Parish, Every Third Wednesday 5-7 pm; In Person; Free
(504) 312-1729 • 1804 Deslonde St, New Orleans 70117 • https://www.commongroundrelief.org/ • Email: volunteer@commongroundrelief.org • Food pantry in 9th Ward, every Saturday 10 am - 1 pm; Community and education programs