GENERAL INFORMATION

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

RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS WHO LIVE OUTSIDE OF LOUISIANA

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).

VIA LINK - CALL TO CONNECT WITH LOCAL HELP (LOUISIANA) 🔶🔷

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)

CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS (Orleans Parish)

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