Posts in GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPS
SEEDS OF NOLA TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTER AT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 🔶

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 HEREAges 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

NEW ORLEANS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER (NOFJC)🔶

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/Comprehensive free services for survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking, including: case management, legal referrals, assistance with making police reports, housing and educational services, and trauma recovery counseling for adult survivors and their children; See other NOFJC programs: Hope Community Health Center and Mary Claire’s Place and refer to our Support Groups page for current groups



SILENCE IS VIOLENCE

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://www.silenceisviolence.org/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SivNola • Email: speakup@silenceisviolence.orgProvides 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

SEXUAL TRAUMA AWARENESS AND RESPONSE (STAR) 🔶🔷

Call for information (24/7): (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngohttps://star.ngoProvides 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.

LOUISIANA VICTIM OUTREACH CENTER (LAVO)

Call Jolie Duarte (225) 219-3246 or (225) 342-1570 • Email: victimservices@la.govhttps://www.lavo.info/ • Victim-Survivor Guidebook: https://www.lavo.info/resources#victimsurvivorguidebookAssistance with pardons and parole process; Accountability Letter Program; Victim-offender Dialogue; Counseling (virtual); Expressive arts; Group work; Services available pre- and post-conviction; Free

ARCHDIOCESE OF N.O. GRIEF MINISTRY

Call Jewell Bayhi: (985) 778-6277 • Email: jbayhi@arch-no.org • Cenacle on the Lake: 5500 St. Mary St, Metairie, 70006 • Our Lady of the Lake Cafeteria: 312 Lafitte St, Mandeville 70448 • St. Benilde Church: 1901 Division St, Metairie 70001 • Mary Queen of Peace Church: 1501 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville • https://nolacatholic.org/griefministryMonthly Red Bird grief support meetings for parents mourning the loss of a child (any age or circumstance) on the 2nd Thursday of the month 6:30 pm (Our Lady of the Lake Cafeteria); Additional Red Bird and grief groups are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 6 pm (Cenacle on the Lake); Grief meetings 1st and 3rd Monday at 6 pm (Mary Queen of Peace) • Call for info on other groups including HALOS-Healing All Loss of Overdose or Suicide (St. Benilde) and TAPS-Tragedy Assistance Program for survivors of loved ones who died in the military (St. Benilde)

DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE (DBSA)

Call Ronald: (504) 900-9229 • Tulane-Lakeside Hospital Cafeteria: 4700 S I-10 Service Rd, Metairie 70001 • Email: info@dbsaneworleans.orgwww.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