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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 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

ALL, GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPS, MENTAL HEALTH-LOCALRose PrestonClick Here for LocationAssault/Battery, Robbery/Carjacking, 1/1 Bourbon St. Attack, Gun Violence, Homicide
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/ • 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

GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPS, ALL, COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH-LOCALRose PrestonClick Here for LocationDomestic Violence/IPV, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse, Stalking/Kidnapping, 1/1 Bourbon St. Attack, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Multilingual
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://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

ALL, GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPS, COMMUNITY ASSISTANCERose PrestonClick Here for LocationHomicide, Loss of Loved One, Domestic Violence/IPV, Gun Violence, 1/1 Bourbon St. Attack
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.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.

ALL, COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPS, LEGAL HELP & RESTORATIVE, MENTAL HEALTH-LOCALRose PrestonClick Here for LocationCrisis Services, Sexual Assault/Abuse
LOUISIANA VICTIM OUTREACH CENTER (LAVO)

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/resources#victimsurvivorguidebook • 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

ALL, COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPSRose Preston
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/griefministry • Monthly 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)

ALL, GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPSRose Preston
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.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

ALL, GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPSRose Preston
LOUISIANA SURVIVORS FOR REFORM (LSR)

(504) 529-5955 • 1024 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans 70117 • Email: lsr@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 periodic homicide/loss support group; Email or call for more information; See listing in Community Groups; Free

ALL, GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUPS, COMMUNITY ASSISTANCERose PrestonClick Here for Location