Website: https://nolapridecenter.org/ • Programming and events for New Orleans’ LGBTQIA+ community
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