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)

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

Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 837-5400 • Toll Free: (888) 411-1333 • Via Link: 211 • www.mccagno.org • Email: metro@mccagno.org • Refer to www.mccagno.org/contact/ for parishes in which services are offered; Free counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; Locations in St. Tammany, Jefferson E & W Bank, St. Charles

New Orleans Family Justice Center: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • www.nofjc.org • Immediate safe housing, individual and group counseling, legal aid for those fleeing domestic violence and abuse; Free; Confidential location; English/Spanish

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.

Call 988 • https://988lifeline.org/ • Free counseling/referral, 24/7; This is the national helpline for mental health crises

(504) 525-2366 • Email: cbno@childrensbureaunola.org • https://childrensbureaunola.org/ • Crisis Intervention: https://childrensbureaunola.org/services/crisis-intervention • Works specifically with partner organizations to offer trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling, using “embedded partnerships” (e.g. specific schools, job training programs, after-school, etc); Has a crisis team that offers support and stabilization services in the immediate aftermath of losing a loved one or other traumatic event; See website for more info

(504) 584-1119 • (504) 584-1112 • 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans 70112 • https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-drop-center • Under 16 yrs: M-F 9am-noon; 14-23 (specializing in unhoused youth) M-F 1-4pm; Teen Clinic 14-23 M and W 5pm-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm; Medical care, up to age 24; Appointments preferred but walk-ins ok; Sliding scale, but no one turned away;

For Mental Health, Call Mary Elizabeth Wilkes: (504) 827-1071 • Email: mwilkes@tulane.edu • https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-drop-center/counseling • Crisis intervention; Substance abuse; Individuals, couples, family therapy; Medication management; Non-threatening, non-judgmental approach

Helpline: 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264) or text “helpline” to 62640; In a Crisis, call or text 988 • Mandeville (main office phone) (985) 626-6538‌ • Mental Healthcare Navigation Team (504) 896-2345 or (985) 626-6358 or Email gcampbell@namisela.org • Mid City: (504) 896-2345, 4403 Canal St, New Orleans 70119 • Westbank: (504) 368-1944, 2051 8th St, Harvey 70058 • Website: https://namisela.org/ • For support group dates: https://namisela.org/calendar/ • Provides community awareness, education and support related to mental illness including helpline and free Support Groups; Mental Healthcare Navigation Team provides personalized assistance in navigating the complicated mental healthcare system; Connections Support Groups for adults living with a mental health condition: Online via zoom: Wednesdays at 2 pm, Thursdays at 6:30 pm, and every 2nd Saturday at 2 pm; In Person: Refer to NAMI calendar on website for location, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Slidell); Family Support Groups for adults who have loved ones living with a mental health condition: Online via zoom: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday; In person: Refer to NAMI calendar on website for locations, Every 1st Tuesday at 7 pm (Slidell); Every 1st Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Mid City), and Every 2nd Thursday at 6:30 pm (Westbank); Survivors of Suicide Loss for adults 18+ who have lost a loved one to suicide: In Person: Refer to NAMI calendar on website for locations, Every 2nd Wednesday at 6 pm (Mid City); Free; Peer-led

(504) 310-6872 • Email: vgordy@ccano.org • www.ccano.org/domestic-violence-services/ • Emergency legal services for domestic violence victims in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, handling restraining order hearings, which may include temporary custody and other relief; Free; Appointment only; Virtual meetings have expanded access

24/7 Crisis Line: (504) 584-1111 Main Line: (504) 584-1102 • 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans 70112 • https://www.covenanthousenola.org/ • Email: chnoinfo@covenanthouse.org • Provides crisis care and stable housing to youth through 24/7 Crisis Center, transitional housing program, off-site apartments; Education, employment and life skills; health and wellness; outreach

Emergencies: (504) 387-8321 Main Line: (504) 407- 0943 • https://eden-centers.org/ • Emergency Email: emergencycenter@edenhousenola.org • Email: info@edenhousenola.org • Services for trafficking victims; long term housing, short term emergency housing, facilitate medical and psychological care, job training, and comprehensive recovery services; Emergency, Intermediate, and Longterm Housing

(504) 210-5064 • https://fgca.squarespace.com/about/news/hagarshouse • Email: HagarsHouse@gmail.com • For women, children, trans and gender-nonconforming folks that provides an open and empowering residential community, resource coordination, and a safe space to transition into sustainable housing; Emergency Housing

Lifeline 24/7: 1 (866) 488-7386 • Text: 678-678 • Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ • Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ • Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people

Call for all locations: (504) 568-3130 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 826-2675 • Central City: 2221 Philip St, New Orleans 70113 (Adults only) • New Orleans: 719 Elysian Fields Ave New Orleans 70117 (Children only; Developmental disability services) • N.O. East: 5630 Read Blvd, Ste 810, New Orleans 70127 (Adults and children) • St. Bernard: 6624 St. Claude Ave, Arabi 70032 (Adults; Children only after 5 pm) • Westbank: 3100 Gen. De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans (Algiers) 70114 (Adults and children) • https://www.mhsdla.org/ • Primary services cover Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard Parishes; Offers both trauma services and general mental health services; Substance abuse services; Assistance with developmental disabilities; Peer Support Program; Resource Coordination Program provides wrap around care; Behavioral Health Support Groups; Medicaid; Medicare; Uninsured; TeleHealth visits

CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM

Crisis Line: (504) 826-2675 • 719 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans 70117 • Email: jan.tarantino@rhd.org (for crisis response team) or tyesha.davis@rhd.org (Program Director for Metropolitan Crisis Intervention Unit: MCIU) • Website: https://www.rhd.org/program/metropolitan-crisis-response-team-mcrt/ • Phone and in-person triage, assessment, and intervention for mental health or substance abuse crises; MCIU responds robustly to mental health calls via 911 (Orleans Parish only); Youth and adults, 24/7 services

Office: (504) 873-0334 • General Questions for Community & Energy Services: (504) 882-7181 • 1420 S Norman C. Francis Pkwy, New Orleans, 70125 • https://www.tca-nola.org/ • Works with community and other agencies to provide services and opportunities that assist low-income individuals including: Crisis Intervention, Food Pantry, Work Training, Youth Development Programs, Water & Energy Assistance, Tax Assistance and Household Financial Counseling