Posts tagged Gun Violence
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

Rose PrestonHomicide, Assault/Battery, Human Trafficking, Gun Violence, Stalking/Kidnapping, Domestic Violence/IPV, Loss of Loved One, Robbery/Carjacking, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault/Abuse
NEW ORLEANS HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Call for information: (504) 658-2598 • 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans 70112 • Email: healthdepartment@nola.gov • https://nola.gov/health-department/violence-prevention/ • Download the brochure HERE • Leads City of New Orleans violence prevention and intervention programs using an evidence-based public health approach; Programs include:

COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION

UBUNTU VILLAGE PEACE AMBASSADORS • Call: (504) 658-2546 • Email: dallen@ubuntuvillagenola.org or tfedison@ubuntuvillagenola.org or rmagee@ubuntuvillagenola.org • Provide Violence Interruption, Risk Reduction, and Mentorship Services; use mediation to reduce retaliation, services are confidential and independent of law enforcement, use a public health approach to interrupt cycles of violence, and focus on community collaboration through partnerships • Download the brochure HERE.

CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE APPROACHES • Call: (504) 249-5274 • Email: thecra@thecra.net • Schools can refer escalating conflicts to the Center whose trained staff acts as violence interrupters

HEALTHCARE BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION

SEEDS OF NOLA TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTER • Call: (504) 702-4335 • Website: https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/norman-e-mcswain-jr-md-spirit-of-charity-trauma-/trauma-recovery-center/ • University Medical Center’s Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) provides immediate support to victim-survivors of violence and families, works to reduce retaliation risk and prevent future trauma; Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center provides wrap around services for victim-survivors of traumatic injury or violence and their family members; Services FREE for Orleans Parish residents; See full listing under MENTAL HEALTH; Trained in-hospital violence interrupters also provide crisis intervention and support • Download the brochure HERE.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM • Provides coordination, information and resources, training and technical assistance, and advocacy for survivors, community partners, and criminal justice agencies; Coordinates various initiatives including the Advocacy Initiated Response Program, Mayor’s Domestic Violence Working Group, Sexual Violence Response Advisory Committee, Domestic Violence Prevention Committee, Domestic Abuse Fatality Review, and domestic violence and sexual assault multi-disciplinary case review teams

ALL, GOVERNMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENTRose PrestonClick Here for LocationGun Violence, Homicide
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
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
WAKE

504-689-6330 • Email: info@wake.education • Website: https://www.wake.education/ • Funeral Home Pricing Guide: https://www.wake.education/funeral-consumers • Provides support and resources for those experiencing the death of a loved one; Offers help navigating decisions, funeral homes, funeral pricing and understanding laws; Provides support for memorialization; Website has end of life guides and a funeral pricing guide; Free

ALL, COMMUNITY ASSISTANCERose PrestonClick Here for LocationHomicide, Suicide, Gun Violence, Loss of Loved One