SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Fatal Drug Overdose or Suicide — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Homicide — Crime Survivors Guide
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
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
(504) 300-9299 • Email: groo9290@gmail.com • www.goddessoutreach.org • Supports families and individuals impacted by trauma, violence, and food insecurity; Offers grief support, attends court proceedings, delivers monthly food boxes, offers youth support and monthly activities
Call Desiree Watson: (504) 564-6818 • Email: desirewatson814@gmail.com • Individual counseling by appointment and periodic group events
(504) 593-2357 • Email: larry.johnson@nola.gov • www.bcm.org/chaplaincy-services • You can also reach out to your nearest police station and ask for a Chaplain
(504) 658-9660 • 3001 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans 70125 • www.neworleanscoroner.com • Death investigations, mental health crisis services (orders of protective custody or involuntary commitment); Public access hours: M-F, 9 am-4 pm
(504) 838-5109 • Toll Free: 1 (888) 508-9083 • 3500 N Causeway Blvd, Ste 1232, Metairie 70002 • www.lsbefd.state.la.us
(225) 267-7252 • Email: changebr225@gmail.com • https://changebr.org/ • Provide support to mothers who have lost their child to gun violence; not exclusive to survivors of violence in Baton Rouge; See listing in Grief and Support Groups
1 (800) 395-5755 • Email: info@griefshare.org • https://www.griefshare.org/ • In person and online groups; Locate using the website and your zip code
Archdiocese of New Orleans Victim Assistance Coordinator: (504) 330-5975 • Email: mfl@arch-no.org • Annual memorial in St. Louis Cathedral; Usually in October; Bring a photo of loved one(s) and participate in procession; Call/email to be added to mailing list
(504) 224-9596 • 2521 Jena St, New Orleans 70115 • Email: info@neworleansgriefcenter.com • https://neworleansgriefcenter.com/ • Individual and group counseling; Costs listed on website
Facilitated by Sherrard Crespo, LMSW: (504) 708-2937 • NOLA survivors Email: nolasurvivors@vialink.org • Louisiana survivors outside of NOLA Email: SOS@vialink.org • https://vialink.org/survivors-of-suicide-loss/ • For adults 18+ anywhere in Louisiana who have lost a loved one to suicide; every Tuesday 6-7 pm; Zoom; Free
(970) 226-6050 • https://www.centerforloss.com/ • Various resources related to grief and bereavement
(513) 721-5683 • Toll Free: 1 (888) 818-7662 • Email for more info or to start a chapter: natlpomc@pomc.org • https://pomc.org/ • Offers emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy
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
(504) 593-5100 • 1450 Poydras St, Ste 400, New Orleans 70112 • Email: leers@la.gov • https://ldh.la.gov/vitalrecords • Walk-ins M-F, 8:15am-3pm; $7 each (death certificate), $15 (birth certificate), $5 each (marriage certificate); Exact cash, check or money order; Online applications available