SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Fatal Drug Overdose or Suicide — Crime Survivors Guide
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)
(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
Call 988 • https://988lifeline.org/ • Free counseling/referral, 24/7; This is the national helpline for mental health crises
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
(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
(225) 924-1431 • Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center: 3013 Old Forge Dr, Baton Rouge 70808 • Email: pclement@brcic.org or adminservices@brcic.org • Visit “Support” menu on website: https://www.brcic.org/ • Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm; Suicide survivors and bereavement issues; Click on “Training” menu of website for training in Suicidology; Call or email for assessment to join in-person weekly support group for survivors of suicide loss, Tuesdays 6:30-8pm in person
(970) 226-6050 • https://www.centerforloss.com/ • Various resources related to grief and bereavement
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
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
Sydnee Haynes (504) 940-4861 • Email: justiceangelsllc@yahoo.com • https://justice-angelsllc.squarespace.com/ • Supports families and individuals impacted by the death of a loved one; Offers grief support to children, family members, and individuals; Variety of sessions can be booked via website; Assists with community service opportunities, transportation to and from court, and written character letters for eligible parolees; Donation-based/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