Local Resources for Survivors

 

 

 

 

For a quick overview of local domestic and sexual violence resources and information, click on the image to the left. 

 

 

 

 

 

Crime Survivors NOLA has an extensive guide with many additional resources.

Advocacy

New Orleans Family Justice Center (NOFJC)

701 Loyola Ave, St 201, New Orleans, LA 70113

NOFJC ● (504) 866-9554

Services provided: emergency shelter, individual advocacy, information and referrals, group support, children's program, medical advocacy, forensic medical exams, primary care, legal assistance, counseling, safety planning, and caregiver support

Metro Centers for Community Advocacy

Multiple locations in Jefferson, St. Tammany, Gretna, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and River Parishes (St. Charles, St. John, and St. James)

MCCAGNO ● (504) 837-5400

Services provided: emergency shelter, individual advocacy, information and referrals, group support, children's program, medical advocacy, legal assistance in obtaining restraining orders, counseling, safety planning, and caregiver support

Women with a Vision

1226 Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119

WWAV ● (504) 302-8822

Services provided: advocacy, health education and supportive services, specializing in free healing services for marginalized groups, including LGBTQ individuals and sex workers

Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR)

123 N Genois St, New Orleans, LA 70119

STAR ● (855) 435-STAR

Services provided: individual advocacy, information and referrals, group support, medical advocacy, legal assistance, counseling, and safety planning for survivors of sexual assault

Medical

University Medical Center (UMC)

2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112

UMC Forensic Program ● (504) 702-3000

Services provided: free forensic medical exams for sexual assault and domestic violence, which can be performed up to 5 days after an incident. It is not necessary to make a police report to receive a forensic medical exam

Legal

Project Save

1000 Howard Ave, St 200, New Orleans, LA 70113

Project SAVE ● (504) 310-6872

Services provided: free emergency legal representation for survivors of doemstic violence residing in Orleans Parish. Legal services may include temporary restraining orders, temporary child support, custody, and use of property

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)

1340 Poydras St, St 600, New Orleans, LA 70112

SLLS ● (504) 529-1000

Services provided: free legal representation for survivors of domestic violence residing in Orleans Parish. Legal services may include temporary child support, custody, and divorce

Hotlines

Louisiana Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline

LCADV ● (888) 411-1333

Services provided: free and confidential hotline for victims and survivors of domestic violence. All calls will be routed to a domestic violence service provided in the victim or survivor's area

Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault Hotline

LaFASA ● Call (888) 995-7273 ● Text (225) 351-7233

Services provided: free and confidential hotline for victims and survivors of sexual assault, loved ones of survivors, and care providers

National Human Trafficking Hotline

(888) 373-7888

Services provided: national anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking. Provides information about local resources, and access to safe space to report tips, seek services, and ask for help

VIA Link

211 or (800) 273-8255

Service provided: counselors can provide crisis counseling. Counselors can also provide information and referrals to programs which can help with needs such as food, shelter, medical care, financial assistance, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, senior services, childcare, and more.