SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Homicide — Crime Survivors Guide
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Nonfatal Physical Assault-Shooting, Armed Robbery, Carjacking — 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 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 • Office of Violence Prevention leads 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 • Violence interruption to reduce conflict and retaliation • Download the brochure HERE.
CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE APPROACHES • Call: (504) 249-5274 • Email: thecra@thecra.net • Conflict resolution services for community and schools
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/ • Behavioral health services, case management, for those dealing with traumatic injury (and loved ones); Violence interruption services; Services FREE for Orleans Parish residents; See full listing under MENTAL HEALTH • Download the brochure HERE.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM • Coordinates resources, training, and initiatives to benefit survivors, using advisory committees and case review teams, made up of criminal justice agencies and community partners
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
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
(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
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
https://www.everytown.org/ • Resources for gun violence survivors and others impacted: https://momentsthatsurvive.org/ • National organization providing information and resources related to gun violence, activism, and policy change
(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