SPECIFIC GUIDANCE BASED ON THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE: Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking — 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
Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 837-5400 • Toll Free: (888) 411-1333 • Via Link: 211 • www.mccagno.org • Email: metro@mccagno.org • Refer to www.mccagno.org/contact/ for parishes in which services are offered; Free counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; Locations in St. Tammany, Jefferson E & W Bank, St. Charles
New Orleans Family Justice Center: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • www.nofjc.org • Immediate safe housing, individual and group counseling, legal aid for those fleeing domestic violence and abuse; Free; Confidential location; English/Spanish
(504) 780-8282 • 4700 S I-10 Service Rd W, Metairie 70001 • https://www.lcmchealth.org/lakeside-hospital/our-services/emergency-care/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-program/ • Track the progress/status of your Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) here using the tracking number you were given at the medical facility where you had the exam (on your Survivor Card): https://sakt.louisiana.gov/ • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Only certain hospitals have SANE Nurses, specially trained nurses who can collect forensic evidence; Ages 15+ survivors of sexual assault, physical assault/strangulation
Main: (504) 503-0878 • Forensic Exams for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: (504) 355-0857 • Appointments and questions: (504) 592-4005 • 701 Loyola Ave #201, New Orleans 70113 • Email: hopeclinic@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/medical-forensics-details • Track the progress/status of your Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) here using the tracking number you were given at the medical facility where you had the exam (on your Survivor Card): https://sakt.louisiana.gov/ • Primary care, behavioral health, and free forensic exams to survivors of domestic and sexual violence; Clinic hours: M-F, 8 am-4 pm
2000 Canal Street New Orleans 70112, Visit Emergency Services on the 2nd Floor • https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/our-services/emergency-care/forensic-program/ • Track the progress/status of your Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) here using the tracking number you were given at the medical facility where you had the exam (on your Survivor Card): https://sakt.louisiana.gov/ • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Only certain hospitals have SANE Nurses, specially trained nurses who can collect forensic evidence; Ages 15+ survivors of sexual assault, physical assault/strangulation
(225) 925-4792 • Toll Free: 1 (800) 825-3805 • P.O. Box 91301, Baton Rouge 70821 • Visit https://www.sos.la.gov/OurOffice/ Click on “Address Confidentiality Program” in left menu • Visit our guide: https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/acp-guide • Free program to provide survivors of abuse, sexual assault or stalking with a substitute address to use in place of their actual address when they apply for or receive state or local government services (e.g., driver’s license, voter registration, public school records, etc.); the goal is to prevent an assailant or potential assailant from finding the location of a victim through the state’s public records
(225) 372-8995 • Crisis Line 24/7 (English/Spanish): 1 (888) 995-7273 • Visit website for text or online chat: https://www.lafasa.org/ • Provides advocacy and legal services directly to survivors; See “Resource Center” on website; Hours 9am-4pm; Legal support may be available if you are in a parish that does not have a local accredited sexual assault center, or if your accredited local sexual assault center does not offer legal support; Refer to LAFASA website for a list of accredited sexual assault centers in your area
Emergencies: (504) 387-8321 Main Line: (504) 407- 0943 • https://eden-centers.org/ • Emergency Email: emergencycenter@edenhousenola.org • Email: info@edenhousenola.org • Services for trafficking victims; long term housing, short term emergency housing, facilitate medical and psychological care, job training, and comprehensive recovery services; Emergency, Intermediate, and Longterm Housing
Contact via website: http://www.nolatrafficking.org/ • Coalition group focusing on the prevention of human trafficking
New Orleans: Crisis Line 24/7 (504) 285-9865 • Office (504) 826-3560 • Email: neworleans@unboundnow.org • Baton Rouge: Crisis Line 24/7 (225) 475-9635 •Office (225) 577-5597 • Email: batonrouge@unboundnow.org • www.unboundnow.org • Human trafficking prevention training and referrals; Youth empowerment; Survivor advocacy programs; Faith-based; Free