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.