https://cforcs.org/ • Coalition of experts, researchers and professionals who work with local educators to help them to understand and address childhood trauma in a classroom setting
(504) 896-9237 • 1140 Calhoun St, New Orleans 70118 • https://www.manningchildrens.org/services/care-medical-clinic/ • Medical exams for children who are suspected victims of abuse, neglect, and trafficking; Ages 17 and under
(504) 523-6221 • Main campus: 1600 Constance St, New Orleans 70130 • Columbia Parc Office: 1401 Saint Denis St, New Orleans 70122 • https://www.clovernola.org/ • Infant and early toddler education; Adult day care; Career Connections (career development); Community and supportive services; Youth services: VITA free tax preparation
7240 Crowder Blvd, Ste 300J, New Orleans 70127 • https://www.loveyourneighbornola.com/ • Provides essentials for babies, gently used clothes for children/adolescents, other support and connections for caregivers of children, founded by crime survivors; Office open Mon-Fri by appointment only and Sat 11am-1pm; Contact via website
(504) 252-1401 • 2021 S Dupre St, New Orleans 70125 • Email: ubuntuvillagenola@gmail.com • https://ubuntuvillagenola.org/ • Provides counsel, information, advocacy, assistance and mentorship, to help youth and families involved with the juvenile system; Services are confidential and independent of law enforcement; Free; Peace Ambassadors engage in neighborhood mediation and violence interruption (and collaborate with the Trauma Recovery Center at UMC)
Main website: https://laevidencetopractice.com/ • Find an evidence-based behavioral health program or provider in your area: https://laevidencetopractice.com/interactivemap/ • Website has a map for Louisiana listing Medicaid providers for children & families; Tracks Medicaid adult behavioral health crisis care providers; Provides clinician training
(504) 525-2366 • Email: cbno@childrensbureaunola.org • https://childrensbureaunola.org/ • Crisis Intervention: https://childrensbureaunola.org/services/crisis-intervention • Works specifically with partner organizations to offer trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling, using “embedded partnerships” (e.g. specific schools, job training programs, after-school, etc); Has a crisis team that offers support and stabilization services in the immediate aftermath of losing a loved one or other traumatic event; See website for more info
Call (504) 827-0731 • 210 State St, New Orleans 70118 • https://www.manningchildrens.org/locations/behavioral-health-center/ • Outpatient and inpatient treatment for children and adolescents; Psychiatry; Medical Psychology; Autism Care; Pediatric Psychology; Neuropsychology; Insurance/payments vary per clinic; Waitlist: (504) 584-8433, press 5, or do website intake
(504) 896-7272 • 210 State St, Bldg 10, New Orleans 70118 • Email: julie.kaplow@lcmchealth.org • https://www.manningchildrens.org/services/behavioral-health/trauma-and-grief-center/ • The TAG Center provides evidence-based assessment and treatment for children and adolescents, ages 0 to 21, who have experienced any form of trauma and/or the death of a loved one
(504) 584-1119 • (504) 584-1112 • 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans 70112 • https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-drop-center • Under 16 yrs: M-F 9am-noon; 14-23 (specializing in unhoused youth) M-F 1-4pm; Teen Clinic 14-23 M and W 5pm-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm; Medical care, up to age 24; Appointments preferred but walk-ins ok; Sliding scale, but no one turned away;
For Mental Health, Call Mary Elizabeth Wilkes: (504) 827-1071 • Email: mwilkes@tulane.edu • https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-drop-center/counseling • Crisis intervention; Substance abuse; Individuals, couples, family therapy; Medication management; Non-threatening, non-judgmental approach
Hotline to report suspicion of child abuse or neglect: 1 (855) 452-5437 (1-855-4LA-KIDS) • https://www.louisianacasa.org/local-programs • CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of children (birth to 18+) in foster care to offer a child trust and advocacy during complex legal proceedings. CASA New Orleans and St. Bernard are not currently in service but hopefully will return soon.
Email: info@freealas.org • https://freealas.org/ • Equips youth and educators to eliminate barriers to education, career, and freedom with and for youth affected by criminal legal and/or immigration courts
(504) 658-6860 • 1110-B Milton St, New Orleans 70122 • Email: info@lakidsrights.org • https://lakidsrights.org/ • Nonprofit law office that provides legal defense services for those under 18 in the juvenile justice system; Provides lawyer, social worker, investigator, and youth advocate
(504) 233-3057 • Email: projectishmaelnola@gmail.com • https://fgca.squarespace.com/about/news/projectishmael • Pro bono immigration legal aid for children
(504) 949-4469 • http://www.baptistfriendshiphouse.org/ • Provides housing, food, clothing, counseling, tutoring, transportation for youth ages 11-17, transitional living for homeless youth 17-21, housing assistance for 18-24; Intermediate/Transitional Housing
24/7 Crisis Line: (504) 584-1111 Main Line: (504) 584-1102 • 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans 70112 • https://www.covenanthousenola.org/ • Email: chnoinfo@covenanthouse.org • Provides crisis care and stable housing to youth through 24/7 Crisis Center, transitional housing program, off-site apartments; Education, employment and life skills; health and wellness; outreach
(504) 522- 9340 • 2020 S. Liberty St, New Orleans 70113 • https://nowcs.org/ • For women 18+, pregnant women, single father-led families; Intermediate Housing
Orleans Parish: (504) 894-5484 • Morgan Rae Center for Hope, 1140 Calhoun St, New Orleans 70118 • Orleans Parish: https://www.manningchildrens.org/services/care-medical-clinic/ • Jefferson Parish: (504) 364-3857 • Find a local CAC: https://lacacs.org/find-a-cac/ • Jefferson Parish: https://www.jeffersoncac.com/ • Requires referral from law enforcement or DCFS, then the child comes in for a forensic interview; There are 15 CACs in Louisiana; Ages 17 and under, adults with disabilities; On-site trauma therapy
https://www.nolacypb.org/ • Comprehensive planning for services and programs for the youth of New Orleans; See Resources on the website for reports and directories related to youth programming
(504) 837-7760 • Email: thrivekids@lcmchealth.org • https://www.manningchildrens.org/community/thrivekids-student-wellness/ • School-based mental health counseling, virtual counseling, psychiatric evaluations (depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior challenges and other concerns), medication management, primary medical care, specialty medical and services, immunizations, care coordination between providers, families and schools; Call to enroll for free