(504) 865-5153 • Contact and intake info: https://law.tulane.edu/clinics/intake • https://law.tulane.edu/clinics/dv • Pro bono if income-eligible, contact for eligibility; represents survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
Louisiana Department of Health List of Spanish-speaking Providers: https://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-PHCH/Center-PH/maternal/PPCL/MentalHealthServicesforSpanishSpeakers_GreaterNewOrleans.pdf
(504) 398-2168 • 4123 Woodland Dr, New Orleans (Algiers) 70131 • https://uhcno.edu/ceb/counseling/counseling-center.php • Monday through Thursday, 11 am-8 pm; Sliding scale, min. $15
Call for information (24/7): (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups; legal assistance available to primary survivors ages 11+ whose legal issue is related to their sexual assault and is in one of STAR’s 15 service parishes; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
Call Desiree Watson: (504) 564-6818 • Email: desirewatson814@gmail.com • Individual counseling by appointment and periodic group events
(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
(225) 926-0807 • 2644 S Sherwood Forest Blvd #224, Baton Rouge 70816 • Email: la.state@madd.org • https://madd.org/victim-assistance/ • MADD Victim Services offers emotional support & assistance after a drunk or drugged driving crash, including monthly virtual support groups for victims & survivors. Free; Office hours 9am - 5pm
Main: (504) 503-0878 • 701 Loyola Ave, Ste 108, New Orleans 70113 • Email: hopeclinic@nofjc.org • https://hope-chc.org/ • Free forensic medical exams for survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual assault (ages 18+); Primary health care; Behavioral health care; Call for clinic hours; 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/
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
Orleans Justice Center–Sheriff’s Office: (504) 202-9339 • Main Office: 2800 Perdido St, New Orleans 70119 • www.opso.gov
(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
https://council.nola.gov/home/ • The NOLA City Council is the legislative branch of the city government. They enact all laws governing the city and approve budgets as recommended by the Mayor. Contact the Councilmember in your district (there are 5) for community issues and upcoming meetings.
(504) 407-0000 • 421 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70112 • For court status updates: https://www.orleanscivildistrictcourt.org/ • For forms and filings: https://www.orleanscivilclerk.com/
(504) 658-9000 • 2700 Tulane Ave, Ste 114, New Orleans 70119 • https://orleanscriminalcourtclerk.com/
(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) 658-9660 • 3001 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans 70125 • Email: orleanscoroner@nola.gov • www.neworleanscoroner.com • Death investigations; Mental health crisis services (orders of protective custody); Public access hours: M-F, 9am-4pm
(504) 658-9100 • Magistrate Judge: (504) 658-9350 • 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans 70119 • Court status updates, virtual courtroom access, and judge contact info: https://www.criminalcourt.org/; Visit “Clerk Connect” to look up specific criminal cases
Headquarters: (225) 342-6740 • Probation & Parole: (225) 342-6609 • Crime Victim Services: (225) 342-1056 • Automated information on the location of incarcerated persons: (225) 383-4580 • 504 Mayflower St, Baton Rouge 70802 • Victims can register for notifications on the status of incarcerated persons: https://doc.la.gov/public-programs-resources/victim-services/ • Re-entry services for the formerly incarcerated: https://doc.la.gov/imprisoned-person-programs-resources/transition-reentry/ • Call Crime Victim Services/Victim Outreach to register for notifications related to incarcerated persons, post-conviction (use Louisiana VINE pre-conviction)
(504) 822-2414 • 619 S White St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: victimwitness@orleansda.com • https://orleansda.com/