Domestic Violence

NEW ORLEANS and Surrounding areas (Region 1)

LOUISIANA STATEWIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
(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

NEW ORLEANS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER 
701 Loyola Ave, St 201, New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 866-9554 (24 Hr. Crisis Line)
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

CRESCENT HOUSE HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Confidential location
(504) 866-9554
Services provided: short term emergency shelter, all services provided are free of charge

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)
(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

SEXUAL TRAUMA AWARENESS AND RESPONSE (STAR)
123 N Genois St, New Orleans, LA 70119
(855) 425-STAR
Services provided: individual advocacy, information and referrals, group support, medical advocacy, legal assistance, counseling, and safety planning for survivors of sexual assault

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (UMC) 
UMC Forensic Program
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
(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

PROJECT SAVE
1000 Howard Ave, St 200, New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 310-6872
Services provided: free emergency legal representation for survivors of domestic 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
(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

MONROE and surrounding parishes (Region 8)

The Wellspring Domestic Violence Program offers free and confidential services to adults and children in abusive relationships. The Wellspring offers services that help survivors of domestic violence have a life free from emotional, physical, economical and sexual abuse. Services are available for residents staying at our safe shelter and non-residents living in the 12 parish region listed below.