# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - Louisiana
## National Resources
- **National Domestic Violence Hotline:**
- **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224
- **Text:** Text START to 88788
- **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/)
- **Services Provided:** 24/7 support, safety planning, referrals, and resources for survivors of domestic violence.
- **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):**
- **Phone:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/)
- **Description:** Support for survivors of sexual violence, including those experiencing domestic abuse.
## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Women
- **Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV):**
- **Phone:** 1-888-411-1333
- **Website:** [https://lcadv.org](https://lcadv.org/)
- **Office Locations:** Baton Rouge (Headquarters)
- **Services Provided:** Shelter referrals, legal advocacy, counseling, and safety planning.
## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women
### New Orleans Region
- **Family Justice Center of New Orleans:**
- **Phone:** 504-592-4005
- **Website:** [https://nocfjc.org](https://nocfjc.org/)
- **Office Location:** 701 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
- **Specialized Services:** Crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal assistance.
### Baton Rouge Area
- **Iris Domestic Violence Center:**
- **Phone:** 1-800-541-9706
- **Website:** [https://stopdv.org](https://stopdv.org/)
- **Office Location:** Confidential for safety
- **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, advocacy, support groups, and legal aid.
### Shreveport Region
- **Project Celebration, Inc.:**
- **Phone:** 318-256-3408
- **Website:** [https://projectcelebration.com](https://projectcelebration.com/)
- **Office Location:** 580 W. Main Street, Many, LA 71449
- **Specialized Services:** Counseling, emergency housing, and resources for survivors and their children.
## Reporting Domestic Violence
- **Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline:**
- **Phone:** 1-888-411-1333
- **Website:** [https://lcadv.org](https://lcadv.org/)
- **How to Report:** Contact the hotline or local police to report abuse, or seek assistance with protective orders.
## Online Support Services
- **DomesticShelters.org:**
- **Website:** [https://domesticshelters.org](https://domesticshelters.org/)
- **Features:** Searchable directory of resources, live chat support, and safety tips for survivors.
## Educational Resources
- **National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV):**
- **Website:** [https://nnedv.org](https://nnedv.org/)
- **Description:** Offers resources on understanding abuse, safety planning, and advocating for survivors.
## Additional Support
- **Catholic Charities of Acadiana - Domestic Abuse Services:**
- **Phone:** 337-235-4972
- **Website:** [https://catholiccharitiesacadiana.org](https://catholiccharitiesacadiana.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Housing assistance, legal advocacy, and counseling services.
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_Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence._