# 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. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence._