These are a few of the largest local organizations that provide free or low-cost services to survivors of sexual assault and related crimes. They also lead awareness campaigns and advocacy initiatives according to their mission.
Metro's mission is to break the cycle of violence and aid survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking through advocacy, intervention, empowerment and transformation.
Where: Locations in Orleans and Jefferson parishes; services vary by location
Phone: (504) 837-5400
The Family Justice Center provides a range of free services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and child abuse in the Greater New Orleans area. The services are trauma-informed and non-judgmental and are open to survivors at any point in their process
Where: 701 Loyola Ave., Suite 201
Phone: (504) 592-4005
WWAV specializes in free healing services for marginalized groups including women of color, LGBTQ people & sex workers.
Where: 2028 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
Phone: 504) 302-8822
STAR is a Louisiana based organization that provides confidential advocacy, counseling, and legal services to individuals and families affected by sexual trauma at no cost. STAR also works for institutional and social change to build our community’s capacity to prevent and respond responsibly to sexual violence.
Where: 123 N. Genois Street
Phone: (504) 407-0711