Hearts of Hope

Our aim is to reduce the trauma experienced by child and adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault.

Service area: Lafayette, Arcadia, Evangeline, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parishes
Work with: Survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.
Services for survivors during incarceration include: hospital accompaniment during forensic exams; legal and medical advocacy; crisis intervention and counseling via hotline; information, referrals, and references; accompaniment to courts and during law enforcement interviews; mail correspondence.
Services for survivors after release include: mail correspondence; accompaniment to courts and during law enforcement interviews; hospital accompaniment during forensic exams; legal and medical advocacy; information, referrals, and references; crisis intervention and counseling via hotline; group counseling / support groups; in-person counseling.
Services for loved ones include: mail correspondence; accompaniment to courts and during law enforcement interviews; hospital accompaniment during forensic exams; legal and medical advocacy; in-person counseling; group counseling / support groups; crisis intervention and counseling via hotline; information, referrals, and references.
Fees: Free
Additional Information: All services are available in English.