Louisiana

Adapt Inc./Washington Parish Rape Crisis Center provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual violence in Washington Parish. Services include: 24-hour hotline; crisis intervention; hospital and law enforcement advocacy; individual and group counseling; and information and referrals. All services are free and confidential.

Rape Crisis Outreach provides comprehensive services to all survivors of sexual assault in the five rural Parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard, Jefferson Davis, and Allen. Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline; medical, legal, and court advocacy and accompaniment; individual and group counseling; and information and referrals. Rape Crisis Outreach is committed to meeting the needs of survivors of sexual abuse behind bars through crisis intervention and ongoing counseling for men and women in local jails and prisons. Staff also work with formerly incarcerated survivors in work release and substance abuse treatment programs, as well as provide victim sensitivity training for federal inmates in pre-release programs. All Rape Crisis Outreach services are free and confidential.

Crescent House provides services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including men, women, and children, throughout Greater New Orleans. Services include: 24-hour hotline; crisis intervention; short-term housing for victims/survivors in immediate and imminent danger; intermediate and long-term housing, as available; individual and group counseling; legal advocacy, including consultation and assistance securing Temporary Orders of Protection; information and referrals; and accompaniment and advocacy in the hospital waiting room. At this time, Crescent House cannot accompany survivors past the hospital lobby nor can they provide on-site counseling in jails or prisons, but are willing to respond to calls and letters to provide information and support to survivors of sexual assault behind bars. All services are free, confidential, and available to survivors of any age and background.

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.

A component of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, the HIV/AIDS Program (HAP) of the office of Public Health is a cluster of programs designed to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS, to ensure the availability of quality medical and social services for HIV infected and affected individuals, and to track the impact of the epidemic in Louisiana. The HAP Services Program provides a variety of patient care services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS through contracts with community-based organizations, including: primary medical care; HIV-related medications; oral health care services; assistance with transportation, rent, and utility payments; medical case management; referrals to other community services; and other needed support services. When available, HAP provides assistance to HIV+ prisoners prior to discharge to coordinate services, including the purchase HIV-related prescription medications following their release from prison. HAP also offers information and referrals through the Statewide HIV/STD Infoline.

STAR offers a range of services for survivors of sexual assault in the Capital Area, Greater New Orleans, and Central Louisiana. Our main branch is located in Baton Rouge, but we also have other branches in New Orleans and Alexandria, and a satellite office in New Roads. All of our services are free and confidential. More information can be found by contacting our 24/7 hotline: (855) 435-STAR (7827).

Service area: STAR’s service areas include the Capital Area (East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and Ascension Parishes), Greater New Orleans (Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany Parishes), and Central Louisiana (Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes).
Work with: All survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Information and referrals.
Services for survivors after release include: 24/7 hotline, 24/7 hospital accompaniment, case management, court and criminal justice accompaniment, individual and group therapy, and legal representation.
Services for loved ones include: 24/7 hotline, individual and group therapy.
Fees: All services are provided at no charge.

The YWCA’s Sexual Assault Advocacy Center provides vital services to women, children, and men in a 70-mile radius including the parishes of Shreveport City, Bossier City, Caddo, Bienville, Bossier, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster. Services include: 24-hour crisis line; individual counseling for survivors of rape, sexual assault, child abuse, or sexual harassment; group counseling for adults dealing with the impact of rape, incest, and sexual abuse; victim advocacy; court accompaniment; and community education. For persons located outside the Shreveport-Bossier area, outreach offices are available in Webster Parish and Red River Parish. Fees are based on a sliding scale, and no one is turned away due to inability to pay.

The Office of State Inspector General (OIG) investigates allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse within the executive branch of state government. The office also assists residents with locating the proper agencies to address their concern, if necessary. Any person, including public employees, may file complaints or provide information concerning the operation of state government with the Office of State Inspector General. Complaints may be filed anonymously.

Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana (JJPL) is a statewide law and advocacy center for young people in the juvenile justice system. JJPL staff members represent incarcerated youth, monitor youth prison conditions, provide resources and information, work with families involved in the system, and use public education and advocacy to demonstrate the need for a rehabilitative juvenile justice system. Staff attorneys represent youth in order to advocate for early release based on circumstances during confinement. Social workers are also on staff to provide support for youth and their parents. JJPL accepts collect calls and letters from youth who are confined in Louisiana. Parents of youth who are confined in Louisiana can also call or send letters on behalf of their children.