Resource Guide

AHF Healthcare Center – New Orleans

AHF Healthcare Centers provide primary care services from HIV specialists you can trust. We’re proud to be an LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare provider, offering a range of services to ensure your well-being. AHF Healthcare Centers provide advanced medical care designed specifically for people living with HIV. From HIV treatment to diagnostics and therapies, we’ve got you covered. Get started on your journey to good health today.

Trans Income Project

A group of trans women who are working to offer cash assistance, guaranteed income, and free STI testing to trans women. They also engage in advocacy efforts in policy change, sex worker protections, and and support in training other interested organizers.

Trans Empowerment Project

TEP supports trans people directly, especially disabled queer and trans people of color. The programs provided include: emergency food and toiletry packages (provided through Instacart, Shipt, or Hello Fresh and paid for by TEP), gender affirming clothing packages, HRT assistance, employment assistance, inmate services (including commissary assistance, gender-affirming clothing packages and pen-pals for trans inmates), and emergency transport for those in unsafe housing situations.) Visit website to fill out a form for assistance.

TIDAL NOLA (Transgender Inclusive Development Advocacy and Learning)

Trans-led org focused on advocacy and training. TIDAL offers: training, consultation, community-engaged research and community building and organizing.

Real Name Campaign

Trans-led group of activists in New Orleans fighting for accessible gender marker changes and transgender rights. Coordinates the Trans Name Change Fund with Louisiana Trans Advocates.

Ochsner Health System- LGBTQIA Care

Ochsner has providers in multidisciplinary fields and patient services including trans health care needs. In-person and telehealh visits available for some health needs. PrEP and STI care, wellness health, HIV care, and other health needs offered, 1-866-624-7637 for inquiry.

NOAGE NOLA

Local advocacy for LGBTQIA2S+, of all ages. Offer cultural competency trainings for health care and service providers on issues related to community. Create events to foster community socialization and support.

New Orleans Public Library Main Branch

Public library system of New Orleans. Access to all kinds of media (books, movies, etc.), computer use, classes and tutoring programs at locations around GNO. See website for full listing of locations, hours & programs. Services by appointment due to Covid, including contactless curbside pick up, returns, prints and copies; 45-minute In-Library appointments to browse and checkout, use a public computer, charging stations; wifi in and around each building; wireless printing; Culture Pass program for area museums, zoo, etc.; free copies/prints – 10 pages per day; virtual programs for all ages. For additional library assistance: 1-on-1 and classroom assistance for your computer and job seeking needs please call 504.596.3122, or email rgoldblum@nolalibrary.org

New Orleans People’s Assembly

Organizing, advocacy & community building for, with, and by working people of New Orleans. Connected to Take?Em Down NOLA, Women?s Dinner Wednesdays, New Orleans Hospitality Workers Alliance, People?s Community Sing. Check website or facebook for events & programs.

New Orleans Mutual Aid Group—NOMAG

Food banks now on SUNDAYS 4-6pm at Florida & St. Roch

Lower 9th Center for Sustainable Engagement & Development

Assistance for Lower 9th Ward residents with access to fresh food, volunteer home restoration, radiant barrier installation, and neighborhood beautification. Will provide referrals for food distribution and other community needs. Fee for materials; Walk-in or call for information.

Louisiana Trans Advocates

Provides resources and advocacy for trans people. Comprehensive resource guide online. Frequently takes action politically to oppose transphobic legislation. Online guides explain how bills become laws and how to contact legislators. Coordinates the Trans Name Change Fund with Real Name Campaign. Also hosts a variety of support groups in-person and online for all trans/gnc individuals.

Louisiana Trans Advocates

Provides resources and advocacy for trans people. Comprehensive resource guide online. Frequently takes action politically to oppose transphobic legislation. Online guides explain how bills become laws and how to contact legislators. Coordinates the Trans Name Change Fund with Real Name Campaign. Also hosts a variety of support groups in-person and online for all trans/gnc individuals.

CrescentCare Gender Clinic

Provides care for transgender and gender non-conforming patients, regardless of income, immigration, or insurance status. Offers access to primary care, gender affirming hormone therapy (informed consent model), referrals to gender affirming surgical care, name and gender marker change support, free chest binder exchange services, behavioral health care, resource list of external gender affirming BH providers.

City of New Orleans—NOLA Ready

Frequently updated info compiled by the city to prepare for and recover from disasters including hurricanes and pandemics. Includes info on COVID testing sites, meal programs, evacuation assistance, etc.

Brotherhood Incorporated

Dollhouse program for trans individuals. Advocacy program, PrEP Navigation, See Listing in HIV/STI section for info on further programs.

Women With a Vision, Inc.

Black and Queer led health education and promotion agency specializing in reproductive health advocacy, sex worker rights, harm reduction outreach, community based research, case management and referrals. Safer sex, IDU kits and hygiene material distribution. Free; Appts taken, Walk-Ins welcome, All genders welcome.

The Louisiana Tobacco Quitline

24/7 Call line that provides smoking cessation counseling and referrals to other services in Louisiana. Se habla espanol, other languages through language line.

Smoking Cessation Trust

As part of a legal settlement, cessation medication and counseling is free for LA residents who started smoking before September 1988. Any service location of your choice. Free if qualified.

Smart Recovery

Check website for information on times and places for virtual and in-person meetings throughout NO area. Each meeting has different phone and email contact. Mutual support meetings are free and open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery. Free.

Recovery Works Intensive Outpatient Program

Call phone number above and ask for Sharon Normand. Talk therapy, education, medication-assisted treatment, art, music, yoga, social support, community education, trauma resolution. Primary care offered including Suboxone (Buprenorphine), counseling, and dental services. (See Primary Care and Dental/Eye Care for more info) Free; Se habla espanol.

Odyssey House Louisiana: Sobering Center

Allow overly intoxicated individuals to recover from immediate acute alcohol impairment; Sobering Center Outreach Van available to pick up and transport individuals to the Sobering Center at 504-439-5941

Odyssey House Louisiana: Short Term Adult Residential Treatment

Approximately 28-day residential drug rehabilitation program

Odyssey House Louisiana: OHMega

No cost three to six month program that provides outpatient treatment services to racial/ethnic minority men who are who are suffering from substance use and are at high risk for HIV or are living with HIV

Odyssey House Louisiana: Medically Supported Detox

5-7 day inpatient detox treatment; admissions M-F 8 am-2 pm; admissions based on bed availability. Detox and Residential free for uninsured, Medicaid (no private insurance).

Odyssey House Louisiana: iPrevent

Resources for substance abuse and HIV/Hep C prevention programming to New Orleans Youth

Odyssey House Louisiana: Intensive Outpatient (IOP)/Long Term Housing:

Intensive outpatient program where residents live on-site for 3-6 months; must complete OHL short-term residential treatment before moving into IOP

Odyssey House Louisiana: Revive. Survive.

Resources and trainings to address the opioid epidemic

New Orleans Syringe Access Program (NOSAP)

Safe, sterile syringes; safe injection materials; authorized syringe disposal, overdose prevention education; Naloxone distribution; medication-assisted treatment referrals; bulk exchange every Wednesday: 12-4 pm matching bulk disposals of 300-500 syringes

New Orleans Lambda Center

Narcotics Anonymous

Greater New Orleans area group meetings to deal with and end addiction to narcotics held seven days a week. Call either of the helplines or check website for current schedule of meetings held virtually (online/phone) and reopened in- person throughout GNO area. Option to speak with someone in recovery. Free

NADA NOLA

NADA is a community based acupuncture protocol that treats addiction, mental illness, trauma, PTSD, insomnia and general stress. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm at 3401 St. Claude Ave (entrance on Desire St Please wear a good mask. (K)N95s are strongly preferred. If you don?t have one of those, please double up cloth masks, or wear one combined with a 3-ply surgical mask. Ear acupuncture by donation or free; Call, walk in or email for info. Se habla espanol.

CrescentCare

ACER (Addictions Counseling & Educational Resources): Hullen St.

Outpatient programs for addiction recovery including detox services and counseling. Daytime and evening treatment offered. Private Insurance, weekly financial agreements, Grant program, Medicaid; Walk-in or Appt. Se habla espanol.

ACER (Addictions Counseling & Educational Resources): Christian Lane

Outpatient programs for addiction recovery including detox services and counseling. Daytime and evening treatment offered. Private Insurance, weekly financial agreements, Grant program, Medicaid; Walk-in or Appt. Se habla espanol.

ACER (Addictions Counseling & Educational Resources): Arabi

Outpatient programs for addiction recovery including detox services and counseling. Daytime and evening treatment offered. Private Insurance, weekly financial agreements, Grant program, Medicaid; Walk-in or Appt. Se habla espanol.

Women’s Space – START

You must be referred to them by Unity. (2475 Canal Street, Suite 300, New Orleans, LA 70119) Women?s Space is a transitional housing center that accepts women and people of trans experience (TGNC). The house up to 24 people at a time in a 4 people per room shared space. They offer 3 meals a day, group events and space, and some other basic needs. No fee for staying, but works on a referral system. 18 and up.

Unity of Greater New Orleans

A collaborative of over 60 agencies providing housing and services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Orleans and Jefferson parishes.

Traveler’s Aid Society of Greater New Orleans

Rehousing, outreach, vouchers/tokens, showers, mail, phone, and laundry.

Ozanam Inn

Emergency shelter; rapid rehousing and meals.

New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter

Transitional housing for women/women of trans experience, those who have children under 18, pregnant people, and single father-led families.

New Orleans Low Barrier Shelter

No minors, 24/7 shelter beds, all identities welcome, meals.

New Orleans Family Justice Center

Emergency shelter and rehousing for victims of domestic violence.

Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center

Free legal representation to people facing eviction in Orleans Parish and other services.

Housing Authority of New Orleans

Helps to provide affordable housing for low-income residents. Visit the HANO website to learn more about public housing, Section 8 rental assistance, and project-based units.

Hagar’s House for Women

Long term housing for single women, children, and TGN folx who are 18 and older. Waitlist is a possibility.

Covenant House New Orleans

Offers many essential services for youth/young people (22 y.o. and younger) including a 24/7 Care Center & Stable Housing, Health care, Education, Employment and Life Skills, Financial Assistance, Health and Wellness, and Outreach.

Start Community Health Center- New Orleans

Primary care, behavioral health, Medicaid enrollment, hepatology, and PrEP for those 13 years and older. Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, and Uninsured. Sliding scale available based on household and income. *Transportation services available to and from clinic within 30 mile radius*

St. Charles Kenner Community Health Center

Complete pediatric and adult primary care services, including PAP smears, social work. Sliding scale for uninsured ($15 min. for first visit, $10 for established patients);Medicaid, Private insurance. Appt. only. Se habla espanol

Planned Parenthood

Services include birth control, gender affirming care, HIV and STI testing and treatment, Wellness and Preventive care, Women?s health services and treatment. Hours vary. Book online at www.plannedparenthood.org translation services available for appt

Odyssey House Health Clinic

2700 South Broad St appointment only M-F 8-5 (same phone) Primary adult health care, including labs, TB tests, flu vaccinations and mental health. See Addiction Services section for info on additional programs. Pharmacy onsite. Sliding scale fee to those in treatment, homeless or w/out income (proof required); no one turned away. lab costs vary. Walk-in OK. Se habla espanol

New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic (part of LSU Healthcare Network) Phone

Professional musicians, culture bearers, and their families living in the greater metro New Orleans area are eligible for the following medical services: health assessments, primary care, including OB/GYN, mental health, and social services information and referrals. Open to all culture-bearers, including vocalists, Mardi Gras Indians, Baby Dolls, etc. and adult household members. $10 per person, also Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance; Appt only, call to begin enrollment. Spanish spoken? No, French, ask for Katherine Lasperches.

New Orleans East Louisiana Community Health Center (NOELA

Adult primary health care services, including women’s health (OB/GYN), mental health, social services, diabetes classes, pharmacy assistance. Pediatrics across the street at 14401 Chef Menteur Hwy, Ste C. Sliding scale for uninsured based on income. Medicaid, Medicare, some insurance.Appt preferred, walk-ins OK. Se habla espanol & Vietnamese

LSU Family Medicine – Oschner

Complete adult and pediatric primary care, including pre-natal care, adolescent care, PAP smears, STI testing Photo ID required. Sliding Scale ($30 minimum, proof of income required), Medicaid, Medicare, some private insurance; Appt. only. Se habla espanol

Health Care for the Homeless Program (Ozanam Inn)

Medical and behavioral health services provided at this location. Services free if homeless; also Medicaid, Medicare, sliding scale based on income. Call or walk-in to fill out paperwork for appt. Se habla espanol

Health Care for the Homeless Program (Main Site)

Medical, dental, and behavioral health services provided at this location. Main site provides comprehensive program offering primary medical care, dental care, pharmacy. Services free if homeless; also Medicaid, Medicare, sliding scale based on income. Call or walk-in to fill out paperwork for appt. Se habla espanol

Health Care for the Homeless Program (Community Resource and Referral Center)

Medical and behavioral health services provided at this location. Services free if homeless; also Medicaid, Medicare, sliding scale based on income. Call or walk-in to fill out paperwork for appt. Se habla espanol.

Health Care for the Homeless Program (Arthur Monday)

Medical and behavioral health services provided at this location. Services free if homeless; also Medicaid, Medicare, sliding scale based on income. Call or walk-in to fill out paperwork for appt. Se habla espanol.

Common Ground Health Clinic

Adult primary care services, including physicals, prescriptions, lab tests, Medicaid applications, behavioral health, wellness & educational events. Sliding scale beginning at $25, Medicaid, Medicare, major insurance; Appt. & walk-in. Se habla espanol

Access Health Louisiana Primary Care Clinics

Locations in the New Orleans Metro Area include: CBD (Inside Pythian Market), Belle Chasse, St. Bernard, and South Broad.

504 Health Net

Directory of primary care clinics in Greater New Orleans.

Whole Village Art Therapy

Provides free mental health services. Mission is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and increase accessibility to counseling. Work in a variety of settings including schools, shelters and community spaces. Provide free drop-in community art making events on a monthly basis. Available to all ages.

University of Holy Cross Counseling and Training Center

Counseling services are administered by either graduate students or post- graduate students supervised by senior staff. $15 per session, check or cash, no Medicare, Medicaid or insurance accepted; reduced cost on case by case basis. Appt. Only. Se habla espanol.

Turning Point Counseling

Counselors specializing in depression & anxiety, trauma & ptsd, and gender & sexuality. Services include: Individual and group counseling, play therapy, mental health training, and restorative justice circles. Email or visit website for more information and pricing.

Tulane Behavioral Health Center – Tulane Medical Center

Outpatient services for all psychiatric disorders serving children, adolescents, and adults. This hospital sees ALL individuals and accepts Medicaid. Services include medication management, therapy, and counseling. $20 for students, $25 for non- students; Appt. Only.

True Love Movement

Mental health counseling services specifically for the Black community. “The mission of True Love Movement is to empower Black people to achieve optimal health and wellness through counseling, education, community activism and the production of creative arts and media all of which promote self-awareness and self-LOVE.” Call for information on services and payment options.

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T (she/her) is a white femme, queer/lesbian peer counselor and former sex worker from the South. She specializes in peer support that affirms queer love and s. work. T believes in you being an equal stakeholder in a relationship with your mental healthcare provider. She centers the healing power of shared lived experience in all of her work.

Positive Living Treatment Center

Community mental health center dedicated to quality care of individuals with diminished functioning capabilities due to an emotional or psychiatric disorder. PLTC offers an alternative to an inpatient setting and a transitional, psycho-social rehab option that fosters independence, dignity and respect for all persons served through a partial hospitalization program, as well as a community based outreach program. Call for Appt./Intake info and to discuss payment options.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New Orleans

NAMI New Orleans provides mental health day treatment and services to adults with chronic mental illnesses, as well as support and education for adults with mental illness and their families, including numerous support groups.Drop-In Center and all support and education programs are free; Medicaid and other insurance accepted for additional services. Walk-In during Drop-In hours or Call for Appointment.

Metropolitan Human Services District: St. Bernard Behavioral Health Center

Help is available 24/7; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs, Suboxone and medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction services for youth, treatment for gambling problems 6 Clinics. Medicaid, Medicare, some insurance, call for info; Appointment only. Se habla espanol.

Metropolitan Human Services District: Plaquemines Community C.A.R.E. Center

Help is available 24/7; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs, Suboxone and medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction services for youth, treatment for gambling problems 6 Clinics. Medicaid, Medicare, some insurance, call for info; Appointment only. Se habla espanol.

Metropolitan Human Services District: New Orleans East Behavioral Health Center

Help is available 24/7; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs, Suboxone and medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction services for youth, treatment for gambling problems 6 Clinics. Medicaid, Medicare, some insurance, call for info; Appointment only. Se habla espanol.

Metropolitan Human Services District: Chartres-Pontchartrain Behavioral Health Center

Help is available 24/7; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs, Suboxone and medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction services for youth, treatment for gambling problems 6 Clinics. Medicaid, Medicare, some insurance, call for info; Appointment only. Se habla espanol.

Metropolitan Human Services District: Central City Behavioral Health & Access Center

Help is available 24/7; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs, Suboxone and medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction services for youth, treatment for gambling problems 6 Clinics. Medicaid, Medicare, some insurance, call for info; Appointment only. Se habla espanol.

Metropolitan Human Services District: Algiers Behavioral Health Center

Help is available 24/7; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs, Suboxone and medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction services for youth, treatment for gambling problems 6 Clinics. Medicaid, Medicare, some insurance, call for info; Appointment only. Se habla espanol.

Metropolitan Human Services District

Metropolitan Crisis Response Team

Telephone and face-to-face triage, assessment, and intervention for persons experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises. 24/7 clinical staff used to prevent unnecessary mental health hospitalizations and instead link consumers to community based services that better address their needs. Free. Se habla espanol. Interpreters available for the hearing impaired.

Mercy Family Center (Metairie )

Psychological counseling & treatment for children, youth & adults at three GNO Locations. Including gender-affirming behavioral health services for transgender and non-binary clients.Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding scale for uninsured individuals ONLY; Submit application online to begin process- must have applied for Medicaid first.

Mercy Family Center (Mandeville )

Psychological counseling & treatment for children, youth & adults at three GNO Locations. Including gender-affirming behavioral health services for transgender and non-binary clients.Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding scale for uninsured individuals ONLY; Submit application online to begin process- must have applied for Medicaid first.

Mercy Family Center (Algiers)

Psychological counseling & treatment for children, youth & adults at three GNO Locations. Including gender-affirming behavioral health services for transgender and non-binary clients.Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding scale for uninsured individuals ONLY; Submit application online to begin process- must have applied for Medicaid first.

Loyola Center for Counseling and Education

Mental health counseling services on a sliding scale to all families, couples, groups, and individuals at every stage of life. Any amount you can afford. Call or email for appt. Spanish spoken? Depends on staffing at the time.

Cypress Atlas, PLPC

Transgender counselor specializing in Narrative Therapy. She works with Turning Point Counseling. $80/session and sliding scale upon inquiry.

CrescentCare

Provides a vast array of wrap-around services and programs. In this section highlighting their Behavioral Health component, Medicaid covered individual counseling and psychiatry. There is often a several month waitlist for these specific services. Free. Se habla espanol, 504-207-2273

Cope Line by Via Link

Information & social services for persons in crisis including counseling, referrals and connecting to community resources. Resource department works to connect with all kinds of organizations, including those centering transgender and non-binary folks Se habla espanol and other languages available through translation services

Broadmoor Improvement Association

Social services, health and wellness programs, counseling services for individuals and couples on a sliding scale. See listing in Basic Services for other services. Free; Call for appt. Se habla espanol.

Behavioral Health Group (BHG)

Methadone (daily dispensing), buprenorphine, and counseling. Offers detox from methadone only. Private Pay, Payment Plans, Some insurance, Medicare, Medicaid; Call for evaluation, no walk-ins. Se habla espanol.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Call or check website for information on times and places for daily, free meetings throughout NO area. Se habla espanol, marque 504-516-1090.

Union Migrante

Advocacy and support for migrant individuals and their families. ICE intervention, funding for bonds and legal services. Immigration services. Se habla espanol

Stuart H Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice

Loyola law student legal clinic providing legal services to low income and indigent clients of New Orleans. Clinics in immigration, family law, criminal defense, and employment. Free; call for appt. Se habla espanol

Southern Poverty Law Center – New Orleans Office

Nonprofit civil rights organization providing legal and advocacy services, including immigrant justice project. Free; Call for consultation. Se habla espanol, can arrange for interpreters for other languages

Orleans Public Defenders

Provides legal representation to indigent defendants accused of committing crimes in Orleans Parish. Call for info. Se habla espanol

New Orleans Worker Center for Racial Justice

Organizing, legal, and policy advocacy focusing on civil, labor, and human rights agenda, leadership skills training, and workers? rights education and activism. Check schedule of events: www.NOWCRJ.org/events. Free; Se habla espanol

Luke?s House Clinic

Evening clinic times on Tues and Thursday. Multiple services including immunizations, womens health, vision care and prescription assistance in-house.

Louisiana Law Help

Free resource from Louisiana?s nonprofit justice community; this is a great place to start a search for assistance available for free or low-cost, or for assistance with self-representation.

LocALL

ISLA – Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy

Legal services organization that defends the rights of our immigrant communities and advocates for just and humane immigration policy, and offers representation. Se habla espanol

Innocence Project New Orleans

In Louisiana and Mississippi, the two states with the highest incarceration rates in the world, Innocence Project New Orleans frees innocent prisoners, exposes injustice and prevents wrongful convictions. For more information on requesting assistance visit: http://www.ip-no.org/how-we-take-cases. If you call the office you will only receive the same information on our website. We only accept written applications directly from prisoners wanting help. Free, only represents applicants who cannot pay; See website for info; Se habla espanol

Hite Law Group

Sliding scale legal services for low-income LGBTQ people focusing on family law, name and gender changes, employment, and civil rights protections. Also specialize in serving survivors of intimate partner violence.

Hammond Parish Health Unit

HIV and STI testing, treatment and referral to care. Immunizations also available.

Familias Unidas

Familias Unidas works with migrant individuals and their families to advocate for equal rights and to provide support. Services offered include: advocacy and training for recently immigrated individuals and their families, language justice advocacy in work and educational settings, workshops and job trainings, English classes, food distribution and economic support. Se habla espanol

Emergency Legal Responders Legal Access Collective (ELR)

Mutual aid, volunteer run, community driven, provide general community information but do not provide legal advice or legal counsel. Legal information and direct assistance to people impacted by natural, social, and economic emergencies.

ACLU of Louisiana

Legal aid specializing in discrimination, 1st amendment rights, immigrant rights, transgender people, police practices, prisoners? rights. To file a complaint with the ACLU it can be done through their website or by mail at the address listed above.

Trans Lifeline

Thrive Lifeline

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Metro Crisis Response for Mental Health or Substance Abuse (ACT Team)

LGBT National Hotline

LA Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Family Justice Domestic Violence Crisis Line

Addiction Helpline

START Corporation- Houma

Free rapid testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis. If needed, HIV and STI treatment are available. Ryan White services for HIV care needs and managment. Gender care and other medical care offered as well. Call for more information or visit https://www.startcorp.org/chc .

Priority Health Care

Early Intervention Services (EIS), Primary Medical Care (PMC), Case Management and Medical Case Management (MCM). Medical case management; provision of a range of client?centered services that link clients with health-care, psychosocial, and other services that improve overall health. Non-medical case management, provides advice and assistance to empower clients to access a variety of necessary services (including medical, social, community, legal and financial) that support medically related outcome measurements. Transportation provided.Sliding scale based on income; Walk in for free HIV testing. Other services are by appointment only. Se habla espanol

Office of Public Health HIV/AIDS Program

Referrals to other agencies for prevention & testing services Free; Appt Only, Need Referral. Se habla espanol

LSU-Sexual Health Center

Confidential testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, and other sexually transmitted infections, with testing and onsite provision of most medications. Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance accepted; sliding-fee scale available for those without insurance.

Home Again (Concerned Citizens for a Better Algiers)

Residential program for persons with HIV/AIDS with adult literacy program, GED prep, computer & job training Sliding scale: free for no income, otherwise 30% of income; Referral required.

Delgado Reproductive Health Clinic

STI testing and treatment for Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, testing for HIV, family planning services. Income based sliding scale, $10-$200; Call for appt. Se habla espanol

CrescentCare

Walk-in rapid HIV testing is available Tuesdays 12-8, Wednesdays 10-5, Thursdays 10-3, and Fridays 10-5 at our St. Roch location (1631 Elysian Fields Ave.). Take-home HIV tests are available Monday-Friday from 9 am ? 5 pm. Servicios en Espanol: Martes 12-4 pm. HIV testing available via prevention offices on the second floor. See listing in Primary Care for additional services.Free; Walk-in or appt.; Clinic by appt. only. Se habla espanol

Brotherhood Incorporated

HIV/AIDS education for everyone, including preventative services, counseling, and testing; Housing information services for individuals with HIV and AIDS. Capacity building training for other organizations. Advocacy program. HIV/STI testing is free, anonymous & confidential. Now offering wraparound services ranging from sex education to case management, in-house social worker, transportation, and linkages with other agencies. Transitional housing available via Trinity House (HIV patients in need of transitional housing and case management) and the Dollhouse (for transgender individuals). Free; Walk-in.

Access Health Primary Care at Pythian

Free at home HIV testing available via Access Health. Patients can call 504-500- 8904 or visit accesshealthla.org/location/access-health-louisiana-primary-care- new-orleans-pythian/ to request a test. See listing in Primary Care Clinics for additional services & locations. Se habla espanol

Transgender Law Center

Transgender American Veterans

Trans Lifeline

The Trevor Project

The TransLatin@ Coalition

T’Cher NOLA

Snapshot: LGBTQ Equality By State

National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

Louisiana Trans Advocates Resource List

Gender Spectrum

Philadelphia Ministries (Second Harvest distribution point)

Other Westbank localtions and times available at www.icarol.info

Icarol.info

Other Westbank localtions and times available at www.icarol.info

Sankofa Lower 9 Food Pantry

Food pantry & grocery boxes. Free; Complete application (in-person, online or by phone) to determine eligibility. Requires name, address, household size, and income information. Requires date of birth for senior commodity box.

New Orleans Community Fridges

Multiple location in New Orleans that are filled by local residents for others in need. Check website for current locations.

Lantern Light at Rebuild Center

Lunch served M-F 1-1:30PM; Food bank 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month, 9:30- 10:30 AM (call for eligibility). Free; Walk-in for lunch. Food bank requires state ID, copy of lease, and proof of income.

Hope House

Groceries for residents of 70130 zip code. Free breakfast in the coffee shop next door. Adult learning center. Classes. Call for additional services. Free, requires proof of residence, proof of income, picture ID.

Food Pantries Database

Dragon Café at St. George Episcopal Church

Breakfast served Sundays 8:30-9:30 AM.

Culture Aid NOLA Food Distro

Wednesdays, 6pm: Our Lady Star of the Sea 1835 St. Roch; Saturdays, 9am Corpus Christi Church 2022 St. Bernard; Free food distribution twice weekly and volunteer opportunities as well! No reservation, identification, or proof of income required, and no questions asked. More info at: https://www.cultureaidnola.org/getfood , (504) 517-5059, Pick up fresh food for your family, neighbors, and friends!

Crescent City Café (at Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church)

Community Kitchen

Tuesday hot food serving 3-4pm @ Duncan Plaza between City Hall & the Main Branch Public Library.

Community Center of St. Bernard

Food bank Wednesday & Thursday mornings 9am – 12 noon

Traveler’s Aid

Traveler’s Aid is a day center that provides case management services, focused on long-term needs for transitional or permanent housing, food stamp assistance, Medicaid/Medicare, referrals to job resources, bus tokens, shower and laundry access, and phone and internet access. Free; Call ahead to confirm services.

Total Community Action

Connects people in Orleans Parish to many assistance programs, including: Utilities, weatherization, counseling, food pantries, employment, tax assistance, homeless prevention, summer youth programs. Free; Call for appt.

Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center

STNC is an 11,000 square-foot facility with community rooms, a computer lab, a commercial kitchen, office space, a playground, a community garden, green space, and tennis courts. Several of Sojourner Truth’s meeting rooms are available for rent for community gatherings and meetings. Some examples of services provided include: financial literacy, credit counseling, employment information and resource sessions, GED & literacy referrals, health workshops, exercise classes, and many more. Center membership is free & encouraged. Call ahead to confirm services.

Rebuild at Harry Thompson Center

HTC/ Rebuild is a day center with breakfast, showers, laundry, hygiene kits, access to phones, restrooms, legal aid, notary, basic medical care, and other services. Hours are between 7:30am and 2:30pm Free; Call ahead to confirm services.

JeffCAP (Jefferson Community Action Programs) Community Centers

Centers assist residents of Jefferson Parish with: emergency food assistance, housing counseling, low income rent/mortgage & utility assistance, and first time homebuyer training. Must meet eligibility & income requirements, and provide proof of income & ID. Call or check website for list of locations.

Grace at the Greenlight

GATG provides rides and care bags as part of their Family Reunification Program. They also provide breakfast 7 days a week at Danny’s Food store. Free: Call ahead to confirm services.

Community Resource & Referral Center

Multi-agency day-center with many service providers & services, including showers, restrooms, laundry, bus fare assistance, Traveler’s Aid, Homeless Veterans Program, Pro Bono Project, Volunteers of America. Free for houseless individuals; Walk in

Broadmoor Improvement

Social services, health and wellness programs, counseling services on sliding scale, SNAP assistance and food pantry. Services are offered from different locations in the neighborhood. Food pantry: Tues 12-2pm & Wed 1 – 3pm at 2021 S. Dupre. Food pantry is open to undocumented migrants. Free; Call for appt.

Women’s Space – START

You must be referred to them by Unity. (2475 Canal Street, Suite 300, New Orleans, LA 70119). Women?s Space is a transitional housing center that accepts women and people of trans experience (TGNC). The house up to 24 people at a time in a 4 people per room shared space. They offer 3 meals a day, group events and space, and some other basic needs. No fee for staying, but works on a referral system.

STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response)

Advocacy, counseling and legal services available to youth and adult survivors of sexual violence at no cost, intended to assist you at any stage of healing. Free; Call or check website for info.

Silence is Violence

Advocacy and resources for survivors of violence of all crimes. For crime survivors families and friends, and violence prevention. Includes Victim Allies Project. Free; Call or check website for info.

Shelters for Victims Fleeing Violence

These shelters are specifically for folks fleeing domestic or sexual violence and at unlisted locations. Call for intake; you will need to answer some questions about your situation for them to see if you qualify. If you experience discrimination in admission to any of these spaces due to your gender, please contact Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence – LCADV.org to report the discrimination if you choose. All shelters state they admit all genders and if they do not in practice, please let the LCADV know.

• Crescent House/A program of the NOFJC (New Orleans) 504-866-9554, 701 Loyola Ave
• Beyond the Veil (New Orleans) 504-259-4844
• Metro Centers for Community Advocacy (Jefferson) EMERGENCY SHELTER
• 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 504-837-5400 Toll-Free: 1-800-411-1333
• Family Violence Program of Saint Bernard In Chalmette Crisis Line: (504) 277-3177
• The Haven (Houma) (985) 872-0757 Serving Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption parishes
• Safe Harbor (Mandeville) 24-Hour Crisis Line: 985-626-5740 or 888-411- 1333 St. Tammany & Washington Parishes
• Jeff Davis (Jennings) 337 616-8418 (Jeff Davis area) Toll free: 866-883-2232
• Oasis (Lake Charles) Sexual Assault Hotline 866-570-7273
• Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-411-1333

NOFJC (New Orleans Family Justice Center)

Serves ALL parishes but is located in New Orleans. 24 Hour Crisis Line for shelter/resources 504-866-9554 – Comprehensive free one-stop center for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and their children. Shelter has private rooms/studios for survivors and their families actively fleeing violence. All services provided in both English and Spanish or will secure interpretation. Services include: Trauma counseling and groups, wellness supports, temporary safe space/shelter, legal consult, restraining orders, custody, housing consult, case management, and social and health care services. Hospital medical advocacy for survivors, HOPE Clinic partners with the NOFJC to provide forensic exams and medical care to survivors who don?t feel comfortable going to a hospital. Counseling often has a two month waitlist but if a person is in a lethal, dangerous position, can be moved up and seen more immediately.

Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault

See below for additional communication options 11832 New Castle Ave, Ste 9, Baton Rouge, 70816 Statewide nonprofit agency offering info & referrals, training & research regarding sexual violence & services for survivors, families. Offers legal services and assistance, hotline and survivor services, accredits sexual assaultcenters, and offers assistance to seek justice for victims of campus sexual assault. Text an advocate: 225-351-7233 (7 days per week, Mon-Th 12-8pm & Fri- Sun 4pm-12am) LaFASA now has a text and chat Helpline, visitors can access the chat online through lafasa.org or by texting 225-351-SAFE(7233). Free; Call for more info.

Community Mediation Services New Orleans / CMS NOLA

CMS provides mediation and restorative justice services on a sliding scale for resolution of conflicts with family, neighbor, landlord-tenant, friends without going to court. Sliding scale available.

Center for Restorative Approaches / CRA

Visit website for contact form Work with those affected by a conflict to develop collaborative solutions in the following settings: schools, organizations and businesses. Provides trainings throughout the year.

5Beyond Harm NOLA

Beyond Harm envisions a world where all people are free from structural and intimate violence. Provides referral for domestic violence intervention, sexual assault. Provides services or referrals for those seeking court mandated and unmandated groups for those who have caused harm. Sliding scale, Se habla espanol

The Inner Pup

Low cost pet care. Visit website to enroll.

LA SPCA

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, help with finding lost pets, pet care, pet adoption, low cost vet services.

Imagine Water Works

Advocacy and disaster readiness and response through a lens of anti- oppression, harm reduction, and collective liberation. Current projects include: the Mutual Aid Response Network, the Community Power Map (Charging Stations), Imagine Mutual Aid on Facebook, an ?Anonymous Storm Prep Q&A? on Instagram, annually updated hurricane season guides, the Queer/Trans Guide to Hurricane Season, and the New Orleans Community Resource Guide. Check website and social media for events and projects or join Imagine Mutual Aid (New Orleans) at facebook.com/groups/MutualAidNewOrleans/

Adult Education (GED) Program at Delgado Community College

Structured classes in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings, at sites throughout New Orleans that are flexible in finding a class schedule that meet a student’s availability. Students are welcomed and encouraged to stay in the program as long as needed. We also offer unique opportunities for students to begin college level classes at Delgado as they finish earning a GED. Additionally, we offer ELL classes and Computer Literacy seminars. Free; Call or check website for schedule. Se habla espanol