Jan 16: Press Release from City of New Orleans: https://nola.gov/next/mayors-office/news/articles/january-2025/2025-01-16-city-of-new-orleans-announces-resources-and-support-for-victims-and-survivors-of-bourbon/
Call 211 or visit VIA LINK: https://vialink.org/
Call the Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7: 1 (800) 985-5990
Or call the 988 Lifeline
New Orleans Family Justice Center 24-hour helpline: (504) 866-9554
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office crime support cell: (504) 872-1059
Visit the FBI website to FILL OUT A FORM if you were impacted by the attack: www.fbi.gov/bourbonstreetvictims
Individuals and families impacted by the 1/1 attack can get free wrap around trauma recovery services through the Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center at University Medical Center (UMC), Ages 13+
University Medical Center: 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, enter at 2101 Tulane Avenue for parking and bring your ticket inside to get it validated
Virtual Services: Available if you are in Louisiana
Call for an Intake/Appointment (choose the “Appointment” option when you call) (504) 702-4335
Services: Mental health services, counseling, psychiatry, case management, civil legal assistance, and support groups
Who Is Eligible: These services are available for individuals directly impacted (injured, loved ones of the injured, and those who lost a loved one) as well as those indirectly impacted (witnesses, first responders, healthcare workers, and victim advocates).
View a MAP of the Center
For mental health and trauma recovery assistance - specific to Children
Children’s Bureau Crisis Intervention (fill out website form)
Children’s Hospital Trauma and Grief Center
Call (504) 896-7272
GNOF has released a draft protocol for giving out funds and who is eligible and welcomes feedback:
Read their plans here: Greater New Orleans Foundation Publishes Draft Protocol for Distribution of New Year’s Day Tragedy Funds and Announces Town Hall Meeting | Greater New Orleans Foundation
Learn more about the fund or donate here: Greater New Orleans Foundation | Giving in Action
United Way of Southeast Louisiana stands with the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragic New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. We want you to know that help is available, and we are here to connect you to the resources and support you need.
Click here to find critical resources for emotional support and more.
For Hospitality Workers, United Way of Southeast Louisiana and the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation, though our joint Hospitality Cares program, have compiled a list of resources available to help you during this trying time, with some specifically designed for you.
Updates: You can find an overview of our response to the New Year’s Day attack, including updates on the United for New Orleans Relief Fund, aid distributions, and collaborative efforts with local and national partners here.
Visit our RESOURCES page for a longer list of local agencies who can help you: List of 1/1 Bourbon St Resources
For Service Industry workers:
Emergency Relief: Emergency Relief - Southern Smoke
If you were affected by the NOLA terrorist attack, applications for assistance have closed on Wednesday, 1/22/2025
If you have any doubts about whether you qualify, please email us at casemanagement@southernsmoke.org.
Connect with free counseling: Behind You - Southern Smoke
Our website www.crimesurvivorsnola.org includes the following sections that may be helpful to you:
Financial Assistance CVR - This section explains how the state of Louisiana’s Crime Victim Reparations Program works and who is eligible
Homicide - This section outlines issues facing those who have lost a family member to homicide
Nonfatal Assault - This section outlines issues facing individuals who have survived an assault and may have physical injuries
Helping Children Cope - This section discusses how to help children cope after they are impacted by violence and/or loss
Issues and Needs of Survivors - General overview of issues facing victims and survivors of all types of violence
Mental Health Resources - This is a list of mental health resources in New Orleans
Grief & Support Groups - This is a list of local grief and support groups in New Orleans
Federal Crimes - Overview of how the criminal legal process works for federal crimes
Other Local Resource Pages:
United Way United for NOLA Resource Page: https://www.unitedwaysela.org/UnitedForNOLAResources
New Orleans Health Department Resource Page: https://nola.gov/health-department/
New Orleans Office of Violence Prevention Crime Survivors Flyer: HERE
National Resources:
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): https://ovc.ojp.gov/resources-and-support-victims-new-orleans-louisiana
Twelve Self-Help Tips for Coping in the Aftermath of Mass Violence Incidents | Read here
Coping with Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event via SAMHSA | Read here
Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Managing Distress via SAMHSA | English | Spanish
Managing Distress: Grounding Tips for Crime Victims, Survivors, and Family Members | Read here
How to Identify an Experienced Trauma-Focused Therapist | Read here
Virtual Resiliency Center information HERE
TRANSCEND NMVC (self-help app for survivors of mass violence) HERE