Use this site to find resources and referrals outside of our OGBYN/MFM team. Click on the name to be redirected to the website. Please let us know of new resources and referrals that we do not have listed.

Crisis Lines

Dial 988

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988 from any US phone

Substance Abuse treatment referral crisis line

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Crisis Text

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor

or Click here

 

Local Shelters

Safe Harbor Northshore

Safe Harbor is a non-profit, non-government agency in St. Tammany Parish serving survivors and their minor children who are victims of domestic abuse. We can provide a safe place to stay and a variety of critical support services ranging from crisis intervention, legal advocacy, playgroups, emotional support, and community-based referrals for kids.

985-626-5710

Caring Center of Slidell

Long term shelter for Women and Children Only

9856461368

Transitional Housing by Esthers Haven

Immediate housing, clothing, and food for short term emergency need

504-507-1617


Local Therapists & Therapy Centers

STAR: Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response

855-435-STAR

STAR® provides supportive services to survivors to reduce their experience of trauma. Our advocacy, counseling and legal services are available to youth and adult survivors of sexual violence at no cost, and are intended to assist you at any stage of your healing.

emPOWERNOLA Project

School and cultural leaders, counselors, and advocates for childhood trauma in New Orleans

504-222-2249

List of Trauma Therapists

Our Recommendation: Kimberly Rome Butler

504-826-8931

Local Online Support Groups

National Share Louisiana

Offers Weekly online groups chats to support pregnancy loss

1800-821-6819

Woman’s Hospital - Baton Rouge

Weekly events for health and wellness during pregnancy and the first year postpartum . Emphasis on trauma and survivors.

Maddie’s Footprints

Bi-Weekly digital meeting with local grieving families

Crime Survivors

Local Louisiana group focused on community for those affected by violent crimes

STOP St. Tammany

Survivors of Suicide Support Group every 2nd Friday in Mandeville

985-237-5506

Metro Center for Community Advocacy

Community gatherings for survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and intimate partner violence

888-411-1333

Postpartum Support International -Louisiana Chapter

Support and community for postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and perinatal mood disorders.

1800-944-4773

Birth and Postpartum Classes & Support

Louisiana Baby Company

504-264-2832

Birth and Postpartum Doulas, Sleep coaching, lactation counseling, and classes on newborn care and childbirth

Fleur De Lis Doula

Contact on Website

Bradley Method Childbirth education and VBAC preparation

Emma Roques

CAPPA Doula with focus on healing form trauma and infant bonding

504-610-7610

Birthing From Within

A specialized childbirth education structure that uses art, reflection, and resistance to prepare for the emotional and spiritual journey. Leila is in training to be a Birthing from within educator and mentor and will soon offer the only classes in Louisiana. In the meantime, you can take these classes online: Here

Financial, Housing, and Transportation Assistance

WIC office- St. Tammany

Assitannce with food and formula

1505 N Florida Street

Covington La 70433

985-871-6030

SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health.

520 Old Spanish Trail Suite 2A

Slidell LA 70458

888-524-3578

Greaux the Good

Farm to table assistance with food shortages

greauxthegood@marketumbrella.org

FREE transportation to healthcare appointments

Transportation to and from non emergency appointments for all medicaid individuals

1-855-396-3723

Medicaid Application

Medical Benefits to cover healthcare costs for you and the baby

1 855-229-6848

Energy Bill Assistance

Help with payment of past due electric bills, reconnections, or payment arrangements

1800-368-3749

Internet Service

Assistance with low cost internet server in Louisiana

Rental Assistance (Section 8 click here)

LaCHIP assisted with rental assistance and hospital care, drugs, shots, and healthcare for all children under 19

Assistance with low cost internet server in Louisiana

Internet Service

Assistance with low cost internet server in Louisiana