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Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Lawyer Referral Numbers
New Orleans area:
504-561-8828
Baton Rouge area:
225-344-9926
Lafayette area:
www.lafayettebar.org
Lake Charles area:
337-436-2914
Shreveport area:
www.shreveportbar.com
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Child Abuse & Neglect Resources
(Separate Website)
Get answers to your questions and other help.
By: Administration for Children and Families
Community Services Office Nearest You.
(Separate Website)
Report children needing protection or find out about foster care and other help for children without a family's care.
By: La. Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services
Crisis Phone Line
VIA LINK Call Center is a 24 hour, telephone crisis intervention service. Many calls to VIA LINK's line relate to emotional distress, abuse, violence and every day stresses.
By: VIA LINK
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Domestic Violence Programs in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
The Statewide toll free hotline number is:
1-888-411-1333.
Also see the link to a directory of domestic programs in different areas of Louisiana.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
Domestic Violence Resources in North Louisiana Click on the document to see a list of organizations that help with domestic violence problems in North Louisiana.
Domestic Violence: Louisiana Protective Order Registry and Self-Help Forms
(Separate Website)
See the forms and instructions on the site of the Louisiana Protective Order Registry (LPOR). The link takes you to the LPOR page, which is part of the site for the Louisiana Supreme Court.
By: Louisiana Protective Order Registry
Ending Child Abuse
(Separate Website)
Where and how to get help.
By: Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana
Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System
(Separate Website)
Guide to child welfare systems in general (it is not just about Louisiana). Includes tips for parents and children who are in the system.
By: Child Welfare League of America
Help Line for Legal Information
Anyone with a legal problem in Louisiana is welcome to call the Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC), the help line for legal information. The LCJC does not assist with criminal matters and some services require screening for financial eligibility. The phone number is (504) 355-0970 or (800) 310-7029, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By: Louisiana Civil Justice Center
Hotline Counseling
(Separate Website)
Overwhelmed by problem behaviors? Need help stopping abuse? Toll-free number open 24/7. Anonymous. Free. Talk to a counselor on this hotline. 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). Then Push 1 to Talk to a Hotline Counselor OR Push 2 to Have Information Mailed to You.
By: Childhelp USA
How to Get a Court Order to Protect You and Other Information
(Separate Website)
Find out how to get a protective order. The site has other information about domestic violence and safety issues.
There are also worksheets and practical information about seeking court protection from domestic violence.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
How to Protect Yourself from Abuse
(Separate Website)
Hotline for children and teens being abused. Anonymous and free. 24/7 counselors. Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and press 1 to speak with a hotline crisis counselor.
By: Childhelp USA
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Kidline Hotline
(Separate Website)
Call 1-800-244-5373 for help.
KIDLINE is a statewide hotline in Louisiana by Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (www.pcal.org). Call 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800- 244-5373). Trained volunteer counselors answer questions 12 hours a day, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. In a confidential setting, counselors provide crisis intervention, support,
parent education, local referrals for community services, and help for victims of abuse.
By: Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
(Separate Website)
Louisiana DV Hotline: 1-888-411-1333.
The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide network of battered women's programs, supportive organizations, and individuals working to end violence against women and children in Louisiana.
By: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Runaway Switchboard Hotline
(Separate Website)
Confidential 24-hour crisis line to get help for children and youth who are runaways or at-risk of leaving home.
From the site: ""Our mission at the National Runaway Switchboard is to help keep America?s runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the streets."
By: National Runaway Switchboard
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(Separate Website)
RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. On its site you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
By: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL)
(Separate Website)
PCAL's mission is prevention of child abuse and neglect. The organization sponsors the KIDLINE hotline (1-800-CHILDREN).
From PCAL's site: "anonymous, toll-free, statewide telephone service offering crisis intervention, support, parenting information and referrals to community resources within the state of Louisiana."
Report Child Abuse Hotline
(Separate Website)
24 hour hotline; translation services available in over 100 languages.
By: Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
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