Domestic Violence Resources in Louisiana

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence in Louisiana, help is available right now. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can connect you with trained advocates, safety planning support, and local shelter referrals anywhere in the state — including in rural parishes where options may feel limited. You can also text START to 88788 or chat at thehotline.org if calling is not safe.

Louisiana survivors often need support that goes beyond immediate safety — including stable housing, food, healthcare, and income. Many of these needs can be addressed through state and federal programs that survivors are legally entitled to access regardless of immigration status or whether they have filed a police report. Calling 2-1-1 Louisiana (dial 2-1-1) connects you to a statewide database of local resources, including emergency shelter, legal aid, and utility assistance, and is available around the clock.

Social workers and case managers helping survivors in Louisiana should be aware that the state's domestic violence coalition — the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) — maintains a network of certified member programs across the state and can help locate the nearest shelter or advocacy organization. Their website (lcadv.org) includes a shelter directory and professional resources.