Crisis Line

Women can call our 24- hour line for emergency counseling and assistance. Metro staff and volunteers are trained in crisis intervention and can offer limited placement in emergency shelters and make appropriate referrals.

Counseling

Women who are experiencing domestic violence or who have experienced sexual assualt can call 837-5400 to make an appointment with one of Metro's counselors on the Eastbank, Westbank, Northshore or River Parish office.  Group counseling and children’s counseling are also available.

Shelter

Safe, temporary, emergency shelter can be obtained by calling 837-5400.  Battered women who are in transition from an emergency situation to independent living can receive transitional shelter for up to six months.

Legal Information and Advacacy

Metro provides information and assistance regarding legal rights and court proceedings on domestic violence.  In addition, advocates are assigned to women who would like emotional support through out this process.

Referrals

Metro refers women to other appropriate community resources based upon their individual needs.

Donations

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24-hour Crisis Line

Metro New Orleans
837-5400

River Parishes/Statewide
1-888-411-1333

Jefferson
504-837-5400
Fax: 504-828-2893

River Parishes
St. John, St. James,
St Charles,
985-651-7397

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We are here to listen…

Not to work miracles.

We are here to help women discover 

what they are feeling…

Not to make the feelings go away.

We are here to help a woman identify her options…

Not to decide for her what she should do.

We are here to discuss steps with a women…

Not to take the steps for her.

We are here to help a woman discover her own strength

Not to rescue her and leave her still vulnerable.

We are here to help a women discover she can help herself,

Not to take responsibility for her.

We are here to help women learn to choose,

Not to keep them from making difficult choices.

WE ARE HERE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHANGE.

C. PARSONS, 7/78