Domestic Violence Services

Faith House

337-232-8954

Shelter for battered women and their minor children

Family Justice Center of Acadiana

Provides a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working together, under one roof to effectively respond to domestic violence. The core concept is to provide one place where victims can go to talk to an advocate, plan for their safety, interview with a police officer, meet with a prosecutor, receive legal assistance, and receive information on the shelter.

337-210-5986

718 S. Buchanan Suite C

Lafayette, LA 70501

Chez Hope

337-828-4200

Shelter for battered women and their minor children

801 Main St.

Franklin, LA 70538

Family Violence Intervention Program

337-232-2440

Intervention program for batterers

Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline

Free and Confidential

888-411-1333

Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Lists numerous resources for victims of domestic violence.

Strong Hearts Native Helpline

Call, Text, or Chat

1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)

For American Indian and Alaska Native women who are victims of domestic violence

LouisianaLawHelp.org

Louisiana Law Help is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Louisiana.  This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.  You can also locate information on free legal aid programs in Louisiana, including basic eligibility and contact information.

StrongHearts Native Helpline

Call, text, or chat support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic, dating, or sexual violence. Text START to 1-844-762-8483 | Call 1-844-762-8483 
(1-844-7NATIVE) 
Website: https://strongheartshelpline.org/ 

National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

National domestic-violence information, policy, safety, and survivor resources. 
Website: https://nnedv.org/ 

Battered Women’s Justice Project

Resources addressing the legal system’s response to intimate partner violence. 
Website: https://www.bwjp.org/ 

VAWnet – National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women

Research, training materials, and resources related to domestic and sexual violence. 
Website: https://vawnet.org/  

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

Domestic-violence information and resources for survivors, advocates, and communities. 
Website: https://www.nrcdv.org/ 

National Center on Domestic & Sexual Violence

Training and resource materials addressing domestic and sexual violence. 
Website: https://www.ncdsv.org/ 

Praxis International

Resources focused on improving institutional responses to violence against women. 
Website: https://praxisinternational.org/ 

WomensLaw.org

Plain-language legal information for survivors, including state-specific information on protective orders and related issues. 
Website: https://www.womenslaw.org/ 
 

love is respect

Information and support focused on healthy relationships, dating abuse, and young adults. 
Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ 

Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Louisiana's statewide coalition supporting domestic-violence programs and providing information and resources. 
Website: https://lcadv.org/ 

National Domestic & Dating Violence Resources 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 confidential support by phone, text, and online chat. Call 800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or use live chat. 
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/ 

love is respect

24/7 confidential support and education focused on dating relationships and young people ages 14-24. Call 866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or use live chat. 
Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ 

StrongHearts Native Helpline

24/7 confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483), or use online chat. 
Website: https://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help 

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 domestic-violence advocacy for survivors who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing. Video phone: 855-812-1001. Instant messenger: DeafHotline. Live-chat and other accessibility information are available through The Hotline. 
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-deaf-services/ 

WomensLaw.org

Plain-language legal information for survivors, including state-specific domestic-violence laws, protection orders, legal assistance resources, housing protections, immigration information, and an email hotline. 
Website: https://www.womenslaw.org/