Bourbon Street Attack Resource at the Resiliency Center

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Who We Serve

Our Bourbon Street Attack Resource at the Resiliency Center is a resource hub for anyone impacted by the terrorist attack in New Orleans on January 1, 2025. This includes:

The victims of the attack

Their family, friends, and loved ones

First responders and medical personnel

Anyone present at the attack

Any member of the community who feels impacted by the event

We are resilient together with a mother holding her child

Resilient Together

Through trauma-informed and people-focused support and resources, we believe our community can heal, together.

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Resources & Support
for Healing

Access to resource coordination and support is available Monday – Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM at our Bourbon Street Attack Resource at the Resiliency Center. Appointments are also available outside of our walk-in days and hours. Please contact us to schedule a day and time that works best for you.

Healing Together: Trauma-Informed Tools for Resilience

Recently, the Resiliency Center hosted a trauma-informed workshop that brought community members together to explore healing, connection, and resilience. Participants engaged in practical strategies such as grounding exercises, reflective journaling, and self-compassion practices, while learning how trauma, grief, and stress can affect the mind and body. Rooted in the core human needs of safety, agency, dignity, and belonging, the workshop created a supportive space for learning, reflection, and shared understanding—reinforcing that healing is both personal and strengthened through community.

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Helpful Resources

Speak with representatives who can help connect you with the help you need:

  • Call 211 or visit VIA LINK
  • Disaster Distress Helpline (24/7): 1 (800) 985-5990
  • Or call the 988 Lifeline
  • New Orleans Family Justice Center (24-hour helpline): (504) 866-9554
  • Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office crime support cell: (504) 872-1059
  • Visit the FBI website to fill out a form if you were impacted: www.fbi.gov/bourbonstreetvictims

Individuals and families impacted by the 1/1 attack can get free wrap around trauma recovery services through the Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center at University Medical Center (UMC), Ages 13+

Call for an Intake/Appointment (choose the “Appointment” option when you call) (504) 702-4335

  • Services: Mental health services, counseling, psychiatry, case management, civil legal assistance, and support groups
  • Who Is Eligible: These services are available for individuals directly impacted (injured, loved ones of the injured, and those who lost a loved one) as well as those indirectly impacted (witnesses, first responders, healthcare workers, and victim advocates).
  • View a MAP of the Center

GNOF has released a draft protocol for giving out funds and who is eligible and welcomes feedback:

United Way of Southeast Louisiana stands with the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragic New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. We want you to know that help is available, and we are here to connect you to the resources and support your need.

Click here to find critical resources for emotional support and more.

For Hospitality Workers, United Way of Southeast Louisiana and the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation, though our joint Hospitality Cares program, have compiled a list of resources available to help you during this trying time, with some specifically designed for you.

Updates: You can find an overview of our response to the New Year’s Day attack, including updates on the United for New Orleans Relief Fund, aid distributions, and collaborative efforts with local and national partners here. 

Visit our RESOURCES page for a longer list of local agencies who can help you: List of 1/1 Bourbon St Resources

For Service Industry Workers

Crimesurvivorsnola.org:

  • Financial Assistance CVR – This section explains how the state of Louisiana’s Crime Victim Reparations Program works and who is eligible
  • Homicide – This section outlines issues facing those who have lost a family member to homicide
  • Nonfatal Assault – This section outlines issues facing individuals who have survived an assault and may have physical injuries
  • Helping Children Cope – This section discusses how to help children cope after they are impacted by violence and/or loss
  • Issues and Needs of Survivors – General overview of issues facing victims and survivors of all types of violence
  • Mental Health Resources – This is a list of mental health resources in New Orleans
  • Grief & Support Groups – This is a list of local grief and support groups in New Orleans
  • Federal Crimes – Overview of how the criminal legal process works for federal crimes

Other Local Resource Pages

National Resources

  • Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): https://ovc.ojp.gov/resources-and-support-victims-new-orleans-louisiana
  • Twelve Self-Help Tips for Coping in the Aftermath of Mass Violence Incidents | Read here
  • Coping with Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event via SAMHSA | Read here
  • Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Managing Distress via SAMHSA | English | Spanish
  • Managing Distress: Grounding Tips for Crime Victims, Survivors, and Family Members | Read here
  • How to Identify an Experienced Trauma-Focused Therapist | Read here
  • Virtual Resiliency Center information HERE
  • TRANSCEND NMVC (self-help app for survivors of mass violence) HERE