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* Louisiana Office of Public Health - STD/HIV Program: 1450 Poydras St., Suite 2136, New Orleans, LA 70112, phone: 504-568-7474, fax: 504-568-7044  
* Louisiana Office of Public Health - STD/HIV Program: 1450 Poydras St., Suite 2136, New Orleans, LA 70112, phone: 504-568-7474, fax: 504-568-7044  
* [http://norapc.org/ New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council]: "The mission of the New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council is to develop and maintain a comprehensive system of care for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the New Orleans area that is accessible, responsive, culturally sensitive and of the highest quality to ensure that all persons living with HIV/AIDS live with dignity."
* [http://norapc.org/ New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council]: "The mission of the New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council is to develop and maintain a comprehensive system of care for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the New Orleans area that is accessible, responsive, culturally sensitive and of the highest quality to ensure that all persons living with HIV/AIDS live with dignity."
* [/http://wwav-no.org/ Women with a Vision]: "Women With A Vision, Inc. (WWAV) is a community-based non-profit, founded in 1989 by a grassroots collective of African-American women in response to the spread of HIV/AIDS in communities of color. Created by and for women of color, WWAV is a social justice non-profit that addresses issues faced by women within our community and region. Major areas of focus include Sex Worker Rights, Drug Policy Reform, HIV Positive Women’s Advocacy, and Reproductive Justice outreach."
* [http://www.noaidstaskforce.org/ NO AIDS Task Force]: "For 30 years, NO/AIDS Task Force has been providing hope, care and compassion to thousands of men, women and families affected by HIV & AIDS. The Task Force acknowledges that the complications of HIV-disease are not just physical, but mental, emotional and social as well. That is why our agency offers a full spectrum of care at low to no cost, including services such as: an HIV medical clinic, food pantry, home delivered meals, housing, mental health, peer support and many others. NO/AIDS also remains committed to the health of our entire community and reaches over 20,000 each year through HIV prevention education efforts."
* [http://www.noaidstaskforce.org/ NO AIDS Task Force]: "For 30 years, NO/AIDS Task Force has been providing hope, care and compassion to thousands of men, women and families affected by HIV & AIDS. The Task Force acknowledges that the complications of HIV-disease are not just physical, but mental, emotional and social as well. That is why our agency offers a full spectrum of care at low to no cost, including services such as: an HIV medical clinic, food pantry, home delivered meals, housing, mental health, peer support and many others. NO/AIDS also remains committed to the health of our entire community and reaches over 20,000 each year through HIV prevention education efforts."
* [http://brotherhoodinc.org/ Brotherhood Incorporated]: "The agency provides housing (Transitional and Low Income), health education, various trainings and linkages to support services to the New Orleans community through various programs. Staff of the organization are members of various organizations such as; New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council, the Louisiana HIV Prevention Community Planning Group, the American Public Health Association, the American Red Cross, and the National Minority AIDS Council."
* [http://brotherhoodinc.org/ Brotherhood Incorporated]: "The agency provides housing (Transitional and Low Income), health education, various trainings and linkages to support services to the New Orleans community through various programs. Staff of the organization are members of various organizations such as; New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council, the Louisiana HIV Prevention Community Planning Group, the American Public Health Association, the American Red Cross, and the National Minority AIDS Council."
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* [http://www.WomensHealthCareCenter.com Women's Healthcare Center]: All female staff. Provides medical and surgical abortions. "At Women's Health Care Center, we have all female physicians. We understand the importance of your individual needs. It is our goal to make you feel comfortable and to know you are in the care of dedicated, qualified doctors who are devoted to you and your well-being. You deserve to have your doctor listen carefully and understand your unique situation." Address: 2701 General Pershing, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, (504) 899-6010
* [http://www.WomensHealthCareCenter.com Women's Healthcare Center]: All female staff. Provides medical and surgical abortions. "At Women's Health Care Center, we have all female physicians. We understand the importance of your individual needs. It is our goal to make you feel comfortable and to know you are in the care of dedicated, qualified doctors who are devoted to you and your well-being. You deserve to have your doctor listen carefully and understand your unique situation." Address: 2701 General Pershing, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, (504) 899-6010
* [http://neworleansabortionfund.org/ New Orleans Abortion Fund]: "In partnership with the National Network of Abortion Funds, the New Orleans Abortion Fund is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization rooted in social justice, with the purpose of challenging inequalities of class, gender, race and immigrant status by providing financial help to women who cannot afford the full cost of an abortion. We affirm a woman's right to control her body and her destiny, and work to ensure that all women have access to quality medical care, regardless of their economic situation." Email: abortionfundnola@gmail.com
* [http://neworleansabortionfund.org/ New Orleans Abortion Fund]: "In partnership with the National Network of Abortion Funds, the New Orleans Abortion Fund is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization rooted in social justice, with the purpose of challenging inequalities of class, gender, race and immigrant status by providing financial help to women who cannot afford the full cost of an abortion. We affirm a woman's right to control her body and her destiny, and work to ensure that all women have access to quality medical care, regardless of their economic situation." Email: abortionfundnola@gmail.com
* [https://lajudicialbypass.wordpress.com/ New Orleans Judicial Bypass Project]: "The Louisiana Judicial Bypass Project is a coalition made up of law students from Tulane University Law School’s Law Students for Reproductive Justice organization and attorneys from the New Orleans area who are passionate about defending women’s rights to obtain the reproductive health services they need."


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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
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* If you have been abused and are in need of support, the [http://rainn.org Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)] may be able to provide help and counseling. Visit their website call their 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE.
* [http://www.namineworleans.org/ NAMI New Orleans]: "NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 10-session course for adults living with mental health problems. NAMI Peer‐to‐Peer provides an educational setting focused on recovery that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. The NAMI Peer-to-Peer education program is: Free and confidential Held once a week for two hours..."
* [http://www.namineworleans.org/ NAMI New Orleans]: "NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 10-session course for adults living with mental health problems. NAMI Peer‐to‐Peer provides an educational setting focused on recovery that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. The NAMI Peer-to-Peer education program is: Free and confidential Held once a week for two hours..."
* [http://mcwcgno.org/ Metropolitan Center for Women and Children http://mcwcgno.org/]: Has a 24-hour crisis hotline: 504-837-5400. Toll Free: 1-888-411-1333. Mission: "To break the cycle of violence and aid survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking through advocacy, intervention, empowerment and transformation."
* New Orleans Family Justice Center: 24 Hr Crisis Hotline (504) 866-9554. LA Statewide Hotline: 1-800 411-1333. "New Orleans Family Justice Center is a partnership of agencies dedicated to ending family violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and stalking through prevention and coordinated response by providing comprehensive client-centered, empowerment services in a single location."


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