New Orleans Community Resource Directory
This comprehensive directory connects New Orleans residents with essential services and support programs across the city. Resources are organized by category and neighborhood to help community members quickly find the assistance they need.
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This directory is updated as often as we find new resources.
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Emergency Assistance
Housing Emergency Services
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Hours |
Unity of Greater New Orleans | Emergency shelter, housing placement, homeless services | Citywide | (504) 821-4496<br>unitygno.org | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
New Orleans Mission | Emergency shelter, meals | Central City | (504) 523-2116<br>neworleansmission.org | 24/7 |
UNITY Housing Crisis Line | Housing emergencies, shelter placement | Citywide | (504) 899-4589 | 24/7 |
Food Assistance
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Hours |
Second Harvest Food Bank | Food pantry, meal sites, SNAP application assistance | Citywide | (504) 734-1322<br>no-hunger.org | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm |
Crescent City Farmers Market SNAP Match | Double SNAP benefits at farmers markets | Multiple locations | (504) 861-4488<br>crescentcityfarmersmarket.org | Market days vary |
New Orleans Food Pantry | Emergency food distribution | Mid-City | (504) XXX-XXXX<br>[website] | [Hours] |
Financial Crisis Support
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Hours |
Total Community Action | Utility assistance, emergency financial aid | Orleans Parish | (504) 324-8609<br>tca-nola.org | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
Catholic Charities | Emergency financial assistance | Citywide | (504) 523-3755<br>ccano.org | Mon-Fri 9am-4pm |
Housing Resources
Affordable Housing & Rentals
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Eligibility |
Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) | Public housing, Section 8 vouchers | Orleans Parish | (504) 670-3300<br>hano.org | Income-based |
Providence Community Housing | Affordable rentals, first-time homebuyer support | Multiple neighborhoods | (504) 821-7222<br>providencecommunityhousing.org | Varies by program |
Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative | Community land trust, affordable housing | Mid-City | (504) 517-4444<br>jpnsi.org | Income-based |
Homeowner Assistance
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Eligibility |
Neighborhood Development Foundation | Homebuyer education, counseling | Citywide | (504) 488-0155<br>ndf-neworleans.org | Open to all |
Rebuilding Together New Orleans | Home repair for low-income homeowners | Orleans Parish | (504) 264-1815<br>rtno.org | Income, age, disability criteria |
Habitat for Humanity | Home construction, repair, workforce training | Orleans Parish | (504) 861-2077<br>habitat-nola.org | Income-based |
Tenant Rights & Support
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Cost |
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services | Tenant legal aid, eviction defense | Greater New Orleans | (504) 529-1000<br>slls.org | Free for eligible clients |
Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center | Housing discrimination cases, tenant rights | Citywide | (504) 596-2100<br>gnofairhousing.org | Free |
New Orleans Renters Rights Assembly | Tenant organizing, rights education | Citywide | [contact]<br>[website] | Free |
Health Services
Medical Care
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Insurance Accepted |
NOELA Community Health Center | Primary care, behavioral health | New Orleans East | (504) 694-8383<br>noelachc.org | Medicaid, Medicare, private, sliding scale |
CrescentCare | Primary care, HIV services, LGBTQ health | Multiple locations | (504) 821-2601<br>crescentcare.org | Medicaid, Medicare, private, sliding scale |
St. Thomas Community Health Center | Family medicine, pediatrics, women's health | Uptown, Gentilly | (504) 529-5558<br>stthomaschc.org | Medicaid, Medicare, private, sliding scale |
Mental Health Resources
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Access |
Metropolitan Human Services District | Mental health, addiction treatment | Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines | (504) 568-3130<br>mhsdla.org | Walk-in and appointments |
Institute of Mental Hygiene | Counseling, psychiatric services | Citywide | (504) 568-9246<br>[website] | Referral and appointments |
NAMI New Orleans | Support groups, education, advocacy | Orleans Parish | (504) 896-2345<br>namineworleans.org | Free groups, membership for some programs |
Substance Use Services
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Payment Options |
Odyssey House Louisiana | Inpatient/outpatient treatment, detox | Central City | (504) 821-9211<br>ohlinc.org | Medicaid, sliding scale |
Bridge House / Grace House | Long-term residential treatment | Multiple locations | (504) 821-7120<br>bridgehouse.org | Sliding scale, some funded beds |
Youth & Education
Education Support
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Age Range |
EdNavigator | School selection assistance, education advocacy | Citywide | (504) 226-4223<br>ednavigator.org | PreK-12 |
Youth Empowerment Project | Adult education, HiSET prep, tutoring | Multiple locations | (504) 658-9225<br>youthempowermentproject.org | Ages 16+ |
STEM NOLA | Science, technology, engineering, math programming | Citywide | (504) 517-1720<br>stemnola.org | Ages 5-18 |
After-School & Summer Programs
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Registration |
NORDC/NORD Commission | Recreation centers, sports, summer camps | Citywide | (504) 658-3052<br>nordc.org | Seasonal registration |
Community Works | Arts education, after-school programs | Multiple locations | (504) 862-9560<br>communityworksla.org | Program-specific registration |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana | After-school, summer programs | Multiple locations | (504) 566-0707<br>bgcsela.org | Membership required |
Youth Development
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Cost |
Liberty's Kitchen | Youth workforce development, food service training | Mid-City | (504) 822-4011<br>libertyskitchen.org | Free for eligible youth |
Son of a Saint | Mentorship, support for boys without fathers | Citywide | (504) 561-7508<br>sonofasaint.org | Free by application |
Youth Rebuilding New Orleans | Construction skills, volunteer opportunities | Citywide | (504) 264-3344<br>yrno.org | Free |
Employment & Financial Empowerment
Job Training & Placement
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Eligibility |
JOB1 Career Solutions | Career counseling, job search, training | Orleans Parish | (504) 658-4500<br>nola.gov/job1 | Orleans Parish residents |
Goodwill Industries | Workforce development, job placement | Citywide | (504) 456-2622<br>goodwillno.org | Open to all |
Urban League of Louisiana | Employment programs, job training | Citywide | (504) 620-2332<br>urbanleaguela.org | Varies by program |
Small Business Resources
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Cost |
New Orleans Business Alliance | Business development, funding connections | Citywide | (504) 934-4500<br>nolaba.org | Free |
Good Work Network | Support for minority/women businesses | Citywide | (504) 309-2073<br>goodworknetwork.org | Free/sliding scale |
LiftFund | Small business loans, financial education | Greater New Orleans | (888) 215-2373<br>liftfund.com | Varies by service |
Financial Services
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Requirements |
ASI Federal Credit Union | Community banking, financial education | Multiple locations | (504) 733-7274<br>asifcu.org | Membership required |
HOPE Credit Union | Community banking, affordable loans | Mid-City | (504) 527-8066<br>hopecu.org | Membership required |
Operation HOPE | Credit counseling, homeownership programs | Citywide | (504) 309-6153<br>operationhope.org | Free |
Legal Resources
Civil Legal Aid
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Eligibility |
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services | General civil legal aid | Greater New Orleans | (504) 529-1000<br>slls.org | Low-income residents |
The Pro Bono Project | Volunteer attorney services | Orleans, Jefferson, other parishes | (504) 581-4043<br>probono-no.org | Income-based |
Louisiana Civil Justice Center | Legal information hotline | Statewide | (504) 355-0970<br>laciviljustice.org | Open to all |
Criminal Legal Support
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Cost |
Orleans Public Defenders | Criminal defense for indigent clients | Orleans Parish | (504) 821-8101<br>opdla.org | Free for eligible clients |
Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) | Re-entry support, rights restoration | Citywide | (504) 571-9599<br>vote-nola.org | Free |
The First 72+ | Re-entry support, housing assistance | Orleans Parish | (504) 272-0501<br>first72plus.org | Free |
Immigration Services
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Languages |
Catholic Charities Immigration Services | Legal representation, citizenship | Greater New Orleans | (504) 310-6873<br>ccano.org | Spanish, Vietnamese, others |
ISLA New Orleans | Asylum representation, immigration legal services | Greater New Orleans | [contact]<br>isla-nola.org | Spanish, others |
Environmental & Disaster Resources
Climate Adaptation
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Resources |
Water Wise Gulf South | Green infrastructure, rain gardens | Citywide | (504) 233-4075<br>waterwisegulfsouth.org | Training, installations |
The Urban Conservancy | Green infrastructure, stormwater management | Citywide | (504) 717-6187<br>urbanconservancy.org | Education, advocacy |
Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Available Help |
SBP (St. Bernard Project) | Disaster rebuilding, preparedness | Citywide | (504) 277-6831<br>sbpusa.org | Rebuilding, training |
NOLA Ready | City emergency preparedness | Orleans Parish | (504) 658-8700<br>ready.nola.gov | Information, alerts |
Louisiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster | Coordination of disaster services | Statewide | [contact]<br>lavoad.org | Resource coordination |
Community Support Networks
Neighborhood Organizations
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Meeting Schedule |
Neighborhood Partnership Network | Community organizing support | Citywide | (504) 267-4665<br>npnnola.org | Varies by neighborhood |
[Neighborhood Association] | Community advocacy, events | [Specific neighborhood] | [Phone]<br>[Website] | [Regular meeting times] |
[Neighborhood Association] | Community advocacy, events | [Specific neighborhood] | [Phone]<br>[Website] | [Regular meeting times] |
Cultural Organizations
Organization | Services | Area Served | Contact | Programs |
Ashé Cultural Arts Center | Cultural programming, community space | Central City | (504) 569-9070<br>ashecac.org | Classes, performances, events |
Backstreet Cultural Museum | Cultural preservation, education | Tremé | (504) 522-4806<br>backstreetmuseum.org | Exhibits, cultural archives |
How to Use This Directory
For Residents
- Search by category to find services matching your needs
- Check eligibility requirements before contacting organizations
- Call ahead to confirm current hours and services
- Ask about additional resources—many organizations provide referrals
For Service Providers
- To add or update your organization's listing, contact [email]
- Submit changes through our online form at [website link]
- Partner with us for resource fairs and community events
For Community Advocates
- Download printable sections to share with neighbors
- Request a presentation on available resources for your group
- Volunteer to help maintain and update this directory
Additional Resources
Online Tools
- 211: Dial 2-1-1 for 24/7 referrals to community resources
- NOLA 311: Report non-emergency city service needs
- [Other online resources]
Directory Maintenance
This directory is updated as often as we find new resources.
To report corrections or additions, please contact us here.
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- New Orleans Community Resource Directory
- Directory Maintenance
- Emergency Assistance
- Housing Emergency Services
- Food Assistance
- Financial Crisis Support
- Housing Resources
- Affordable Housing & Rentals
- Homeowner Assistance
- Tenant Rights & Support
- Health Services
- Medical Care
- Mental Health Resources
- Substance Use Services
- Youth & Education
- Education Support
- After-School & Summer Programs
- Youth Development
- Employment & Financial Empowerment
- Job Training & Placement
- Small Business Resources
- Financial Services
- Legal Resources
- Civil Legal Aid
- Criminal Legal Support
- Immigration Services
- Environmental & Disaster Resources
- Climate Adaptation
- Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
- Community Support Networks
- Neighborhood Organizations
- Cultural Organizations
- How to Use This Directory
- For Residents
- For Service Providers
- For Community Advocates
- Additional Resources
- Online Tools
- Directory Maintenance
- How to Contribute
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Support This Resource