Health & Social Services

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – A national organization that conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats. CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. Their website provides up-to-the minute information on Covid-19 and more.
• Louisiana Department of Health – Dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. Their website has up-to-date information about health concerns and resources in Louisiana.
• Luke’s House Recursos – Recursos de educación sobre la salud.
• MedlinePlus – Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, this site offers free reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, in easy to understand language.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – Highly-trained advocates are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. Call 1.800.799.7233.
• National Institute of Health – NIH’s mission is to research and apply knowledge about living systems to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. Their website collects useful resources for a variety of health concerns and conditions.
• National Library of Medicine – The world’s largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of health topics.
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline – This national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 1.800.273.8255 or 911.
• New Orleans Family Justice Center (NOFJC) – Services are available to anyone who has experienced or been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, or human trafficking. These services are free and offered in English and Spanish. On-site childcare is available. Call to schedule an intake at 504.592.4005.
• Testing.com – Testing.com’s mission is to make personal health information accessible to everyone and empowering all of us to take control of our own health. By providing in-depth guides and comprehensive resources, they hope to help individuals and families make well-informed health decisions.
• VIA LINK Resource Directory – This database is comprised of over 4,500 organizations providing health and social services in Greater New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana. All information provided through VIA LINK is also available by calling 211.

Housing & Property

• City of New Orleans Direct Homebuyer Assistance Programs – The Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program provides down payment and closing costs subsidies to eligible first-time homebuyers. Subsidies are made available to bridge the gap between the purchase price of the home and the maximum first mortgage loan amount.
• City of New Orleans Property Viewer – The Property Viewer provides zoning information for all properties within the City of New Orleans. The viewer includes all zoning districts, zoning district boundary lines, and the locations of site-specific zoning actions approved by ordinance which includes Conditional Uses, Exceptional Uses, and Planned Development Districts.
• Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) – HANO’s mission is to provide affordable housing opportunities for low-income residents of the city of New Orleans, while laying the foundation for economic sustainability. Visit this site to find resources for renters, homeowners, landlords, and assistance programs.
• National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators – An online portal designed to help individuals claim their unclaimed property and to help businesses ensure compliance per state law in annual reporting.
• UNITY of Greater New Orleans (UNITY) – A nonprofit collaborative organization of over 60 agencies providing housing and services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Orleans and Jefferson parishes.

Legal Aid

• LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org – The American Bar Association’s Pro Bono and Public Service project offers legal information but cannot afford to hire an attorney. Civil legal questions submitted to the site will be reviewed and answered by a Louisiana State Bar Association-licensed attorney. There is no cost to post a question or to receive an answer on the site. Volunteer attorneys will not answer criminal law questions.
• LawHelp.org – This directory offers free legal aid programs, information, and forms.
• Law Library of Louisiana – Librarians are available to meet the needs of general public by providing access to legal and related materials, research assistance, and instruction in the use of legal information. The Library staff provide legal assistance and will refer users to other organizations for legal advice. The library also provides legal information to Louisiana’s judiciary, state government agencies, and the Bar.
• Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) – Provides free, civil legal aid to low-income people across 22 parishes throughout southeast Louisiana.

Taxes

• IRS Forms, Instructions, & Publications – Find and print federal tax forms, filing instructions, and commonly used tax guides for the current year or for previous years.
• Louisiana Department of Revenue – Find and print state tax forms, filing instructions, and commonly used tax guides for the current year or for previous years.

Voting

• GeauxVote – Elections and voter registration information including statistics and educational materials. Register to vote, find your voting location, sign up for election alerts, and explore other elections-related information.
• GeauxVote mobile app – A mobile app provided by the Louisiana Secretary of State to assist voters.