Housing & Homelessness
Housing & Homelessness (Under Construction)
Housing
UNITY OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM (HPRP)
Temporary grant for rent/utilities/deposit assistance (1 to 3 months) for families or individuals of very low income who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in New Orleans, including short- to medium-term direct assistance with case management HPRP Central Coordinating Office, located at Travelers Aid Society Office:
1615 Canal St., (entrance on N. Robertson St.)
PHONE: 504-569-8949
ARMSTRONG FAMILY SERVICES
Prevention in the form of rent/deposit assistance for families with very low income (with children) living in Orleans Parish (clients cannot be pregnant, cannot be living in public housing, and cannot be receiving Section 8 vouchers)
2658 Ursulines; New Orleans, LA 70119
Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
PHONE: 504-899-2995 OR 1-888-899-2995
Intake Procedure: Call for an appointment. Picture ID and Social Security card are required.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS
Long-term or short-term case management with direct assistance for individuals/families with very low income (with some programs also available at neighborhood community centers as listed below)
Intake Procedures: Call the appropriate center below for information or an appointment , or see the web site for a more complete listing of centers in LA.
Gert Town
Serving Orleans & Jefferson Parishes
3425 Audubon Court; New Orleans, LA 70125
Hours: M-F 8-4
PHONE: 504-488-4818
Hope Haven
Serving Jefferson Parish West Bank
1101 Barataria Blvd.; Marrero, LA 70072
Hours: M-F 8-4
PHONE: 504-371-7742
St. Bernard Center
Serving St. Bernard Parish
1519 E. Judge Perez Dr.; Chalmette, LA 70043
Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30
PHONE: 985-735-7673
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Serving Orleans Parish
4700 Pineda St.; New Orleans, LA 70126
Hours: M-F 9-4
PHONE: 504-286-0829
St. John the Baptist
Serving Orleans Parish & UNITY clients
1920 Clio St.; New Orleans, LA 70113
Hours: M-F 9-4
PHONE: 504-581-4987
GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOUNDATION
Short-term rent, mortgage, & utilities assistance for individuals living with HIV/AIDS
4298 Elysian Fields Ave. Suite B; New Orleans, LA 70122
Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PHONE: 504-288-7818
Intake Procedure: Walk in or call.
HOPE HOUSE, INC.
Rent/utilities assistance and case management for families of low income facing imminent eviction
916 St. Andrew St.; New Orleans, LA 70130
Office Hours: Mon. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; T, W, TH, F 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PHONE: 504-525-2561 OR 504-522-5881
Intake Procedure: Call for an appointment and eligibility criteria as well as to zip code area served.
HOUSE OF RUTH HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Prevention services including deposit, rent, and utility assistance as well as other support services for homeless or imminently homeless families with children
1111 Newton St.; New Orleans, LA 70114
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
PHONE: 504-366-3921 OR 504-366-6774
Intake Procedures: Individuals must make an appointment. Picture ID, Social Security card, and proof of residence are required.
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS (JEFFCAP)
Emergency food assistance and rent/mortgage & utility assistance to prevent eviction or utility cut-offs, and other services for residents with low income in Jefferson
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 402; Jefferson, LA 70123
PHONE: 504-736-6900
Intake Procedure: Call for information or an appointment.
JEFFERSON PARISH HPRP
PHONE: 504-723-7961
Intake Procedure: Call for a phone assessment.
JPHSA – DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT
One-time rental or utility assistance to clients who meet eligibility requirements and are currently attending one of JPHSA’s mental health or substance abuse clinics.
PHONE: 504-838-5700
Intake Procedure: Call for information or Have case manager call if attending one of JPHSA’s mental health or substance abuse clinics.
NO-AIDS TASK FORCE
Short-term rental assistance for individuals/families affected by HIV/AIDS
2601 Tulane Ave., Suite 500; New Orleans, LA 70119
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
PHONE: 504-821-2601
Intake Procedure: Call for an appointment.
Homeless & Safety Shelter
THE SALVATION ARMY OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Emergency assistance for individuals and families with rent, mortgage, utilities, transportation, medication, furniture, and clothing (depending upon assessment and availability)
4500 S. Claiborne Ave.; New Orleans, LA 70125
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PHONE: 504-899-4569 EXT. 300 OR 301
Intake Procedure: Intake is Mon.-Thurs. by appointment.
NOM combats poverty, hunger, homelessness, exploitation and oppression with the provision of food, clothing, shelter, medical care and other basic necessities of life. We also help facilitate the healing and development of healthy, vibrant and self-sustaining individuals by addressing issues of addiction, abuse and human trafficking through our Christian Discipleship/Recovery Programs.
Physical Address: 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113
Main Phone: 504-523-2116
Emergency Help: 504-638-5434
As the largest organization serving homeless women and children in New Orleans, we are dedicated to creating a safe, secure and stable environment where classes, tools and resources build the pathway to success. Our wraparound programs keep families together and empower self-sufficiency—every step of the journey.
P 504-522-9340 | F 504-522-9343 | 2020 SOUTH LIBERTY ST, NOLA
The mission of FGCA is to work with and for people in need, especially women and their children, by meeting food, housing and other emergency needs, while simultaneously challenging systemic poverty in the greater New Orleans area.
3401 Canal St., NOLA
“Eden House is a community for women in recovery from being trafficked, engaged in sex work, and, in most cases, drug addiction.”
PO Box 750386
New Orleans, LA 70175
(504) 407-0943
info@edenhousenola.org
The shelter, operated by Start Corps, is open to both men and women around the clock — "a boon for homeless people who have long complained about the hours and gender restrictions at other local shelters."
1530 Gravier Street,
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-517-1815
Ozanam Inn
“Ozanam Inn is a non-profit, direct service agency serving the homeless and needy of greater New Orleans, regardless of race, color, creed, religious preference or national origin. All of our services are provided free-of-charge.” Currently only available for men to sleep there.
843 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Office: (504) 523-1184
Covenant House New Orleans
Covenant House provides shelter, safety, & structure for youth under 22.
Address: 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (504) 584-1111