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Resources

Information. Support. A Place to Start.

Finding the right information and support can feel overwhelming. Blessing Our Women, Inc. connects women, girls, survivors, families, and community members with educational information, practical resources, and trusted organizations that may be able to help.

Whether you're seeking domestic violence support, community resources, information about healthy relationships, or guidance on where to turn next, you don't have to figure out every step on your own.

Need Help Right Now?

If it is safe for you to do so, you can also connect with national and Louisiana domestic violence resources for crisis support, safety planning, shelter information, and referrals.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233
Text START to 88788
thehotline.org

Confidential support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

24/7

Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

1-888-411-1333
lcadv.org

Connects callers with local domestic violence programs across Louisiana.

24/7 statewide hotline

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
crisistextline.org

Free, confidential crisis counseling via text message.

24/7
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Domestic Violence Resources

Know the Signs. Know Your Options. Know You're Not Alone.

BOW provides educational information to help individuals, families, and communities better understand domestic violence, recognize warning signs, and know what options may be available.

Understanding Domestic Violence

What abuse can look like beyond physical violence.

Warning Signs of Abuse

Common behaviors associated with controlling or abusive relationships.

Types of Abuse

Physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, digital, stalking, and coercive control.

Healthy vs. Unhealthy vs. Abusive Relationships

Understanding the spectrum of relationship dynamics.

Safety Planning

Steps to help protect yourself and your children.

Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Information and considerations for those ready to leave.

After Leaving

Resources and support for survivors rebuilding their lives.

Supporting Someone Experiencing Abuse

How to help a friend, family member, or colleague.

Technology & Digital Safety

Protecting your privacy and safety online and on devices.

Children & Domestic Violence

Understanding the impact on children and how to help.

Request DV Resource Information

Find Help & Community Resources

Support May Be Closer Than You Think

BOW maintains information about community resources that may assist with a range of needs. Our Resource Navigation service can help connect you with appropriate organizations and services.

Available by Region

New Orleans & Greater New Orleans
Louisiana Statewide
National Resources
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Resource Categories

Emergency ShelterHousingFoodClothingLegal AssistanceCounseling & Mental HealthEmploymentTransportationChild & Family ServicesSubstance-Use TreatmentFinancial AssistanceHealthcareEducation

Healthy Relationships & Prevention

Healthy Relationships Begin With Knowledge

Resources for teens, young adults, parents and caregivers, and adults can help people better understand communication, respect, boundaries, consent, digital behavior, warning signs, and relationship safety.

Healthy RelationshipsBoundariesConsent & RespectCommunicationDating Violence AwarenessDigital Relationships & SafetyHelping a FriendParent & Caregiver Resources
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Healing & Empowerment Resources

Moving Forward Matters Too

Not every resource is about identifying abuse. BOW provides educational tools and resources related to healing, personal growth, and building the life you deserve.

Self-WorthBoundariesGoal SettingJournalingPersonal DevelopmentLife SkillsFinancial WellnessCareer ReadinessPurposeConfidence
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PURPLE Girls

Parent & Caregiver Support

Healthy DevelopmentCommunicationRelationships & BoundariesDigital SafetyFuture ReadinessPURPLE Girls Program Information

Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Supporting the Young Woman in Your Life

Parents and caregivers can access information designed to help them support healthy development, communication, relationships, boundaries, digital safety, future readiness, and participation in BOW youth programming.

Parent & Caregiver Resources

BOW Resource Library

Learn. Download. Share.

The BOW Resource Library houses guides, checklists, worksheets, educational handouts, safety resources, toolkits, and community resource lists. Resources are added as they become available.

Resources are being added to the library. Check back for downloadable guides, worksheets, and educational materials.
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Resource Categories

Domestic ViolenceHealthy RelationshipsWomenGirls & TeensParents & CaregiversPersonal DevelopmentCommunity

For Professionals & Community Partners

Resources for Those Who Serve

Educators, churches, nonprofits, employers, community organizations, mentors, and other professionals may encounter someone who discloses abuse or needs additional support. BOW can provide educational information and referral resources to help community partners respond appropriately and connect individuals with qualified services.

Who This Serves

Educators
Faith Communities
Nonprofits
Employers
Community Organizations
Mentors

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Need Help Finding Your Next Step?

If you're unsure which BOW program, service, or outside resource may be appropriate, you can submit a confidential support request. A BOW team member will follow up to help connect you with the right information or services.

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Important Resource Notice

Blessing Our Women, Inc. provides educational information, supportive services, advocacy, resource navigation, and referrals within the scope of our organization. Inclusion of an outside organization or resource does not constitute a guarantee of services, eligibility, availability, or outcomes. BOW is not an emergency response service. If you are experiencing an emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911.