Violence Intervention Program
Violence Intervention Program at UMC New Orleans
Our approach
Compassionate, Credible Support
Our trained and credible Violence Prevention Professionals work directly with survivors of gun violence in Orleans Parish. We believe that when people feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their strengths, they can chart a path toward a safer, more secure future for themselves and their families.
Care from crisis through recovery
- Violence Interrupters (Hospital-Based): Support survivors and loved ones at the bedside, helping them navigate the immediate crisis and develop a plan to stay safe moving forward.
- Violence Intervention Specialists (Long-Term Support): Based within the Trauma Recovery Center, these specialists work with survivors to build and achieve goals that promote full recovery, stability, and long-term wellbeing.
Integrated trauma recovery
Healing after violence is deeply physical and emotional. VIP is embedded within the Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center, where survivors can access:
- Trauma focused mental health
- Wraparound support services
- Coordinated, trauma-informed practices across all staff interactions
Our goal is to make coping with the emotional impact of violence as manageable as possible.
Connections and community resources
VIP partners closely with hospital departments and organizations throughout New Orleans to ensure smooth referrals to services that support healing, stability, and safety.
Eligibility and cost
Survivors are eligible for free Violence Intervention Services if they:
- Have sustained a gunshot wound in Orleans Parish, or
- Live in Orleans Parish and have sustained a gunshot wound
For more information or to make an appointment call 504.702.4335
Helpful links
Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center
