24-Hour Crisis Line: (225) 389-3001 or (800) 541-9706
We offer a range of services, from crisis intervention to counseling to supportive housing. If you Make the Call, we can help.
1 in 4 men and 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. There is no shame in being a domestic violence survivor.
We can help you navigate the legal process in order to protect yourself and your family. With a bit of help, you can start again.
Like everyone else on the planet, the staff at Iris Domestic Violence Center understands that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is of great concern and on the forefront of everyone’s mind.
Learn MoreAbuse is a pattern of physical, sexual, economic and/or psychological violence used to get control and maintain control over an intimate partner. It is important to know that you do not deserve to be abused, nor are you responsible for the abuse. Below are some examples of types of abuse that are common.
Learn MoreYou may have a friend, relative, or neighbor who is being abused. You may have witnessed the violence, heard it, seen physical signs of it, or merely suspected it for various reasons. What should you do?
Learn MoreThe shelter serves over 5,000 women and children a year, so there are always improvement projects for corporate volunteer groups, such as painting (interior and exterior,) landscaping, cleaning, general shelter improvements and more.
We also work with individuals who are willing to undergo a background check to support our many services.