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Clinical Description
Eden House is a community for individuals in recovery from being trafficked, engaged in sex work, and, in most cases, drug addiction. The mission of Eden House is to provide sanctuary along with an array of support services for victims of human trafficking who have a significant history of prostitution and chemical dependency. Providing case management and creating a therapeutic milieu both aim to give each resident the tools to leave Eden House as a self-sufficient individual, grounded in active recovery and an aspirational knowledge of how to live a purposeful and value-based life.
Eden House’s program is based on the concept of holistic case management within a therapeutic milieu. As case managers, staff works with residents to create individualized treatment plans consisting of goals and objectives that address all aspects of their journey to recovery. The implementation of this plan involves connecting residents to various external partners who provide such services as intensive outpatient substance abuse counseling, trauma-focused therapy, participation in 12-step programs, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, primary and specialty health care, public benefit programs, educational assistance, job skill development and job search, and financial management.
More importantly, staff works to develop the therapeutic aspects of the program. This work occurs on a daily basis for the residents. Staff has the opportunity to observe resident behavior and intervene in the moment to address multiple issues such as anger, negative thought patterns, impulsiveness, triggers that arouse past feelings, dishonesty, and other behaviors that are associated both with trauma and with substance use. Providing case management and creating a therapeutic milieu both aim to give each resident the tools to leave Eden House as an independent woman, grounded in active recovery and in an aspirational knowledge of how to live a purposeful and value-based life.
Potential Residents Should Meet the following Criteria:
1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Be substance free
3. Commit to our long-term program
4. Not be on the sex offender registry
Services Offered to Residents, at NO Cost, for the Full Duration of the Program:
Intensive and therapeutic on-site case management
- Addiction counseling
- Physical Healthcare
- Trauma Therapy
- Dental Care
- Yoga, Wellness, and Occupational Therapy
- Weekly Life Skills Workshops
- Legal Assistance
- Literacy and GED Tutoring
- Job Training and Resume Building Through Participation in our Social Enterprise
- Savings Program and Financial Management Training
- Spiritual Support
For more information regarding our services, go to our Programs page.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are interested in joining our program, please email us at:
info@edenhousenola.org or call our office at 504-407-0943
Other Community Resources
Eden House does not provide emergency shelter. If you are in need of immediate housing assistance,
see below for contacts:
Serves women over the age of 18 who are accompanied by children under the age of 18 and women in all stages of their pregnancy
2020 South Liberty St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-522-9340
Emergency shelter for homeless youth between 16 and 21 years of age and their children
611 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-584-1111
Phone: 504-210-5064
Intake Procedure: Call for a phone interview
Phone: 504-837-5400 or 1-888-411-1333
1129 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70113
Office Hours: M-F 8am – 6pm
Phone: 504–523-2116
Phone: 225-615-7085
605 Cotton St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9am-5pm
Phone: 318-606-2518
Phone: 917-837-0357
Trafficking Programs in Louisisna
Human Trafficking Resource Center:
1-888-373-7888
Trafficking Organizations & Resources
5122 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Office Hours: M-F 9am – 4pm
Phone: 615-520-5325
Email: magdaleneinfo@thistlefarms.org
U.S.-based, non-profit organization that fights child trafficking around the globe by rescuing children from trafficking rings and continuing to provide them with resources necessary to recover.
National nonprofit dedicated to combating and preventing human trafficking. Works directly with victims and crisis hotlines.
Works toward emancipating victims in Southeast Louisiana and the U.S. from human trafficking through data-based research and training that better serves victims and supports the advocates who make escape possible for those held captive in modern-day slavery.