Office Closure - Lundi Gras/Mardi Gras Holiday
2024-02-12 - 2024-02-13
STAR’s offices will be closed on Monday, February 12th and Tuesday, February 13th in observance of Mardi Gras.
STAR’s 24/7 hotline is available at 1-855-435-7827.

Secondary Survivor Support Group (Virtual)
2024-02-19 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
STAR hosts a weekly Secondary Survivor Support Group for parents, guardians, and loved ones of survivors who have experienced sexual trauma on Monday evenings. This group is open to secondary survivors of all genders ages 18 and older. Are you interested in participating? Contact us at (855) 435-7827 to RSVP.

Office Closure - Daylight Savings Time
2024-03-11
We will be closed on Monday, March 11th in observance of Daylight Savings Time. ⏰ Research suggests that the week after Daylight Savings Time begins, there is an increase in mistakes and workplace injuries due to sleep deprivation as our bodies try to adjust to the time change. To help reduce these risks to our staff and to give at least one full adjustment day, we will be closed. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

Office Closed - Good Friday
2024-03-29
We will be closed on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

The Roux: Healing Skills Group (Virtual)
2024-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
STAR hosts a weekly foundational healing skills group for survivors who have experienced sexual trauma on Monday evenings. This group is open to primary survivors of all genders ages 18 and older. Are you interested in participating? Contact us at (855) 435-7827 to RSVP.

All the STARs are Blooming Event
2024-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 | EBRPL – River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802, United States
STAR is hosting, “All the STARs are Blooming,” a drag show dinner performance and fundraising event on April 13, 2024, at the River Center Branch Library in downtown Baton Rouge. This event aims to raise funds for our ongoing programs and services for survivors, as well as to promote awareness and education surrounding sexual assault.
Join us in a night honoring STAR’s mission and the community that makes Baton Rouge home!
Doors 6:00 pm | Drag Show 7:00 pm
Tickets are available for purchase at All the STARs are Blooming Event

Office Closed - Memorial Day
2024-05-27
We will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

Office Closed - Juneteenth
2024-06-19
We will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

World Refugee & Immigrant Day Celebration
2024-06-22 14:00 - 18:30 | River Center Baton Rouge, 275 S River Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802, United States

Office Closed - Summer Break
2024-07-02 - 2024-07-05
Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response (STAR) will be closed from Tuesday, July 2nd to Sunday, July 7th in observance of Summer Break.
Research suggests over half of all sexual trauma response practitioners experience stress symptoms and high levels of compassion fatigue. The mental health benefits of taking a short pause from sexual trauma advocacy work provide an opportunity to improve psychological well-being, recalibrate work-life balance, and act as a protective factor against burnout. During this time dedicated to individual development and reflection, the 24/7 hotline will still be available if you need support: 855-435-7827.
Additional resources available during STAR’s summer break are as follows:

RAINN: (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE (4673), online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es)
2-1-1: The Louisiana Statewide Network is a confidential, free resource connecting callers to information about critical health and human services available in their communities.
9-8-8: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides 24/7 free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV): https://lcadv.org/ 1-888-411-1333 is the federally designated statewide coalition of shelters, non-residential programs and individuals working to end domestic violence in Louisiana.
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA): https://www.lafasa.org/ 1-888-995-7273. LaFASA offers free and confidential support statewide to survivors and their loved ones. Connect with an on-call Crisis Specialist to discuss your current circumstance and talk about next steps that can be taken towards safety and healing.

STAR Offices will reopen for business on Monday, July 8th with a recharged and recovered staff ready to return to our profession with renewed energy and motivation to support survivors of sexual trauma, improve systems response, and create social change to end sexual violence.

Sexual Health, Education, & Rights Block Party
2024-07-20 12:00 - 15:00 | 1631 Elysian Fields, 1631 Elysian Fields, New Orleans, LA, 70117, United States

Office Closed - Labor Day
2024-09-02
We will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

Office Closure Due to Tropical Storm Francine
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-12
STAR will be closed on Wednesday, September 11th and Thursday, September 12th due to Francine
As safety allows, client response, including STAR’s 24/7 hotline, will be available if you need support during this time: 1-855-435-7827

STATEWIDE RESOURCES

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
GetAGamePlan.org
Emergency Event Information
Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guides

GENERAL RESOURCES

VIALINK/211 Francine Information and Resources
Department of Children & Family Services – DSNAP
What to Expect from Louisiana D-SNAP and SNAP After a Disaster
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Louisiana Workforce Commission – Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Disaster Helpline (free legal service): 1-844-244-7871
Emotional Support – Disaster Distress Helpline (videophone service available for American Sign Language users) – Click here or call 1-800-985-5990
Report Damage – Damage.LA.Gov
Report Disaster Fraud – FEMA
Department of Homeland Security Disaster Guide
American Red Cross – download mobile phone app
NOAA Weather Prediction Center

'Healing Through Words' Writing Workshop
2024-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us for ‘Healing Through Words’, a virtual writing workshop. In this safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, you’ll explore the transformative power of storytelling to express your experiences, emotions, and healing journey.
Through guided writing prompts, reflective exercises, and group discussions, participants will have the opportunity to:

Explore Your Voice: Discover and nurture your unique voice, allowing for self-expression in a way that feels comfortable and empowering.
Craft Your Narrative: Learn techniques for weaving your experiences into poetry, prose, and personal essays, transforming pain into powerful narratives.
Share and Reflect: Engage in open dialogue with others who understand your journey, fostering connection and community.

No prior writing experience is necessary. Through the art of writing, we will honor each other’s stories and cultivate resilience. Join us as we embark on this journey of healing and self-discovery.
This group is exclusively for STAR clients. If you would like to become a client, or for more information, please call 1.855.435.7827

Office Closed - Veteran's Day
2024-11-11
We will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

Circle of Support Group (Virtual)
2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-11 18:30 - 20:00
STAR hosts a weekly Circle of Support meeting for survivors of sexual trauma on Wednesday evenings. This group is open to survivors of all genders ages 18 and older. Are you interested in participating? Contact us at 1-855-435-7827 to RSVP.

The Roux: Healing Skills Group (Virtual)
2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
STAR hosts a weekly foundational healing skills group on Monday evenings for survivors who have experienced sexual trauma. This group is open to primary survivors of all genders, ages 18 and older. Are you interested in participating? Contact us at (855) 435-7827 to RSVP.

The Roux: Healing Skills Group (Virtual)
2024-11-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-09 18:00 - 19:30

Office Closed - Fall Break
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29
We will be closed starting on Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th for a fall break. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

Office Closed - Winter Break
2024-12-24 - 2025-01-01
We will be closed starting on Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 1st for winter break. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

Office Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2025-01-20
We will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

Trauma Processing Group (Virtual)
2025-01-29 17:30 - 18:30
STAR will be hosting a 10-week trauma processing group on Wednesday evenings for survivors who have experienced sexual trauma.
The trauma processing group provides clients with an opportunity to discuss how the impacts of trauma manifest in their day to day lives. The group is an open space for clients to share both obvious and subtle ways in which trauma has affected coping, relationships, and emotional flexibility. The intention of the group is to receive support and understanding from individuals with similar life experiences within the safety of a therapeutically-facilitated processing group.
This group is open to primary survivors of all genders, ages 18 and older. Are you interested in participating? Contact us at (855) 435-7827 to RSVP.

Office Closed - Mardi Gras Break
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-04
We will be closed starting on Monday, March 3rd through Tuesday, March 4th in observance of Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. Our 24/7 hotline will be available if you need support during this time: 855-435-7827

Alexandria Mall Presents Community Resource Event
2025-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Alexandria Mall, 3437 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71302, United States
A gathering of organizations benefitting the community through the sharing of information and activities for families.

Participants:

Eckerd Connects
Cenla Christian Childcare Center
Cenla Medication Access Program
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Department of Children and Family Services- Family Support Division
Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response(STAR)
PFLAG Alexandria
Children’s Advocacy Network
Peace of Mind Psychiatric Services, LLC
Central LA Human Services District
Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center
CenLa Healthy Start
Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition
Alexandria Housing Authority

Time Warp BR Presents International Women's Day Sip & Shop
2025-03-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Time Warp Boutique, 3001 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, United States
This International Women’s Day Time Warp BR is giving back! Join us March 8th, where 10% of your purchases will be donated to @staradvocates! STAR advocates to improve trauma response and create social change to end sexual violence! Our friends @thehopeshopbr and @sunflowerandstone will be here, and in support of STAR also! We hope to see you for this amazing event with an amazing cause!
