Families / Communities in Need of Assistance

St Bernard Parish HelpLine: 504.277.4911. Use 1.877.902.4912 for calls from outside the 504 area code. Hours are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 10 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM.
Claims: BP has initiated a program to assist those affected parties who can claim lost wages or other income due to the spill. It is important that affected Louisiana families and individuals get a claim number by calling the hotline: 1-800-440-0858. For more information, go to http://www.disasterassistance.gov/disasterinformation/deepwater.html
Unanswered BP Claims: If you have pursued the BP claims process and are not satisfied with BP's resolution, contact the Coast Guard, 800.280.7118.
Information about what types of damages are eligible for compensation under the Oil Pollution Act, and guidance on how to seek that compensation: http://www.uscg.mil/npfc
To file an unemployment claim: 866.783.5567 or www.laworks.net
To apply for disaster food stamps in Louisiana: https://dsnap.dss.state.la.us/CustomerPortal/CPLogon/jsp
To apply for emergency food assistance through the Women, Infants and Children program, go to the St. Bernard Parish clinic, 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette
For baby supplies: St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, 9 am – 2 pm
DHH - Louisiana Spirit Coastal Recovery Counseling Program provides crisis counseling and referrals. Call 1-866-310-7977
Catholic Charities Care Line (866) 891-2210. Case Management and Mental Health/Crisis Counseling staff are also available at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, 9 am – 2 pm
Vessel of Opportunity: BP has established a new Vessel of Opportunity line for those wishing to offer their vessels for service. The prior e-mail contacts and hotline were overwhelmed by those wanting to help. The new number is 281-366-5511. The new e-mail address is HorizonSupport@OEGLLC.com. Vessel owners will need to provide details about their vessel, including the name, owner, horsepower, length, draft, etc.
Small Business Association's Disaster Customer Service Center, 1-800-659-2955.
To discuss spill related damage, please call 1-800-440-0858.
To report oiled shoreline, please call 1-866-448-5816.
For information about validated environmental air and water sampling results, visit www.epa.gov/bpspill
BP family and third party contractor hotline: 261.366.5578
If you're a Louisiana resident affected by this spill and have concerns that BP is not committing enough resources or providing access to the claims program or the Vessel of Opportunity program, please call 1-866-345-0931.
Updates from National Park Service about potential park closures, resources at risk and Park Service actions to protect park space and wildlife: http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/oil-spill-response.htm