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About Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is Louisiana’s state capital and second-largest city, sitting along the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. Home to LSU and a growing international community, the city blends deep Southern culture with a diverse, welcoming population. It’s a hub for petrochemical industries, healthcare, and government — offering real opportunity for newcomers ready to put down roots.

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Housing
Rentals, assistance, tenant rights, moving

Resources
Local Housing Resources
Baton Rouge
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
📍1900 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Emergency housing, refugee support, case management, rent assistance
🌐 www.ccdiobr.org📞 (225) 336-8700
Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority
📍4546 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Housing vouchers, low-income housing
🌐 www.ebrpha.org📞 (225) 923-8100
Baton Rouge
Family Promise of Greater Baton Rouge
📍8646 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Temporary housing for families, case management
🌐 www.familypromisebr.org📞 (225) 355-4090
Baton Rouge
Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless
📍153 North 17th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Connects people to housing programs
📞 (225) 388-5800
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Code Enforcement
📍300 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Mold, broken utilities, unsafe buildings
📞 (225) 389-3000
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Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge
📍10600 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Free home repairs for low-income residents
📞 (225) 273-1988
Baton Rouge
Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana
📍Baton Rouge, LA
Helps resolve landlord disputes
🌐 www.bbb.org📞 (225) 346-5222
Statewide Resources
Statewide
Louisiana Housing Corporation
📍2415 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Rental assistance, Section 8, first-time homebuyer help
🌐 www.lhc.la.gov📞 (225) 763-8700
Statewide
Habitat for Humanity Louisiana
Long-term affordable housing and home repair programs
🌐 www.habitat.org
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Connects you to housing, shelters, and rent help
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
Statewide
Salvation Army Louisiana
Emergency shelter, housing transition, household items
🌐 www.salvationarmyusa.org
Statewide
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
📍1020 Surrey St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Leases, evictions, landlord disputes, tenant rights
🌐 www.la-law.org📞 (337) 237-4320
Statewide
Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center
📍404 S Jefferson Davis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70119
Discrimination, unfair lease terms
🌐 www.lafairhousing.org📞 (504) 596-2100
Statewide
Entergy Louisiana
Electricity setup
🌐 www.entergy.com📞 (800) 368-3749
Statewide
Atmos Energy
Gas service
🌐 www.atmosenergy.com📞 (888) 286-6700
Statewide
Cox Communications
Internet setup
🌐 www.cox.com📞 (866) 272-5777
Statewide
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Affordable furniture and appliances
🌐 www.habitat.org/restores
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Employment
Jobs, training, and worker rights

Resources
Local Employment Resources
Baton Rouge
Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge
📍1900 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Job placement, career coaching, professional references guidance
📞 (225) 336-8700
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Community College
📍201 Community College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA
Career programs and workforce training
📞 (225) 216-8000
Baton Rouge
Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge
📍7389 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Workforce and behavioral health support services
🌐 www.voascla.org📞 (225) 387-0061
Statewide Resources
Statewide
Louisiana Workforce Commission
📍1001 N 23rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Job search help, resume & interview coaching, training programs
🌐 www.louisianaworks.net📞 (225) 342-3111
Statewide
Louisiana Works Career Centers
In-person job search and resume assistance
🌐 www.laworks.net📞 (866) 783-5567
Statewide
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana
Job placement, training, resume building, mock interviews
🌐 www.goodwillno.org
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Find job, wage, and benefits resources near you
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
National
U.S. Department of Labor
Wage laws, overtime, unpaid wages, unsafe work, worker protections
🌐 www.dol.gov📞 (866) 487-9243
National
EEOC
Workplace discrimination complaints and worker protections
🌐 www.eeoc.gov📞 (800) 669-4000
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Health & Medical
Clinics, mental health, prevention

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Local Clinics & Care
Baton Rouge
Open Health Care Clinic
📍225 East Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA
Primary care & behavioral health referrals, sliding scale, serves uninsured and immigrants
🌐 www.ohcc.org📞 (225) 655-6422
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative (FQHC)
📍7050 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Therapy + primary care, sliding scale, no insurance needed, Spanish services
🌐 www.brpcc.org📞 (225) 774-1120
Baton Rouge
Capital Area Human Services District
📍2751 Wooddale Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Counseling, crisis support, case management, sliding scale, Spanish + interpreters
🌐 cahsd.org📞 (225) 925-1906
Baton Rouge
NAMI Louisiana
📍307 France St, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Peer support groups, mental health education, free services
🌐 namilouisiana.org📞 (225) 291-6262
Statewide & National Resources
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Health
Family planning clinics, disease prevention, hospital guidance
🌐 www.ldh.la.gov📞 (225) 342-9500
Louisiana
Ochsner Health
Urgent care clinics for non-emergency treatment
🌐 www.ochsner.org📞 (866) 624-7637
National
SAMHSA
Mental health, counseling, and substance-abuse help
🌐 www.samhsa.gov📞 (800) 662-4357
National
Healthcare.gov
Understanding health insurance and coverage options
🌐 www.healthcare.gov
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Transportation
Licenses, insurance, and rights

Resources
Statewide
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)
Licenses, driving rules, vehicle registration
🌐 www.expresslane.org📞 (225) 925-6146
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Insurance — Car Insurance
📍1702 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA
Required car insurance and coverage guidance
🌐 www.ldi.la.gov📞 (800) 259-5300
Statewide
Louisiana Highway Safety Commission
Child passenger safety laws and car seat requirements
🌐 www.lahighwaysafety.org📞 (225) 925-6991
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Transportation and legal help resources
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
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Education
Schools, ESL, and college pathways

Resources
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Education
K-12 school system structure, school finder, report cards
🌐 www.louisianabelieves.com📞 (877) 453-2721
National
Colorín Colorado
Resources for English language learners and their families
🌐 www.colorincolorado.org
National
USA Learns
Free online English learning for adults
🌐 www.usalearns.org
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Connects to education resources
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
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Life Skills
English, mail, online safety

Resources
Statewide
Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants (LORI)
General help for immigrants and refugees — economic stability, social inclusion, and well-being
🌐 www.mylori.org📞 225-279-9610
National
USA Learns
Free online English learning for adults
🌐 www.usalearns.org
National
FTC — Online Safety & Scams
Online safety, scams, and privacy protection
🌐 consumer.ftc.gov
National
USPS
Mailing services, stamps, packages, address changes
🌐 www.usps.com📞 (800) 275-8777
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Connects to local help and services
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1

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Restaurants
Dining options in Baton Rouge

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Restaurants marked Supporter help fund LORI’s work and are listed first for that reason.

Supporter
Serop’s Express
📍720 Jefferson Hwy
Mediterranean · Lebanese & Greek
📞 (225) 248-9500
Supporter
Casa Maria Mexican Grill
📍7955 Bluebonnet Blvd
Latin · Mexican
📞 (225) 757-7447
Supporter
Mi Padre’s Mexican Grill
📍7750 Bluebonnet Blvd
Latin · Mexican · Catering available
📞 (225) 757-7800
Supporter
Roman’s Cafe
📍7756 Bluebonnet Blvd
Mediterranean · Greek & Lebanese
📞 (225) 769-1779
Baton Rouge
Mona’s Cafe
📍7512 Bluebonnet Blvd
Halal / Middle Eastern
Baton Rouge
Albasha Greek & Lebanese
📍2561 Citiplace Ct
Halal / Mediterranean
🌐 www.albashala.com
Baton Rouge
Taste of Ethiopia
📍2948 Highland Rd
African · Ethiopian
🌐 www.tasteofethiopia.co
Baton Rouge
Jasmine’s Thai
📍3535 Perkins Rd
Asian · Thai
🌐 www.thaijasmine.site
Baton Rouge
India’s Restaurant
📍125 W State St
Asian / Indian
🌐 www.indiasbr.com
Baton Rouge
Kabab House
📍10220 Coursey Blvd
Halal · Pakistani
Baton Rouge
Pho Saigon
📍14241 Airline Hwy
Asian · Vietnamese
🌐 www.thephosaigon.com
Baton Rouge
Zorba’s Greek Bistro
📍451 Florida St
Mediterranean · Greek
🌐 www.zorbasbistro.com
Baton Rouge
Cafe Phoenicia
📍3365 Government St
Halal · Lebanese
🌐 zachary.cafephoenicia.com
Baton Rouge
Sazón Latin Grill
📍14111 Airline Hwy
Latin fusion
🌐 www.sazonlatingrill.com
Baton Rouge
Al Noor Kitchen
📍14241 Coursey Blvd
Halal · Indian
🌐 www.alnoorkitchenbr.com
Baton Rouge
Phil’s Oyster Bar
📍4335 Perkins Rd
Seafood
🌐 www.philsoysterbar.com
Baton Rouge
Juban’s
📍3739 Perkins Rd
Creole
🌐 www.jubans.com
Baton Rouge
Tsunami Sushi
📍100 Lafayette St
Asian · Sushi
🌐 batonrouge.servingsushi.com
Baton Rouge
BLDG 5
📍1515 Dalrymple Dr
Modern American
🌐 bldg5.com
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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces in Baton Rouge

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Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
📍10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy
Nature trails and wildlife
🌐 brec.org
Baton Rouge
Highland Road Park
📍14024 Highland Rd
Sports and recreation fields
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Attractions & Museums
Landmarks and culture in Baton Rouge

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LSU Campus
📍Baton Rouge
University campus
Baton Rouge
USS Kidd
📍305 S River Rd
Naval museum
Baton Rouge
Old State Capitol
📍100 North Blvd
Historic building
Baton Rouge
Mall of Louisiana
📍6401 Bluebonnet Blvd
Large shopping mall
🌐 www.malloflouisiana.com
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Family Fun & Kids
Family-friendly outings in Baton Rouge

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Baton Rouge
Knock Knock Children’s Museum
📍1900 Dalrymple Dr
Educational play museum
🌐 knockknockmuseum.org
Baton Rouge
BREC Baton Rouge Zoo
📍3601 Thomas Rd
Zoo for families
Denham Springs
Tiki Tubing
📍Denham Springs (near Baton Rouge)
River tubing
🌐 tikitubing.com
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Visitor & Local Info
Tourism offices and local guides

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Baton Rouge
Visit Baton Rouge
📍359 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Official visitor guide, attractions, dining, hotels, and events
🌐 www.visitbatonrouge.com📞 (225) 383-1825
Baton Rouge
Downtown Development District
📍247 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA
Downtown events, businesses, and development
🌐 downtownbatonrouge.org📞 (225) 389-5520
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