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Local and statewide resources for housing, employment, health, transportation, and more — curated for immigrant and refugee families in the Greater New Orleans area.


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New Orleans is Louisiana’s largest city and one of America’s most culturally rich. Known worldwide for its music, food, festivals, and Creole heritage, the city is also home to a vibrant and growing immigrant community. From the French Quarter to Gentilly, neighborhoods here are welcoming, diverse, and full of opportunity for newcomers.

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Housing
Rentals, assistance, tenant rights, moving

Resources
Local Housing Resources
New Orleans
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
📍1000 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
Rental help, refugee resettlement, housing placement
🌐 www.ccano.org📞 (504) 523-3755
New Orleans
Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO)
📍4100 Touro St, New Orleans, LA 70122
Public housing, Section 8 vouchers
🌐 www.hano.org📞 (504) 670-3300
New Orleans
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana
📍4152 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Affordable & supportive housing, homelessness services
🌐 www.voasela.org📞 (504) 482-2130
New Orleans
UNITY of Greater New Orleans
📍2475 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Coordinated housing access for homeless individuals and families
🌐 www.unitygno.org📞 (504) 821-4496
New Orleans
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
📍1010 Common St #1400, New Orleans, LA 70112
Tenant rights, unsafe housing, eviction defense
🌐 www.slls.org📞 (504) 529-1000
New Orleans
New Orleans Code Enforcement
📍1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Code violations enforcement
📞 (504) 658-5050
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
New Orleans
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
📍1000 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
Employment programs for immigrants
📞 (504) 523-3755
New Orleans
Urban League of Louisiana
📍New Orleans, LA
Workforce development, professional behavior and job-readiness training
📞 (504) 620-9647
New Orleans
Delgado Community College
📍615 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA
Job training, ESL programs
📞 (504) 671-5000
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

Resources
Local Clinics & Care
New Orleans
LSU Health New Orleans
📍433 Bolivar St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Major public hospital system with charity care options
🌐 www.lsuhs.edu📞 (504) 568-4808
New Orleans
CrescentCare Health
📍3014 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117
FQHC — low-cost primary care, sliding scale, LGBTQ+ inclusive
🌐 www.crescentcare.org📞 (504) 821-2601
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
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 New Orleans

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New Orleans
Café du Monde
📍800 Decatur St
Cajun/Creole · Beignets & coffee
🌐 shop.cafedumonde.com
New Orleans
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant
📍2301 Orleans Ave
Creole · Historic
🌐 www.dookychaserestaurants.com
New Orleans
Pho Tau Bay
📍1565 Tulane Ave
Asian · Vietnamese pho
🌐 www.photaubayrestaurant.com
New Orleans
Ba Chi Canteen
📍7900 Maple St
Asian · Vietnamese fusion
🌐 bachikitchenandbar.com
New Orleans
La Morenita
📍3304 Tulane Ave
Latin · Mexican
🌐 www.lamorenitamexicanrestauranttogo.com/Gallery
New Orleans
Swagat Indian Cuisine
📍3817 Veterans Blvd
Asian / Indian
🌐 swagatbatonrouge.com
New Orleans
Royal Curry
📍1900 Lafayette St
Asian / Indian
🌐 royalcurrycuisine.com
New Orleans
Cleo’s Mediterranean
📍940 Canal St
Halal · Mediterranean
New Orleans
MaMou
📍942 N Rampart St
French cuisine (Top-rated)
🌐 www.mamounola.com
New Orleans
Willie Mae’s Scotch House
📍2401 St Ann St
African-American · Fried chicken
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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces in New Orleans

Explore
New Orleans
City Park
📍1 Palm Dr
Large urban park with trails and museum
🌐 neworleanscitypark.org
New Orleans
Audubon Park
📍6500 Magazine St
Walking paths, zoo nearby
🌐 audubonnatureinstitute.org
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Attractions & Museums
Landmarks and culture in New Orleans

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New Orleans
French Quarter
📍New Orleans
Historic district
New Orleans
National WWII Museum
📍945 Magazine St
Top-rated museum
🌐 www.nationalww2museum.org
New Orleans
Audubon Zoo
📍6500 Magazine St
Zoo
🌐 audubonnatureinstitute.org
New Orleans
Jackson Square
📍New Orleans
Historic landmark
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Family Fun & Kids
Family-friendly outings in New Orleans

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New Orleans
Audubon Zoo
📍6500 Magazine St
Zoo for kids
🌐 audubonnatureinstitute.org
New Orleans
Audubon Aquarium
📍1 Canal St
Aquarium experience
🌐 audubonnatureinstitute.org
New Orleans
Louisiana Children’s Museum
📍15 Henry Thomas Dr
Interactive museum
🌐 lcm.org
New Orleans
City Park Carousel Gardens
📍7 Victory Ave
Amusement rides
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Visitor & Local Info
Tourism offices and local guides

Explore
Louisiana
Louisiana Office of Tourism
Statewide tourism information and historic tours
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com📞 (225) 342-8112
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