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Acadia Parish Resources

Local and statewide resources for housing, employment, health, transportation, legal aid, food assistance, and more — curated for immigrant and refugee families in Acadia Parish.

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Acadia
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Emergency housing, food, utility assistance, and local social-service referrals.
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
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Housing & Shelter
Shelters, rent help, safe housing

Resources
Statewide
211 Louisiana Shelter Referrals
Best starting point for shelter openings, domestic violence shelter referrals, hotel/motel assistance, and crisis resources.
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
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Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health

Resources
Regional
Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
📍1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526
Main regional hospital serving Acadia Parish and nearby towns.
🌐 www.ochsner.org/locations/ochsner-acadia-general-hospital
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Health
Medicaid, parish health units, WIC, vaccinations, public-health referrals.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (225) 342-9500
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Education
Schools, ESL, libraries

Resources
Crowley
Acadia Parish School Board
📍2402 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526
Public school enrollment, school meals, student/family services.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us📞 (337) 783-3664
Crowley
Crowley High School
📍263 Hensgens Rd, Crowley, LA 70526
Public high school.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us📞 (337) 783-5313
Acadia
Rayne High School
📍Rayne, LA
Public high school; verify exact office contact.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us
Rayne
Central Rayne Kindergarten School
📍507 N Polk St, Rayne, LA 70578
Public kindergarten school.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us📞 (337) 334-3669
Church Point
Church Point High School
📍305 E Lougarre St, Church Point, LA 70525
Public high school.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us/o/cphs📞 (337) 684-5472
Church Point
Church Point Middle School
📍340 Martin Luther King Dr, Church Point, LA 70525
Public middle school.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us📞 (337) 684-6381
Iota
Iota High School
📍456 S Fifth St, Iota, LA 70543
Public high school.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us/o/IHS📞 (337) 779-2534
Acadia
Duson Elementary School
📍Duson, LA
Public elementary school; verify school zone because Duson is partly Lafayette/Acadia area.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com
Acadia
Estherwood Elementary School
📍Estherwood, LA
Public elementary school; verify direct contact.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us
Acadia
Mermentau Elementary School
📍Mermentau, LA
Public elementary school; verify direct contact.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us
Acadia
Morse Elementary School
📍Morse, LA
Public elementary school; verify direct contact.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us
Acadia
Egan Elementary School
📍Egan, LA
Public elementary school; verify direct contact.
🌐 www.acadia.k12.la.us
Crowley
Acadia Parish Library – Crowley Headquarters
📍1125 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 acadiaparishlibrary.org/crowley-headquarters📞 (337) 788-1880
Rayne
Acadia Parish Library – Rayne Branch
📍109 W Perrodin St, Rayne, LA 70578
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 acadiaparishlibrary.org/rayne-branch📞 (337) 334-3188
Church Point
Acadia Parish Library – Church Point Branch
📍311 N Vista St, Church Point, LA 70525
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 acadiaparishlibrary.org/church-point-branch-library📞 (337) 684-5774
Iota
Acadia Parish Library – Iota Branch
📍119 Duson St, Iota, LA 70543
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 acadiaparishlibrary.org/iota-branch📞 (337) 779-2770
Duson
Lafayette Public Library – Duson Branch
📍310 Avenue Au Nord, Duson, LA 70529
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org/locations/duson📞 (337) 873-3521
Estherwood
Acadia Parish Library – Estherwood Branch
📍116 N LeBlanc St, Estherwood, LA 70534
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 acadiaparishlibrary.org/estherwood-branch📞 (337) 785-1090
Mermentau
Acadia Parish Library – Mermentau Branch
📍107 Second St, Mermentau, LA 70556
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 acadiaparishlibrary.org/mermentau-branch📞 (337) 824-0690
Morse
Acadia Parish Library – Morse Branch
📍209 S Jules Ave, Morse, LA 70559
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 acadiaparishlibrary.org/morse-branch📞 (337) 783-0784
Regional
South Louisiana Community College / Adult Education Referral
Adult education and workforce-learning referral; verify ESL/adult-ed availability.
🌐 www.solacc.edu📞 (337) 521-9000
Regional
Nearest Acadia Parish Library Branches
Internet, computers, books, children’s programs, job search support, learning resources.
🌐 acadiaparishlibrary.org📞 (337) 788-1880
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Crowley
City of Crowley
📍425 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
🌐 www.crowley-la.com📞 (337) 788-4100
Rayne
City of Rayne
📍801 The Blvd, Rayne, LA 70578
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
🌐 www.rayne.org📞 (337) 334-3121
Church Point
Town of Church Point
📍102 Church Blvd, Church Point, LA 70525
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
📞 (337) 684-5692
Iota
Town of Iota
📍116 Duson Ave, Iota, LA 70543
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
📞 (337) 779-2597
Duson
Town of Duson
📍498 Toby Mouton Rd, Duson, LA 70529
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
🌐 townofduson.com📞 (337) 873-6754
Estherwood
Village of Estherwood
📍124 N LeBlanc St, Estherwood, LA 70534
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
🌐 villageofestherwood.org📞 (337) 783-0464
Mermentau
Village of Mermentau
📍104 7th St, Mermentau, LA 70556
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
📞 (337) 824-8466
Morse
Village of Morse
📍232 S Jules Ave, Morse, LA 70559
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
📞 (337) 783-7555
Regional
Acadia Parish Police Jury
📍505 NE Court Circle, Crowley, LA 70526
Parish government, public works, parish-level local services.
🌐 appj.org📞 (337) 788-8800
Regional
Acadia Parish Police Jury / Egan Area
📍Crowley, LA
Local government, utilities, permits, public notices, community information.
🌐 appj.org
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Acadia
Local churches and parish-wide faith communities
Church fairs, parish festivals, holiday meals, community support; verify with local congregations.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Acadia+Parish+churches
Regional
Catholic Charities of Acadiana
📍405 St John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Food, emergency financial assistance, shelter support, disaster services, family support.
🌐 catholiccharitiesacadiana.org📞 (337) 235-4972

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Acadia
Crowley Recreation Department / City Parks
📍Crowley, LA
City parks, recreation activities, youth/community events.
🌐 www.crowley-la.com📞 (337) 788-4100
Rayne
Rayne Civic Center / Frog Festival Grounds
📍300 Frog Festival Dr, Rayne, LA 70578
Community events, festival grounds, civic activities.
🌐 www.rayne.org📞 (337) 334-3121
Acadia
Church Point Community Parks / Recreation
📍Church Point, LA
Local parks and community recreation; verify with town hall.
📞 (337) 684-5692
Acadia
Iota Community Parks / Town Recreation
📍Iota, LA
Local park/recreation and town events; verify with town hall.
📞 (337) 779-2597
Duson
Duson Community Center / Town Recreation
📍310 Avenue Au Nord / Duson area
Community center/library area and local recreation connections.
🌐 townofduson.com📞 (337) 873-6754
Acadia
Estherwood Park / Village Recreation
📍Estherwood, LA
Local park/community space; connected to Estherwood Park Fest.
🌐 villageofestherwood.org📞 (337) 783-0464
Acadia
Mermentau Village Recreation / Nearby River Area
📍Mermentau, LA
Small village recreation and nearby outdoor areas; verify with village hall.
📞 (337) 824-8466
Acadia
Morse Village Recreation
📍Morse, LA
Local recreation; verify park/community access with village hall.
📞 (337) 783-7555
Regional
Acadia Parish Parks & Recreation Nearby Egan
Use nearby parish parks, libraries, and recreation activities.
🌐 acadiatourism.org
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