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Allen Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Allen
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Emergency housing, food, utility assistance, shelter referrals, and 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, crisis housing, and hotel/motel assistance.
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
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Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health

Resources
Regional
Allen Parish Hospital Rural Health Clinic
📍108 Sixth Avenue, Kinder, LA 70648
Rural health clinic; primary care and outpatient health services.
🌐 www.allenhealth.org/services/all📞 (337) 738-9494
Regional
Oakdale School-Based Health Center / Access Health Louisiana
Medical and behavioral health telehealth support for Allen Parish school faculty/staff; students connected to school-based health resources.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us/87732_1📞 (318) 215-1413
Regional
Allen Parish Community Healthcare / Allen Parish Hospital
📍108 Sixth Avenue, Kinder, LA 70648
Allen Parish hospital; open 24/7 for emergency needs; regional hospital for Allen Parish towns.
🌐 www.allenhealth.org📞 (337) 738-2527
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Health
Medicaid, parish health units, WIC, immunizations, public-health referrals.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (225) 342-9500
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Education
Schools, ESL, libraries

Resources
Oberlin
Allen Parish School Board
📍1111 W 7th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655
District office; public school enrollment, student services, meals, parent resources.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us📞 (337) 639-4311
Oberlin
Oberlin High School
📍1 Tiger Lane, Oberlin, LA 70655
Public school; verify direct contact via district.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us📞 (337) 639-4341
Allen
Oakdale High School
📍Oakdale, LA
Public school; verify direct contact via district.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us
Allen
Oakdale Elementary / Middle Schools
📍Oakdale, LA
Public schools; verify direct contact via district.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us
Allen
Kinder High School / Kinder Schools
📍Kinder, LA
Public school system contact; verify direct contact via district.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us
Allen
Elizabeth High School
📍Elizabeth, LA
Public school serving Elizabeth; verify direct contact via district.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us
Reeves
Reeves High School
📍13770 Hwy 113, Reeves, LA 70658
Public school serving Reeves; verify main office contact via district.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us📞 (337) 749-2535 cafeteria reference
Oberlin
Allen Parish Libraries – Oberlin Headquarters
📍320 S. 6th Street, Oberlin, LA 70655
Headquarters library; books, internet, research materials, community information.
🌐 www.allen.lib.la.us/locations📞 (318) 491-4543 / 1-800-960-3015
Oakdale
Allen Parish Libraries – Oakdale Branch
📍405 E. 6th Avenue, Oakdale, LA 71463
Branch library; books, computers, internet, community resources.
🌐 www.allen.lib.la.us/locations📞 (318) 335-2690
Kinder
Allen Parish Libraries – Kinder Branch
📍833 4th Street, Kinder, LA 70648
Branch library; genealogy room, books, computers, internet, community resources.
🌐 www.allen.lib.la.us/locations
Regional
Allen Parish School Board / Adult Education Referral
📍1111 W 7th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655
Ask about adult education, parent resources, English learning referrals, and local school enrollment support.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us📞 (337) 639-4311
Regional
SOWELA Technical Community College – Regional Access
Adult education, workforce training, technical education and career pathways; verify campus/service availability.
🌐 www.sowela.edu📞 (337) 421-6565
Regional
Allen Parish School Board / Nearest Zoned School
📍1111 W 7th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655
Mittie is rural/unincorporated; confirm school zone with Allen Parish School Board.
🌐 www.allen.k12.la.us📞 (337) 639-4311
Regional
Allen Parish Libraries – Bookmobile / Nearest Branch
Allen Parish Libraries provide branches and outreach services; verify bookmobile/outreach schedule.
🌐 www.allen.lib.la.us📞 (318) 491-4543
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Allen
Town of Oberlin
📍Oberlin, LA
Town government, utilities, local services.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Oberlin+Louisiana+official
Oakdale
City of Oakdale
📍333 E 6th Ave, Oakdale, LA 71463
City government, utilities, public notices, local services.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=City+of+Oakdale+Louisiana+official
Kinder
Town of Kinder
📍333 N 8th St, Kinder, LA 70648
Town government, utilities, local services.
🌐 townofkinder.com📞 (337) 738-2620
Allen
Village of Elizabeth
📍Elizabeth, LA
Village government and local services.
🌐 villageofelizabeth.com
Reeves
Village of Reeves
📍18370 Hwy 190, Reeves, LA 70658
Village government and local services.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Reeves+Louisiana+official
Regional
Allen Parish Police Jury
📍602 Court Street, P.O. Drawer G, Oberlin, LA 70655
Parish government, permits, roads, bridges, solid waste, finance, parish services.
🌐 www.allenparishpolicejury.com📞 (337) 639-4328
Regional
Allen Parish Assessor
📍1111 W 7th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655
Property assessment/tax contact information.
🌐 lataonline.org/for-taxpayers/city-to-parish-index/allen📞 (337) 639-2145
Regional
Allen Parish Police Jury / Mittie Area
📍602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA 70655
Mittie is rural/unincorporated; parish government is the main local-government resource.
🌐 www.allenparishpolicejury.com📞 (337) 639-4328
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Allen
Local churches and parish faith communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, parish festivals, food/clothing drives, and community support.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Allen+Parish+churches
Regional
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana
📍1225 2nd St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Regional Catholic Charities support; emergency assistance, disaster recovery, family support referrals.
🌐 www.catholiccharitiesla.org📞 (337) 439-7436

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Allen
Allen Parish Fairgrounds
📍Oberlin, LA
Fairgrounds used for parish fair, rodeo, community events, youth activities.
🌐 www.facebook.com/groups/1163612257464968
Allen
Oakdale Park and Ballfield
📍Oakdale, LA
Local park/ballfield and recreation area; verify facilities and access.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Oakdale+LA+Park+and+Ballfield
Kinder
Koasati Pines Golf Club
📍300 Koasati Dr, Kinder, LA 70648
Golf course at Coushatta; recreation and visitor attraction.
🌐 www.koasatipines.com📞 (337) 738-4777
Allen
Elizabeth Community Recreation / Nearby Outdoor Areas
📍Elizabeth, LA
Local recreation and community spaces; verify with village office.
🌐 villageofelizabeth.com
Regional
Allen Parish Flea Market Trail / Reeves Area Stops
Regional flea market/antique trail includes Reeves and nearby communities; verify participating locations.
🌐 www.allenparish.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ALLEN-PARISH-STREET-MAP.2019.RTJ_.pdf
Regional
West Bay Wildlife Management Area
Hunting, wildlife, outdoor recreation in/near Allen Parish; verify regulations and access.
🌐 www.wlf.louisiana.gov
Statewide
Louisiana State Parks / Wildlife & Fisheries
Use for nearby state parks, outdoor recreation, trails, and camping information.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com
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