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Ascension Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Ascension
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
Access Health Louisiana – Ascension Community Health Center
Community health services; primary care and supportive services. Verify exact location and appointments.
🌐 accesshealthla.org📞 (225) 644-4342
Regional
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension
📍1125 W Hwy 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
Hospital and emergency care serving Ascension Parish.
🌐 ololrmc.com/location/our-lady-of-the-lake-ascension📞 (225) 647-5000
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
Gonzales
East Ascension High School
📍612 E Worthy St, Gonzales, LA 70737
Public high school serving Gonzales area.
🌐 www.apsb.org📞 (225) 391-6100
Donaldsonville
Donaldsonville High School
📍100 Tiger Dr, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Public high school serving Donaldsonville area.
🌐 www.apsb.org📞 (225) 391-7900
Ascension
St. Amant High School / Area Schools
Nearby public school options; verify assigned school by home address.
🌐 www.apsb.org📞 (225) 391-6000
Gonzales
Ascension Parish Library – Gonzales Branch
📍708 S Irma Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737
Public library with computers, internet, books, children’s programs, digital learning and community resources.
🌐 www.myapl.org📞 (225) 647-3955
Donaldsonville
Ascension Parish Library – Donaldsonville Branch
📍500 Mississippi St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Public library with computers, internet, books, children’s programs, digital learning and community resources.
🌐 www.myapl.org📞 (225) 473-8052
Regional
Ascension Public Schools
📍1100 Webster St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Public school enrollment, student services, school meals, family resources.
🌐 www.apsb.org📞 (225) 391-7000
Regional
River Parishes Community College
📍925 W Edenborne Pkwy, Gonzales, LA 70737
Adult education, workforce training, community college programs; verify ESL/adult education availability.
🌐 www.rpcc.edu📞 (225) 743-8500
Regional
Ascension Parish Library Learning Resources
Library learning tools and digital resources; check for ESL, language learning, citizenship, job search, and adult learning support.
🌐 www.myapl.org
Regional
Ascension Parish Library – Galvez Branch / Nearest Branch
📍40300 Hwy 42, Prairieville, LA 70769
Nearest Ascension Parish Library branch option for Sorrento residents; verify closest branch by address.
🌐 www.myapl.org📞 (225) 622-3339
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Gonzales
City of Gonzales
📍120 S Irma Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737
City government, utilities, permits, public notices, local services.
🌐 gonzalesla.com📞 (225) 647-2841
Donaldsonville
City of Donaldsonville
📍609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
City government, utilities, permits, public notices, local services.
🌐 www.donaldsonville-la.gov📞 (225) 473-4247
Sorrento
Town of Sorrento
📍8173 Main St, Sorrento, LA 70778
Town government, utilities, permits, public notices, local services.
🌐 townofsorrento.org📞 (225) 675-5337
Regional
Ascension Parish Government
📍615 E Worthey St, Gonzales, LA 70737
Parish government, utilities, permits, public works, community notices, parish services.
🌐 www.ascensionparish.net📞 (225) 450-1000
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Ascension
Local churches and parish faith communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, parish festivals, food/clothing drives, and community support.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Ascension+Parish+churches
Regional
Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge
📍1900 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Regional faith-based social services, family support, immigrant/refugee referrals, emergency support.
🌐 www.ccdiobr.org📞 (225) 336-8700

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Gonzales
Jambalaya Park
📍1015 E Cornerview St, Gonzales, LA 70737
Community park and recreation space in Gonzales.
🌐 gonzalesla.com📞 (225) 647-2841
Gonzales
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center
📍9039 S St Landry Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737
Expo center, rodeos, festivals, sports, community events, markets, family recreation.
🌐 www.lamardixonexpocenter.com📞 (225) 450-1009
Ascension
Donaldsonville City Parks / Recreation
📍Donaldsonville, LA
City recreation, parks and local community spaces; verify specific park locations with city.
🌐 www.donaldsonville-la.gov📞 (225) 473-4247
Ascension
Sorrento Community Parks / Recreation
📍Sorrento, LA
Town recreation and community spaces; verify park locations and events with town hall.
🌐 townofsorrento.org📞 (225) 675-5337
Statewide
Louisiana State Parks / Recreation Locator
Use for nearby state parks, outdoor recreation, trails, camping and family activities.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com
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