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Bienville Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Bienville
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Ringgold
Ringgold Police Department
📍2135 Hall Street, Ringgold, LA 71068
Municipal police services and local public safety for Ringgold.
📞 (318) 894-4699
Regional
Red River Parish Emergency Medical Services
📍525 Rush Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
EMS and emergency medical response coordination.
📞 (318) 932-5719
Regional
Red River Parish Department of Homeland Security / Police Jury
📍615 East Carroll Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
Emergency preparedness, local disaster coordination, weather alerts and parish response.
🌐 www.rrppj.org📞 (318) 932-5719
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Emergency housing, food, utility assistance, shelter referrals, and local social-service referrals.
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
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Housing & Shelter
Shelters, rent help, safe housing

Resources
Regional
Project Celebration
Domestic violence and sexual assault crisis advocacy, safety planning, shelter referral and victim support.
🌐 projectcelebration.com📞 (318) 256-6242
Regional
The Salvation Army Northwest Louisiana Area Services
Emergency assistance, disaster response and basic-needs referrals for the region.
🌐 southernusa.salvationarmy.org📞 (318) 424-3200
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
Statewide
American Red Cross Louisiana Region
Disaster sheltering and emergency assistance during declared emergencies.
🌐 www.redcross.org/local/louisiana.html📞 1-800-733-2767
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Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health

Resources
Regional
Bienville Medical Center Clinics / Rural Health Services
Primary care, outpatient health referrals, rural health services; verify current clinic locations and appointments.
🌐 www.bienvillemedcenter.com📞 (318) 263-2100
Regional
Red River Parish Health Unit
📍2015 Red Oak Road, Coushatta, LA 71019
Public health services including immunizations, WIC, reproductive health, STD/TB services and public health referrals.
🌐 ldh.la.gov/directory/red-river-parish-health-unit📞 (318) 932-4087
Regional
CHRISTUS Coushatta Rural Health Clinic
📍1635 Marvel Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
Primary care, urgent care and clinic services connected to CHRISTUS Coushatta.
🌐 www.christushealth.org/locations/coushatta-health-center📞 (318) 932-2000
Regional
CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center Dental Clinic
📍1635 Marvel Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
Dental care and medical services; verify available services and scheduling.
🌐 www.christushealth.org/locations/coushatta-health-center📞 (318) 932-2000
Regional
Bienville Medical Center
📍1175 Pine St, Arcadia, LA 71001
Hospital and emergency care serving Bienville Parish and nearby communities.
🌐 www.bienvillemedcenter.com📞 (318) 263-2100
Regional
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center
📍1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Larger regional hospital and specialty-care referral option for North Louisiana.
🌐 www.ochsnerlsuhs.org📞 (318) 626-0000
Regional
CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center
📍1635 Marvel Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
Critical access hospital, emergency care, inpatient/outpatient services and rural healthcare access.
🌐 www.christushealth.org/locations/coushatta-health-center📞 (318) 932-2000
Regional
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
📍1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103
Regional specialty care and hospital services for Northwest Louisiana residents.
🌐 www.ochsnerlsuhs.org📞 (318) 626-0000
Regional
Willis-Knighton Health System
📍Shreveport / Bossier City, LA
Regional hospital network for specialty care, emergency care and outpatient services.
🌐 www.wkhs.com📞 (318) 212-4000
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Health
Medicaid, parish health units, WIC, immunizations, public-health referrals.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (225) 342-9500
Statewide
Louisiana Medicaid / LDH
Medicaid application, eligibility and health coverage information.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 1-888-342-6207
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Education
Schools, ESL, libraries

Resources
Arcadia
Bienville Parish School Board
📍1956 First St, Arcadia, LA 71001
District office; enrollment, student services, family resources and school meals.
🌐 www.bpsb.us📞 (318) 263-9416
Arcadia
Arcadia High School
📍967 Daniel St, Arcadia, LA 71001
Public high school serving Arcadia area.
🌐 www.bpsb.us📞 (318) 263-2264
Ringgold
Ringgold High School
📍4044 Bienville Rd, Ringgold, LA 71068
Public school serving Ringgold area.
🌐 www.bpsb.us📞 (318) 894-9181
Bienville
Gibsland-Coleman High School
📍Gibsland, LA
Public school serving Gibsland area; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.bpsb.us
Lucky
Bienville Parish School Board / Lucky School Zone Referral
📍1956 First St, Arcadia, LA 71001
Lucky residents should confirm assigned school based on residence.
🌐 www.bpsb.us📞 (318) 263-9416
Bienville
Saline High School
📍Saline, LA
Public school serving Saline area; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.bpsb.us
Jamestown
Bienville Parish School Board / Jamestown School Zone Referral
📍1956 First St, Arcadia, LA 71001
Jamestown residents should confirm assigned school based on residence.
🌐 www.bpsb.us📞 (318) 263-9416
Arcadia
Bienville Parish Library – Arcadia Branch / Main Library
📍2768 Maple St, Arcadia, LA 71001
Public library, internet, computers, books, children’s programs, digital resources and community information.
🌐 www.bienvillelibrary.org📞 (318) 263-7410
Bienville
Bienville Parish Library – Ringgold Branch
📍Ringgold, LA
Public library branch services; verify current hours and direct phone.
🌐 www.bienvillelibrary.org
Bienville
Bienville Parish Library – Gibsland Branch / Nearby Branch Services
Library access and nearest branch services; verify hours and direct contact.
🌐 www.bienvillelibrary.org
Bienville
Bienville Parish Library – Saline Branch / Nearby Branch Services
Library access and nearest branch services; verify hours and direct contact.
🌐 www.bienvillelibrary.org
Regional
Louisiana Delta Community College
Adult education, technical education, workforce training and career pathways; verify ESL/adult education services.
🌐 www.ladelta.edu📞 (318) 345-9000
Regional
Bienville Parish Library Learning Resources
Library learning tools and community resources; ask about language learning, computer classes, job search and adult education referrals.
🌐 www.bienvillelibrary.org📞 (318) 263-7410
Regional
Bienville Parish School Board
📍1956 First St, Arcadia, LA 71001
District office; enrollment and school-zone support.
🌐 www.bpsb.us📞 (318) 263-9416
Regional
Arcadia / Bienville Parish Area Schools
Nearby public school resources; verify assigned school with district.
🌐 www.bpsb.us
Regional
Gibsland / Ringgold / Arcadia Area School Referral
Nearby public school resources; verify assigned school with district.
🌐 www.bpsb.us
Regional
Red River Parish Schools
📍1922 Alonzo Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
Public school district serving Red River Parish students.
🌐 rrbulldogs.com📞 (318) 932-4081
Regional
Red River Elementary School
📍Coushatta, LA 71019
Public elementary education for Red River Parish.
🌐 rrbulldogs.com📞 (318) 932-9290
Regional
Red River Junior High & Senior High School
📍Coushatta, LA 71019
Secondary education, student support and school activities.
🌐 rrbulldogs.com📞 (318) 932-4913
Regional
Bossier Parish Community College Adult Education
📍6220 E Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
Adult education, high school equivalency and possible English-language learning referrals in the region.
🌐 www.bpcc.edu📞 (318) 678-6000
Regional
Northwestern State University
📍175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497
Higher education and regional student support; verify ESL/adult-learning resources.
🌐 www.nsula.edu📞 (318) 357-6011
Regional
Bienville Parish Library – Lucky / Nearby Branch Services
Use nearest Bienville Parish Library branch; verify closest branch and hours.
🌐 www.bienvillelibrary.org
Regional
Bienville Parish Library – Jamestown / Nearby Branch Services
Jamestown residents may use nearest Bienville Parish Library branch or outreach services.
🌐 www.bienvillelibrary.org
Regional
Red River Parish Library
📍410 East Carroll Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
Public library, computer access, books, research resources, programs and meeting space.
🌐 redriverparishlibrary.org📞 (318) 932-5614
Regional
Red River Parish Library Digital Archives
Digitized local newspapers and history resources for Red River Parish.
🌐 redriverlibrary.advantage-preservation.com
Statewide
State Library of Louisiana
📍701 N 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Statewide library resources, Talking Books, databases and library support.
🌐 www.state.lib.la.us📞 (225) 342-4913
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Bienville
Town of Arcadia
📍Arcadia, LA
Town government, utilities, permits, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Arcadia+Louisiana+official
Bienville
Town of Ringgold
📍Ringgold, LA
Town government, utilities, permits, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Ringgold+Louisiana+official
Bienville
Town of Gibsland
📍Gibsland, LA
Town government and local services; verify official contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Gibsland+Louisiana+official
Bienville
Village of Lucky
📍Lucky, LA
Village government and local services; verify official contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Lucky+Louisiana+official
Bienville
Village of Saline
📍Saline, LA
Village government and local services; verify official contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Saline+Louisiana+official
Bienville
Village of Jamestown
📍Jamestown, LA
Village government and local services; verify official contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Jamestown+Louisiana+official
Ringgold
Town of Ringgold
📍2135 Hall Street, Ringgold, LA 71068
Municipal government. Current mayor / chief elected official: Hon. Milton Vining. Included because requested; Ringgold is a town in Bienville Parish, not Red River Parish, but it is a nearby resource community.
📞 (318) 894-4699
Ringgold
Bienville Parish / Ringgold Jurisdiction Note
📍Ringgold, LA 71068
Ringgold is included as requested, but governmental referrals should be routed through Bienville Parish/Town of Ringgold rather than Red River Parish.
Regional
Bienville Parish Police Jury
📍100 Courthouse Dr, Arcadia, LA 71001
Parish government, public works, permits, emergency notices and parish services.
🌐 www.bienvilleparish.org📞 (318) 263-2019
Statewide
Louisiana.gov Red River Parish Profile
State profile and links for Red River Parish government and public services.
🌐 www.louisiana.gov/local-louisiana/red-river-parish
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Bienville
Local churches and parish faith communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, parish festivals, food/clothing drives, community support and faith-based celebrations.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Bienville+Parish+churches
Bienville
Ringgold Area Churches
📍Ringgold, LA
Local congregations may provide worship, informal support, food drives, benevolence funds and community events.
📞 Varies
Regional
Catholic Charities of North Louisiana
📍331 E 71st St, Shreveport, LA 71106
Regional faith-based social services, emergency assistance, disaster recovery, family support and referrals.
🌐 ccnla.org📞 (318) 865-0200
Regional
Catholic Charities of North Louisiana
📍902 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
Faith-based social services, disaster response and referral support in North Louisiana.
🌐 www.ccnla.org📞 (318) 865-0200
Regional
The Salvation Army Northwest Louisiana
📍Shreveport, LA
Emergency assistance and disaster response through faith-based nonprofit network.
🌐 southernusa.salvationarmy.org📞 (318) 424-3200

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Bienville
Arcadia Recreation / Town Parks
📍Arcadia, LA
Local recreation, parks, youth/community activities and family outdoor spaces; verify facilities with town.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Bienville
Ringgold Recreation / Town Parks
📍Ringgold, LA
Local recreation, parks and community activities; verify facilities with town.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Bienville
Gibsland Recreation / Town Parks
📍Gibsland, LA
Local recreation and community activities; verify park access and facilities.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Bienville
Lucky Community Recreation
📍Lucky, LA
Local rural recreation, church/school/community activities; verify locally.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Bienville
Jamestown Community Recreation
📍Jamestown, LA
Local rural recreation and community spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Bienville
Ringgold Community Parks and Recreation Areas
📍Ringgold, LA
Local parks, sports fields, walking areas and community recreation spaces.
📞 Varies
Regional
Lake Bistineau / Saline Outdoor Recreation
Fishing, boating, wildlife, outdoor recreation and nearby Lake Bistineau region.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com
Regional
Red River / Coushatta Area Outdoor Recreation
📍Red River Parish, LA
Fishing, boating, outdoor recreation and rural tourism opportunities in and near Red River Parish.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Regional
LSU AgCenter Red River Parish Office
📍Red River Parish, LA
4-H, agriculture, nutrition, gardening and extension education.
🌐 www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parishes/red%20river📞 Varies
Statewide
Louisiana State Parks / Recreation Locator
Use for nearby state parks, trails, camping, outdoor recreation and family activities.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com
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