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Bossier Parish Resources

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources

Bossier

911 Emergency Services

Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.

📞 911

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

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission

📍901 McNeil St, Shreveport, LA 71101

Emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and support services for people experiencing homelessness.

🌐 www.sbrm.org 📞 (318) 227-2868

Regional

Providence House

📍814 Cotton St, Shreveport, LA 71101

Family homelessness support, transitional housing, case management, and stabilization programs.

🌐 theprovidencehouse.com 📞 (318) 221-7887

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

Bossier Parish Health Unit

📍3022 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City, LA 71112

Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunization, and clinic availability before referral.

🌐 ldh.la.gov 📞 (318) 741-7314

Regional

David Raines Community Health Centers

📍1625 David Raines Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107

FQHC primary care, dental, behavioral health, family services and sliding-fee care.

🌐 www.davidraineschc.org 📞 (318) 227-3350

Regional

MLK Health Center & Pharmacy

📍865 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104

Health care and pharmacy services for eligible uninsured/underserved patients; verify eligibility.

🌐 www.mlkhealth.org 📞 (318) 227-2912

Regional

Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center

📍2400 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111

Hospital and emergency care serving Bossier City and Bossier Parish.

🌐 www.wkhs.com 📞 (318) 212-7000

Regional

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center

📍1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103

Large regional hospital and specialty-care referral option for Northwest Louisiana.

🌐 www.ochsnerlsuhs.org 📞 (318) 626-0000

Regional

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center

📍1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105

Regional hospital and specialty-care option in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

🌐 www.christushealth.org 📞 (318) 681-5000

Statewide

Louisiana Department of Health

Medicaid, parish health units, WIC, immunizations, public-health referrals.

🌐 ldh.la.gov 📞 (225) 342-9500

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Legal & Immigration
Immigration help and legal aid

Resources

Regional

Catholic Charities of North Louisiana

📍902 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104

Immigration Legal Services, emergency assistance, financial education, parenting education, benefits help, and referrals.

🌐 ccnla.org 📞 (318) 865-0200

Regional

Legal Services of North Louisiana

📍720 Travis St, Shreveport, LA 71101

Free civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents; housing, benefits, family, consumer and disaster issues.

🌐 lsnla.org 📞 (318) 222-7186

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Education
Schools, ESL, libraries

Resources

Bossier City

Bossier High School

📍777 Bearkat Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111

Public high school serving Bossier City area.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 549-6680

Bossier City

Airline High School

📍2801 Airline Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111

Public high school serving Bossier City and north Bossier area.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 549-5080

Benton

Benton High School

📍6136 Hwy 3, Benton, LA 71006

Public high school serving Benton area.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 549-5240

Benton

Bossier Parish Schools

📍410 Sibley St, Benton, LA 71006

District office; enrollment and school-zone support.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 549-5000

Haughton

Haughton High School

📍210 E McKinley Ave, Haughton, LA 71037

Public high school serving Haughton area.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 549-5450

Plain Dealing

Plain Dealing High School

📍300 E Vance St, Plain Dealing, LA 71064

Public high school serving Plain Dealing area.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 759-2700

Princeton

Princeton Elementary School

📍1895 Winfield Rd, Princeton, LA 71067

Public elementary school serving Princeton area.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 549-5750

Bossier

Haughton / Bossier Parish School Zone Referral

Princeton residents should verify assigned middle/high school by address with Bossier Parish Schools.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 549-5000

Bossier City

Bossier Parish Libraries – Central Library Complex

📍7204 Hutchison Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111

Public library, computers, internet, meeting rooms, children/teen/adult programs, digital resources and community information.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/central-complex 📞 (318) 746-1693

Bossier City

Bossier Parish Libraries – Aulds Branch

📍3950 Wayne Ave, Bossier City, LA 71112

Branch library serving Bossier City area with books, digital resources and programs.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/locations 📞 (318) 742-6831

Benton

Bossier Parish Libraries – Benton Branch

📍115 Courthouse Dr, Benton, LA 71006

Public library, internet, computers, children/adult programs, meeting room and community resources.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/locations/benton-branch 📞 (318) 965-2751

Haughton

Bossier Parish Libraries – Haughton Branch

📍116 West McKinley, Haughton, LA 71037

Public library, internet, computers, all-age programs, children’s activities and community resources.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/locations/haughton-branch 📞 (318) 949-0196

Haughton

Bossier Parish Libraries – East 80 Branch

📍1050 Bellevue Rd, Haughton, LA 71037

Branch library serving Haughton/East 80 area with programs and public computer access.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/locations/east-80-branch 📞 (318) 949-2665

Haughton

Bossier Parish Libraries – Haughton Branch

📍116 W McKinley, Haughton, LA 71037

Library with programs and public computer access; repeated as key local anchor.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/locations/haughton-branch 📞 (318) 949-0196

Plain Dealing

Bossier Parish Libraries – Plain Dealing Branch

📍208 E Mary Lee Ave, Plain Dealing, LA 71064

Public library, internet, computers, adult/children programs and community resources.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/branch/plain-dealing-library-branch 📞 (318) 326-4233

Regional

Bossier Parish Schools

📍410 Sibley St, Benton, LA 71006

District office; enrollment, student services, school meals, family resources and school-zone support.

🌐 www.bossierschools.org 📞 (318) 549-5000

Regional

BPCC English Language Services (ELS)

📍6220 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111

English for Speakers of Other Languages courses and activities for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

🌐 www.bpcc.edu/college-transition-programs/english-language-services 📞 (318) 678-6000

Regional

BPCC College Transition Programs

📍6220 E Texas St, Building D Room 145, Bossier City, LA 71111

HSE/HiSET preparation, adult education and transition support; verify current enrollment dates.

🌐 www.bpcc.edu/college-transition-programs 📞 (318) 678-6000

Regional

Bossier Parish Library Programs

Library events include youth, adult, STEAM, book clubs, crafts, summer reading, health/food and learning programs.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/events/upcoming

Regional

Bossier Parish Libraries – East 80 Branch / Nearby Branch

📍1050 Bellevue Rd, Haughton, LA 71037

Nearest library option for Princeton/Haughton area residents; public internet, computers and programs.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/locations/east-80-branch 📞 (318) 949-2665

Regional

Bossier Parish Libraries – Tooke Branch

📍451 Fairview Point Rd, Elm Grove, LA 71051

Branch library serving Koran/Elm Grove and nearby rural communities.

🌐 www.bossierlibrary.org/locations/tooke-branch 📞 (318) 987-3915

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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources

Bossier City

City of Bossier City

📍620 Benton Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111

City government, permits, utilities, parks, police, fire, local services and public notices.

🌐 www.bossiercity.org 📞 (318) 741-8501

Benton

Town of Benton

📍105 Sibley St, Benton, LA 71006

Town government, utilities, local permits, public notices and community information.

🌐 www.townofbentonlouisiana.com 📞 (318) 965-2781

Haughton

Town of Haughton

📍118 W McKinley Ave, Haughton, LA 71037

Town government, utilities, permits, public notices and community information.

🌐 www.townofhaughton.org 📞 (318) 949-9401

Plain Dealing

Town of Plain Dealing

📍Plain Dealing, LA 71064

Town government and local services; verify office address and website.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Plain+Dealing+Louisiana+official 📞 (318) 326-4234

Regional

Bossier Parish Police Jury

📍204 Burt Blvd, Benton, LA 71006

Parish government, public works, permits, emergency notices, municipalities and parish services.

🌐 www.bossierparishla.gov 📞 (318) 965-2329

Regional

Bossier Parish Police Jury / Princeton Area

📍204 Burt Blvd, Benton, LA 71006

Princeton is a census-designated community; parish government and nearby Haughton/Benton offices handle many local services.

🌐 www.bossierparishla.gov 📞 (318) 965-2329

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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources

Bossier

Local churches and Bossier Parish faith communities

Church fairs, holiday meals, parish festivals, food/clothing drives, community support and faith-based celebrations.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Bossier+Parish+churches

Bossier City

First Baptist Church Bossier

📍2810 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111

Large local church; community programs, worship and family ministries; verify assistance programs.

🌐 www.firstbossier.com 📞 (318) 746-7940

Bossier City

St. Jude Catholic Church

📍4700 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006

Catholic parish serving Benton/Bossier area; worship, community and family support; verify assistance programs.

🌐 stjudebenton.org 📞 (318) 746-2508

Benton

St. Jude Catholic Church

📍4700 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006

Catholic parish serving Benton/Bossier area; community and family support.

🌐 stjudebenton.org 📞 (318) 746-2508

Benton

Benton United Methodist Church

📍4615 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006

Local church/community support; verify programs.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Benton+United+Methodist+Church+Benton+LA 📞 (318) 965-2273

Haughton

First Baptist Church Haughton

📍105 E Washington Ave, Haughton, LA 71037

Local church/community support; verify programs.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+Haughton+LA 📞 (318) 949-2441

Bossier

Haughton United Methodist Church

📍Haughton, LA

Local church/community support; verify programs.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Haughton+United+Methodist+Church

Bossier

Plain Dealing Baptist Church / Local Churches

📍Plain Dealing, LA

Local churches and faith community; verify assistance programs.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Plain+Dealing+LA+churches

Bossier

Plain Dealing United Methodist / Local Faith Community

📍Plain Dealing, LA

Local church/community support; verify programs.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Plain+Dealing+United+Methodist+Church

Bossier

Princeton / Haughton Area Churches

📍Princeton / Haughton, LA

Local and nearby churches; verify support programs and community events.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Princeton+Haughton+Louisiana+churches

Bossier

Bossier Parish Faith Community Locator

Use for nearby churches, food drives, holiday events and family support.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Bossier+Parish+churches

Regional

Catholic Charities of North Louisiana

📍902 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104

Faith-based social services, emergency assistance, family support, immigration legal services and referrals.

🌐 ccnla.org 📞 (318) 865-0200

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Bossier

Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

📍Bossier City, LA

Riverfront trail/recreation route for walking, biking and outdoor activity.

🌐 www.bossiercity.org

Bossier

Walbrook Park

📍Bossier City, LA

Public park and recreation area; verify amenities and hours.

🌐 www.bossiercity.org

Bossier

North Bossier Park

📍Bossier City, LA

Public park serving north Bossier area; verify facilities.

🌐 www.bossiercity.org

Benton

Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District

📍135 Cypress Park Dr, Benton, LA 71006

Lake recreation, fishing, camping, beach, marina and family outdoor activities.

🌐 www.cypressblackbayou.com 📞 (318) 965-0007

Bossier

Benton Town Park / Community Recreation

📍Benton, LA

Town recreation and community outdoor space; verify amenities.

🌐 www.townofbentonlouisiana.com 📞 (318) 965-2781

Bossier

Haughton Community Park / Town Recreation

📍Haughton, LA

Town recreation and community spaces; verify amenities with town office.

🌐 www.townofhaughton.org 📞 (318) 949-9401

Bossier

Plain Dealing Community Recreation

📍Plain Dealing, LA

Town recreation, school/community activities and local parks; verify facilities.

🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Plain+Dealing+Louisiana+parks 📞 (318) 326-4234

Bossier

Princeton / East Bossier Community Recreation

📍Princeton, LA

Rural community recreation; verify local facilities through parish government and nearby Haughton/Benton resources.

🌐 www.bossierparishla.gov

Regional

Red River National Wildlife Refuge

📍150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112

Wildlife refuge with trails, nature education, birding and family-friendly outdoor recreation.

🌐 www.fws.gov/refuge/red-river 📞 (318) 742-1219

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