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Caddo Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Caddo
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, case management and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
🌐 www.sbrm.org📞 (318) 227-2868
Regional
Providence House
📍814 Cotton St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Transitional housing, family homelessness support, case management and stabilization services.
🌐 theprovidencehouse.com📞 (318) 221-7887
Statewide
211 Louisiana Shelter Referrals
Best starting point for current shelter availability, domestic violence shelter referrals and crisis housing.
🌐 www.211.org📞 Dial 2-1-1
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Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health

Resources
Regional
Caddo Parish Health Unit
📍1035 Creswell Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunization and clinic availability.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (318) 676-5222
Regional
David Raines Community Health Centers
📍1625 David Raines Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107
FQHC primary care, dental, behavioral health, family health and sliding-fee services.
🌐 www.davidraineschc.org📞 (318) 227-3350
Regional
MLK Health Center & Pharmacy
📍865 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104
Clinic and pharmacy services for eligible uninsured/underserved patients; verify eligibility.
🌐 www.mlkhealth.org📞 (318) 227-2912
Regional
Caddo Behavioral Health Clinic / Louisiana Behavioral Health Services
Mental health and behavioral-health referrals; use LDH/211 to confirm current local access.
🌐 ldh.la.gov
Regional
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center
📍1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Major hospital, emergency care and specialty-care referral option for Northwest Louisiana.
🌐 www.ochsnerlsuhs.org📞 (318) 626-0000
Regional
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
📍2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103
Hospital and emergency care in Shreveport/Caddo region.
🌐 www.wkhs.com📞 (318) 212-4000
Regional
CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
📍1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
Regional hospital and specialty-care option in Shreveport.
🌐 www.christushealth.org📞 (318) 681-5000
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Health
Medicaid, public health, WIC, immunizations, parish health units and health referrals.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (225) 342-9500
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Education
Schools, ESL, libraries

Resources
Shreveport
Caddo Parish Public Schools
📍1961 Midway Ave, Shreveport, LA 71108
District office; enrollment, student services, school meals, ESL support and family resources.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 603-6300
Shreveport
C.E. Byrd High School
📍3201 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104
Public high school in Shreveport.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 869-2567
Shreveport
Booker T. Washington High School
📍2104 Milam St, Shreveport, LA 71103
Public high school in Shreveport.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 222-2186
Vivian
North Caddo High School
📍201 Airport Dr, Vivian, LA 71082
Public high school serving Vivian/North Caddo area.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 375-3258
Caddo
Blanchard Elementary School
📍Blanchard, LA
Public elementary school serving Blanchard area; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org
Caddo
Greenwood Elementary School
📍Greenwood, LA
Public school serving Greenwood; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org
Caddo
Caddo Parish Public Schools / Belcher School Zone Referral
Belcher residents should verify assigned school by address with the district.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 603-6300
Caddo
Mooringsport Elementary School / Area School Resources
📍Mooringsport, LA
Public school resources for Mooringsport area; verify current school status and zone.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org
Caddo
Northwood / North Caddo School Zone Referral
Confirm assigned middle/high school with Caddo Parish Public Schools.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 603-6300
Shreveport
Shreve Memorial Library – Main Branch
📍424 Texas St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Public library, computers, internet, job resources, children/adult programs and community information.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org📞 (318) 226-5897
Shreveport
Shreve Memorial Library – Broadmoor Branch
📍1212 Captain Shreve Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105
Library branch with public computers, programs and family resources.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org📞 (318) 869-0120
Caddo
Shreve Memorial Library – Hamilton/South Caddo Branches
📍Shreveport, LA
Additional library branches and community learning resources in Shreveport.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org
Vivian
Shreve Memorial Library – Vivian Branch
📍100 W Arkansas Ave, Vivian, LA 71082
Public library serving Vivian; computers, internet, children/adult programs and community resources.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org📞 (318) 375-5761
Caddo
Shreve Memorial Library – Mooringsport Branch
📍Mooringsport, LA
Library branch/outreach services; verify current branch hours and contact.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org
Regional
Bossier Parish Community College English Language Services
📍6220 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111
English for Speakers of Other Languages classes and language-learning support; accessible regionally from Caddo Parish.
🌐 www.bpcc.edu/college-transition-programs/english-language-services📞 (318) 678-6000
Regional
Southern University at Shreveport
📍3050 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Shreveport, LA 71107
Adult education, community college courses, workforce training and career pathways.
🌐 www.susla.edu📞 (318) 670-6000
Regional
Shreve Memorial Library Programs
Library programs and learning tools for families, children, adults, job seekers and English learners.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org
Regional
Caddo Parish Public Schools
📍1961 Midway Ave, Shreveport, LA 71108
District office; enrollment and school-zone support.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 603-6300
Regional
Northwood High School
📍5939 Old Mooringsport Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107
Public high school serving Blanchard/North Shreveport area.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 929-3513
Regional
North Caddo Elementary/Middle/High School Zone Referral
Oil City residents should verify assigned schools through Caddo Parish Public Schools.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org📞 (318) 603-6300
Regional
North Caddo Area Schools
Nearby public schools serving rural North Caddo communities; verify zone.
🌐 www.caddoschools.org
Regional
Shreve Memorial Library – North Caddo / Nearby Branch Services
Use nearest Shreve Memorial Library branches and outreach resources; verify closest location by address.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org
Regional
Shreve Memorial Library – West Shreveport / Greenwood Area Services
Use nearest Shreve Memorial Library branch for computers, books, events and learning resources.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org
Regional
Shreve Memorial Library – Oil City / North Caddo Area Services
Use nearest branch or library outreach services; verify closest location and hours.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org
Regional
Shreve Memorial Library – Belcher / North Caddo Area Services
Use nearest branch or outreach services; verify closest location and hours.
🌐 www.shreve-lib.org
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Shreveport
City of Shreveport
📍505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA 71101
City government, utilities, permits, police, fire, parks, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.shreveportla.gov📞 (318) 673-5050
Vivian
Town of Vivian
📍112 W Alabama Ave, Vivian, LA 71082
Town government, utilities, permits, public notices and community information.
🌐 townofvivian.com📞 (318) 375-3856
Blanchard
Town of Blanchard
📍110 Main St, Blanchard, LA 71009
Town government, utilities, permits, public notices and community information.
🌐 townofblanchard.us📞 (318) 929-2928
Greenwood
Town of Greenwood
📍9381 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, LA 71033
Town government, utilities, permits, public notices and community information.
🌐 www.greenwoodla.org📞 (318) 938-7261
Caddo
Town of Oil City
📍Oil City, LA
Town government and local services; verify office address/phone.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Oil+City+Louisiana+official
Caddo
Village of Belcher
📍Belcher, LA
Village government and local services; verify office address/phone.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Belcher+Louisiana+official
Caddo
Town of Mooringsport
📍Mooringsport, LA
Town government and local services; verify office address/phone.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Mooringsport+Louisiana+official
Regional
Caddo Parish Commission
📍505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Parish government, public works, public notices, community services and parish administration.
🌐 www.caddo.org📞 (318) 226-6596
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Caddo
Local churches and Caddo Parish faith communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, parish festivals, food/clothing drives, community support and faith-based celebrations.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Caddo+Parish+churches
Shreveport
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
📍315 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Catholic parish; worship, community and family support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.holytrinity-shreveport.com📞 (318) 221-5990
Shreveport
First United Methodist Church Shreveport
📍500 Common St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Large downtown church; community programs and worship; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.fumcshreveport.org📞 (318) 424-7771
Shreveport
Broadmoor Baptist Church
📍4110 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105
Large church with worship and family/community programs; verify assistance programs.
🌐 broadmoor.tv📞 (318) 868-6552
Caddo
First Baptist Church Vivian
📍Vivian, LA
Local church/community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+Vivian+LA
Caddo
Vivian United Methodist Church
📍Vivian, LA
Local church/community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Vivian+United+Methodist+Church
Caddo
Blanchard Church of Christ / Local Churches
📍Blanchard, LA
Local church/community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Blanchard+Louisiana+churches
Caddo
First Baptist Church Blanchard
📍Blanchard, LA
Local church/community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+Blanchard+LA
Caddo
Greenwood United Methodist Church / Local Churches
📍Greenwood, LA
Local church/community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Greenwood+Louisiana+churches
Caddo
Greenwood Baptist Church / Local Faith Community
📍Greenwood, LA
Local church/community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Greenwood+Baptist+Church+Louisiana
Caddo
Oil City / North Caddo Area Churches
📍Oil City, LA
Local churches and faith community; verify support programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Oil+City+Louisiana+churches
Caddo
Belcher / North Caddo Area Churches
📍Belcher, LA
Local churches and faith community; verify support programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Belcher+Louisiana+churches
Caddo
Mooringsport Baptist Church / Local Churches
📍Mooringsport, LA
Local churches and faith community; verify support programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Mooringsport+Louisiana+churches
Regional
Catholic Charities of North Louisiana
📍902 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104
Faith-based social services, immigration legal services, emergency assistance and referrals.
🌐 ccnla.org📞 (318) 865-0200

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Shreveport
Betty Virginia Park
📍3901 Fairfield Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
Public park with recreation and family-friendly outdoor space.
🌐 www.shreveportla.gov
Caddo
Vivian Community Park / Town Recreation
📍Vivian, LA
Town recreation and community activities; verify amenities and events.
🌐 townofvivian.com📞 (318) 375-3856
Caddo
Blanchard Town Parks / Recreation
📍Blanchard, LA
Town recreation, community spaces and local events; verify amenities.
🌐 townofblanchard.us📞 (318) 929-2928
Caddo
Greenwood Town Parks / Recreation
📍Greenwood, LA
Town parks, community recreation and local activities; verify amenities.
🌐 www.greenwoodla.org📞 (318) 938-7261
Caddo
Belcher Community Recreation
📍Belcher, LA
Village recreation, school/church/community activities; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Belcher+Louisiana+community+park
Caddo
Earl G. Williamson Park
📍Mooringsport, LA
Park and lake recreation near Caddo Lake; verify facilities and access.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Caddo
Caddo Lake / Mooringsport Area
📍Mooringsport, LA
Fishing, boating, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Regional
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
📍8012 Blanchard Furrh Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107
Nature park with trails, wildlife education and family outdoor activities.
🌐 www.caddo.org📞 (318) 929-2806
Regional
American Rose Center
📍8877 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119
Rose gardens, outdoor walking, events and visitor attraction.
🌐 rose.org📞 (318) 938-5402
Regional
Caddo Lake / Oil City Area
Fishing, boating, birding and outdoor recreation in the Caddo Lake region.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
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