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} .city-about-text p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--lori-muted); line-height: 1.72; } .legend-mini { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; background: var(--lori-white); border: 1px solid var(--lori-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--lori-muted); } .legend-mini strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--lori-text); } .lm-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; } .lm-local { background: var(--lori-teal-light); color: var(--lori-teal); } .lm-state { background: var(--lori-blue-light); color: var(--lori-blue); } .lm-national { background: var(--lori-gold-light); color: var(--lori-gold-deep); } .quick-nav { background: var(--lori-white); border: 1px solid var(--lori-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; } .quick-nav-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--lori-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; padding-top: 5px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; } .quick-nav-btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; } .quick-nav-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s; background: var(--lori-teal-light); color: var(--lori-teal); border: 1px solid rgba(15,110,86,0.2); } .quick-nav-btn:hover { background: #c5ede2; border-color: var(--lori-teal-mid); } .quick-nav-btn.explore { background: var(--lori-blue-light); color: var(--lori-blue-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(24,95,165,0.2); } .quick-nav-btn.explore:hover { background: #cfe3f7; border-color: var(--lori-blue); } .lori-group-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 38px 0 16px; } .lori-group-head .gh-line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--lori-border); } .lori-group-head h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; text-transform: uppercase; } .lori-group-head.res h2 { color: var(--lori-teal); } .lori-group-head.explore h2 { color: var(--lori-blue-deep); } .lori-acc { background: var(--lori-white); border: 1px solid var(--lori-border); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; scroll-margin-top: 20px; transition: box-shadow 0.15s; } .lori-acc[open] { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15,110,86,0.08); } .lori-acc.explore[open] { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(24,95,165,0.10); } .lori-acc > summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; user-select: none; } .lori-acc > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; } .acc-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; } .lori-acc.res .acc-icon { background: var(--lori-teal); } .lori-acc.explore .acc-icon { background: var(--lori-blue); } .acc-titles { flex: 1; min-width: 0; } .acc-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--lori-text); line-height: 1.25; display: block; } .acc-sub { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--lori-muted); margin-top: 2px; display: block; } .acc-type { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; text-transform: uppercase; } .lori-acc.res .acc-type { background: var(--lori-teal-light); color: var(--lori-teal); } .lori-acc.explore .acc-type { background: var(--lori-blue-light); color: var(--lori-blue-deep); } .acc-chevron { flex-shrink: 0; width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--lori-muted); transition: transform 0.25s ease; } .lori-acc[open] .acc-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); } .acc-body { padding: 18px 18px 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--lori-border); } .lori-subsection { margin-bottom: 22px; } .lori-subsection:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } .lori-subsection-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lori-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 2px; } .lori-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; } .lori-card { background: var(--lori-bg); border: 1px solid var(--lori-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 15px 16px; transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s; } .lori-card:hover { border-color: var(--lori-teal-mid); background: var(--lori-white); } .lori-card-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--lori-text); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; } .lori-card-meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--lori-muted); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 8px; } .lori-card-meta .meta-row { display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 2px; } .meta-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; } .lori-card-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px; } .lori-card-links a { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 16px; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.15s; } .lori-link-web { background: var(--lori-teal-light); color: var(--lori-teal); border: 1px solid rgba(15,110,86,0.2); } .lori-link-web:hover { background: #c5ede2; } .lori-link-phone { background: var(--lori-gold-light); color: var(--lori-gold-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(186,117,23,0.2); } .lori-link-phone:hover { background: #f5dfb0; } .lori-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 2px 9px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--lori-teal-light); color: var(--lori-teal); margin: 0 4px 7px 0; letter-spacing: 0.02em; } .lori-tag-state { background: var(--lori-blue-light); color: var(--lori-blue); } .lori-tag-cuisine { background: var(--lori-gold-light); color: var(--lori-gold-deep); } .lori-dial211 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lori-teal-light), #d8f0e8); border: 1px solid rgba(15,110,86,0.25); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; margin-top: 38px; } .lori-dial211-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: var(--lori-teal); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.45rem; flex-shrink: 0; } .lori-dial211-text h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--lori-teal); margin-bottom: 3px; } .lori-dial211-text p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--lori-muted); line-height: 1.5; } .lori-dial211-num { margin-left: auto; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--lori-teal); white-space: nowrap; } .other-cities { margin-top: 48px; } .other-cities h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--lori-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 14px; } .cities-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; } .city-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--lori-text); background: var(--lori-white); border: 1px solid var(--lori-border); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 20px; transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s; } .city-chip:hover { border-color: var(--lori-teal-mid); background: var(--lori-teal-light); color: var(--lori-teal); } @media (max-width: 700px) { .city-hero { padding: 24px 20px; } .city-hero h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; } .quick-nav { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; } .lori-acc > summary { padding: 14px; gap: 10px; } .acc-type { display: none; } .lori-dial211 { flex-wrap: wrap; } .lori-dial211-num { margin-left: 0; } } /* Text-only hero (no image) */ .parish-hero{padding:44px 36px;} .parish-hero .city-hero-eyebrow{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);} /* Regional tag (gold) */ .lori-tag-regional{background:var(--lori-gold-light);color:var(--lori-gold-deep);} #main_area{ background-color:#FAEEDA; }

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Cameron Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources

Cameron
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
Regional
Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office
📍124 Recreation Center Ln, Cameron, LA 70631
Parish law enforcement, public safety, jail information and emergency support.
Regional
Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
Hurricane, evacuation, emergency alerts, disaster preparedness and parish emergency information.
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Emergency housing, food, utility assistance, shelter referrals, crisis and local social-service referrals.
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Housing & Shelter
Shelters, rent help, safe housing

Resources

Regional
Oasis A Safe Haven
📍Lake Charles, LA
Domestic violence shelter, crisis line, safety planning, advocacy and support services.
Regional
Salvation Army Lake Charles / Southwest Louisiana
📍Lake Charles, LA
Emergency assistance, disaster relief and shelter/basic-needs referrals; verify current local services.
Regional
Abraham's Tent Association
📍2300 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Community meals and basic-needs support for vulnerable residents in the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana area.
Statewide
211 Louisiana Shelter Referrals
Starting point for current shelter availability, domestic violence shelter referrals and crisis housing.
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Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health

Resources

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Cameron Parish Health Unit
📍110 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
Regional
South Cameron Memorial Hospital Clinic
📍5360 W Creole Hwy, Cameron, LA 70631
Hospital-based clinic and outpatient/primary care access; verify appointments and services.
Regional
SWLA Center for Health Services
📍2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
FQHC primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and sliding-fee services.
Regional
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
📍4105 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Behavioral health, developmental disability and substance-use services/referrals.
Regional
South Cameron Memorial Hospital
📍5360 W Creole Hwy, Cameron, LA 70631
Hospital and emergency care serving Cameron Parish coastal communities.
Regional
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
📍1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Regional hospital and specialty-care option for Cameron Parish residents.
Regional
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
📍524 Dr Michael DeBakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Regional hospital and emergency/specialty-care option in Lake Charles.
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Health
Medicaid, public health, WIC, immunizations, parish health units and health referrals.
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Education
Schools, ESL, libraries

Resources

Hackberry
Hackberry High School
📍1390 School St, Hackberry, LA 70645
Public school serving Hackberry area; verify enrollment and school services.
Johnson Bayou
Johnson Bayou High School
📍6304 Gulf Beach Hwy, Cameron, LA 70631
Public school serving Johnson Bayou area; verify current campus contact and enrollment.
Cameron
Cameron Parish Library – Cameron Branch / Headquarters
📍Cameron, LA
Local branch access, books, internet, computers, programs and community information.
Cameron
Cameron Parish Library – Hackberry Branch
📍Hackberry, LA
Library branch with books, internet, public computers and programs; verify current hours.
Regional
Cameron Parish School Board
📍510 Marshall St, Cameron, LA 70631
District office; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, school meals and family resources.
Regional
SOWELA Technical Community College
📍3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Adult education, workforce training, technical programs and English-learning referrals; verify current ESL/adult education options.
Regional
Cameron Parish Library Learning Resources
Library computers, internet, reading programs, digital resources and learning support.
Regional
South Cameron High School
📍753 Oak Grove Hwy, Grand Lake / Cameron Parish area
Public school serving South Cameron communities; verify campus address and enrollment details.
Regional
Grand Chenier / South Cameron School Zone Referral
📍Grand Chenier, LA
Confirm assigned school and transportation with Cameron Parish School Board.
Regional
South Cameron High School / Creole Area School Resources
Public school resource for Creole/South Cameron area; verify enrollment and campus details.
Regional
Cameron Parish Library
Parish library system with branches, books, internet, public computers, children’s programs and community resources.
Regional
Cameron Parish Library – Grand Chenier / Nearby Branch Services
Use nearest Cameron Parish Library branch/outreach services; verify current hours.
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Cameron Parish Library – Johnson Bayou / Nearby Branch Services
Use nearest Cameron Parish Library branch/outreach services; verify current hours.
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Cameron Parish Library – Creole / Nearby Branch Services
Use nearest Cameron Parish Library branch/outreach services; verify current hours.
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources

Regional
Cameron Parish Police Jury
📍148 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631
Parish government, public works, permits, emergency information, public notices and parish services.
Regional
Cameron Parish Clerk of Court
📍119 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
Regional
Cameron Parish Assessor
📍110 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources

Cameron
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
📍Cameron, LA
Local Catholic faith community; verify Mass times and support programs.
Cameron
St. Eugene Catholic Church
📍Grand Chenier, LA
Local Catholic faith community; verify Mass times and support programs.
Hackberry
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
📍1210 Main St, Hackberry, LA 70645
Local Catholic parish; verify Mass times and assistance/community programs.
Cameron
First Baptist Church Hackberry / Local Churches
📍Hackberry, LA
Local church and community support; verify programs.
Cameron
Johnson Bayou Baptist / Local Churches
📍Johnson Bayou, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
Cameron
Sacred Heart / Creole Area Churches
Local churches and faith-based community support; verify programs.
Regional
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana
📍1225 2nd St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Faith-based social services, disaster assistance, family support and emergency referrals.

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Cameron
Cameron Ferry
📍Cameron, LA
Transportation/scenic ferry crossing and visitor experience; verify operating status before travel.
Cameron
Cameron Jetties / Coastal Fishing Area
📍Cameron, LA
Fishing, coastal views and outdoor recreation; verify access and safety/weather conditions.
Grand Chenier
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Visitor Area
📍5476 Grand Chenier Hwy, Grand Chenier, LA 70643
Fishing, crabbing, birding, wildlife viewing and coastal habitat access.
Cameron
Grand Chenier Community Center / Local Recreation
📍Grand Chenier, LA
Community gathering/recreation resource; verify current access and events.
Hackberry
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge
📍3000 Holly Beach Hwy, Hackberry, LA 70645
Wildlife refuge, fishing, birding, scenic drive and family outdoor activities.
Cameron
Hackberry Recreation Center
📍Hackberry, LA
Local recreation and community activities; verify facility details.
Cameron
Johnson Bayou Community Center / Recreation
📍Johnson Bayou, LA
Community gathering and recreation resource; verify facility access.
Cameron
Creole Nature Trail – Creole Area
📍Creole, LA
Scenic route through wetlands, beaches, birding areas and coastal communities.
Regional
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge
📍3000 Holly Beach Hwy, Hackberry, LA 70645
Wildlife refuge, birding, fishing, scenic drives and outdoor recreation.
Regional
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
📍1428 Hwy 27, Bell City, LA 70630
Wildlife refuge with visitor center, birding, wildlife viewing and outdoor education.
Regional
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
📍5476 Grand Chenier Hwy, Grand Chenier, LA 70643
Wildlife refuge with fishing, crabbing, birding and coastal habitat education; verify regulations and closures.
Regional
Holly Beach / Johnson Bayou Coastal Area
📍Holly Beach / Johnson Bayou, LA
Beach, fishing, shelling, coastal recreation and Gulf access; verify weather/road conditions.
Regional
Rutherford Beach
📍Rutherford Beach, Cameron Parish, LA
Beach, fishing, shelling and Gulf Coast outdoor recreation; verify conditions and access.
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