Louisiana Newcomer Guide
East Baton Rouge Parish Resources
Local and statewide resources for housing, employment, health, transportation, legal aid, food assistance, and more — curated for immigrant and refugee families in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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East Baton Rouge Local to this parish ·
Regional Nearby / regional service ·
Statewide Serves all of Louisiana
📍 Get Help — Resources & Contacts
Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help
Resources
Regional
Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Housing & Shelter
Shelters, rent help, safe housing
Resources
Regional
The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge
Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health
Resources
Regional
Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge
Legal & Immigration
Immigration help and legal aid
Resources
Education
Schools, ESL, libraries
Resources
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
East Baton Rouge Parish Library – Main Library at Goodwood
Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services
Resources
Community & Faith
Churches and community support
Resources
Central
Blackwater United Methodist Church
Baker
First Baptist Church Baker
Regional
Tam Bao Buddhist Temple
🗺️ Explore East Baton Rouge
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you
Explore
East Baton Rouge
Downtown Baton Rouge Riverfront / Mississippi River Levee
Regional
BREC – Recreation and Park Commission for East Baton Rouge Parish
Regional
BREC Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Need help finding resources?
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