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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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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
East Baton Rouge
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
📍8900 Jimmy Wedell Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Parish law enforcement, public safety, civil process, jail information and emergency support.
🌐 www.ebrso.org📞 (225) 389-5000
Regional
Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
📍3773 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Emergency alerts, hurricane/disaster preparedness, evacuation information and parish emergency coordination.
🌐 www.brla.gov/356/Mayors-Office-of-Homeland-Security-Emerg📞 (225) 389-2100
Statewide
211 Louisiana
Emergency housing, food, utility assistance, shelter referrals, crisis 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
St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge
📍220 St. Vincent de Paul Pl, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Emergency shelter, dining room, pharmacy, homeless services and family support programs.
🌐 svdpbr.org📞 (225) 383-7837
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The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge
📍7361 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Emergency shelter, disaster response, basic-needs assistance and family support; verify current shelter availability.
🌐 southernusa.salvationarmy.org/baton-rouge📞 (225) 355-4483
Regional
Iris Domestic Violence Center
📍Baton Rouge, LA
Domestic violence shelter, crisis support, safety planning, advocacy and legal/social service referrals.
🌐 www.stopdv.org📞 (225) 389-3001
Statewide
211 Louisiana Shelter Referrals
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
East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit
📍353 N 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (225) 242-4860
Regional
CareSouth Medical & Dental
📍3140 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
FQHC primary care, dental, behavioral health, pediatrics, women's health and sliding-fee services.
🌐 caresouth.org📞 (225) 650-2000
Regional
Open Health Care Clinic
📍3801 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Primary care, behavioral health, infectious disease care, pharmacy and support for uninsured/underserved patients.
🌐 ohcc.org📞 (225) 655-6422
Regional
Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative
📍7050 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Primary care, behavioral health and integrated care; sliding fee and community-health services.
🌐 brpcc.com📞 (225) 774-1120
Regional
Capital Area Human Services District
📍2751 Wooddale Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Behavioral health, addiction, developmental disability services, crisis support and case management.
🌐 cahsd.org📞 (225) 925-1906
Regional
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
📍5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Major regional hospital, emergency care, specialty care and children's hospital access.
🌐 ololrmc.com📞 (225) 765-6565
Regional
Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet
📍8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Hospital, emergency care, specialty care and outpatient services.
🌐 www.brgeneral.org📞 (225) 763-4000
Regional
Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge
📍17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Hospital, emergency care and specialty care in the Baton Rouge region.
🌐 www.ochsner.org/locations/ochsner-medical-center-baton-rouge📞 (225) 752-2470
Regional
Woman's Hospital
📍100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Women's health, maternity, neonatal, surgical and specialty services.
🌐 www.womans.org📞 (225) 927-1300
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
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
McKinley Senior High School
📍800 E McKinley St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Public high school serving Baton Rouge students; verify enrollment through EBR Schools.
🌐 mckinleyhighbr.org📞 (225) 344-7696
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
📍2825 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Public magnet high school; verify admission/enrollment requirements.
🌐 brmhs.com📞 (225) 383-0520
Zachary
Zachary Community School District
📍3755 Church St, Zachary, LA 70791
Independent public school district; enrollment, student services and family resources.
🌐 www.zacharyschools.org📞 (225) 658-4969
Zachary
Zachary High School
📍4100 Bronco Ln, Zachary, LA 70791
Public high school serving Zachary; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 zhs.zacharyschools.org📞 (225) 654-2776
Central
Central Community School System
📍11576 Sullivan Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
Public school district for Central; enrollment, student services and family resources.
🌐 www.centralcss.org📞 (225) 262-1919
Central
Central High School
📍10200 E Brookside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
Public high school serving Central; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 centralhigh.centralcss.org📞 (225) 261-3438
Baker
City of Baker School System
📍14750 Plank Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Independent public school district; enrollment, student services, school meals and family resources.
🌐 www.bakerschools.org📞 (225) 774-5795
Baker
Baker High School
📍3200 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Public high school serving Baker; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 www.bakerschools.org📞 (225) 775-1259
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
East Baton Rouge Parish Library – Main Library at Goodwood
📍7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Main library; computers, internet, books, digital resources, language learning, job search help and public programs.
🌐 www.ebrpl.com📞 (225) 231-3750
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
River Center Branch Library
📍250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Downtown library branch with computers, programs and community resources.
🌐 www.ebrpl.com📞 (225) 389-4967
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library
📍9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Regional library branch with programs, computers and meeting spaces.
🌐 www.ebrpl.com📞 (225) 763-2250
Zachary
East Baton Rouge Parish Library – Zachary Branch
📍1900 Church St, Zachary, LA 70791
Local library branch with computers, internet, programs, books and community resources.
🌐 www.ebrpl.com📞 (225) 658-1840
Central
East Baton Rouge Parish Library – Central Branch
📍11260 Joor Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
Library branch serving Central; computers, programs, books and community resources.
🌐 www.ebrpl.com📞 (225) 262-2640
Baker
East Baton Rouge Parish Library – Baker Branch
📍3501 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Library branch serving Baker; computers, internet, programs, books and community resources.
🌐 www.ebrpl.com📞 (225) 778-5960
Regional
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
📍1050 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Public school district; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, multilingual/family support and school meals.
🌐 ebrschools.org📞 (225) 922-5400
Regional
Adult Education – East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
📍Baton Rouge, LA
Adult education and high-school equivalency referral; verify current ESL/HSE programs and locations.
🌐 ebrschools.org📞 (225) 922-5400
Regional
Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge
📍1900 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Immigration legal services, refugee/immigrant support, social services and possible ESL referrals.
🌐 www.ccdiobr.org📞 (225) 336-8700
Regional
Baton Rouge Community College
📍201 Community College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Community college, adult learning, workforce training and English/adult education referrals.
🌐 www.mybrcc.edu📞 (225) 216-8000
Regional
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
📍7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Parish library system with branches, computers, internet, ESL/learning resources, children's programs, job search help and community events.
🌐 www.ebrpl.com📞 (225) 231-3750
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Zachary
City of Zachary
📍4700 Main St, Zachary, LA 70791
City government, permits, utilities, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.cityofzachary.org📞 (225) 654-0287
Central
City of Central
📍13421 Hooper Rd, Suite 8, Central, LA 70818
City government, permits, public notices, roads and local services.
🌐 www.centralgov.com📞 (225) 261-5988
Baker
City of Baker
📍3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 cityofbakerla.com📞 (225) 778-0300
Regional
City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
📍222 St. Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
City-parish government, public services, permits, utilities, public works and official notices.
🌐 www.brla.gov📞 (225) 389-3000
Regional
East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court
📍222 St. Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 ebrclerkofcourt.org📞 (225) 389-3950
Regional
East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor
📍222 St. Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.ebrpa.org📞 (225) 389-3920
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
St. Joseph Cathedral
📍412 North St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Catholic cathedral parish; worship, community events and faith support.
🌐 www.cathedralbr.org📞 (225) 387-5928
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
Islamic Center of Baton Rouge
📍820 W Chimes St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Muslim community center and mosque; worship, education and community support.
🌐 icbr.org📞 (225) 344-6773
Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
Beth Shalom Synagogue
📍9111 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Jewish congregation; worship, community and cultural programming.
🌐 www.bethshalomsynagogue.org📞 (225) 924-6773
Zachary
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
📍4727 McHugh Dr, Zachary, LA 70791
Catholic parish and community support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.sjb-ola.org📞 (225) 654-5778
Zachary
First Baptist Church Zachary
📍4200 Main St, Zachary, LA 70791
Church with worship, family ministries and community programs; verify support services.
🌐 fbczachary.org📞 (225) 654-2755
Central
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
📍14040 Greenwell Springs Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Catholic parish serving Central/Greenwell Springs; worship and community programs.
🌐 www.alphonsus.org📞 (225) 261-4650
Central
Blackwater United Methodist Church
📍10000 Blackwater Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Local faith community; verify programs and contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Blackwater+United+Methodist+Church+Central+LA📞 (225) 261-4646
Baker
St. Isidore Catholic Church
📍5657 Thomas Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Catholic parish serving Baker/North Baton Rouge area; worship and community programs.
🌐 www.stisidorecommunity.org📞 (225) 775-8850
Baker
First Baptist Church Baker
📍3213 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Local church and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+Baker+LA📞 (225) 775-0520
Regional
Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
📍Baton Rouge, LA
Interfaith connections, community events, service projects and religious community referrals.
🌐 www.ifedgbr.com📞 (225) 267-5600
Regional
Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge
📍1900 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Faith-based social services, immigration legal services, refugee support, counseling and referrals.
🌐 www.ccdiobr.org📞 (225) 336-8700
Regional
Tam Bao Buddhist Temple
📍975 Monterrey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Buddhist temple and Vietnamese community faith resource; verify current services and events.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Tam+Bao+Buddhist+Temple+Baton+Rouge📞 (225) 272-3719
Regional
Hindu Samaj of Baton Rouge
📍9555 Kindletree Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Hindu temple/community organization; worship, cultural events and community gatherings.
🌐 www.hindusamajbr.org

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Baton Rouge (City-Parish)
City-Brooks Community Park
📍1515 Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Large urban park with recreation, dog park, tennis, playgrounds and proximity to arts resources.
🌐 www.brec.org
East Baton Rouge
Downtown Baton Rouge Riverfront / Mississippi River Levee
📍Downtown Baton Rouge, LA
Walking, biking, riverfront views, festivals and community gatherings.
🌐 www.visitbatonrouge.com
Zachary
Zachary Community Park
📍20055 Old Scenic Hwy, Zachary, LA 70791
BREC community park, sports fields, playgrounds and family recreation.
🌐 www.brec.org
East Baton Rouge
BREC Zachary Youth Park
📍Zachary, LA
Youth sports and recreation; verify current facilities and schedules.
🌐 www.brec.org
Central
Lovett Road Park
📍13421 Lovett Rd, Central, LA 70818
BREC park with recreation and community activity space; verify amenities.
🌐 www.brec.org
Central
Jackson Community Park
📍12250 Sullivan Rd, Central, LA 70818
Community park serving Central; verify facilities and hours.
🌐 www.brec.org
East Baton Rouge
Baker Recreation Park / City Recreation
📍Baker, LA
City recreation, parks, youth sports and family activities; verify amenities.
🌐 cityofbakerla.com
Baker
BREC Greenwood Community Park
📍13350 Hwy 19, Baker, LA 70714
Large BREC park with lake, trails, splash pad, playgrounds, zoo access area and recreation facilities.
🌐 www.brec.org/facility/GreenwoodCommunityPark📞 (225) 775-9166
Regional
BREC – Recreation and Park Commission for East Baton Rouge Parish
📍6201 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Parishwide parks, recreation centers, trails, sports, playgrounds, nature programs and family activities.
🌐 www.brec.org📞 (225) 272-9200
Regional
BREC Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
📍10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Nature center, trails, wildlife education and family outdoor recreation.
🌐 www.brec.org/facility/BluebonnetSwamp📞 (225) 757-8905
Regional
Comite River Conservation Area
📍8900 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
BREC trails, mountain biking, hiking and nature recreation.
🌐 www.brec.org/facility/ComiteRiver
Regional
Independence Community Park and Botanic Gardens
📍7500 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Park, gardens, walking areas, theater/library nearby and community events.
🌐 www.brec.org📞 (225) 928-2270
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