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Evangeline Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Evangeline
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office
📍200 Court St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Parish law enforcement, public safety, civil process, jail information and emergency support.
🌐 www.evangelinesheriff.org📞 (337) 363-2161
Regional
Evangeline Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
📍Ville Platte, LA
Emergency alerts, hurricane/disaster preparedness, evacuation information and parish emergency coordination.
🌐 www.evangelineparishpolicejury.com📞 (337) 363-5651
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
Faith House of Acadiana
Domestic violence shelter, crisis support, safety planning, legal advocacy and outreach services.
🌐 faithhouseacadiana.com📞 (337) 232-8954
Regional
St. Joseph Shelter for Men
📍425 St. John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Emergency shelter and homeless services through Catholic Charities of Acadiana; verify availability.
🌐 catholiccharitiesacadiana.org📞 (337) 233-6816
Regional
Catholic Charities of Acadiana
📍401 St. John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Shelter, food, outreach, disaster response, case management and basic-needs services in Acadiana.
🌐 catholiccharitiesacadiana.org📞 (337) 235-4972
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
Evangeline Parish Health Unit
📍1010 W LaSalle St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (337) 363-1135
Regional
Mercy Regional Medical Center
📍800 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Hospital and local medical services serving Evangeline Parish; verify outpatient clinic options.
🌐 www.mercyregionalmedicalcenter.com📞 (337) 363-5684
Regional
Savoy Medical Center
📍801 Poinciana Ave, Mamou, LA 70554
Hospital, emergency care, behavioral health and outpatient services serving the Mamou/Evangeline area.
🌐 www.savoymedical.com📞 (337) 468-5261
Regional
SWLA Center for Health Services – Lafayette / Acadiana Referral
FQHC referral option for primary care, dental, behavioral health and sliding-fee services; verify nearest clinic.
🌐 www.swlahealth.org📞 (337) 439-9983
Regional
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Regional behavioral health, addictive disorder and developmental disability services/referrals.
🌐 ahsd.org📞 (337) 262-5610
Regional
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
📍1214 Coolidge St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Major Acadiana regional hospital and specialty-care referral option.
🌐 www.ochsnerlg.org📞 (337) 289-7991
Regional
Opelousas General Health System
📍539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Nearby regional hospital and emergency-care option for Evangeline Parish residents.
🌐 www.opelousasgeneral.com📞 (337) 948-3011
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
Ville Platte
Ville Platte High School
📍210 W Cotton St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Public high school serving Ville Platte; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 www.epsb.com📞 (337) 363-3387
Evangeline
Evangeline Elementary School
📍Ville Platte, LA
Public elementary school resource; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.epsb.com
Mamou
Mamou High School
📍1008 7th St, Mamou, LA 70554
Public high school serving Mamou; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 www.epsb.com📞 (337) 468-5704
Evangeline
Mamou Elementary School
📍Mamou, LA
Public elementary school resource; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.epsb.com
Pine Prairie
Pine Prairie High School
📍1557 Speedy Campbell Dr, Pine Prairie, LA 70576
Public school serving Pine Prairie area; verify enrollment and services.
🌐 www.epsb.com📞 (337) 599-2301
Basile
Basile High School
📍2835 2nd St, Basile, LA 70515
Public school serving Basile area; verify enrollment and services.
🌐 www.epsb.com📞 (337) 432-6370
Ville Platte
Evangeline Parish Library – Ville Platte Main Branch
📍916 W Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Main library branch; books, computers, internet, public programs and community resources.
🌐 www.evangelineparishlibrary.org📞 (337) 363-1369
Evangeline
Evangeline Parish Library – Mamou Branch
📍Mamou, LA
Branch library serving Mamou; verify current address, phone and hours.
🌐 www.evangelineparishlibrary.org
Evangeline
Evangeline Parish Library – Pine Prairie Branch / Nearby Services
📍Pine Prairie, LA
Branch or nearby library service; verify current address, phone and hours.
🌐 www.evangelineparishlibrary.org
Evangeline
Evangeline Parish Library – Basile Branch / Nearby Services
📍Basile, LA
Branch or nearby library service; verify current address, phone and hours.
🌐 www.evangelineparishlibrary.org
Regional
Evangeline Parish School Board
📍1123 Te Mamou Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Public school district; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, school meals and family resources.
🌐 www.epsb.com📞 (337) 363-6651
Regional
South Louisiana Community College – Acadiana Region
📍1101 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
Adult education, workforce training, technical programs and English-learning referrals; verify nearest campus/options.
🌐 www.solacc.edu📞 (337) 521-9000
Regional
LSU Eunice
📍2048 Johnson Hwy, Eunice, LA 70535
Regional college with academic, career and continuing education resources near Evangeline Parish.
🌐 www.lsue.edu📞 (337) 457-7311
Regional
Evangeline Parish Library Learning Resources
Library programs, computers, internet, reading support, digital resources and community learning activities.
🌐 www.evangelineparishlibrary.org📞 (337) 363-1369
Regional
Evangeline Parish School Board / Turkey Creek School Zone Referral
📍Turkey Creek, LA
Confirm assigned school by home address with Evangeline Parish School Board.
🌐 www.epsb.com📞 (337) 363-6651
Regional
Evangeline Parish School Board / Chataignier School Zone Referral
📍Chataignier, LA
Confirm assigned school by home address with Evangeline Parish School Board.
🌐 www.epsb.com📞 (337) 363-6651
Regional
Evangeline Parish Library
Parish library system with branches, books, computers, internet, programs and community learning resources.
🌐 www.evangelineparishlibrary.org📞 (337) 363-1369
Regional
Evangeline Parish Library / Turkey Creek Area Services
Use nearest Evangeline Parish Library branch or outreach services; verify closest branch and hours.
🌐 www.evangelineparishlibrary.org
Regional
Evangeline Parish Library / Chataignier Area Services
Use nearest Evangeline Parish Library branch or outreach services; verify closest branch and hours.
🌐 www.evangelineparishlibrary.org
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Ville Platte
City of Ville Platte
📍126 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.cityofvilleplatte.com📞 (337) 363-2939
Mamou
Town of Mamou
📍625 6th St, Mamou, LA 70554
Town government, utilities, public notices and local services; verify current official website.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Mamou+Louisiana+official📞 (337) 468-3272
Evangeline
Village of Pine Prairie
📍Pine Prairie, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Pine+Prairie+Louisiana+official
Evangeline
Village of Turkey Creek
📍Turkey Creek, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Turkey+Creek+Louisiana+official
Evangeline
Village of Chataignier
📍Chataignier, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Chataignier+Louisiana+official
Evangeline
Town of Basile
📍Basile, LA
Town government, utilities, public notices and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Basile+Louisiana+official
Regional
Evangeline Parish Police Jury
📍1008 W LaSalle St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Parish government, public works, roads, permits, public notices and parish services.
🌐 www.evangelineparishpolicejury.com📞 (337) 363-5651
Regional
Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court
📍200 Court St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 www.evangelineparishclerkofcourt.com📞 (337) 363-5671
Regional
Evangeline Parish Assessor
📍200 Court St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.evangelineassessor.org📞 (337) 363-4310
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Evangeline
Local Churches and Evangeline Parish Faith Communities
Church fairs, Cajun/Catholic festivals, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, community support and faith-based celebrations.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Evangeline+Parish+Louisiana+churches
Ville Platte
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
📍708 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Catholic parish and local faith community; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Sacred+Heart+Catholic+Church+Ville+Platte+LA📞 (337) 363-2989
Evangeline
Ville Platte Area Churches
📍Ville Platte, LA
Local churches and community support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Ville+Platte+Louisiana+churches
Mamou
St. Ann Catholic Church
📍716 6th St, Mamou, LA 70554
Catholic parish and faith community; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=St+Ann+Catholic+Church+Mamou+LA📞 (337) 468-3159
Evangeline
Mamou Area Churches
📍Mamou, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Mamou+Louisiana+churches
Evangeline
Pine Prairie Area Churches
📍Pine Prairie, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Pine+Prairie+Louisiana+churches
Evangeline
Turkey Creek Area Churches
📍Turkey Creek, LA
Local churches and community support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Turkey+Creek+Louisiana+churches
Evangeline
Chataignier Area Churches
📍Chataignier, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Chataignier+Louisiana+churches
Evangeline
St. Augustine Catholic Church
📍Basile, LA
Catholic parish and faith community; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=St+Augustine+Catholic+Church+Basile+LA
Evangeline
Basile Area Churches
📍Basile, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Basile+Louisiana+churches

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Ville Platte
Chicot State Park
📍3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Major local recreation resource with camping, cabins, lake, trails and family activities.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/chicot-state-park📞 (337) 363-2403
Ville Platte
Louisiana State Arboretum
📍1300 Sudie Lawton Ln, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Nature trails, native plants and environmental education.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/louisiana-state-arboretum-state-preservation-area📞 (337) 363-6289
Evangeline
Mamou Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Mamou, LA
Town parks, school/church recreation and family activities; verify amenities locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Mamou+Louisiana+parks
Evangeline
Pine Prairie Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Pine Prairie, LA
Village recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify amenities.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Pine+Prairie+Louisiana+parks
Evangeline
Turkey Creek Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Turkey Creek, LA
Village recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Turkey+Creek+Louisiana+parks
Evangeline
Chataignier Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Chataignier, LA
Village recreation, school/church activities and rural outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Chataignier+Louisiana+parks
Evangeline
Basile Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Basile, LA
Town recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Basile+Louisiana+parks
Regional
Chicot State Park
📍3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Large state park with cabins, camping, fishing, hiking, boating and family recreation.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/chicot-state-park📞 (337) 363-2403
Regional
Louisiana State Arboretum
📍1300 Sudie Lawton Ln, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Nature trails, native plants, visitor center and environmental education.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/louisiana-state-arboretum-state-preservation-area📞 (337) 363-6289
Regional
Crooked Creek Recreation Area / Nearby Outdoor Recreation
Regional outdoor recreation, camping, fishing and family activities; verify access and distance.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Crooked+Creek+Recreation+Area+Louisiana
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