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Franklin Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Franklin
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office
📍6556 Main St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Parish law enforcement, public safety, civil process, jail information and emergency support.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Franklin+Parish+Sheriff%27s+Office+Winnsboro+LA📞 (318) 435-4505
Regional
Franklin Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
📍Franklin Parish / Winnsboro, LA
Emergency alerts, disaster preparedness, flood/tornado/hurricane information and parish emergency coordination.
🌐 visitfranklinparish.org📞 (318) 435-9429
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
The Wellspring Alliance for Families
📍1515 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71202
Regional housing support, family services, counseling and homelessness-related referrals; verify current program availability.
🌐 www.wellspringofnela.org📞 (318) 651-9314
Regional
Family Justice Center of Ouachita / Regional DV Referral
Domestic violence shelter and safety referrals may be regional; call 211 or verify current local provider before referral.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=domestic+violence+shelter+Franklin+Parish+Louisiana
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
Statewide
American Red Cross Louisiana Region
Disaster sheltering, emergency support and recovery assistance during declared emergencies.
🌐 www.redcross.org/local/louisiana.html📞 1-800-733-2767
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Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health

Resources
Regional
Franklin Parish Health Unit
📍6614 Main St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (318) 435-2143
Regional
Franklin Medical Center
📍2106 Loop Rd, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Hospital, emergency care, outpatient services and local medical referrals for Franklin Parish.
🌐 fmc-cares.com📞 (318) 435-9411
Regional
Franklin Medical Center Rural Health Clinic
📍Winnsboro, LA
Primary care and rural health clinic services; verify clinic location and appointments.
🌐 fmc-cares.com📞 (318) 435-9411
Regional
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
Regional behavioral health, addictive disorder and developmental disability services/referrals.
🌐 nedeltahsa.org📞 (318) 362-3270
Regional
Richardson Medical Center
📍254 Hwy 3048, Rayville, LA 71269
Nearby regional hospital option for Franklin Parish residents.
🌐 richardsonmed.org📞 (318) 728-4181
Regional
St. Francis Medical Center
📍309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71201
Regional hospital and specialty-care option for Northeast Louisiana.
🌐 stfran.com📞 (318) 966-4000
Regional
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
📍503 McMillan Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291
Regional hospital and emergency care option in West Monroe.
🌐 www.glenwoodregional.org📞 (318) 329-4200
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
Winnsboro
Franklin Parish High School
📍1600 Glover Dr, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Public high school serving Franklin Parish; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.fpsb.us
Franklin
Winnsboro Elementary School
📍Winnsboro, LA
Public elementary school resource; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.fpsb.us
Gilbert
Gilbert School
📍174 First St, Gilbert, LA 71336
Public school serving Gilbert; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.fpsb.us
Baskin
Baskin School
📍1926 LA-857, Baskin, LA 71219
Public school serving Baskin; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.fpsb.us
Winnsboro
Franklin Parish Library – Main Branch
📍705 Prairie St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Main library branch with digital resources, public computers, Mango Languages and meeting rooms.
🌐 franklinparishlibrary.org/hours-and-directions📞 (318) 435-4336
Franklin
Franklin Parish Library – Wisner Branch
📍Wisner, LA
Library branch serving Wisner; verify address, hours and services.
🌐 franklinparishlibrary.org/hours-and-directions📞 (318) 435-4336
Regional
Franklin Parish School Board
📍7293 Prairie Rd, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Public school district; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, school meals and family resources.
🌐 www.fpsb.us📞 (318) 435-9046
Regional
Louisiana Delta Community College
Adult education, HiSET, workforce training and English-learning referrals; verify program availability for Franklin residents.
🌐 www.ladelta.edu📞 (318) 345-9000
Regional
Franklin Parish Library Learning Center
📍705 Prairie St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Meeting rooms, learning center resources, computers, Mango Languages, Mometrix and other digital learning tools.
🌐 franklinparishlibrary.org/learning-center📞 (318) 435-4336
Regional
Fort Necessity School
Public school option serving nearby communities; verify assignment through Franklin Parish School Board.
🌐 www.fpsb.us
Regional
Franklin Parish School Board / Wisner School Zone Referral
📍Wisner, LA
Confirm assigned school by home address with Franklin Parish School Board.
🌐 www.fpsb.us📞 (318) 435-9046
Regional
Franklin Parish Library
📍705 Prairie St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Parish library system with main branch, Wisner branch, digital resources, public computers, learning resources and community meeting rooms.
🌐 franklinparishlibrary.org📞 (318) 435-4336
Regional
Franklin Parish Library / Gilbert Area Services
Use nearest Franklin Parish Library branch or outreach services; verify closest branch and hours.
🌐 franklinparishlibrary.org📞 (318) 435-4336
Regional
Franklin Parish Library / Baskin Area Services
Use nearest Franklin Parish Library branch or outreach services; verify closest branch and hours.
🌐 franklinparishlibrary.org📞 (318) 435-4336
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Winnsboro
City of Winnsboro
📍3814 Front St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
City government, utilities, public notices and local services; verify official website and contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=City+of+Winnsboro+Louisiana+official📞 (318) 435-9087
Franklin
Town of Wisner
📍Wisner, LA
Town government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Wisner+Louisiana+official
Franklin
Village of Gilbert
📍Gilbert, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Gilbert+Louisiana+official
Franklin
Village of Baskin
📍Baskin, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Baskin+Louisiana+official
Regional
Franklin Parish Police Jury
📍6558 Main St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Parish government, public works, roads, permits, public notices and parish services.
🌐 visitfranklinparish.org/police-jury📞 (318) 435-9429
Regional
Franklin Parish Clerk of Court
📍6550 Main St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Franklin+Parish+Clerk+of+Court+Winnsboro+LA📞 (318) 435-5133
Regional
Franklin Parish Assessor
📍6556 Main St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Franklin+Parish+Assessor+Winnsboro+LA📞 (318) 435-5390
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Franklin
Local Churches and Franklin Parish Faith Communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, community support and faith-based celebrations.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Franklin+Parish+Louisiana+churches
Winnsboro
First Baptist Church Winnsboro
📍502 Highland St, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Local church and community support; verify programs and contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+Winnsboro+LA📞 (318) 435-4955
Franklin
Winnsboro Area Churches
📍Winnsboro, LA
Local churches and community support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Winnsboro+Louisiana+churches
Franklin
Wisner Area Churches
📍Wisner, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Wisner+Louisiana+churches
Franklin
Gilbert Area Churches
📍Gilbert, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Gilbert+Louisiana+churches
Franklin
Baskin Area Churches
📍Baskin, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Baskin+Louisiana+churches

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Franklin
Winnsboro Sports Complex / Community Recreation
📍Winnsboro, LA
City sports, recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify amenities locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Winnsboro+Louisiana+sports+complex+parks
Franklin
Turkey Creek Lake Recreation
Fishing, boating and outdoor recreation near Winnsboro; verify access and conditions.
🌐 visitfranklinparish.org
Franklin
Wisner Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Wisner, LA
Town recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify amenities.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Wisner+Louisiana+parks
Franklin
Tensas River / Gilbert Area Outdoor Recreation
Fishing, rural outdoor recreation and nearby natural areas; verify public access.
🌐 visitfranklinparish.org
Franklin
Gilbert Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Gilbert, LA
Village recreation and family outdoor spaces; verify amenities locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Gilbert+Louisiana+parks
Franklin
Baskin Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Baskin, LA
Village recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Baskin+Louisiana+parks
Regional
Turkey Creek Lake / Franklin Parish Outdoor Recreation
Fishing, boating, wildlife viewing and family outdoor recreation; verify public access points.
🌐 visitfranklinparish.org
Regional
Boeuf Wildlife Management Area
Regional WMA with hunting, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation; verify access, seasons and regulations.
🌐 www.wlf.louisiana.gov
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