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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Jefferson Davis
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
📍321 E Plaquemine St, Jennings, LA 70546
Parish law enforcement, public safety, civil process, jail information and emergency support.
🌐 www.jdpsheriff.org📞 (337) 824-3850
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
📍304 N State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Emergency alerts, hurricane/disaster preparedness, evacuation information and parish emergency coordination.
🌐 www.jeffdavis.org📞 (337) 824-3850
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
Family & Youth Counseling Agency / Oasis Safe Haven Referral
Regional domestic violence, family counseling and crisis-resource referral; verify current shelter and hotline details.
🌐 www.fyca.org📞 (337) 436-9533
Regional
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana
📍1225 2nd St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Basic-needs assistance, disaster response, food and family support; verify shelter or housing program availability.
🌐 www.catholiccharitiesswla.org📞 (337) 439-7436
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

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Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Health Unit
📍403 Baker St, Jennings, LA 70546
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (337) 824-2193
Regional
Ochsner American Legion Hospital
📍1634 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA 70546
Hospital, emergency care, outpatient services and local medical referrals for Jefferson Davis Parish.
🌐 www.ochsner.org/locations/ochsner-american-legion-hospital📞 (337) 616-7000
Regional
SWLA Center for Health Services – Lake Charles / Regional Referral
📍2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
FQHC primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and sliding-fee services; verify nearest clinic.
🌐 www.swlahealth.org📞 (337) 439-9983
Regional
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
Regional behavioral health, addictive disorder and developmental disability services/referrals.
🌐 imcalhsa.org📞 (337) 475-3100
Regional
Jennings American Legion Hospital / Ochsner Regional Services
📍1634 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA 70546
Local hospital connected to regional Ochsner network; verify departments and specialty clinics.
🌐 www.ochsner.org📞 (337) 616-7000
Regional
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
📍1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Major Southwest Louisiana hospital and specialty-care referral option.
🌐 www.lcmh.com📞 (337) 494-3000
Regional
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
📍524 Dr Michael DeBakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Regional hospital and specialty-care option for Southwest Louisiana.
🌐 www.christushealth.org/locations/st-patrick📞 (337) 436-2511
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
Jennings
Jennings High School
📍2310 N Sherman St, Jennings, LA 70546
Public high school serving Jennings; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 www.jdpsbk12.org📞 (337) 824-0642
Jefferson Davis
Jennings Elementary / Middle School Resources
📍Jennings, LA
Public elementary and middle school resources; verify assigned school by address.
🌐 www.jdpsbk12.org
Welsh
Welsh High School
📍306 E Bourgeois St, Welsh, LA 70591
Public high school serving Welsh; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 www.jdpsbk12.org📞 (337) 734-2351
Jefferson Davis
Welsh Elementary School
📍Welsh, LA
Public elementary school resource; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.jdpsbk12.org
Lake Arthur
Lake Arthur High School
📍4374 Tiger Ln, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Public high school serving Lake Arthur; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 www.jdpsbk12.org📞 (337) 774-5152
Jennings
Jefferson Davis Parish Library – Jennings Headquarters
📍118 W Plaquemine St, Jennings, LA 70546
Main/headquarters branch with books, computers, Wi-Fi, digital resources and programs.
🌐 jeffdavisparishlibrary.org📞 (337) 824-1210
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis Parish Library – Welsh Branch
📍Welsh, LA
Branch library serving Welsh; verify current address, phone and hours.
🌐 jeffdavisparishlibrary.org
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis Parish Library – Lake Arthur Branch
📍Lake Arthur, LA
Branch library serving Lake Arthur; verify current address, phone and hours.
🌐 jeffdavisparishlibrary.org
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Schools
📍203 E Plaquemine St, Jennings, LA 70546
Public school district; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, school meals and family resources.
🌐 www.jdpsbk12.org📞 (337) 824-1834
Regional
South Louisiana Community College – Acadian Campus
📍1933 W Hutchinson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526
Adult education, workforce training, technical programs and English-learning referrals; verify current courses.
🌐 www.solacc.edu📞 (337) 788-7521
Regional
SOWELA Technical Community College
📍3820 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Technical education, workforce training, adult education and career programs.
🌐 www.sowela.edu📞 (337) 421-6565
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Library Learning Resources
Library computers, Wi-Fi, literacy programs, children’s programming, digital resources and community learning support.
🌐 jeffdavisparishlibrary.org📞 (337) 824-1210
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Schools / Fenton School Zone Referral
📍Fenton, LA
Confirm assigned school by home address with Jefferson Davis Parish Schools.
🌐 www.jdpsbk12.org📞 (337) 824-1834
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Schools / Roanoke School Zone Referral
📍Roanoke, LA
Confirm assigned school by home address with Jefferson Davis Parish Schools.
🌐 www.jdpsbk12.org📞 (337) 824-1834
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Library
📍118 W Plaquemine St, Jennings, LA 70546
Parish library system with branches, public computers, Wi-Fi, books, digital resources and community programs.
🌐 jeffdavisparishlibrary.org📞 (337) 824-1210
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Library / Fenton Area Services
Use nearest Jefferson Davis Parish Library branch or outreach services; verify closest branch and hours.
🌐 jeffdavisparishlibrary.org
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Library / Roanoke Area Services
Use nearest Jefferson Davis Parish Library branch or outreach services; verify closest branch and hours.
🌐 jeffdavisparishlibrary.org
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Jennings
City of Jennings
📍154 N Main St, Jennings, LA 70546
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.cityofjennings.com📞 (337) 821-5500
Welsh
Town of Welsh
📍201 S Elms St, Welsh, LA 70591
Town government, utilities, public notices and local services; verify official website.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Welsh+Louisiana+official📞 (337) 734-2231
Lake Arthur
Town of Lake Arthur
📍102 Arthur Ave, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Town government, utilities, public notices and local services; verify official website.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Lake+Arthur+Louisiana+official📞 (337) 774-2211
Jefferson Davis
Village of Fenton
📍Fenton, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Fenton+Louisiana+official
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury
📍304 N State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Parish government, public works, permits, public notices and parish services.
🌐 www.jeffdavis.org📞 (337) 824-4792
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court
📍300 N State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 www.jeffdavisclerk.org📞 (337) 824-8340
Regional
Jefferson Davis Parish Assessor
📍300 N State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.jdpassessor.org📞 (337) 824-3451
Regional
Roanoke Area Parish Government Services
Small community services are generally coordinated through parish government and nearby municipal offices; verify local contacts.
🌐 www.jeffdavis.org
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Jefferson Davis
Local Churches and Jefferson Davis Parish Faith Communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, Catholic/Cajun faith celebrations and community support.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Jefferson+Davis+Parish+Louisiana+churches
Jennings
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church
📍710 N State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Catholic parish and faith-based community support; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Our+Lady+Help+of+Christians+Catholic+Church+Jennings+LA📞 (337) 824-0168
Jefferson Davis
Jennings Area Churches
📍Jennings, LA
Local churches and community support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Jennings+Louisiana+churches
Jefferson Davis
Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church
📍Welsh, LA
Catholic parish and faith community; verify Mass times and programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Our+Lady+of+Seven+Dolors+Catholic+Church+Welsh+LA
Jefferson Davis
Welsh Area Churches
📍Welsh, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Welsh+Louisiana+churches
Jefferson Davis
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
📍Lake Arthur, LA
Catholic parish and local faith community; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Our+Lady+of+the+Lake+Catholic+Church+Lake+Arthur+LA
Jefferson Davis
Lake Arthur Area Churches
📍Lake Arthur, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Lake+Arthur+Louisiana+churches
Jefferson Davis
Fenton Area Churches
📍Fenton, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Fenton+Louisiana+churches
Jefferson Davis
Roanoke Area Churches
📍Roanoke, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Roanoke+Louisiana+churches

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Jefferson Davis
Jennings City Park
📍Jennings, LA
City park and family recreation; verify amenities and current hours.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Jennings+Louisiana+City+Park
Jennings
Louisiana Oil and Gas Park
📍100 Rue de l'Acadie, Jennings, LA 70546
Park and visitor stop with tourism center area and community events; verify amenities.
🌐 www.jeffdavis.org
Jefferson Davis
Welsh Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Welsh, LA
Town parks, school/church recreation and family outdoor spaces; verify amenities.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Welsh+Louisiana+parks
Jefferson Davis
Lake Arthur Park and Boardwalk
📍Lake Arthur, LA
Lakefront park, boardwalk, fishing, boating and family outdoor recreation; verify amenities.
🌐 www.jeffdavis.org
Lake Arthur
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
📍209 Nature Rd, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Wildlife refuge, birding, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor education.
🌐 www.fws.gov/refuge/lacassine📞 (337) 774-5923
Jefferson Davis
Fenton Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Fenton, LA
Village recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Fenton+Louisiana+parks
Jefferson Davis
Roanoke Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Roanoke, LA
Community recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Roanoke+Louisiana+parks
Regional
Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission Recreation Resources
Parish tourism/recreation information for parks, birding, wildlife, events and outdoor activities.
🌐 www.jeffdavis.org📞 (337) 821-5521
Regional
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
📍209 Nature Rd, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Wildlife refuge, birding, fishing, wildlife viewing, auto-tour route and outdoor education.
🌐 www.fws.gov/refuge/lacassine📞 (337) 774-5923
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