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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Lafourche
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
📍200 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Parish law enforcement, public safety, corrections, civil process and emergency support.
🌐 www.lpso.net📞 (985) 449-2255
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Lafourche Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
📍4876 Hwy 1, Mathews, LA 70375
Emergency alerts, hurricane/disaster preparedness, evacuation information and parish emergency coordination.
🌐 www.lafourchegov.org📞 (985) 532-8174
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 Haven
Domestic violence shelter, crisis support, safety planning, advocacy and family support services.
🌐 havenhelps.org📞 (985) 872-0757
Regional
Catholic Charities Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
📍1220 Aycock St, Houma, LA 70360
Emergency assistance, disaster response, food, utility/rent referrals and family support; verify program availability.
🌐 catholiccharitiesht.org📞 (985) 876-0490
Regional
START Corporation
📍420 Magnolia St, Houma, LA 70360
Housing, behavioral health, homeless services and supportive-services referrals in the Bayou Region.
🌐 startcorp.org📞 (985) 879-3966
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
Lafourche Parish Health Unit
📍2535 Veterans Blvd, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (985) 447-0916
Regional
Thibodaux Regional Health System
📍602 N Acadia Rd, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Hospital, emergency care, clinics, specialty care, wellness center and regional medical services.
🌐 www.thibodaux.com📞 (985) 447-5500
Regional
Lady of the Sea General Hospital
📍200 W 134th Pl, Cut Off, LA 70345
Hospital and medical services serving South Lafourche and coastal communities.
🌐 www.losgh.org📞 (985) 632-6401
Regional
Teche Action Clinic – Thibodaux
Community health center network with primary care, dental, behavioral health and sliding-fee referrals; verify local clinic details.
🌐 www.tabhealth.org📞 (985) 446-7341
Regional
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
📍521 Legion Ave, Houma, LA 70364
Behavioral health, addictive disorder and developmental disability services/referrals for the Bayou Region.
🌐 sclhsa.org📞 (985) 857-3615
Regional
Terrebonne General Health System
📍8166 Main St, Houma, LA 70360
Regional hospital and specialty-care option for the Bayou Region.
🌐 www.tghealthsystem.com📞 (985) 873-4141
Regional
Ochsner St. Anne Hospital
📍4608 Hwy 1, Raceland, LA 70394
Hospital and emergency-care option in Lafourche Parish / Bayou Region.
🌐 www.ochsner.org/locations/ochsner-st-anne-hospital📞 (985) 537-6841
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
Thibodaux
Thibodaux High School
📍1355 Tiger Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Public high school serving Thibodaux; verify enrollment through district.
🌐 www.mylpsd.com📞 (985) 447-4071
Thibodaux
E.D. White Catholic High School
📍555 Cardinal Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Private Catholic high school; verify admissions, tuition and services.
🌐 www.edwhite.org📞 (985) 446-8486
Lafourche
Lockport Middle School / Area School Resources
📍Lockport, LA
Public middle/elementary school resources; verify assigned school through district.
🌐 www.mylpsd.com
Lafourche
Golden Meadow Middle School / Area School Resources
📍Golden Meadow, LA
Public school resources; verify assigned school through Lafourche Parish School District.
🌐 www.mylpsd.com
Thibodaux
Lafourche Parish Public Library – Thibodaux Branch
📍314 St Mary St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Main/Thibodaux library branch with computers, Wi-Fi, books, digital resources and programs.
🌐 www.lafourche.org📞 (985) 447-4119
Lockport
Lafourche Parish Public Library – Lockport Branch
📍720 Crescent Ave, Lockport, LA 70374
Branch library with books, computers, Wi-Fi and public programs.
🌐 www.lafourche.org📞 (985) 532-3158
Golden Meadow
Lafourche Parish Public Library – Golden Meadow Branch
📍1403 N Bayou Dr, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Branch library with books, computers, Wi-Fi and public programs.
🌐 www.lafourche.org📞 (985) 475-5660
Regional
Lafourche Parish School District
📍701 E 7th St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Public school district; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, multilingual/family support and school meals.
🌐 www.mylpsd.com📞 (985) 446-5631
Regional
Fletcher Technical Community College
📍1407 Hwy 311, Schriever, LA 70395
Adult education, workforce training, technical programs, ESL/HiSET referrals and career pathways.
🌐 www.fletcher.edu📞 (985) 448-7900
Regional
Nicholls State University
📍906 E 1st St, Thibodaux, LA 70310
University, continuing education, community programs and adult-learning referrals.
🌐 www.nicholls.edu📞 (985) 448-4000
Regional
Lafourche Parish Public Library Learning Resources
Computers, Wi-Fi, language learning, test prep, job-search resources, children’s programs and digital learning.
🌐 www.lafourche.org📞 (985) 447-4119
Regional
Central Lafourche High School
📍4820 Hwy 1, Raceland, LA 70394
Nearby public high school serving central Lafourche communities; verify assigned school by address.
🌐 www.mylpsd.com📞 (985) 532-3319
Regional
South Lafourche High School
📍16911 E Main St, Galliano, LA 70354
Nearby public high school serving Golden Meadow and South Lafourche; verify assigned school by address.
🌐 www.mylpsd.com📞 (985) 632-5721
Regional
Lafourche Parish Public Library
📍314 St Mary St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Parish library system with branches, public computers, Wi-Fi, books, digital resources, job help and programs.
🌐 www.lafourche.org📞 (985) 447-4119
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Thibodaux
City of Thibodaux
📍310 W 2nd St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.cityofthibodaux.net📞 (985) 446-7200
Lockport
Town of Lockport
📍710 Church St, Lockport, LA 70374
Town government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.townoflockport.com📞 (985) 532-3117
Golden Meadow
Town of Golden Meadow
📍107 Jervis Dr, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Town government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.townofgoldenmeadow.com📞 (985) 475-5212
Regional
Lafourche Parish Government
📍402 Green St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Parish government, permits, public works, drainage, recreation, emergency preparedness and official services.
🌐 www.lafourchegov.org📞 (985) 446-8427
Regional
Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court
📍303 W 3rd St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 www.lafourcheclerk.com📞 (985) 447-4841
Regional
Lafourche Parish Assessor
📍403 St Louis St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.lafourcheassessor.com📞 (985) 447-7242
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Lafourche
Local Churches and Lafourche Parish Faith Communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, Catholic/faith celebrations and community support.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Lafourche+Parish+Louisiana+churches
Thibodaux
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
📍721 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Catholic co-cathedral, worship, cultural events and faith-based support.
🌐 www.stjoseph-cc.org📞 (985) 446-1387
Lafourche
Thibodaux Area Churches and Faith Communities
📍Thibodaux, LA
Local churches, mosques, temples and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Thibodaux+Louisiana+churches+mosques+temples
Lockport
Holy Savior Catholic Church
📍612 Main St, Lockport, LA 70374
Catholic parish and faith-based community support; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Holy+Savior+Catholic+Church+Lockport+LA📞 (985) 532-3533
Lafourche
Lockport Area Churches and Faith Communities
📍Lockport, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Lockport+Louisiana+churches
Golden Meadow
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
📍723 N Bayou Dr, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Catholic parish and faith-based community support; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Our+Lady+of+Prompt+Succor+Catholic+Church+Golden+Meadow+LA📞 (985) 475-5428
Lafourche
Golden Meadow Area Churches and Faith Communities
📍Golden Meadow, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Golden+Meadow+Louisiana+churches

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Thibodaux
Peltier Park
📍151 Peltier Park Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301
City park, recreation, playgrounds, sports and family activities.
🌐 www.cityofthibodaux.net📞 (985) 446-7223
Thibodaux
Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center
📍726 N Acadia Rd, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Fitness, wellness, aquatics and community health programs; verify membership/options.
🌐 www.thibodaux.com/services/wellness-center📞 (985) 493-4500
Lockport
Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum
📍110 Main St, Lockport, LA 70374
Cultural museum and heritage resource; verify current hours and events.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Bayou+Lafourche+Folklife+and+Heritage+Museum+Lockport📞 (985) 532-5909
Lafourche
Bayou Lafourche Lockport Access and Recreation
📍Lockport, LA
Bayou access, fishing, paddling and outdoor activities; verify public access points.
🌐 www.bayoulafourche.org
Lafourche
Golden Meadow Public Fishing and Bayou Access
📍Golden Meadow, LA
Fishing, boating, bayou recreation and coastal outdoor activities; verify public access points.
🌐 www.visitlafourche.com
Regional
Lafourche Parish Recreation Districts / Parks
Parish recreation districts, playgrounds, community facilities, sports and public recreation information.
🌐 www.lafourchegov.org
Regional
Bayou Lafourche / Paddle and Fishing Recreation
Bayou recreation, paddling, fishing, waterfront activities, ecology and community events.
🌐 www.bayoulafourche.org
Regional
Grand Isle State Park Regional Referral
📍108 Admiral Craik Dr, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Nearby coastal recreation, fishing, beach access and birding; verify travel/weather conditions.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/grand-isle-state-park📞 (985) 787-2559
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