Louisiana Newcomer Guide
Jefferson Parish Resources
Local and statewide resources for housing, employment, health, transportation, legal aid, food assistance, and more — curated for immigrant and refugee families in Jefferson Parish.
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Jefferson Local to this parish ·
Regional Nearby / regional service ·
Statewide Serves all of Louisiana
📍 Get Help — Resources & Contacts
Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help
Resources
Regional
Jefferson Parish Emergency Management
Housing & Shelter
Shelters, rent help, safe housing
Resources
Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health
Resources
Regional
Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner
Regional
East Jefferson General Hospital
Regional
West Jefferson Medical Center
Regional
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans
Legal & Immigration
Immigration help and legal aid
Resources
Regional
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans – Immigration and Refugee Services
Regional
Loyola Law Clinic – Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic
Education
Schools, ESL, libraries
Resources
Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services
Resources
Community & Faith
Churches and community support
Resources
Jefferson
Local Churches and Jefferson Parish Faith Communities
Jefferson
Kenner Area Churches and Faith Communities
Jefferson
Gretna Area Churches and Faith Communities
Jefferson
Harahan Area Churches and Faith Communities
Westwego
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
Jefferson
Westwego Area Churches and Faith Communities
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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you
Explore
Westwego
Bayou Segnette State Park
Regional
Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation
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