Louisiana Newcomer Guide
Calcasieu Parish Resources
Local and statewide resources for housing, employment, health, transportation, legal aid, food assistance, and more — curated for immigrant and refugee families in Calcasieu Parish.
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Calcasieu 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
Housing & Shelter
Shelters, rent help, safe housing
Resources
Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health
Resources
Regional
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
Legal & Immigration
Immigration help and legal aid
Resources
Regional
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation – Southwest Louisiana Region
Education
Schools, ESL, libraries
Resources
Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Central Library
Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Epps Memorial Branch
Sulphur
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Sulphur Regional Library
Westlake
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Westlake Branch
DeQuincy
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – DeQuincy Branch
Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services
Resources
Community & Faith
Churches and community support
Resources
Calcasieu
Local churches and Calcasieu Parish faith communities
Westlake
St. John Bosco Catholic Church
DeQuincy
Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church
Iowa
St. Raphael Catholic Church
Vinton
St. Joseph Catholic Church
🗺️ Explore Calcasieu
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you
Explore
Regional
Sam Houston Jones State Park
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