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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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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Calcasieu
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
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
Abraham's Tent Association
📍2300 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Soup kitchen, emergency food, outreach and basic-needs support for vulnerable residents.
🌐 abrahamstent.org📞 (337) 439-9330
Regional
Oasis A Safe Haven
📍Lake Charles, LA
Domestic violence shelter, crisis help, safety planning and support services.
🌐 www.oasisasafehaven.org📞 (337) 436-4552
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
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Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health

Resources
Regional
Calcasieu Parish Health Unit
📍3236 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, clinic services and appointment process.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (337) 478-6020
Regional
SWLA Center for Health Services
📍2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
FQHC primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and sliding-fee services.
🌐 www.swlahealth.org📞 (337) 439-9983
Regional
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
📍4105 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Behavioral health, developmental disability and substance-use services/referrals.
🌐 www.imcalhsa.org📞 (337) 475-3100
Regional
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
📍1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Hospital and emergency care serving Calcasieu Parish and Southwest Louisiana.
🌐 www.lcmh.com📞 (337) 494-3000
Regional
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
📍524 Dr Michael DeBakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Hospital and emergency care in Lake Charles.
🌐 www.christushealth.org/locations/st-patrick📞 (337) 436-2511
Regional
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
📍701 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70663
Hospital and emergency care serving Sulphur, Westlake, Vinton and West Calcasieu region.
🌐 www.wcch.com📞 (337) 527-7034
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
Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish School Board
📍3310 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
District office; enrollment, student services, school meals, family resources and school-zone support.
🌐 www.cpsb.org📞 (337) 217-4000
Calcasieu
Lake Charles College Prep
📍Lake Charles, LA
Public high school option; verify exact enrollment and contact through district.
🌐 www.cpsb.org
Lake Charles
Barbe High School
📍2200 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Public high school serving Lake Charles area.
🌐 www.cpsb.org📞 (337) 217-4460
Sulphur
Sulphur High School
📍100 Sycamore St, Sulphur, LA 70663
Public high school serving Sulphur.
🌐 www.cpsb.org📞 (337) 217-4430
Westlake
Westlake High School
📍1000 Garden Dr, Westlake, LA 70669
Public high school serving Westlake.
🌐 www.cpsb.org📞 (337) 217-4950
DeQuincy
DeQuincy High School
📍207 N Overton St, DeQuincy, LA 70633
Public high school serving DeQuincy.
🌐 www.cpsb.org📞 (337) 217-4520
Iowa
Iowa High School
📍401 W Miller Ave, Iowa, LA 70647
Public high school serving Iowa.
🌐 www.cpsb.org📞 (337) 217-4380
Vinton
Vinton High School
📍1603 Grace St, Vinton, LA 70668
Public high school serving Vinton.
🌐 www.cpsb.org📞 (337) 217-4400
Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Central Library
📍301 W Claude St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Main library with computers, internet, books, children/adult programs and community resources.
🌐 www.calcasieulibrary.org📞 (337) 721-7116
Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Epps Memorial Branch
📍1320 N Simmons St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Branch library with public access computers, books and programs.
🌐 www.calcasieulibrary.org📞 (337) 721-7090
Sulphur
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Sulphur Regional Library
📍1160 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70663
Regional library serving Sulphur; computers, internet, books and programs.
🌐 www.calcasieulibrary.org📞 (337) 721-7141
Westlake
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Westlake Branch
📍937 Mulberry St, Westlake, LA 70669
Branch library serving Westlake; public computers, books and learning resources.
🌐 www.calcasieulibrary.org📞 (337) 721-7113
DeQuincy
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – DeQuincy Branch
📍102 W Harrison St, DeQuincy, LA 70633
Branch library serving DeQuincy; public computers, books and programs.
🌐 www.calcasieulibrary.org📞 (337) 721-7087
Iowa
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Iowa Branch
📍107 East First St, Iowa, LA 70647
Branch library serving Iowa; computers, internet, books and programs.
🌐 www.calcasieulibrary.org📞 (337) 721-7101
Vinton
Calcasieu Parish Public Library – Vinton Branch
📍1601 Loree St, Vinton, LA 70668
Branch library serving Vinton; public computers, books, programs and learning resources.
🌐 www.calcasieulibrary.org📞 (337) 721-7095
Regional
SOWELA Technical Community College Adult Education
📍3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Adult education, workforce training, technical programs and English-learning referral; verify current ESL/adult ed options.
🌐 www.sowela.edu📞 (337) 421-6565
Regional
Calcasieu Parish Public Library Programs
Library learning programs, computer access, job search tools, children’s programs and community learning resources.
🌐 www.calcasieulibrary.org
Regional
Calcasieu Parish School Board
📍3310 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
District office; enrollment and school-zone support.
🌐 www.cpsb.org📞 (337) 217-4000
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Lake Charles
City of Lake Charles
📍326 Pujo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
City government, utilities, permits, police, fire, parks, transit, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.cityoflakecharles.com📞 (337) 491-1200
Sulphur
City of Sulphur
📍101 N Huntington St, Sulphur, LA 70663
City government, utilities, permits, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.sulphur.org📞 (337) 527-4500
Westlake
City of Westlake
📍1001 Mulberry St, Westlake, LA 70669
City government, utilities, permits, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.cityofwestlake.com📞 (337) 433-0691
DeQuincy
City of DeQuincy
📍300 N Holly St, DeQuincy, LA 70633
City government, utilities, permits, public notices and local services.
🌐 cityofdequincy.org📞 (337) 786-8241
Iowa
Town of Iowa
📍115 N Thomson Ave, Iowa, LA 70647
Town government, utilities, permits, public notices and local services.
🌐 townofiowa.com📞 (337) 582-3535
Vinton
Town of Vinton
📍1200 Horridge St, Vinton, LA 70668
Town government, utilities, permits, public notices and local services.
🌐 townofvinton.com📞 (337) 589-7453
Regional
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
📍1015 Pithon St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Parish government, public works, permits, public notices, emergency information and parish services.
🌐 www.calcasieu.gov📞 (337) 721-3500
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Calcasieu
Local churches and Calcasieu Parish faith communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, community support and faith-based celebrations.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Calcasieu+Parish+churches
Lake Charles
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
📍935 Bilbo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Catholic parish and community worship; verify assistance programs.
🌐 immaculateconceptioncathedral.com📞 (337) 436-7251
Lake Charles
Trinity Baptist Church
📍1800 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Large church with family/community programming; verify assistance programs.
🌐 tbclc.org📞 (337) 480-1555
Lake Charles
First United Methodist Church Lake Charles
📍812 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Downtown church and community resource; verify programs.
🌐 fumclc.org📞 (337) 436-6656
Sulphur
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
📍1109 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70663
Catholic parish and community worship; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.olpssulphur.com📞 (337) 527-5261
Sulphur
First Baptist Church Sulphur
📍401 S Huntington St, Sulphur, LA 70663
Church with worship and family/community programming; verify support programs.
🌐 www.fbcsulphur.org📞 (337) 527-5231
Westlake
St. John Bosco Catholic Church
📍1301 Sampson St, Westlake, LA 70669
Catholic parish and local faith community; verify support programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=St+John+Bosco+Catholic+Church+Westlake+LA📞 (337) 433-2467
Calcasieu
First Baptist Church Westlake
📍Westlake, LA
Local church and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+Westlake+LA
DeQuincy
Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church
📍203 S Grand Ave, DeQuincy, LA 70633
Catholic parish and local faith community; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Our+Lady+of+LaSalette+DeQuincy📞 (337) 786-3500
Calcasieu
First Baptist Church DeQuincy
📍DeQuincy, LA
Local church and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+DeQuincy+LA
Iowa
St. Raphael Catholic Church
📍211 S Thompson Ave, Iowa, LA 70647
Catholic parish and local faith community; verify support programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=St+Raphael+Catholic+Church+Iowa+LA📞 (337) 582-3503
Calcasieu
First Baptist Church Iowa
📍Iowa, LA
Local church and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+Iowa+LA
Vinton
St. Joseph Catholic Church
📍1502 Industrial St, Vinton, LA 70668
Catholic parish and local faith community; verify support programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=St+Joseph+Catholic+Church+Vinton+LA📞 (337) 589-7358
Calcasieu
First Baptist Church Vinton
📍Vinton, LA
Local church and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=First+Baptist+Church+Vinton+LA
Regional
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana
📍1225 2nd St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Faith-based social services, disaster assistance, family support and emergency referrals.
🌐 www.catholiccharitiesla.org📞 (337) 439-7436

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Lake Charles
Millennium Park
📍1100 Bord du Lac Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Large children’s playground and lakefront park.
🌐 www.cityoflakecharles.com
Calcasieu
Lake Charles Lakefront Promenade
📍Lakefront, Lake Charles, LA
Walking, events, lakefront recreation and downtown access.
🌐 www.visitlakecharles.org
Lake Charles
Lake Charles Civic Center
📍900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Events, community gatherings, concerts, festivals and recreation facilities.
🌐 www.cityoflakecharles.com📞 (337) 491-1256
Calcasieu
Frasch Park
📍Sulphur, LA
Park, golf course, recreation and sports facilities; verify amenities and schedules.
🌐 www.sulphur.org📞 (337) 527-2500
Sulphur
Sulphur Parks and Recreation (SPAR)
📍933 W Parish Rd, Sulphur, LA 70663
Recreation programs, sports, parks, events and family activities.
🌐 www.sulphurparks.com📞 (337) 527-2500
Calcasieu
Westlake Recreation District
📍Westlake, LA
Local recreation, sports and community activities; verify program schedule.
🌐 www.cityofwestlake.com📞 (337) 436-1124
Westlake
The National Golf Club of Louisiana
📍1400 National Dr, Westlake, LA 70669
Golf and recreation facility in Westlake.
🌐 www.nationalgcla.com📞 (337) 433-2255
Calcasieu
DeQuincy Railroad Museum Park / Downtown Area
📍DeQuincy, LA
Downtown recreation and community event area; verify amenities.
🌐 cityofdequincy.org
Calcasieu
Iowa Recreation Park / Town Recreation
📍Iowa, LA
Local parks, sports, school/community recreation; verify amenities.
🌐 townofiowa.com📞 (337) 582-3535
Calcasieu
Vinton Community Park / Town Recreation
📍Vinton, LA
Local park, school/community recreation and town activities; verify amenities.
🌐 townofvinton.com📞 (337) 589-7453
Regional
Sam Houston Jones State Park
📍107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611
State park with trails, camping, fishing, boating and family-friendly outdoor recreation.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/sam-houston-jones-state-park📞 (337) 855-2665
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