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Catahoula Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Catahoula
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office
📍301 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Parish law enforcement, public safety, civil process, jail information and emergency support.
🌐 www.catahoulasheriff.com📞 (318) 744-5411
Regional
Catahoula Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Emergency alerts, disaster preparedness, flood/hurricane information and parish emergency coordination.
🌐 www.catahoulala.gov📞 (318) 744-5435
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 Wellspring Alliance for Families
📍1515 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71202
Regional housing support, family services, counseling and homelessness-related referrals; verify current program availability.
🌐 www.wellspringofnela.org📞 (318) 651-9314
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
Catahoula Parish Health Unit
📍200 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (318) 744-5262
Regional
Catahoula Parish Hospital District No. 2
Local hospital/rural health access serving Catahoula Parish; verify departments, clinic hours and services.
🌐 www.catahoulahospital.com📞 (318) 339-7112
Regional
Hardtner Medical Center Rural Health Clinics
Nearby regional medical center and clinic network; useful referral option for northern Catahoula communities.
🌐 www.hardtner.com📞 (318) 495-3131
Regional
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
Regional behavioral health, addictive disorder and developmental disability services/referrals.
🌐 nedeltahsa.org📞 (318) 362-3270
Regional
Catahoula Parish Hospital District No. 2
📍Jonesville, LA
Hospital and emergency/medical services serving Jonesville and Catahoula Parish.
🌐 www.catahoulahospital.com📞 (318) 339-7112
Regional
Rapides Regional Medical Center
📍211 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Regional hospital and specialty-care option for Central Louisiana.
🌐 rapidesregional.com📞 (318) 769-3000
Regional
Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
📍3330 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
Regional hospital and specialty-care option for Catahoula Parish residents.
🌐 www.christushealth.org/locations/st-frances-cabrini📞 (318) 487-1122
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
Catahoula
Harrisonburg High School
📍Harrisonburg, LA
Public school serving Harrisonburg and nearby communities; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.catahoulaschools.com
Harrisonburg
Catahoula Parish School Board
📍200 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, LA 71340
District office; enrollment, school-zone support and family resources.
🌐 www.catahoulaschools.com📞 (318) 744-5727
Catahoula
Jonesville Elementary School
📍Jonesville, LA
Public school serving Jonesville; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.catahoulaschools.com
Catahoula
Sicily Island High School
📍Sicily Island, LA
Public school serving Sicily Island area; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.catahoulaschools.com
Catahoula
Clayton / Jonesville Area School Zone Referral
Confirm assigned school by home address with Catahoula Parish School Board.
🌐 www.catahoulaschools.com📞 (318) 744-5727
Catahoula
Enterprise / Harrisonburg Area School Zone Referral
Confirm assigned school by home address with Catahoula Parish School Board.
🌐 www.catahoulaschools.com📞 (318) 744-5727
Catahoula
Catahoula Parish Library – Harrisonburg / Main Branch
📍Harrisonburg, LA
Local branch/main library access; computers, books, internet and community programs.
🌐 www.facebook.com/CatahoulaParishLibrary📞 (318) 744-5271
Catahoula
Catahoula Parish Library – Jonesville Branch
📍Jonesville, LA
Branch library access; verify current hours and phone.
🌐 www.facebook.com/CatahoulaParishLibrary
Regional
Catahoula Parish School Board
📍200 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, LA 71340
District office; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, school meals and family resources.
🌐 www.catahoulaschools.com📞 (318) 744-5727
Regional
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Adult education, HiSET, workforce training, technical programs and English-learning referrals; verify current options.
🌐 www.cltcc.edu📞 (318) 487-5443
Regional
Louisiana Delta Community College
Adult education, workforce training and career pathways; verify program availability for Catahoula residents.
🌐 www.ladelta.edu📞 (318) 345-9000
Regional
Catahoula Parish Library
Parish library system with books, internet, computers, programs and community resources; verify branch hours.
🌐 www.facebook.com/CatahoulaParishLibrary📞 (318) 744-5271
Regional
Catahoula Parish Library – Sicily Island / Nearby Branch Services
Use nearest branch/outreach services; verify current hours and direct contact.
🌐 www.facebook.com/CatahoulaParishLibrary
Regional
Catahoula Parish Library – Clayton / Nearby Branch Services
Use nearest branch/outreach services; verify current hours and direct contact.
🌐 www.facebook.com/CatahoulaParishLibrary
Regional
Catahoula Parish Library – Enterprise / Nearby Branch Services
Use nearest branch/outreach services; verify current hours and direct contact.
🌐 www.facebook.com/CatahoulaParishLibrary
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Catahoula
Village of Harrisonburg
📍Harrisonburg, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Harrisonburg+Louisiana+official
Catahoula
Town of Jonesville
📍Jonesville, LA
Town government, utilities, public notices and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Jonesville+Louisiana+official
Catahoula
Village of Sicily Island
📍Sicily Island, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Sicily+Island+Louisiana+official
Catahoula
Town of Clayton
📍Clayton, LA
Town government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Town+of+Clayton+Louisiana+official
Catahoula
Village of Enterprise
📍Enterprise, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Enterprise+Louisiana+official
Regional
Catahoula Parish Police Jury
📍301 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Parish government, roads, public works, permits, public notices and parish services.
🌐 www.catahoulala.gov📞 (318) 744-5435
Regional
Catahoula Parish Clerk of Court
📍301 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 www.catahoulaclerk.org📞 (318) 744-5497
Regional
Catahoula Parish Assessor
📍301 Bushley St, Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.catahoulaassessor.org📞 (318) 744-5291
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Catahoula
Local Churches and Catahoula Parish Faith Communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, community support and faith-based celebrations.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Catahoula+Parish+Louisiana+churches
Catahoula
Harrisonburg Area Churches
📍Harrisonburg, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Harrisonburg+Louisiana+churches
Catahoula
Jonesville Area Churches
📍Jonesville, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Jonesville+Louisiana+churches
Catahoula
Sicily Island Area Churches
📍Sicily Island, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Sicily+Island+Louisiana+churches
Catahoula
Clayton Area Churches
📍Clayton, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Clayton+Louisiana+churches
Catahoula
Enterprise / Catahoula Parish Area Churches
📍Enterprise, LA
Local and nearby churches; verify support programs and events.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Enterprise+Catahoula+Parish+Louisiana+churches

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Catahoula
Ouachita River / Harrisonburg Landing Area
📍Harrisonburg, LA
River access, fishing, boating and small-town outdoor recreation; verify public access points.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Catahoula
Harrisonburg Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Harrisonburg, LA
Local parks, school/church recreation and family activities; verify amenities locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Harrisonburg+Louisiana+parks
Catahoula
Black River / Jonesville Area
📍Jonesville, LA
Fishing, boating, river recreation and outdoor activity; verify access and conditions.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Catahoula
Jonesville Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Jonesville, LA
Local parks, school/church recreation and family activities; verify amenities locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Jonesville+Louisiana+parks
Catahoula
J.C. Sonny Gilbert Wildlife Management Area
📍Sicily Island, LA
Hiking, hunting, birding and outdoor recreation; includes scenic trails in Sicily Island Hills area.
🌐 www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/jc-sonny-gilbert
Catahoula
Rock Falls Trail / Sicily Island Hills
📍Sicily Island, LA
Hiking and scenic waterfall area; verify access, trail status and safety conditions.
🌐 www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/jc-sonny-gilbert
Catahoula
Tensas River / Clayton Area
📍Clayton, LA
Fishing, boating and rural outdoor recreation; verify public access points.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Catahoula
Clayton Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Clayton, LA
Local recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Clayton+Louisiana+parks
Catahoula
Enterprise Community Recreation / Nearby Outdoor Areas
📍Enterprise, LA
Small community recreation, rural outdoor activities and nearby parish/WMA access; verify local access.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Regional
Catahoula Lake / Central Louisiana Outdoor Recreation
Fishing, birding, wildlife, hunting and outdoor recreation; verify rules, seasons and public access.
🌐 www.wlf.louisiana.gov
Regional
Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area
Large wildlife management area for hunting, fishing, birding and outdoor recreation; verify regulations and closures.
🌐 www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/dewey-w-wills
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