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DeSoto Parish Resources

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

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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
DeSoto
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
📍205 Franklin St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Parish law enforcement, public safety, jail information, civil process and emergency support.
🌐 www.dpso.org📞 (318) 872-3956
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
Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission
📍901 McNeil St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
🌐 www.sbrm.org📞 (318) 227-2868
Regional
Providence House
📍814 Cotton St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Transitional housing, family homelessness support, case management and stabilization services.
🌐 theprovidencehouse.com📞 (318) 221-7887
Regional
Project Celebration
Domestic violence and sexual assault crisis services; verify nearest service location and availability.
🌐 projectcelebration.com📞 1-888-411-1333
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
DeSoto Parish Health Unit
📍113 Jefferson St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (318) 872-0472
Regional
DeSoto Regional Health System Clinics
📍207 Jefferson St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Hospital-based primary care, outpatient services and medical referrals; verify current clinic locations and appointment availability.
🌐 www.desotoregional.com📞 (318) 872-4611
Regional
David Raines Community Health Centers
FQHC primary care, dental, behavioral health and sliding-fee services; regional referral option.
🌐 www.davidraineschc.org📞 (318) 227-3350
Regional
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District
Behavioral health, addictive disorder and developmental disability services/referrals.
🌐 nlhsd.org📞 (318) 741-7455
Regional
DeSoto Regional Health System
📍207 Jefferson St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Hospital and emergency care serving DeSoto Parish and nearby communities.
🌐 www.desotoregional.com📞 (318) 872-4611
Regional
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center
📍1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
Major regional hospital and specialty-care referral option for North Louisiana.
🌐 www.ochsnerlsuhs.org📞 (318) 626-0000
Regional
Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women's Health
📍2510 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
Regional hospital and emergency-care option near DeSoto Parish.
🌐 www.wkhs.com📞 (318) 212-5000
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
Mansfield
Mansfield High School
📍401 Kings Hwy, Mansfield, LA 71052
Public high school serving Mansfield area.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com📞 (318) 872-0793
DeSoto
Mansfield Elementary / Middle School Resources
📍Mansfield, LA
Public K-8 school resources; verify direct contact and school assignment through district.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com
Mansfield
DeSoto Parish School Board
📍201 Crosby St, Mansfield, LA 71052
District office; enrollment and school-zone support.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com📞 (318) 872-2836
Logansport
Logansport High School
📍17228 Hwy 5, Logansport, LA 71049
Public school serving Logansport area.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com📞 (318) 697-4338
Stonewall
North DeSoto High School
📍2571 Hwy 171, Stonewall, LA 71078
Public high school serving Stonewall/North DeSoto area.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com📞 (318) 925-6917
DeSoto
North DeSoto Middle School / Elementary Resources
📍Stonewall, LA
Public school resources serving Stonewall; verify direct contact and assignment through district.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com
DeSoto
South Mansfield / Mansfield Area School Zone Referral
📍South Mansfield, LA
Confirm assigned school by home address with DeSoto Parish School Board.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com📞 (318) 872-2836
DeSoto
Mansfield Area Public School Resources
📍Mansfield / South Mansfield, LA
Nearby public school resources for South Mansfield residents.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com
DeSoto
Grand Cane / DeSoto Parish School Zone Referral
📍Grand Cane, LA
Confirm assigned school by home address with DeSoto Parish School Board.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com📞 (318) 872-2836
Mansfield
DeSoto Parish Library – Mansfield Main Branch
📍109 Crosby St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Main library branch; books, internet, computers, digital resources and community programs.
🌐 www.desotoparishlibrary.org📞 (318) 872-6100
DeSoto
DeSoto Parish Library – Logansport Branch
📍Logansport, LA
Branch library serving Logansport; verify current hours and direct phone.
🌐 www.desotoparishlibrary.org
DeSoto
DeSoto Parish Library – Stonewall Branch
📍Stonewall, LA
Branch library serving Stonewall; verify current hours and direct phone.
🌐 www.desotoparishlibrary.org
DeSoto
DeSoto Parish Library – Grand Cane Branch / Nearby Services
Branch or nearby library service; verify current hours and direct contact.
🌐 www.desotoparishlibrary.org
Regional
DeSoto Parish School Board
📍201 Crosby St, Mansfield, LA 71052
District office; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, school meals and family resources.
🌐 www.desotopsb.com📞 (318) 872-2836
Regional
Bossier Parish Community College
📍6220 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111
Adult education, workforce training, technical programs and English language services; regional option.
🌐 www.bpcc.edu📞 (318) 678-6000
Regional
Northwestern State University – Shreveport / Natchitoches Regional Access
Adult education, workforce-aligned programs and continuing education; verify program availability.
🌐 www.nsula.edu📞 (318) 357-6011
Regional
DeSoto Parish Library
Parish library system with branches, books, computers, internet, children’s programs and community learning resources.
🌐 www.desotoparishlibrary.org📞 (318) 872-6100
Regional
DeSoto Parish Library – Mansfield Main Branch / Nearby Services
📍109 Crosby St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Nearest library option for South Mansfield residents; books, computers, internet and programs.
🌐 www.desotoparishlibrary.org📞 (318) 872-6100
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Mansfield
City of Mansfield
📍705 Polk St, Mansfield, LA 71052
City government, utilities, public notices, parks and local services.
🌐 www.cityofmansfield.net📞 (318) 872-0406
Logansport
Town of Logansport
📍309 Main St, Logansport, LA 71049
Town government, riverfront, utilities, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.townoflogansport.com📞 (318) 697-5359
Stonewall
Town of Stonewall
📍1746 Hwy 171, Stonewall, LA 71078
Town government, permits, public notices and local services.
🌐 www.townofstonewall.com📞 (318) 925-9338
DeSoto
Village of South Mansfield
📍South Mansfield, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+South+Mansfield+Louisiana+official
DeSoto
Village of Grand Cane
📍Grand Cane, LA
Village government and local services; verify current office contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Grand+Cane+Louisiana+official
Regional
DeSoto Parish Police Jury
📍101 Franklin St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Parish government, roads, public works, permits, public notices and parish services.
🌐 www.desotoppj.com📞 (318) 872-0738
Regional
DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court
📍101 Texas St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 www.desotoparishclerk.org📞 (318) 872-3110
Regional
DeSoto Parish Assessor
📍101 Texas St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.desotoassessor.org📞 (318) 872-3610
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
DeSoto
Local Churches and DeSoto Parish Faith Communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, community support and faith-based celebrations.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=DeSoto+Parish+Louisiana+churches
DeSoto
Mansfield Area Churches
📍Mansfield, LA
Local churches and community support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Mansfield+Louisiana+churches
DeSoto
Logansport Area Churches
📍Logansport, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Logansport+Louisiana+churches
DeSoto
Stonewall Area Churches
📍Stonewall, LA
Local churches and community support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Stonewall+Louisiana+churches
DeSoto
South Mansfield / Mansfield Area Churches
📍South Mansfield, LA
Local and nearby churches; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=South+Mansfield+Louisiana+churches
DeSoto
Grand Cane Area Churches
📍Grand Cane, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Grand+Cane+Louisiana+churches

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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DeSoto
Mansfield Parks and Recreation / Local Parks
📍Mansfield, LA
City parks, school/community recreation and family activities; verify amenities locally.
🌐 www.cityofmansfield.net
DeSoto
Logansport Riverfront / Sabine River Recreation
📍Logansport, LA
Riverfront recreation, fishing, boating, walking and community events.
🌐 www.townoflogansport.com
DeSoto
Stonewall Parks and Recreation / Local Parks
📍Stonewall, LA
Town recreation, parks, family activities and community spaces; verify amenities.
🌐 www.townofstonewall.com
DeSoto
South Mansfield Community Recreation / Nearby Mansfield Parks
📍South Mansfield, LA
Local and nearby Mansfield recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=South+Mansfield+Louisiana+parks
DeSoto
Grand Cane Village Recreation / Local Parks
📍Grand Cane, LA
Village recreation, walking, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Grand+Cane+Louisiana+parks
Regional
Sabine River / Logansport Area Recreation
Riverfront recreation, fishing, boating and family outdoor activities; verify public access points.
🌐 www.explorelouisiana.com
Regional
Toledo Bend Reservoir Regional Recreation
Large regional lake with fishing, boating, camping and outdoor recreation; useful for DeSoto residents.
🌐 www.toledobendlakecountry.com
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