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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Lafayette
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
📍316 W Main St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Parish law enforcement, public safety, corrections, civil process and emergency support.
🌐 lafayettesheriff.com📞 (337) 232-9211
Regional
Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
📍Lafayette, LA
Emergency alerts, hurricane/disaster preparedness, evacuation information and parish emergency coordination.
🌐 www.lafayettela.gov📞 (337) 291-5075
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
Faith House of Acadiana
Domestic violence shelter, crisis support, safety planning, legal advocacy and outreach services.
🌐 faithhouseacadiana.com📞 (337) 232-8954
Regional
Catholic Charities of Acadiana
📍401 St. John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Shelter, food, outreach, disaster response, case management and basic-needs services in Acadiana.
🌐 catholiccharitiesacadiana.org📞 (337) 235-4972
Regional
St. Joseph Shelter for Men
📍425 St. John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Emergency shelter and homeless services through Catholic Charities of Acadiana; verify availability.
🌐 catholiccharitiesacadiana.org📞 (337) 233-6816
Regional
Ms. Helen's Soup Kitchen / Stella Maris Center Referral
📍Lafayette, LA
Catholic Charities referral for meals, shelter and family support services; verify program availability.
🌐 catholiccharitiesacadiana.org📞 (337) 235-4972
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
Lafayette Parish Health Unit
📍220 W Willow St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Parish public-health services; verify WIC, immunizations, reproductive health and clinic schedules.
🌐 ldh.la.gov📞 (337) 262-5616
Regional
SWLA Center for Health Services – Lafayette
📍500 Patterson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Community health center with primary care, dental, behavioral health and sliding-fee services; verify exact clinic services.
🌐 www.swlahealth.org📞 (337) 769-9451
Regional
Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic
📍1317 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Free/low-cost clinic services for eligible adults; verify eligibility, hours and appointment requirements.
🌐 lafayettecommunityclinic.org📞 (337) 593-9208
Regional
Acadiana Area Human Services District
📍302 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
Regional behavioral health, addictive disorder and developmental disability services/referrals.
🌐 ahsd.org📞 (337) 262-5610
Regional
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
📍1214 Coolidge St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Major Acadiana regional hospital and specialty-care referral option.
🌐 www.ochsnerlg.org📞 (337) 289-7991
Regional
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
📍4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Regional hospital and specialty-care option for Lafayette Parish residents.
🌐 lourdesrmc.com📞 (337) 470-2000
Regional
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
📍2390 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Academic hospital and clinic services with primary/specialty care and emergency access; verify departments.
🌐 www.ochsnerlg.org📞 (337) 261-6000
Regional
Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital
📍4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Pediatric, maternity, emergency and specialty services for families and children.
🌐 womens-childrens.com📞 (337) 521-9100
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
Lafayette (City-Parish)
Lafayette High School
📍3000 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Public high school serving Lafayette; verify enrollment through LPSS.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7980
Lafayette (City-Parish)
Acadiana High School
📍315 Rue du Belier, Lafayette, LA 70506
Public high school serving west Lafayette; verify enrollment through LPSS.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7950
Carencro
Carencro High School
📍721 W Butcher Switch Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507
Public high school serving Carencro area; verify enrollment through LPSS.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7960
Lafayette
Carencro Heights Elementary School
📍Carencro, LA
Public elementary school resource; verify direct contact through LPSS.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com
Lafayette
Scott Middle School / Scott Area School Resources
📍Scott, LA
Public school resources serving Scott; verify assigned school by address.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com
Youngsville
Southside High School
📍312 Almonaster Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592
Public high school serving Youngsville area; verify enrollment through LPSS.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7600
Lafayette
Youngsville Middle School / Local School Resources
📍Youngsville, LA
Public school resources serving Youngsville; verify assigned school by address.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com
Lafayette
Broussard Middle School / Broussard Area School Resources
📍Broussard, LA
Public school resources serving Broussard; verify assigned school by address.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com
Duson
Duson Elementary School
📍613 4th St, Duson, LA 70529
Public elementary school serving Duson area; verify parish boundary and enrollment.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7680
Lafayette (City-Parish)
Lafayette Public Library – Main Library
📍301 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Main library with computers, Wi-Fi, books, digital resources and public programs.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org📞 (337) 261-5787
Lafayette (City-Parish)
South Regional Library
📍6101 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Regional library branch with programs, computers, meeting rooms and family resources.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org📞 (337) 981-1028
Carencro
Lafayette Public Library – North Regional Library
📍5101 N University Ave, Carencro, LA 70520
Regional branch library serving Carencro; verify renovation/hours status before referral.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org📞 (337) 896-6323
Scott
Lafayette Public Library – West Regional Library
📍501 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA 70583
Regional library branch serving Scott; computers, books, programs and public services.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org📞 (337) 232-9321
Youngsville
Lafayette Public Library – Youngsville Branch
📍305 Iberia St, Youngsville, LA 70592
Branch library serving Youngsville; computers, books, programs and public services.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org📞 (337) 856-9385
Lafayette
Lafayette Public Library – Broussard Branch / Nearby Services
📍Broussard, LA
Branch or nearby library service; verify current address, phone and hours.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org
Regional
Lafayette Parish School System
📍202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, LA 70508
Public school district; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, multilingual/family support and school meals.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7000
Regional
South Louisiana Community College
📍1101 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
Adult education, workforce training, technical programs and English-learning referrals; verify current courses.
🌐 www.solacc.edu📞 (337) 521-9000
Regional
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Continuing Education
📍104 E University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70503
Regional higher education, adult learning and continuing education resources.
🌐 louisiana.edu📞 (337) 482-1000
Regional
Catholic Charities of Acadiana
📍401 St. John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Immigrant/refugee referrals, social services and possible ESL/community support referrals; verify current programs.
🌐 catholiccharitiesacadiana.org📞 (337) 235-4972
Regional
Acadiana High School
📍315 Rue du Belier, Lafayette, LA 70506
Public high school serving Scott/west Lafayette area; verify enrollment through LPSS.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7950
Regional
Comeaux High School / Broussard Area High School Referral
📍100 W Bluebird Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
Nearby public high school resource; verify assigned school by address.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7970
Regional
Lafayette Parish School System / Duson School Zone Referral
📍Duson, LA
Confirm assigned school by home address because Duson is partly in Lafayette Parish and partly in Acadia Parish.
🌐 www.lpssonline.com📞 (337) 521-7000
Regional
Lafayette Public Library
📍301 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Parish library system with branches, computers, Wi-Fi, digital resources, job help, language learning and programs.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org📞 (337) 261-5787
Regional
Lafayette Public Library / Duson Area Services
Use nearest Lafayette Public Library branch or outreach services; verify closest branch and hours.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Lafayette (City-Parish)
Lafayette Consolidated Government
📍705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
City-parish government, public notices, permits, utilities and local services.
🌐 www.lafayettela.gov📞 (337) 291-8200
Carencro
City of Carencro
📍210 E St Peter St, Carencro, LA 70520
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.carencro.org📞 (337) 896-8481
Scott
City of Scott
📍125 Lions Club Rd, Scott, LA 70583
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.cityofscott.org📞 (337) 233-1130
Youngsville
City of Youngsville
📍305 Iberia St, Youngsville, LA 70592
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.youngsville.us📞 (337) 856-4181
Broussard
City of Broussard
📍310 E Main St, Broussard, LA 70518
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.cityofbroussard.com📞 (337) 837-6681
Duson
Town of Duson
📍498 Toby Mouton Rd, Duson, LA 70529
Town government, utilities, public notices and local services; verify parish-specific service boundaries.
🌐 townofduson.com📞 (337) 873-6754
Regional
Lafayette Consolidated Government
📍705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
City-parish government, public works, utilities, permits, recreation, transit and official services.
🌐 www.lafayettela.gov📞 (337) 291-8200
Regional
Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court
📍800 S Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 www.lafayetteparishclerk.com📞 (337) 291-6400
Regional
Lafayette Parish Assessor
📍1010 Lafayette St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.lafayetteassessor.com📞 (337) 291-7080
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Lafayette
Local Churches and Lafayette Parish Faith Communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, Catholic/Cajun faith celebrations and community support.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Lafayette+Parish+Louisiana+churches
Lafayette (City-Parish)
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
📍515 Cathedral St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Catholic cathedral, worship, cultural events and faith-based community support.
🌐 saintjohncathedral.org📞 (337) 232-1322
Lafayette
Lafayette Area Churches and Faith Communities
📍Lafayette, LA
Local churches, mosques, temples and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Lafayette+Louisiana+churches+mosques+temples
Carencro
St. Peter Roman Catholic Church
📍102 N Church St, Carencro, LA 70520
Catholic parish and faith community; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=St+Peter+Catholic+Church+Carencro+LA📞 (337) 896-9408
Lafayette
Carencro Area Churches
📍Carencro, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Carencro+Louisiana+churches
Scott
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church
📍1110 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA 70583
Catholic parish and faith-based support; verify Mass times and programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Sts+Peter+and+Paul+Catholic+Church+Scott+LA📞 (337) 235-2433
Lafayette
Scott Area Churches
📍Scott, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Scott+Louisiana+churches
Youngsville
St. Anne Catholic Church
📍201 Church St, Youngsville, LA 70592
Catholic parish and faith community; verify Mass times and assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=St+Anne+Catholic+Church+Youngsville+LA📞 (337) 856-8212
Lafayette
Youngsville Area Churches
📍Youngsville, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Youngsville+Louisiana+churches
Broussard
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
📍200 W Main St, Broussard, LA 70518
Catholic parish and faith community; verify Mass times and support programs.
🌐 sacredheartofjesusbroussard.com📞 (337) 837-1864
Lafayette
Broussard Area Churches
📍Broussard, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Broussard+Louisiana+churches
Lafayette
Duson Area Churches
📍Duson, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Duson+Louisiana+churches
Regional
Islamic Center of Lafayette
📍100 Rue Chartres, Lafayette, LA 70508
Muslim faith community and cultural support; verify prayer times and community programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Islamic+Center+of+Lafayette+LA📞 (337) 988-4724
Regional
Hindu Temple Society of Acadiana
Hindu community and cultural events; verify location, programs and schedule.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Hindu+Temple+Society+of+Acadiana

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Lafayette (City-Parish)
Moncus Park
📍2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Large community park with trails, playgrounds, farmers market and public events.
🌐 moncuspark.org📞 (337) 500-1177
Lafayette (City-Parish)
Girard Park
📍500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
City park with pond, trails, playground, sports and community programs.
🌐 www.lafayettela.gov📞 (337) 291-8374
Carencro
Carencro Park
📍3607 NW Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520
City park and recreation space; verify amenities and programming.
🌐 www.carencro.org
Scott
West Regional Library / Scott Community Recreation Area
📍501 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA 70583
Community gathering site with library programs and nearby public recreation; verify events.
🌐 lafayettepubliclibrary.org
Lafayette
Scott Parks and Recreation
📍Scott, LA
City parks, community spaces and recreational activities; verify amenities.
🌐 www.cityofscott.org
Youngsville
Youngsville Sports Complex
📍801 Savoy Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592
Large recreation and sports complex with fields, playgrounds, events and community sports.
🌐 www.yscla.com📞 (337) 857-6804
Lafayette
Sugar Mill Pond / Youngsville Community Recreation
📍Youngsville, LA
Community events, walking, recreation and family gathering spaces; verify public access/events.
🌐 www.youngsville.us
Broussard
Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park
📍701 St. Nazaire Rd, Broussard, LA 70518
Large sports/recreation complex with fields, playgrounds, walking trails and events.
🌐 www.broussardsportscomplex.com📞 (337) 330-2649
Lafayette
Broussard Parks and Recreation
📍Broussard, LA
City parks, recreation, sports and family activities; verify amenities.
🌐 www.cityofbroussard.com
Lafayette
Duson Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Duson, LA
Town recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify amenities and parish boundary.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Duson+Louisiana+parks
Regional
Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC)
📍705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
City-parish recreation programs, parks, community centers, sports and cultural programming.
🌐 www.lafayettela.gov📞 (337) 291-8374
Regional
Acadiana Park Nature Station
📍1205 E Alexander St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Nature trails, environmental education, wildlife viewing and family outdoor recreation.
🌐 www.lafayettela.gov📞 (337) 291-8448
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