Louisiana Newcomer Guide
Lafayette Parish Resources
Local and statewide resources for housing, employment, health, transportation, legal aid, food assistance, and more — curated for immigrant and refugee families in Lafayette Parish.
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Lafayette Local to this parish ·
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Lafayette 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
Regional
Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Housing & Shelter
Shelters, rent help, safe housing
Resources
Regional
Ms. Helen's Soup Kitchen / Stella Maris Center Referral
Health & Medical
Clinics, hospitals, mental health
Resources
Legal & Immigration
Immigration help and legal aid
Resources
Education
Schools, ESL, libraries
Resources
Lafayette (City-Parish)
Lafayette Public Library – Main Library
Carencro
Lafayette Public Library – North Regional Library
Youngsville
Lafayette Public Library – Youngsville Branch
Lafayette
Lafayette Public Library – Broussard Branch / Nearby Services
Regional
Comeaux High School / Broussard Area High School Referral
Regional
Lafayette Parish School System / Duson School Zone Referral
Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services
Resources
Community & Faith
Churches and community support
Resources
Lafayette
Local Churches and Lafayette Parish Faith Communities
Lafayette (City-Parish)
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Lafayette
Lafayette Area Churches and Faith Communities
Carencro
St. Peter Roman Catholic Church
Scott
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Youngsville
St. Anne Catholic Church
Regional
Islamic Center of Lafayette
Regional
Hindu Temple Society of Acadiana
🗺️ Explore Lafayette
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you
Explore
Broussard
Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park
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