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Emergency & Safety
Police, fire, and urgent help

Resources
Lincoln
911 Emergency Services
Police, fire, ambulance. Use only for real emergencies.
📞 911
Regional
Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office
📍161 Road Camp Road, Ruston, LA 71270
Parish law enforcement, corrections, civil process, public safety and emergency support.
🌐 lpsheriff.org📞 (318) 251-5111
Regional
Lincoln Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
📍Ruston / Lincoln Parish, LA
Emergency alerts, tornado/flood/hurricane preparedness, disaster response and parish emergency coordination.
🌐 www.lincolnparish.org📞 (318) 251-5100
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
DART – Domestic Abuse Resistance Team
Domestic violence shelter, crisis support, safety planning, advocacy and community education.
🌐 www.dartla.org📞 (318) 251-2255
Regional
The Wellspring Alliance for Families
📍1515 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71202
Regional housing support, family services, counseling and homelessness-related referrals.
🌐 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

Resources
Regional
Lincoln Parish Health Unit
📍316 Mills Ave, Suite B, Ruston, LA 71270
Parish public-health services; WIC, immunizations, reproductive health, TB and public health clinic services.
🌐 ldh.la.gov/directory/lincoln-parish-health-unit📞 (318) 251-4120
Regional
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
📍401 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
Hospital, emergency care, outpatient services and local medical referrals for Lincoln Parish.
🌐 www.northernlouisianamedicalcenter.com📞 (318) 254-2100
Regional
Lincoln Community Health Center
📍1140 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270
Community health and primary-care referral; verify hours, services and insurance/sliding-fee options.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Lincoln+Community+Health+Center+Ruston+LA📞 (318) 224-7190
Regional
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
Regional behavioral health, addictive disorder and developmental disability services/referrals.
🌐 nedeltahsa.org📞 (318) 362-3270
Regional
St. Francis Medical Center
📍309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71201
Regional hospital and specialty-care option for Northeast Louisiana.
🌐 stfran.com📞 (318) 966-4000
Regional
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
📍503 McMillan Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291
Regional hospital and emergency care option in West Monroe.
🌐 www.glenwoodregional.org📞 (318) 329-4200
Regional
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
📍2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103
Major regional specialty-care referral option; verify based on insurance and medical need.
🌐 www.wkhs.com📞 (318) 212-4000
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
Ruston
Ruston High School
📍900 Bearcat Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
Public high school serving Ruston; verify enrollment through Lincoln Parish Schools.
🌐 www.lincolnschools.org📞 (318) 255-0807
Ruston
Louisiana Tech University
📍305 Wisteria St, Ruston, LA 71272
University, international student community, adult learning and public events.
🌐 www.latech.edu📞 (318) 257-2000
Lincoln
Grambling High School / Lincoln Preparatory School
📍Grambling, LA
Public/charter education resources serving Grambling area; verify enrollment and governance.
🌐 www.lincolnschools.org
Grambling
Grambling State University
📍403 Main St, Grambling, LA 71245
University, international student support, adult learning, cultural events and community resources.
🌐 www.gram.edu📞 (318) 247-3811
Choudrant
Choudrant High School
📍2555 Hwy 80, Choudrant, LA 71227
Public school serving Choudrant; verify enrollment through Lincoln Parish Schools.
🌐 www.lincolnschools.org📞 (318) 768-2541
Lincoln
Choudrant Elementary School
📍Choudrant, LA
Public elementary school serving Choudrant; verify direct contact through district.
🌐 www.lincolnschools.org
Simsboro
Simsboro High School
📍114 Tiger Dr, Simsboro, LA 71275
Public school serving Simsboro; verify enrollment and services through district.
🌐 www.lincolnschools.org📞 (318) 247-6265
Ruston
Lincoln Parish Library – Ruston Main Library
📍910 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270
Main library with computers, Wi-Fi, digital resources, events center and public programs.
🌐 mylpl.org📞 (318) 251-5030
Regional
Lincoln Parish Schools
📍410 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 71270
Public school district; enrollment, school-zone support, student services, school meals and family resources.
🌐 www.lincolnschools.org📞 (318) 255-1430
Regional
Louisiana Delta Community College
Adult education, HiSET, workforce training and English-learning referrals; verify program availability.
🌐 www.ladelta.edu📞 (318) 345-9000
Regional
Louisiana Tech University
📍305 Wisteria St, Ruston, LA 71272
University, continuing education, international student resources and community programming.
🌐 www.latech.edu📞 (318) 257-2000
Regional
Lincoln Parish Library Learning Resources
📍910 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270
Digital library, computers, meeting space, youth programs, technology access and community learning.
🌐 mylpl.org📞 (318) 251-5030
Regional
Lincoln Parish Library
📍910 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270
Parish library with books, computers, meeting rooms, events, digital library and community learning resources.
🌐 mylpl.org📞 (318) 251-5030
Regional
Lincoln Parish Library / Grambling Area Services
Use Lincoln Parish Library services and outreach; verify local access and programs.
🌐 mylpl.org📞 (318) 251-5030
Regional
Lincoln Parish Library / Choudrant Area Services
Use Lincoln Parish Library services and outreach; verify closest branch/access options.
🌐 mylpl.org📞 (318) 251-5030
Regional
Lincoln Parish Library / Simsboro Area Services
Use Lincoln Parish Library services and outreach; verify closest branch/access options.
🌐 mylpl.org📞 (318) 251-5030
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Government & Civic
Parish offices, voting, services

Resources
Ruston
City of Ruston
📍401 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.ruston.org📞 (318) 251-8621
Grambling
City of Grambling
📍127 King St, Grambling, LA 71245
City government, utilities, public notices, permits and local services.
🌐 www.cityofgrambling.org📞 (318) 247-6120
Lincoln
Village of Choudrant
📍Choudrant, LA
Village government and local services; verify current official contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Choudrant+Louisiana+official
Lincoln
Village of Simsboro
📍Simsboro, LA
Village government and local services; verify current official contact.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Village+of+Simsboro+Louisiana+official
Regional
Lincoln Parish Police Jury
📍100 W Texas Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
Parish government, public works, roads, public notices and parish services.
🌐 www.lincolnparish.org📞 (318) 251-5100
Regional
Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court
📍100 W Texas Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
Court records, filings, marriage licenses, recording and legal documents.
🌐 www.lincolnparishclerk.org📞 (318) 251-5130
Regional
Lincoln Parish Assessor
📍100 W Texas Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
Property assessment and tax-roll information.
🌐 www.lincolnassessor.org📞 (318) 251-5140
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Community & Faith
Churches and community support

Resources
Lincoln
Local Churches and Lincoln Parish Faith Communities
Church fairs, holiday meals, food/clothing drives, faith celebrations and community support.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Lincoln+Parish+Louisiana+churches
Ruston
First Baptist Church Ruston
📍200 S Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270
Local church and faith-based community support; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.fbcruston.org📞 (318) 255-4628
Lincoln
Ruston Area Churches and Faith Communities
📍Ruston, LA
Local churches, mosques, temples and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Ruston+Louisiana+churches+mosques+temples
Lincoln
New Rocky Valley Baptist Church / Grambling Area Churches
📍Grambling, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Grambling+Louisiana+churches
Lincoln
Grambling Area Faith Communities
📍Grambling, LA
Churches and faith-based community resources; verify assistance programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Grambling+Louisiana+faith+communities
Lincoln
Choudrant Area Churches
📍Choudrant, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Choudrant+Louisiana+churches
Lincoln
Simsboro Area Churches
📍Simsboro, LA
Local churches and community support; verify programs.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Simsboro+Louisiana+churches

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Parks & Recreation
Outdoor spaces near you

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Ruston
Lincoln Parish Park
📍211 Parish Park Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
Major park with trails, camping, lake, mountain biking and family recreation.
🌐 www.lincolnparishpark.org📞 (318) 251-5156
Lincoln
Huckleberry Trails Park
📍Ruston, LA
Trail and park recreation; verify access, amenities and current status.
🌐 www.ruston.org
Lincoln
Grambling State University Athletics and Recreation
📍Grambling, LA
University sports, cultural events and public/community activities; verify public access.
🌐 www.gram.edu📞 (318) 247-3811
Lincoln
Grambling Community Parks and Recreation
📍Grambling, LA
City/community recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify amenities.
🌐 www.cityofgrambling.org
Lincoln
Choudrant Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Choudrant, LA
Village recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Choudrant+Louisiana+parks
Lincoln
Simsboro Community Recreation / Local Parks
📍Simsboro, LA
Village recreation, school/church activities and family outdoor spaces; verify locally.
🌐 www.google.com/search?q=Simsboro+Louisiana+parks
Regional
Lincoln Parish Park
📍211 Parish Park Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
Park with trails, camping, mountain biking, lake access, playgrounds and outdoor recreation.
🌐 www.lincolnparishpark.org📞 (318) 251-5156
Regional
Rock Island Greenway
📍Ruston, LA
Trail/greenway for walking, biking and outdoor recreation; verify public access and trail status.
🌐 www.ruston.org
Regional
Lake D'Arbonne State Park
📍3628 Evergreen Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241
Regional state park with cabins, camping, fishing, boating, trails and family recreation.
🌐 www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/lake-darbonne-state-park📞 (888) 677-5200
Regional
Lincoln Parish Park / Choudrant Area Outdoor Recreation
📍211 Parish Park Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
Nearby park for trails, camping, lake and family recreation.
🌐 www.lincolnparishpark.org📞 (318) 251-5156
Regional
Lincoln Parish Park / Simsboro Area Outdoor Recreation
📍211 Parish Park Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
Nearby park for trails, camping, lake, biking and family recreation.
🌐 www.lincolnparishpark.org📞 (318) 251-5156
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