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Homelessness in Louisiana
Approximately 4,500 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Louisiana, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
4,500
2023 PIT count
Rank #27
US PIT rank
State context
New Orleans's UNITY of Greater New Orleans achieved a >70% reduction in homelessness post-Katrina via aggressive Housing First implementation.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Louisiana for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
- HUD Continuum of Care list for Louisiana: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Louisiana
Emergency shelters4
Food (meals or pantries)2
Day services1
Housing programs4
Medical / clinics0
Youth-specific1
Veteran-specific0
Family-specific2
LGBTQ+ affirming1
Indigenous-led / -focused0
Cities in Louisiana on HomelessHelp
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