Traditional, yet progressive, downtown Longview offers boutiques, art galleries, fine furniture, and professional service businesses. Minor emergencies may be treated at either hospital or at one of several private health care clinics located throughout the city. Longview's 911 emergency system is designed to put you in immediate contact with law enforcement and medical personnel in case of emergencies. With one 911 call, the police dispatcher will connect you with the appropriate agency for help - be that the police, sheriff's department, ambulance service, or fire department. There are more than 100 places of worship, encompassing most congregations.
Many churches offer day care and school opportunities in addition to their worship programs.
Along with its strong beliefs, Longview is a community dedicated to working and playing together, and helping others. Many organizations exist from volunteer service to neighborhood associations to clubs. For women, opportunities range from professional organizations to family and special interest clubs to sport teams. And, there are Boy Scouts, CampFire, Girl Scouts, 4-H, sports teams, and junior civic organizations for children. Top of Page School Systems Longview has five excellent public school systems and many parochial and private schools.