Albany
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Local offices in Albany
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Albany Town Hall
29816 S. Montpelier Ave, Albany, LA 70711
Help here
- Town government helpContact Town Hall for help with town government and town services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofalbanyla.com
Utilities · City office
Water, Sewer, and Street Department
29816 S. Montpelier Ave, Albany, LA 70711
Help here
- Water bill paymentPay your town water bill online or contact Town Hall for help with water and sewer services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofalbanyla.com
Library · County office
Livingston Parish Library, Albany-Springfield Branch
26941 LA Hwy. 43, Albany, LA 70711
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books, use library resources, and take part in programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mylpl.info
Human services · Regional office
Louisiana 211 Statewide Network
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local and statewide health and human services in Livingston Parish.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Town of Albany, Livingston Parish, Louisiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Livingston Parish
Albany is in Livingston Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
20355 Government Blvd., 2nd Floor, Livingston, LA 70754
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help with parish emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on livingstonparishla.gov
Public health · State office
Livingston Parish Health Unit
20399 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health care.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Veterans · State office
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Livingston Parish Office
20140 Iowa Street, Livingston, LA 70754
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
State office · State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Livingston Parish Office
28446 Charley Watts Road, Livingston, LA 70754
Help here
- SNAP and public assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with other DCFS benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet help applying for or managing child support services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Library · County office
Livingston Parish Library
13986 Florida Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse library collections, computers, literacy support, and community programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mylpl.info
Courts and legal help · County office
Livingston Parish Clerk of Court
20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754
Help here
- Civil court filings and formsGet civil filing information and forms, and file eligible court documents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on livclerk.org
Louisiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Louisiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Louisiana 211 Statewide Network
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988