Alexandria
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Local offices in Alexandria
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Alexandria Housing Authority
2558 Loblolly Lane, Alexandria, LA 71306
Help here
- Affordable housing and housing vouchersAsk about affordable housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexhousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Alexandria Utility Customer Service
625 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA
Help here
- Utility service and billingApply for or manage city electric, water, gas, and sewer service, or get help with your bill.Apply online
- Free garbage bag couponsCity utility customers who are 65 or older or have a disability can apply for free garbage bag coupons.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofalexandriala.com
State office · State office
Alexandria Medicaid Office
1507 Lee Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Medicaid application and renewal helpGet help applying for Medicaid, renewing coverage, or submitting documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Local office · Regional office
Louisiana 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Local office · City office
Alex Connects
Help here
- Non-emergency city service requestsReport issues such as potholes, missed garbage pickup, broken streetlights, or abandoned vehicles.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofalexandriala.com
Jobs and training · State office
Rapides American Job Center
5610-B Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, LA
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job search and other workforce services at the local American Job Center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on laworks.net
Library · Regional office
Rapides Parish Library Main Library
411 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or get help finding information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
2021 Industrial Park Road, Building A, Alexandria, LA 71303
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation activities and ask about using parks, sports fields, and recreation facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofalexandriala.com
City of Alexandria, Louisiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alexandria
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Central Louisiana
3223 Baldwin Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc.
2011 MacArthur Drive, FIRESIDE PLAZA BLDG #1, Alexandria, LA 71301
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rapides Parish
Alexandria is in Rapides Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Rapides Parish Office
900 Murray Street, Room K257, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceResidents can get information and application help for SNAP food benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Rapides Parish Housing Authority
119 Boyce Gardens, Boyce, LA 71409
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceResidents can ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rapidespha.org
Public health · State office
Rapides Parish Health Unit
5604-A Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for WIC, family planning, immunizations, sexually transmitted disease services, and vital records.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Ninth Judicial District Court Self Help
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesResidents can find court information and resources for representing themselves.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 9thjdc.org
Local office · County office
Rapides Parish Police Jury
711 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Parish government servicesContact parish government about local services, public works, and parish matters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rppj.com
Older adults · Regional office
Rapides Council on Aging
204 Chester Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Senior meals and home supportOlder adults can ask about home delivered meals, light housekeeping, and transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rapides-coa.com
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
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