Ascension Parish
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Local offices in Ascension Parish
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Public health · County office
Ascension Parish Health Unit
1024 S.E. Ascension Complex Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737
Help here
- Health care and WICThe health unit offers primary care, immunizations, Medicaid application help, and WIC services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ascensionparish.net
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ascension Counseling Center
Help here
- Mental health and substance use treatmentResidents can get mental health counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and substance use treatment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ascensionparish.net
Emergency help · County office
Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster assistanceThe office provides emergency information and coordinates disaster preparedness, response, and recovery services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ascensionparish.net
Veterans · State office
Ascension Parish Veterans Service Office
828 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with veterans benefits and related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Library · County office
Ascension Parish Library
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow print and digital materials, use research resources, and access computers and learning tools.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myapl.org
Older adults · Regional office
Capital Area Agency on Aging
2051 Silverside Dr, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Help here
- Aging and disability resource assistanceOlder adults and people with disabilities can get information, referrals, legal help, and other support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
QUAD Area Community Action Agency
717 East Ascension, Suite E, Gonzales, LA 70737
Help here
- Home energy assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying home energy bills.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on quadarea.org
State office · State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Ascension Parish Office
1078 E Worthey Rd, 2nd Floor, Gonzales, LA 70707
Help here
- SNAP and SNAP Works assistanceResidents can contact the parish office for help with SNAP and SNAP Works benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.la.gov
Local office · Regional office
Louisiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Ascension Parish Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Ascension Parish
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