Baton Rouge
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Local offices in Baton Rouge
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Human services · City office
Office of Social Services
4523 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceApply for help with eligible utility bills through LIHEAP or other emergency assistance programs.Apply online
- Rent and mortgage assistanceAsk about emergency help if you are facing eviction or foreclosure.
- Food and emergency supportAsk about food distributions and emergency assistance for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov
Housing authority · City office
Mayor’s Office of Community Development
222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Help here
- Housing and community development programsAsk about city-parish housing programs and assistance funded through federal grants.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov
Local office · City office
311 Call Center
Help here
- Non-emergency city servicesReport non-emergency problems such as garbage, drainage, streets, sewer, and animal services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov
Library · Regional office
East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Main Library
7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and media, use computers, and ask library staff for help finding information.
- Career CenterGet free career guidance and help planning your next steps at work.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ebrpl.com
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC)
6201 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind parks, recreation facilities, and programs for residents of Baton Rouge.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brec.org
State office · State office
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, Baton Rouge
7979 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the OMV for in-person driver license services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on expresslane.la.gov
State office · State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, East Baton Rouge Office
1919 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for state benefits and ask the agency about your application at a local office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Baton Rouge, LA (official website) website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of East Baton Rouge Parish
Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing authority · County office
Baton Rouge Mayor's Office of Community Development
222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Help here
- Housing and community developmentThe office supports housing stability, home rehabilitation, and community services for residents with low or moderate incomes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov
Emergency help · County office
Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
3773 Harding Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster responseThe office helps residents prepare for emergencies and coordinates parish response and recovery.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov
Library · County office
East Baton Rouge Parish Library System
7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library books, computers, learning programs, and career resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ebrpl.com
Courts and legal help · Regional office
East Baton Rouge Family Court Self Help Resource Center
300 North Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Help here
- Family court self-helpThe center helps people representing themselves with certain family court matters and court forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on familycourt.org
State office · State office
East Baton Rouge Parish Economic Stability Office
1919 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceStaff can help residents apply for SNAP food benefits and get program information.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
State office · State office
East Baton Rouge Parish WIC Clinic
3029 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Suite 110, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Help here
- WICThe clinic helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
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