De Soto Parish
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Local offices in De Soto Parish
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Community action · County office
DeSoto Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services
404 Polk St, Suite B, Mansfield, LA 71052
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- Energy assistanceResidents can apply for help with energy costs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on desotoppj.com
Public health · State office
DeSoto Parish Health Unit
113 Jefferson Street, Mansfield, LA 71052
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- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
- Public health clinic servicesResidents can get immunizations, reproductive health services, tuberculosis testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
DeSoto Council on Aging
404 Polk Street, Suite A, Mansfield, LA 71052
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- Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about transportation, respite care, and help with daily needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on desotocouncilonaging.com
Veterans · State office
DeSoto Parish Veterans Service Office
404 Polk Street, Mansfield, LA 71052
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- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with questions about benefits and eligibility.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
State office · State office
DeSoto Parish DCFS Office
104 Crosby Street, Mansfield, LA 71052
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- SNAP, FITAP, and Kinship CareResidents can apply for food and cash assistance and the Kinship Care Subsidy Program.
- Child welfare servicesFamilies can visit for help with DCFS child welfare services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Library · County office
DeSoto Parish Library
109 Crosby Street, Mansfield, LA 71052
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- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library programs and information services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on desotoparishlibrary.org
Courts and legal help · County office
DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court
101 Texas Street, Mansfield, LA 71052
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- Court informationResidents can contact the clerk for court records and information about court filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on desotoparishclerk.org
Local office · Regional office
Louisiana 211
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- Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
DeSoto Parish Police Jury website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in De Soto 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