Grand Isle
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Local offices in Grand Isle
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Grand Isle Town Hall
170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Help here
- Town services and helpContact Town Hall for help with town services, permits, and town records.
- Gas and garbage billsPay town gas and garbage bills or ask the town about your account.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofgrandisle.com
Library · Regional office
Grand Isle Library
143 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers and free Wi-Fi.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jplibrary.net
Older adults · Regional office
Grand Isle Senior Center
3811 Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can get meals, transportation, activities, and information about aging services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jcoa.net
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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson Parish
Grand Isle is in Jefferson Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing authority · County office
Jefferson Parish Community Development
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 605, Jefferson, LA 70123
Help here
- Home repair and housing assistanceAsk about home repair, homebuyer, rental assistance, and homelessness programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson Parish Emergency Management
910 3rd Street, Gretna, LA 70053
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet parish emergency information and help preparing for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov
Community action · County office
Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP)
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 402, Jefferson, LA 70123
Help here
- Food, utility, and housing assistanceAsk about food help, utility assistance, and programs that help families keep their homes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov
Jobs and training · County office
Jefferson Parish American Job Center, East Bank
1801 Airline Drive, Suite F, Metairie, LA 70001
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring career training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov
Jobs and training · County office
Jefferson Parish American Job Center, West Bank
709 Churchill Parkway, Avondale, LA 70094
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring career training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov
Library · County office
Jefferson Parish Library
4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001
Help here
- Library and computer accessUse library collections, internet, computers, classes, and help with applications or resumes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jplibrary.net
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