Lafourche Parish
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Local offices in Lafourche Parish
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Community action · County office
Lafourche Parish Community Action
2535 Veterans Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301
Help here
- Community assistanceEligible households can ask for help with rent, utilities, food, prescriptions, and other basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafourchegov.org
Emergency help · County office
Lafourche Parish Emergency Preparedness
4876 LA-1, Raceland, LA 70394
Help here
- Emergency information and planningResidents can get emergency updates and information about how the parish prepares for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafourchegov.org
Veterans · County office
Lafourche Parish Veterans Affairs
2535 Veterans Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafourchegov.org
Library · County office
Lafourche Parish Public Library
314 Saint Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card and use books, computers, and digital library resources.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafourche.org
Public health · State office
Lafourche Parish (Thibodaux) Health Unit
2535 Veterans Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, pregnancy testing, reproductive health services, and other public health care.
- WICEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support through WIC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Public health · State office
Lafourche Parish (Galliano) Health Unit
101 West 112th Street, Cut Off, LA 70345
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support through WIC.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority, Lafourche Behavioral Health Center
157 Twin Oaks Dr., Raceland, LA 70394
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesResidents can contact the center for behavioral health and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sclhsa.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish
Help here
- Public housing and rent assistanceResidents can find information about public housing and rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lphousing.org
Older adults · Regional office
Lafourche Area Agency on Aging / Council on Aging, Inc.
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder adults can call for information about services available across the parish.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafourchecoa.org
Child support · State office
Lafourche Parish District Attorney Child Support Office
1000 Plantation Road, Suite B, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support through the local office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lpda.org
State office · State office
Lafourche Office of Family Support
307 W. 4th St., Thibodaux, LA 70301
Help here
- Family assistance applicationsResidents can contact this office about applying for state family assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.la.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Lafourche American Job Center
1425 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help with job search and workforce services.
- SNAP application assistanceGet help with SNAP information and paper applications at this local center.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on latworkforceboard.org
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
Lafourche Parish Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lafourche 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