Mamou
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Local offices in Mamou
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Mamou City Hall
625 Sixth Street, Mamou, LA 70554
Help here
- City government helpAsk about town government and services, or contact the mayor and town council.
- Utility billsPay your town utility bill or ask about payment options.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mamou.municipalimpact.com
Library · Regional office
Mamou Library
312 Second Street, Suite A, Mamou, LA 70554
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to read, study, work, or use its books and other resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mamou.municipalimpact.com
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the Town of Mamou
1016 Maple Avenue, Mamou, LA 70554
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Evangeline Parish
Mamou is in Evangeline Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · County office
Evangeline Parish Police Jury
1008 W. La Salle St., Ville Platte, LA 70586
Help here
- Parish government servicesContact the parish government for local services and information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on evangelineparishpolicejury.com
Public health · State office
Evangeline Parish Health Unit
1010 W. LaSalle Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Emergency help · County office
Evangeline Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
1188 Vocational Drive, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local information about emergency preparedness and parish alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on evangelineparishpolicejury.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Evangeline Community Action Agency, Inc.
222 South Coreil Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about food, utility, housing, health care, and job training assistance for low-income residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on evangelinecommunityaction.com
Older adults · Regional office
Cajun Area Agency on Aging
110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org
Library · County office
Evangeline Parish Public Library
916 West Main Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, online resources, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on evangelinelibrary.org
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