Melville
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Local offices in Melville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Hall
516 Church Street, Melville, LA 71353
Help here
- Town government servicesContact Town Hall about town services, public notices, or local taxes.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on melvillela.com
Utilities · City office
Town of Melville Utility Billing
516 Church Street, Melville, LA 71353
Help here
- Water and sewer accountsSet up a water or sewer account at Town Hall and pay your utility bill online.Apply online
- Natural gas accountsSet up a natural gas account at Town Hall and contact the town about gas service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on melvillela.com
Library · Regional office
Melville Library
722 Ollie Street, Melville, LA
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books and other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stlandrypg.org
Older adults · Regional office
St. Landry Parish Council on Aging Senior Center Programs
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can take part in social, recreation, education, and health activities at the Council on Aging's Melville senior center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stlandrycouncil.wixsite.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Landry Parish
Melville is in St. Landry Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · County office
St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency
1065 Hwy 749, Suite E, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Food assistanceThe agency offers food pantry help and monthly food distributions.
- Utility and housing helpWhen funds are available, the agency may help eligible residents with utility bills, rent, or mortgage payments.
- Medicaid application helpResidents can schedule an appointment for help applying for Medicaid.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlandrypg.org
Public health · State office
St. Landry Parish Health Unit
308 West Bloch St., Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- WICThe clinic offers WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
- Immunizations and reproductive healthThe health unit provides immunizations, birth control, pregnancy testing, and testing or treatment for some infections.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Housing authority · County office
St. Landry Parish Housing Authority
509 W. Carriere Street, Washington, LA 70589
Help here
- Affordable housingThe housing authority provides housing opportunities for eligible low-income families, veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlandryparishhousing.org
Veterans · State office
St. Landry Parish Veterans Service Office
1065 Louisiana 749, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with veterans benefits and eligibility questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Emergency help · County office
St. Landry Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
780 Hwy 742, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsThe office coordinates parish emergency preparedness and provides emergency alerts to residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlandrypg.org
Older adults · Regional office
Cajun Area Agency on Aging
110 Toledo Dr., Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults with information, meals, transportation, legal help, and other support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.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
- 232-HELP / Louisiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 337-232-4357 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988