Morgan City
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Local offices in Morgan City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Morgan City Hall
512 First Street, Morgan City, LA
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city offices and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmc.com
Utilities · City office
Morgan City Utilities Department
512 First Street, Morgan City, LA
Help here
- Utility service and billingStart, stop, or transfer city electricity, water, and gas service, or ask about your utility account.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmc.com
Library · City office
Morgan City Public Library
220 Everett Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on morgancitylibrary.com
Older adults · Regional office
St. Mary Council on Aging Morgan City Senior Center
301 Third Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and access to services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stmarycouncilonaging.org
Housing authority · City office
Morgan City Housing Authority
336 Wren Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Public and affordable housingAsk about income-based housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on berwickhousingauthority.com
State office · State office
Morgan City Neighborhood Service Center
1015 Chennault Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Medicaid application assistanceVisit for help with a Medicaid application.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Jobs and training · State office
St. Mary American Job Center - Morgan City
900 Youngs Road, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help with job placement, career services, and workforce training resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on laworks.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Mary Parish
Morgan City is in St. Mary Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
St. Mary Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
St. Mary Parish Government, 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet parish emergency information and preparedness help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stmaryparishla.gov
Public health · State office
St. Mary Parish Health Unit
1200 David Drive, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health care.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
St. Mary Behavioral Health Center
500 Roderick Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the center to ask about behavioral health care and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sclhsa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
St. Mary Community Action Agency
1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, LA 70538
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk the agency about available help for basic needs and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stmarycaa.org
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
St. Mary Parish Library
206 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA 70538
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library programs and public computers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smplib.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