Natchitoches
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Local offices in Natchitoches
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City Hall, Mayor’s Office
700 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- City government helpContact the Mayor’s Office for help reaching city government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on natchitochesla.gov
Utilities · City office
City Finance Department, Utility Billing
700 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Utility billingGet help with your city utility bill and make a payment online.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on natchitochesla.gov
Library · Regional office
Natchitoches Parish Library, Main Branch
450 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Library servicesVisit to borrow books and use library resources and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on www1.youseemore.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Community Center
660 MLK Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Recreation and community spaceUse the gym or ask about community activities and meeting room rentals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on natchitochesla.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Natchitoches
536 Culbertson Lane, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on natchitochescityhousing.org
Jobs and training · State office
Natchitoches Business and Career Solutions Center
303 Bienville Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Job and career servicesVisit for help finding a job and accessing career services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on laworks.net
Older adults · Nonprofit
Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging
1016 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Senior servicesAsk about meals, care referrals, transportation, and activities for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on npcoa.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Natchitoches Parish
Natchitoches is in Natchitoches Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · County office
Natchitoches Parish Office of Community Services
700 Trudeau St, Natchitoches, LA 71458
Help here
- Energy bill helpYou can ask about help paying heating and utility bills.
- Food for SeniorsOlder adults can ask to sign up for a monthly food box.
- Community servicesLow-income residents can ask about help with food, housing, emergencies, health, and employment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on npgov.org
Public health · State office
Natchitoches Parish Health Unit
625 Bienville Extension, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can visit for immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICWomen, infants, and children can ask about WIC nutrition services and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Veterans · State office
Natchitoches Parish Veterans Service Office
1016 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Natchitoches Parish
525 4th St, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Public and subsidized housingResidents can contact the authority to ask about public housing and housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on app.lla.la.gov
Library · County office
Natchitoches Parish Library
450 Second St, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www1.youseemore.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court
200 Church Street, Room 104, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Help here
- Court and public recordsResidents can contact the clerk about court records and other public records kept by the office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on laclerksofcourt.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