Oak Grove
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Local offices in Oak Grove
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Local office · City office
Oak Grove City Hall
407 East Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit or call City Hall with questions about town government and local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofoakgrove.com
Utilities · City office
Oak Grove Water Department
407 East Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the Water Department to start or transfer service, ask about a bill, or request help with a high bill or payment extension.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofoakgrove.com
Library · County office
West Carroll Parish Library
101 Marietta Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to read, study, and use its library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on www1.youseemore.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
West Carroll Oak Grove Senior Center
207 East Jefferson Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, nutrition information, recreation, and other senior center services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.la.gov
Jobs and training · State office
West Carroll American Job Center
310 Skinner Lane, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceVisit during its listed service hours for SNAP information or a paper application.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
West Carroll Council on Aging, Inc.
207 Martin Way, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- Aging services and utility assistanceOlder adults can contact the Council for information, transportation, meals, and utility assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.la.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of West Carroll Parish
Oak Grove is in West Carroll Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Louisiana DCFS West Carroll Parish Office
702 E. Jefferson Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- SNAP and family assistanceVisit the parish office for help with SNAP and other family assistance programs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through Louisiana DCFS.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Public health · State office
West Carroll Parish Health Unit
402 Beale Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, tuberculosis testing, and other public health services.
- WICApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a young child.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Veterans · State office
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs West Carroll Parish Office
310 Skinner Lane, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Emergency help · County office
West Carroll Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the parish office for local emergency preparedness information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gohsep.la.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Cenla Area Agency on Aging
1423 Peterman Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, home care, and support for caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Macon Economic Opportunity, Inc.
407 Kay Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
Help here
- Energy assistanceAsk about help paying home energy costs and other community action services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lhc.la.gov
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