Pointe Coupee Parish

Local offices in Pointe Coupee Parish

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · State office

  Pointe Coupee Parish Health Unit

  282-B Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • WICThe health unit offers WIC services for eligible families.
  • Public health servicesCall the health unit for public health clinic services and hours.
  Call 225-638-7320DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Local office · County office

  Pointe Coupée Parish Government

  Help here

  • Parish government servicesUse the parish website to find local government services and pay a parish utility bill.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pcparish.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Pointe Coupee Community Advancement

  128A Poydras Street, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • Medicaid application assistanceStaff can help residents with Medicaid applications by appointment or walk-in.
  Call 225-638-6356DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Pointe Coupee Parish Satellite Clinic

  282-A Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760

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  • Behavioral health servicesThe Capital Area Human Services District provides behavioral health services for residents of Pointe Coupee Parish.
  Call 225-922-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cahsd.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Capital Area Agency on Aging

  2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportsGet information about meals, transportation, caregiver support, legal help, and other services for older adults.
  Call 225-922-2525DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capitalaaa.org

• Veterans · State office

  Pointe Coupee Parish Veterans Service Office

  180 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits questions and claims.
  Call 225-638-5535DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Pointe Coupee Workforce Office

  305 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpResidents can get help with job searches and workforce services at the New Roads office.
  Call 225-638-6852DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on laworks.net

• Library · County office

  Pointe Coupee Parish Library

  201 Claiborne Street, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • Library resourcesResidents can borrow books and digital media, use computers and Wi-Fi, and get help with research.Read more
  Call 225-638-9847DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pointe-coupee.lib.la.us

Pointe Coupée Parish Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pointe Coupee Parish

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Pointe Coupee Parish

• Fordoche
• Livonia
• Morganzanot checked yet
• New Roads

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