St. Helena Parish

Local offices in St. Helena Parish

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

• Local office · County office

  St. Helena Parish Police Jury

  17911 Highway 43, Greensburg, LA 70441

  Help here

  • Parish government servicesContact the Police Jury for help with parish government services and public information.
  Call 225-222-4549DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  St. Helena Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet local emergency preparedness information and updates.
  Website

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

• Public health · State office

  St. Helena Parish Health Unit - Environmental Health

  53 N. Second Street, Greensburg, LA 70441

  Help here

  • Environmental healthGet help with environmental health questions and permits for home wastewater systems.Read more
  Call 225-222-4412DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Southeast Community Health Systems WIC Clinic

  490 Sitman Street, Greensburg, LA 70441

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 225-306-2070DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  St. Helena Council on Aging

  53 North 2nd Street, Greensburg, LA 70441

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can ask for meals, transportation, wellness support, and help finding services.Read more
  Call 225-222-6070DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sthcoa.com

• Community action · Nonprofit

  QUAD Area Community Action Agency

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceAsk about help paying energy bills through the agency's St. Helena Parish service line.
  Call 225-222-6100Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org

St. Helena Parish Police Jury website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Cities and towns in St. Helena Parish

• Greensburgnot checked yet
• Montpeliernot checked yet

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