Tallulah

Local offices in Tallulah

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

• Housing authority · City office

  City of Tallulah Section 8

  204 N Cedar St, Tallulah, LA 71282

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceResidents can ask about rental assistance and housing programs for eligible households.
  Call 318-574-0051DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cots8.org

• Local office · City office

  Tallulah City Hall

  204 N Cedar St, Tallulah, LA 71282

  Help here

  • City services and sewer or garbage billsContact City Hall for city services and questions about sewer or garbage bills.
  Call 318-574-0964DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tallulah-la.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Madison Parish American Job Center

  132 Old Hwy 65 S, Tallulah, LA 71282

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesResidents can get help with job and workforce services at this center on its listed service days.
  Call 318-574-0387DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on laworks.net

• Library · County office

  Madison Parish Library

  403 N Mulberry St, Tallulah, LA 71282

  Help here

  • Library cards, books, computers, and printingResidents can get a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, and ask about printing.
  Call 318-574-4308DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on yourmpl.info

City of Tallulah website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tallulah

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

Offices for all of Madison Parish

Tallulah is in Madison Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Delta Community Action Association

  611 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71284

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community assistance programs serving Madison Parish.Read more
  Call 318-574-2130DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Madison Parish Health Unit

  123 Bailey Street, Tallulah, LA 71282

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the health unit for services including immunizations, reproductive health, TB testing, and WIC.
  • WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 318-574-3311DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• 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.
  Call 318-484-2260DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Madison Parish

  402 East Green Street, Tallulah, LA 71282

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceContact the parish veterans service location for help with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 225-219-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Madison Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

  100 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71282

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for and responding to disasters in Madison Parish.
  Call 318-574-6911DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Madison Parish

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