Tangipahoa Parish
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Local offices in Tangipahoa Parish
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Emergency help · County office
Tangipahoa Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
114 N. Laurel St., Amite, LA 70422
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet disaster alerts and information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tangipahoa.org
Housing authority · County office
Tangipahoa Parish Government Housing Department
111 N. Bay St., Suite B, Amite, LA 70422
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance based on your household income.
- Emergency housing assistanceAsk about help if you are homeless or at risk of losing your housing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tangipahoa.org
Public health · State office
Tangipahoa Parish (Hammond) Health Unit
15481 W. Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesVisit for services such as immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and vital records.
- WICAsk about food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Public health · State office
Tangipahoa Parish (Amite) Health Unit
330 W. Oak St., Amite City, LA 70422
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for services such as immunizations, environmental health, vital records, and WIC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
835 Pride Dr., Hammond, LA 70401
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesContact the authority for behavioral health and substance use support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fphsa.org
Veterans · State office
Tangipahoa Parish Veterans Service Office (Kentwood Itinerant Point)
308 Avenue G, Kentwood, LA 70444
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Library · County office
Tangipahoa Parish Library
204 NE Central Ave., Amite City, LA 70422
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card to borrow materials and use online learning resources.Apply onlineRead more
- Computers and internet accessUse library computers, Wi-Fi, and digital resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tangilibrary.com
Older adults · Regional office
Capital Area Agency on Aging
2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding services and support options for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Meals, transportation, and caregiver supportAsk about meals, rides, and support for family caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capitalaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
QUAD Area Community Action Agency
45300 N. Baptist Road, Hammond, LA 70401
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on quadarea.org
Jobs and training · County office
Geaux Jobs Tangipahoa/St. Helena Center
403 Market St., Hammond, LA 70403
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit for help with job searches and workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tangipahoa.org
State office · State office
Louisiana DCFS Tangipahoa Parish Office
1211 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422
Help here
- SNAP and family assistanceGet information about applying for food and family assistance programs.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Local office · Regional office
Louisiana 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Tangipahoa Parish Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Tangipahoa 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
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