Terrebonne Parish
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Local offices in Terrebonne Parish
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Human services · County office
Terrebonne Parish Housing and Human Services Department
4800 Hwy 311, Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- Community assistanceThe department offers housing and community development programs for eligible residents.
- Utility assistanceThe department helps eligible low-income residents with energy costs and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tpcg.org
Emergency help · County office
Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
101 Government Street, Gray, LA 70359
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe office coordinates parish plans and response during emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on new.tpcg.org
Public health · State office
Terrebonne Parish Health Unit
600 Polk Street, Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health unit provides immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
Teche Action Terrebonne WIC Clinic
1014 Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Houma-Terrebonne Housing Authority
124 K Senator Circle, Houma, LA 70363
Help here
- Public housing and housing assistanceThe authority helps residents find information about public housing and housing assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hthousing.org
Older adults · Regional office
Terrebonne Council on Aging
995 W Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- Aging servicesThe council connects older adults with meals, transportation, in-home help, and other local services.
- Utility assistanceThe council may help eligible residents age 60 or older pay part of a utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on terrebonnecoa.org
Veterans · State office
Terrebonne Parish Veterans Service Office
8026 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families apply for state and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
State office · State office
Louisiana DCFS Terrebonne Economic Stability Office
1012 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- SNAP and family assistanceResidents can get help with SNAP and other family assistance through the state office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.la.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Terrebonne American Job Center
200 Point Street, Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- Employment servicesThe job center helps residents look for work and connect with employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www2.laworks.net
Library · County office
Terrebonne Parish Library System
151 Library Drive, Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system offers books, public computers, internet access, and learning programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mytpl.org
Public health · State office
Terrebonne Parish Health Unit WIC Clinic
600 Polk Street, Houma, LA 70360
Help here
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Terrebonne 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 Statewide Network
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