Woodworth
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Local offices in Woodworth
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Woodworth Town Hall
9363 Hwy. US165 South, Woodworth, LA 71485
Help here
- Town services and utility paymentsContact Town Hall for local government services and help with utility payments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwoodworth.com
Older adults · Regional office
Woodworth Senior Citizen Center
878 Robinson Bridge Road, Woodworth, LA 71485
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center to ask about services and activities for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwoodworth.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rapides Parish
Woodworth is in Rapides Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · County office
Rapides Parish Police Jury
711 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Parish government servicesContact parish government about local services, public works, and parish matters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rppj.com
Public health · State office
Rapides Parish Health Unit
5604-A Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for WIC, family planning, immunizations, sexually transmitted disease services, and vital records.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Veterans · State office
Rapides Parish Veteran Service Office
711 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Library · Regional office
Rapides Parish Library
411 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use library resources, and get help with research and learning.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rpl.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Rapides Parish Housing Authority
119 Boyce Gardens, Boyce, LA 71409
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceResidents can ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rapidespha.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Cenla Community Action Committee
2011 MacArthur Drive, Building 1, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Community assistanceEligible residents can ask about programs that help with low income and family needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlacac.org
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