Abbeville

Local offices in Abbeville

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Abbeville

  1101 E Oak Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about public housing and whether you can apply for an available unit.
  Call 337-893-4643DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Abbeville Utilities and Billing Department

  101 N State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Utility service and billsStart, transfer, or stop utility service, pay a bill, or ask about your account.Apply online
  Call 337-893-8550DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofabbeville.net

• Local office · Regional office

  Louisiana 211 Statewide Network

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local health and human services.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Vermilion Council on Aging, Abbeville Senior Center

  1928 Graceland Avenue, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, recreation, wellness activities, and help finding services.
  Call 337-893-2563DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Acadiana Workforce Solutions Center, Vermilion Parish

  1301 Clover Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesVisit for help finding work, career coaching, and job skills training.
  Call 337-347-9205DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on acadianaworkforce.org

• Library · County office

  Vermilion Parish Library, Abbeville Branch

  405 E. St. Victor Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books, use library resources, or attend programs.
  Call 337-893-2674DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vermilion.lib.la.us

• Local office · City office

  Abbeville City Hall

  101 N State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about city government.
  Call 337-893-8550DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofabbeville.net

City of Abbeville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Abbeville

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

Job help near Abbeville

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Vermilion American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  0.3 miles away

  1301 Clover Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 337-347-9205DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Vermilion Parish

Abbeville is in Vermilion Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Vermilion Parish Health Unit

  2501 Charity Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesVisit for immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICVisit or contact the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition services for eligible families.
  Call 337-893-1443DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  232-HELP / Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for information and referrals to health and social services in Vermilion Parish.
  Call 337-232-4357Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 232-help.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cajun Area Agency on Aging

  110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
  Call 337-572-8940DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org

• Veterans · State office

  Vermilion Parish Veterans Service Office

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceContact the parish veterans service office for help with veterans benefits and eligibility questions.
  Call 337-893-2072Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Vermilion Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  100 North State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationContact the office for parish disaster preparation, emergency information, and recovery coordination.
  Call 337-898-4308DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vppj.org

• Library · County office

  Vermilion Parish Library

  405 E. St. Victor Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use digital resources, and find learning programs.Apply online
  Call 337-893-2674DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vermilionparishlibrary.com

Everything in Vermilion 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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