Allen Parish

Local offices in Allen Parish

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

• Public health · State office

  Allen Parish Health Unit WIC Clinic

  145 Hospital Drive, Oakdale, LA 71463

  Help here

  • WICApply for food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 318-335-1147DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Louisiana Department of Health, Allen Parish Economic Stability Office

  213-A North First St., Oberlin, LA 70655

  Help here

  • SNAP application assistanceGet help applying for SNAP food benefits.
  Call 888-524-3578DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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

  Last checked 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

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

• Veterans · State office

  Allen Parish Veterans Service Office

  105 North 5th Street, Oberlin, LA 70655

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims.
  Call 337-639-4370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  American Job Center, Allen Parish site

  Sowela Technical Community College, 117 Highway 1152, Oakdale, LA 71463

  Help here

  • Workforce servicesGet help looking for work and finding workforce training services.
  Call 318-335-3944DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laworks.net

• Library · Regional office

  Allen Parish Libraries

  320 S. 6th Street, Oberlin, LA 70655

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and help finding books, information, and other library resources.
  Call 318-491-4543DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allen.lib.la.us

Allen Parish Police Jury website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Allen Parish

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

Job help near Allen Parish

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Allen Parish. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Evangeline American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  306 West Main Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586

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

  Call 337-363-6241DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

• American Job Center

  Rapides American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  33 miles away

  5610 B Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303

  Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 318-487-5532DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  St. Landry American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  1065 Hwy 749, Suite C, Opelousas, LA 70570

  Hours: Mon-Wed,Fri 8:00am-4:30 pm Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm

  Call 337-948-1330DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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.

Cities and towns in Allen Parish

• Elizabeth
• Kinder
• Oakdale
• Oberlin
• Reeves

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