Castor

Local offices in Castor

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Castor Mayor's Office

  126 Front Street, Castor, LA 71016

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the village office about local government services, public works, and village utilities.
  Call 318-544-8718DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Library · County office

  Castor Branch, Bienville Parish Library

  1955 Highway 507, Castor, LA 71016

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library resources.
  Call 318-544-8451DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Castor

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

Job help near Castor

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 Castor. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Webster/Claiborne Parish American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  25 miles away

  902 Lee Street, Minden, LA 71055

  Hours: M, T, W 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ;Th 8:30 am to 2:30 pm; F 8:00am-3:30pm(Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm)

  Call 318-371-3024 ext 104DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Jackson American Job Center

  27 miles away

  236 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251

  Hours: First and Third Monday of Each Month or by Appointment 8:00 am - 12:00pm

  Call 318-480-5050DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  DeSoto/Red River American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  34 miles away

  142 Lake Road, Mansfield, LA 71052

  Hours: M, T, W 8:00 am to 4:30 pm ;Th 8:00 am to 2:30 pm; Fri 8:00am-3;30pm(Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm)

  Call 318-871-2391DirectionsWebsite

  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 Bienville Parish

Castor is in Bienville Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Bienville Parish Health Unit

  1285 Pine Street, Suite 102, Arcadia, LA 71001

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, vital records, and other public health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support through the Women, Infants and Children program.
  Call 318-263-2125DirectionsWebsite

  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

  Bienville Area Agency on Aging

  2705 Beech Street, Arcadia, LA 71001

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can get referrals, transportation, meals, homemaker help, respite, and legal services.
  Call 318-263-8936DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eldercare.acl.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Bienville Parish Veteran Service Office

  200 Gap Farms Road, Arcadia, LA 71001

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 318-263-7419DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Bienville Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

  100 Courthouse Drive, Suite 108, Arcadia, LA 71001

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information and help preparing for and responding to emergencies.
  Call 318-263-2019DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Bienville Parish Library

  2768 Maple Street, Arcadia, LA 71001

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials and programs for information, learning, and recreation.
  Call 318-263-7410DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bienville 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