Central

Local offices in Central

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Capital Area United Way 211

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help and services for needs such as food, housing, or health care.
  Call 225-923-2114Website

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  11530 Sullivan Road, Central, LA 70818

  Help here

  • City information and servicesCall City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
  Call 225-262-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Central Public Works

  6703 Sullivan Road, Central, LA 70739

  Help here

  • Public works requestsReport drainage, pothole, street, sidewalk, or other city infrastructure problems.Apply online
  Call 225-262-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  East Baton Rouge Parish 311 Call Center

  Help here

  • Parish service requestsReport sewer, garbage, recycling, and animal service issues handled by the parish in Central.Apply online
  Call 225-389-3090Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov

• Library · County office

  Central Branch Library

  11260 Joor Road, Central, LA 70818

  Help here

  • Library services and programsBorrow books, use public computers, and take part in library programs.
  Call 225-262-2640DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Central website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Central

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

Job help near Central

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 Central. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  East Baton Rouge North (Serving Wooddale)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.6 miles away

  4523 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

  Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8am-5pm; Thurs 8am-2pm

  Call 225-358-4579DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Livingston American Job Center (Serving East Feliciana)

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  29940 S. Magnolia Street, P.O Box 1327, Livingston, LA 70754

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

  Call 225-435-0606DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Iberville/West Baton Rouge American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  23510 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764

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

  Call 225-687-0969DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 3, 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 East Baton Rouge Parish

Central is in East Baton Rouge Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  East Baton Rouge Child Support Enforcement Office

  5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and related services.
  Call 225-342-8749DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov

• State office

  East Baton Rouge Parish Economic Stability Office

  1919 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  Help here

  • SNAP application assistanceStaff can help residents apply for SNAP food benefits and get program information.Apply online
  Call 888-524-3578DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  East Baton Rouge Parish WIC Clinic

  3029 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Suite 110, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

  Help here

  • WICThe clinic helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get food and nutrition support.
  Call 225-925-3606DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Baton Rouge Mayor's Office of Community Development

  222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

  Help here

  • Housing and community developmentThe office supports housing stability, home rehabilitation, and community services for residents with low or moderate incomes.Read more
  Call 225-389-3039DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority

  4731 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceThe housing authority helps residents find affordable housing and manage their housing assistance.Read more
  Call 225-923-8100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Capital Area Human Services

  12301 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and recovery servicesThe agency provides community mental health, developmental disability, and addiction recovery services.
  Call 225-925-1906DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in East Baton Rouge 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