Coushatta

Local offices in Coushatta

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

• State office

  Red River Parish Economic Stability Office

  5040 Cutoff Road, Coushatta, LA 71019

  Help here

  • SNAP application assistanceApply for food assistance or get help with a SNAP application.
  Call 888-524-3578DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Coushatta Public Utilities

  1211 East Carroll Street, Coushatta, LA 71019

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and utility billsPay town utility bills or ask the town about water and sewer service.Read more
  Call 318-932-4312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcoushatta.com

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Coushatta Town Hall

  1211 East Carroll Street, Coushatta, LA 71019

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit or call town hall for help with town government services.
  Call 318-932-4312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcoushatta.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Red River Council on Aging, Inc.

  1825 Front Street, Coushatta, LA 71019

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, and help finding services.
  Call 318-932-5721DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Red River Parish Library

  410 East Carroll Street, Coushatta, LA 71019

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use learning resources, or visit the public meeting room.
  Call 318-932-5614DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Coushatta website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Coushatta

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

Job help near Coushatta

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 Coushatta. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  DeSoto/Red River American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  21 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Natchitoches-East American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  24 miles away

  303 Bienville Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457

  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 318-357-3145DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Sabine American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  33 miles away

  1125 West Mississippi Avenue, Suite A, Many, LA 71449

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

  Call 318-256-2698DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 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.

Offices for all of Red River Parish

Coushatta is in Red River Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Louisiana Economic Stability, Red River Parish

  5040 Cutoff Road, Coushatta, LA 71019

  Help here

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

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

• Community action · Regional office

  DeSoto Parish Office of Community Services

  404 Polk Street, Suite B, Mansfield, LA 71052

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the office to ask about community services available to Red River Parish residents.
  Call 318-872-0880DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Red River Parish Health Unit

  2015 Red Oak Road, Coushatta, LA 71019

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and family planning.
  • WICApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a young child.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 318-932-4087DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Red River Council on Aging

  1825 Front Street, Coushatta, LA

  Help here

  • Senior support and referralsAsk about meals, transportation, personal care, and help finding services for older adults.
  Call 318-932-5721DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Red River Parish Police Jury

  615 East Carroll Street, Coushatta, LA 71019

  Help here

  • Parish government assistanceContact the parish government for help finding local services and departments.
  Call 318-932-5719DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Red River 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