De Soto Parish

Local offices in De Soto Parish

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

• Public health · State office

  DeSoto Parish Health Unit

  113 Jefferson Street, Mansfield, LA 71052

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
  • Public health clinic servicesResidents can get immunizations, reproductive health services, tuberculosis testing, and other public health services.
  Call 318-872-0472DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DeSoto Parish DCFS Office

  104 Crosby Street, Mansfield, LA 71052

  Help here

  • SNAP, FITAP, and Kinship CareResidents can apply for food and cash assistance and the Kinship Care Subsidy Program.
  • Child welfare servicesFamilies can visit for help with DCFS child welfare services.
  Call 318-575-5339DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court

  101 Texas Street, Mansfield, LA 71052

  Help here

  • Court informationResidents can contact the clerk for court records and information about court filings.
  Call 318-872-3110DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  DeSoto Council on Aging

  404 Polk Street, Suite A, Mansfield, LA 71052

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about transportation, respite care, and help with daily needs.Read more
  Call 318-872-3700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  DeSoto Parish Veterans Service Office

  404 Polk Street, Mansfield, LA 71052

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with questions about benefits and eligibility.
  Call 318-872-4325DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  DeSoto Parish Library

  109 Crosby Street, Mansfield, LA 71052

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library programs and information services.
  Call 318-872-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

DeSoto Parish Police Jury website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve De Soto Parish

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

Job help near De Soto 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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  DeSoto/Red River American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  0.4 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.

Cities and towns in De Soto Parish

• Grand Cane
• Keachi
• Logansport
• Longstreet
• Mansfield
• South Mansfield
• Stanley
• Stonewall

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