Elton

Local offices in Elton

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

• Library · County office

  Elton Library

  813 Main St., Elton, LA 70532

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, and ask about library programs.
  Call 337-584-2640DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Elton City Hall

  1302 Main St., Elton, LA 70532

  Help here

  • Town services and questionsVisit or call City Hall with questions about town services and local government.
  • Utility bills and paymentsPay town bills, including water and sewer bills, online or through City Hall.Apply online
  • Beulah Davis Center rentalAsk City Hall about renting the Beulah Davis Center.
  Call 337-584-2992DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofelton.municipalimpact.com

Town of Elton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elton

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

Job help near Elton

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 Elton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Acadia American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  27 miles away

  223 West. 5th Street, Crowley, LA 70526

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

  Call 337-347-9239DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Evangeline American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 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

  Calcasieu American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 miles away

  2424 3rd Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thurs 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

  Call 337-721-4010DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Offices for all of Jefferson Davis Parish

Elton is in Jefferson Davis Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  Louisiana 211 Statewide Network

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local and statewide health and human services in Livingston Parish.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org

• Public health · State office

  Jefferson Davis Parish Health Unit

  403 Baker Street, Jennings, LA 70546

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, vital records, and other public health services.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 337-824-2193DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court

  300 North State Street, Room 106, Jennings, LA 70546

  Help here

  • Court records and filingsContact the clerk for civil, criminal, and probate filings and court records.
  • Vital records and licensesThe clerk's office issues birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports.
  Call 337-824-8340DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury

  304 N State St, Jennings, LA 70546

  Help here

  • Parish government servicesContact the parish government for help with local parish services and public matters.
  Call 337-824-4792DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cajun Area Agency on Aging, serving Jefferson Davis Parish

  210 South State Street, Jennings, LA

  Help here

  • Senior support and referralsOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, utility help, and other senior services.
  Call 337-824-5504DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Jefferson Davis Parish Veterans Service Office

  1610 Evangeline Highway, Jennings, LA 70546

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits questions and claims.
  Call 337-824-2829DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jefferson Davis 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