Fordoche

Local offices in Fordoche

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

• 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

  Fordoche Town Hall

  5390 Fordoche Rd, Fordoche, LA 70732

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit or call Town Hall with questions about town government and local services.
  • Water and garbage billsPay your water or garbage bill at Town Hall or ask staff about your bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 225-637-3112DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Fordoche Community Center

  4261 Overton St, Fordoche, LA 70732

  Help here

  • Community center rentalResidents can rent the center for meetings, receptions, and other gatherings.
  Call 225-637-3112DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Fordoche website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fordoche

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

Job help near Fordoche

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 Fordoche. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  13 miles away

  128 Poydras Street, New Roads, LA 70760

  Hours: Mondays 8:00am - 3:00pm

  Call 225-638-6356DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  East Baton Rouge North (Serving Wooddale)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 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

  St. Landry American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  1065 Hwy 749, Suite C, Opelousas, LA 70570

  Hours: Mon-Wed,Fri 8:00am-4:30 pm Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm

  Call 337-948-1330DirectionsWebsite

  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 Pointe Coupee Parish

Fordoche is in Pointe Coupee Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Pointe Coupee Parish Health Unit

  282-B Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • WICThe health unit offers WIC services for eligible families.
  • Public health servicesCall the health unit for public health clinic services and hours.
  Call 225-638-7320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Pointe Coupée Parish Government

  Help here

  • Parish government servicesUse the parish website to find local government services and pay a parish utility bill.
  Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Pointe Coupee Community Advancement

  128A Poydras Street, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • Medicaid application assistanceStaff can help residents with Medicaid applications by appointment or walk-in.
  Call 225-638-6356DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Pointe Coupee Parish Satellite Clinic

  282-A Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesThe Capital Area Human Services District provides behavioral health services for residents of Pointe Coupee Parish.
  Call 225-922-2700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Capital Area Agency on Aging

  2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportsGet information about meals, transportation, caregiver support, legal help, and other services for older adults.
  Call 225-922-2525DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Pointe Coupee Parish Veterans Service Office

  180 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits questions and claims.
  Call 225-638-5535DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Pointe Coupee 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