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Local offices in Henderson
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Local office · City office
Town of Henderson Town Hall
1453 Henderson Hwy, Henderson, LA 70517
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town office about local government services and town business.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lma.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Henderson
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
S.M.I.L.E. CAA, Inc.
501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70502
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Henderson
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 Henderson. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
St. Martin American Job Center
Also helps young people
12 miles away
215 Evangeline Blvd, St. Martinville, LA 70582
Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Lafayette American Job Center
Also helps young people
14 miles away
706 East Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Hours: Mon-Wed and Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Iberia American Job Center
Also helps young people
20 miles away
601 Ember Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560
Hours: Mon-Wed ,Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Louisiana
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Louisiana Workforce Development Board #40
1638 Creswell Lane, Ste 1, PO Box 2046 (70571-2046), Opelousas, LA 70570
Offices for all of St. Martin Parish
Henderson is in St. Martin Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
SMILE Community Action Agency
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency’s St. Martinville office to ask about help with basic needs and utility costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lhc.la.gov
Public health · State office
St. Martin Parish Health Unit
303 W. Port Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
Help here
- Public health careGet immunizations, pregnancy testing, reproductive health care, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
- WICGet nutrition support through the WIC program at this health unit.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Local office · Regional office
232-HELP / Louisiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for information and referrals to health and social services in Vermilion Parish.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 232-help.org
Older adults · Regional office
St. Martin Council on Aging, Inc.
391 Cannery Road, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder parish residents can ask about meals, transportation, respite care, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Acadiana Workforce Solutions St. Martin Center
215 Evangeline Blvd., St. Martinville, LA 70582
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acadianaworkforce.org
Library · County office
St. Martin Parish Library
201 Porter Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use learning resources, and ask library staff for information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stmartinparishlibrary.org
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
Talk to a person
- Louisiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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