Iota

Local offices in Iota

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

• 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.
  Call 337-232-4357Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 232-help.org

• Local office · City office

  Iota City Hall

  116 Duson Ave, Iota, LA 70543

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with town services and questions.
  • Utility billsPay Town of Iota utility bills through the town's online payment service or ask City Hall about billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 337-779-2597DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Iota Branch Library

  119 Duson Ave, Iota, LA 70543

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials and services.
  Call 337-779-2770DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on acadia.lib.la.us

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Iota

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

Job help near Iota

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 Iota. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Acadia American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  11 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

  St. Landry American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Evangeline American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 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

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 Acadia Parish

Iota is in Acadia Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Acadia Parish Health Unit WIC Clinic

  1029 Capitol Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526

  Help here

  • WICApply for food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 337-788-7507DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Acadia Parish Office

  600 North Avenue G, Crowley, LA 70527

  Help here

  • SNAP and family supportGet help with SNAP and other family support services at the parish office.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Acadia Parish Health Unit

  1029 Capitol Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, pregnancy testing, and other health services.
  Call 337-788-7507DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic

  1822 West 2nd Street, Crowley, LA 70526

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care, crisis help, and substance use services.
  Call 337-788-7511DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cajun Area Agency on Aging

  110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
  Call 337-572-8940DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Acadia 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