Lafayette Parish

Local offices in Lafayette Parish

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

• Housing help · County office

  Lafayette Housing Authority

  115 Kattie Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 337-233-1327DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thelha.com

• Public health · State office

  Lafayette Parish Health Unit

  220 W. Willow Street, Building A, Lafayette, LA 70501

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 337-262-5616DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Acadiana Area Human Services District

  302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesGet behavioral health, substance use, crisis, and developmental disability services.
  Call 337-262-4100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahsd.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

• Veterans · State office

  Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Lafayette Parish Office

  2100 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 337-262-5628DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  1810 W. Willow St., Scott, LA 70583

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet emergency preparedness information and updates for Lafayette Parish.
  Call 337-291-5075DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettela.gov

• Local office · County office

  Lafayette Consolidated Government

  705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506

  Help here

  • City and parish servicesContact the city-parish government for help finding local services.Read more
  Call 337-291-8200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettela.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Lafayette American Job Center

  706 East Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
  Call 337-347-9115DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Lafayette Public Library

  301 W. Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library books, learning resources, and public services through the Lafayette Public Library system.
  Call 337-504-5332DirectionsWebsite

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

Lafayette Consolidated Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lafayette Parish

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

Job help near Lafayette 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.

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 Lafayette Parish

• Broussard
• Carencro
• Duson
• Lafayette
• Scott
• Youngsville

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