Parks

Local offices in Parks

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Parks Water Utilities

  1019 Periou St., Parks, LA 70582

  Help here

  • Water service and billsAsk about water service, start service, pay a water bill, or discuss a past-due bill with the office.Apply online
  Call 337-845-4139DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Parks City Hall

  1019 Periou St., Parks, LA 70582

  Help here

  • Town government informationAsk about local government and services or contact the mayor and council.
  Call 337-845-4139DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Village of Parks Senior Center

  Help here

  • Senior activities and informationFind information about senior services and join social or recreational activities.
  Website

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

• Library · County office

  Parks Branch Library

  1012 Martin Street, Parks, LA 70582

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, or ask about library programs.
  Call 337-342-2690DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Parks, Louisiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Parks

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

Job help near Parks

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 Parks. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  St. Martin American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  5.3 miles away

  215 Evangeline Blvd, St. Martinville, LA 70582

  Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm

  Call 337-347-9373DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Lafayette American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  11 miles away

  706 East Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

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

  Call 337-347-9115DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Iberia American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  13 miles away

  601 Ember Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560

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

  Call 337-347-9537DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 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 St. Martin Parish

Parks 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.
  Call 337-394-6013Website

  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.
  Call 337-394-3097DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 337-232-4357Website

  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.
  Call 337-332-3063DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 337-347-9373DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 337-394-2207DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in St. Martin 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