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Local offices in Plaquemine
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Iberville Parish Office
23075 Highway 1, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- SNAP and family assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with SNAP and other family assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Housing help · City office
Plaquemine City Housing Authority
23640 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Section 8 housing assistanceContact the city housing authority to ask about its Section 8 housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City Light and Water Business Office
23640 Railroad Avenue, First Floor, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Utility bills and customer serviceAsk about city electric, natural gas, water, sewer service, or your utility bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on plaquemine.org
Local office · City office
Plaquemine City Hall
23640 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall to contact city departments and get help with city matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on plaquemine.org
Older adults · County office
Iberville Council on Aging Plaquemine Senior Center
58105 Court Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, recreation, transportation, and other senior services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Veterans · State office
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Iberville Parish Office
58105 Court Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help with questions about benefits and claims.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Library · County office
Iberville Parish Library, Plaquemine Main Branch
24605 J. Gerald Berret Boulevard, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myipl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Plaquemine Community Center and Henry Nadler Pavilion
23245 Short Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Community centerResidents can contact the city about community center events and facility use.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on plaquemine.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Plaquemine
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
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
10600 S. Choctaw Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
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
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services 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
Iberville Parish Council/OSS
P.O. Box 389, Plaquemine, LA 70765-0389
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Plaquemine
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Iberville/West Baton Rouge American Job Center
Also helps young people
0.6 miles away
23510 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Hours: Mon-Wed,,Fri, 8:00am-4:00pm, Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 3, 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
Second Planning District Consortium
305 N. Oak St., Hammond, LA 70401
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 Iberville Parish
Plaquemine is in Iberville Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Iberville Parish Economic Stability Office
23075 Highway 1, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- SNAP and other economic stability application helpGet help applying for benefits, including SNAP, in person or by paper application.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Community action · County office
Iberville Parish Community Services
58105 Court Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Utility, housing, food, and medication assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, rent or mortgage, food, and prescription costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ibervilleparish.com
Public health · State office
Iberville Parish Health Unit
24705 Plaza Drive, Suite A, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services at the parish health unit.
- WICWIC helps eligible families with young children, pregnant people, and new parents get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Iberville Behavioral Health
24705 Plaza Drive, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Adult mental health and addiction servicesAdults can contact the clinic for mental health and addiction services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cahsd.org
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
Older adults · County office
Iberville Parish Council on Aging
58105 Court Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Help here
- Senior supportOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, wellness support, and help finding services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ibervilleparish.com
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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