Richwood

Local offices in Richwood

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  2710 Martin Luther King Dr., Richwood, LA 71202

  Help here

  • Town services and administrationContact the town about local services, public notices, meetings, and other town business.Read more
  • Garbage collectionContact the town about its garbage collection service.Read more
  Call 318-325-4328DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Ollie Burns Memorial Branch Library

  5601 Hwy 165 By-Pass, Richwood, LA 71202

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library resources and ask about its meeting rooms.
  Call 318-327-1235DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Richwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Richwood

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

Job help near Richwood

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 Richwood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Ouachita American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3.3 miles away

  24 Accent Drive, Suite 151, Monroe, LA 71202

  Hours: M,T,W,Th 8:00am-5:00pm;(Closed 12-12:30 for lunch)Closed to the public at 4:30pm, F 8:00am-3:00 pm (Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch)

  Call 318-362-3058DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Richland American Job Center

  19 miles away

  146 Christian Drive, Rayville, LA 71269

  Hours: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, and Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm,(Closed for lunch-12:30pm-1:00pm), Thursday 8:00am-12:30pm

  Call 318-728-3348 ext 303DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Caldwell American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  20 miles away

  6563 Highway 165, Columbia, LA 71418

  Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm (Closed for lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm)1st and 3rd Monday of each month or by appointment

  Call 318-649-5398 / 318-435-5687DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 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 Ouachita Parish

Richwood is in Ouachita Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Ouachita Parish Office

  1650 DeSiard St., Monroe, LA 71201

  Help here

  • Public assistance office helpContact DCFS for help with benefits and services available through its local office.
  Call 318-361-7370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · Regional office

  Fourth Judicial District Attorney Child Support Enforcement

  400 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support.
  Call 318-325-4347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 4thda.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program

  1103 Royal Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying heating and cooling costs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 318-322-7151DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Monroe Housing Authority

  300 Harrison Street, Monroe, LA 71201

  Help here

  • Public and affordable housingApply for housing and ask about the authority’s housing programs at its office.
  Call 318-388-1500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Ouachita Parish Health Unit

  1650 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71201

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the health unit for immunizations, reproductive health, and tuberculosis services.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 318-361-7370DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

Everything in Ouachita 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