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Local offices in Ridgecrest
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Ridgecrest Town Hall
116 Foster Drive, Ridgecrest, LA 71334
Help here
- Town government servicesContact Town Hall for help with town government matters and local notices.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on conppj.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ridgecrest
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
Food Bank of Central Louisiana
3223 Baldwin Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301
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
Acadiana Legal Service 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
LaSalle CAA, Inc.
202 Sicily Street, Harrisonburg, LA 71368
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Ridgecrest
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 Ridgecrest. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Concordia American Job Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
3.7 miles away
2100 E E.Wallace Boulevard N, Ferriday, LA 71334
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Catahoula American Job Center
18 miles away
1533 4th Street, Jonesville, LA 71343
Hours: Tuesdays, and Fridays 8:00am-4:30 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Tensas Parish American Job Center
28 miles away
205 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366
Hours: 1st and 3rd Mondays or by appointment 8:00am - 12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 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
Sixth Planning District Consortium - LWIA 60
3108 North 1st Street, PO Box 1605, Jena, LA 71342
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 Concordia Parish
Ridgecrest is in Concordia Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Concordia Parish Health Unit
905 Mickey Gilley Ave., Ferriday, LA 71343
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
- Medicaid application assistanceStaff can help clients with Medicaid applications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc.
202 Sicily St., Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Help here
- Community action and energy assistanceResidents can contact the agency about energy assistance and other community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lasallecaa.net
Older adults · Regional office
Cenla Area Agency on Aging
1423 Peterman Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, home care, and support for caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Concordia Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
217 Persimmon Mill Rd., Ferriday, LA 71334
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessResidents can sign up for alerts about disasters, evacuations, boil water notices, and other urgent events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on conppj.org
Local office · County office
Concordia Parish Police Jury
4001 Carter Street, Room 1, Vidalia, LA 71373
Help here
- Parish government servicesContact the Police Jury about parish services, roads, drainage, water systems, recreation, and public buildings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on conppj.org
Library · County office
Concordia Parish Library System
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system offers books, public computers, Wi-Fi, copying, faxing, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on concordialibrary.org
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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