Simpson

Local offices in Simpson

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Simpson Town Hall

  4464 Hwy 8, Simpson, LA 71474

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billingContact the village about local services and water bills.
  Call 337-383-7731DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Simpson website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Simpson

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

Job help near Simpson

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 Simpson. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Grant American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  25 miles away

  205 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417

  Hours: Monday- Wednesday, and Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, Thursday 8:00am-1:30pm and 3:30pm-4:30pm 10:00am-4:30pm

  Call 318-627-3754DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  Rapides American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  5610 B Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303

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

  Call 318-487-5532DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Beauregard American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  33 miles away

  1102 West First Street, Deridder, LA 70634

  Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm,Thurs 8:00 am-3:00 pm

  Call 337-462-5838Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 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 Vernon Parish

Simpson is in Vernon Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Vernon Parish Health Unit

  406 W. Fertitta Blvd., Leesville, LA 71446

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 337-238-6410DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Vernon Parish Council on Aging

  200 North Third St., Leesville, LA 71446

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, legal help, and other support services.
  Call 337-239-4361DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Vernon Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

  190 Ned Woodham, Leesville, LA 71446

  Help here

  • Emergency information and preparednessContact the office for parish emergency information, preparedness help, and alerts.
  Call 337-238-0815DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Vernon Parish Clerk of Court

  215 S. 4th Street, Leesville, LA 71446

  Help here

  • Birth certificates and marriage licensesVisit the clerk to apply for a Louisiana birth certificate or marriage license.
  • Court and public recordsContact the clerk about civil services, recorded documents, and parish records.
  Call 337-238-1384DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Vernon Parish Library

  1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville, LA 71446

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, learning resources, digital collections, and services for residents.
  Call 337-239-2027DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Vernon 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