St. Mary Parish

Local offices in St. Mary Parish

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

• Public health · State office

  St. Mary Parish Health Unit

  1200 David Drive, Morgan City, LA 70380

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health care.
  • WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 985-380-2441DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  St. Mary Behavioral Health Center

  500 Roderick Street, Morgan City, LA 70380

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the center to ask about behavioral health care and support.
  Call 985-857-3615DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Louisiana Public Defender, District 16, St. Mary Parish Office

  107 Wilson Street, Franklin, LA 70538

  Help here

  • Public defenseContact the office about public defender services for eligible people facing criminal charges.
  Call 337-828-3628DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cajun Area Agency on Aging

  110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
  Call 337-572-8940DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  St. Mary Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

  St. Mary Parish Government, 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet parish emergency information and preparedness help.
  Call 337-828-4100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stmaryparishla.gov

• Library · County office

  St. Mary Parish Library

  206 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA 70538

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library programs and public computers.
  Call 337-828-1624DirectionsWebsite

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

St. Mary Parish Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve St. Mary Parish

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

Job help near St. Mary Parish

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

  St. Mary -East American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  1.4 miles away

  900 Youngs Road, Morgan City, LA 70380

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

  Call 985-384-4995DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  St. Mary West American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  600 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538

  Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am-2:00 pm

  Call 337-347-9648DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Cities and towns in St. Mary Parish

• Baldwin
• Berwick
• Franklin
• Morgan City
• Patterson

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