Turkey Creek

Local offices in Turkey Creek

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Turkey Creek Office

  7711 US Highway 167 N, Turkey Creek, LA 70585

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the village office about town services and local government matters.
  • Water utility billsPay a Village of Turkey Creek utility bill online or ask the village office about billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 337-461-2212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Turkey Creek Branch Library

  13951 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Turkey Creek, LA 70585

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use Evangeline Parish Library services.
  Call 337-461-2304DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Turkey Creek

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

Job help near Turkey Creek

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 Turkey Creek. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Evangeline American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  306 West Main Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586

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

  Call 337-363-6241DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Avoyelles American Job Center

  27 miles away

  310 Acton Road, Suite B, Marksville, LA 71351

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

  Call 318-240-8820DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  Rapides American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 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

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 Evangeline Parish

Turkey Creek is in Evangeline Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Evangeline Community Action Agency, Inc.

  222 South Coreil Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586

  Help here

  • Community assistanceAsk about food, utility, housing, health care, and job training assistance for low-income residents.
  Call 337-363-1306DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Evangeline Parish Health Unit

  1010 W. LaSalle Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
  Call 337-363-1135DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Local office · County office

  Evangeline Parish Police Jury

  1008 W. La Salle St., Ville Platte, LA 70586

  Help here

  • Parish government servicesContact the parish government for local services and information.Read more
  Call 337-363-5651DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• State office

  Louisiana DCFS Evangeline Parish Office

  116 SW Railroad Street, Suite A, Ville Platte, LA 70586

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesContact the office about child and family services in Evangeline Parish.
  Call 337-363-6011DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Evangeline 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