West Baton Rouge Parish

Local offices in West Baton Rouge Parish

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

• Public health · State office

  West Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit WIC

  685 Louisiana Street, Port Allen, LA 70767

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 225-215-5201DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  18th Judicial District Court Families in Need of Services

  750 Louisiana Avenue, Suite H, Port Allen, LA 70767

  Help here

  • SNAP application assistanceGet help applying for SNAP or find information and paper application forms.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 225-964-6250DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  West Baton Rouge Parish Economic Stability Office

  1919 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  Help here

  • SNAP application assistanceGet help with a SNAP application and information about food benefits.Apply online
  Call 888-524-3578DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  West Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit

  685 Louisiana Street, Port Allen, LA 70767

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, pregnancy tests, family planning, infection testing, and other clinic services.
  Call 225-215-5201DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court

  Help here

  • Court records searchSearch the parish court records index online or contact the Clerk of Court for help.
  Call 225-383-0378Website

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

• Local office · County office

  West Baton Rouge Parish Government

  880 N Alexander Avenue, Port Allen, LA 70767

  Help here

  • Parish government servicesContact parish government for help finding local departments and public services.Read more
  Call 225-383-4755DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  West Baton Rouge Council on Aging

  2560 Court Street, Port Allen, LA 70767

  Help here

  • Local aging servicesContact the Council on Aging for help with local services for older adults.
  Call 225-383-0638DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Capital Area Agency on Aging

  2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  Help here

  • Older adult supportGet information and assistance with services for older adults.
  Call 225-925-7674DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  West Baton Rouge Parish Library

  830 North Alexander Avenue, Port Allen, LA 70767

  Help here

  • Library resourcesUse books, online resources, legal forms, tutoring, and learning programs.
  Call 225-342-7920DirectionsWebsite

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

West Baton Rouge Parish website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve West Baton Rouge Parish

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

Job help near West Baton Rouge 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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in West Baton Rouge Parish. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Iberville/West Baton Rouge American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  5.8 miles away

  23510 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764

  Hours: Mon-Wed,,Fri, 8:00am-4:00pm, Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm

  Call 225-687-0969DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  East Baton Rouge North (Serving Wooddale)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  4523 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

  Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8am-5pm; Thurs 8am-2pm

  Call 225-358-4579DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Ascension American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  1060 E. Worthy Street, Gonzales, LA 70737

  Hours: Mon-Wed.,Fri 8:00 am -4:00 pm Thurs 8:00 am- 2:00pm

  Call 985-902-4200DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Cities and towns in West Baton Rouge Parish

• Addis
• Brusly
• Port Allen

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