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Local offices in West Monroe
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
West Monroe Community Center SNAP Partner
400 South 5th Street, West Monroe, LA 71292
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceGet help with a SNAP application, online application, or paper forms at this community partner site.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Housing help · City office
West Monroe Housing Authority
211 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher rental assistanceAsk about rental assistance for eligible residents who live within West Monroe city limits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwestmonroe.com
Utilities · City office
Water and Sanitation Services
2305 N 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Help here
- Water and sanitation billingAsk questions about water service, bills, or account correspondence, and get help starting utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwestmonroe.com
Local office · City office
West Monroe City Hall
2305 N 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding the city department or service you need.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwestmonroe.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
West Ouachita Senior Center
1800 N Seventh Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Help here
- Senior support and activitiesOlder adults can ask about meals, activities, health services, community referrals, and transportation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwestmonroe.com
State office
West Monroe Office of Motor Vehicles
501 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the Office of Motor Vehicles for driver license and identification services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on offices.omv.la.gov
Library · Regional office
West Monroe Branch Library
315 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials, youth services, or meeting rooms.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oplib.org
Local office · City office
West Monroe Community Center
400 S 5th Street, West Monroe, LA 71292
Help here
- Community programsAsk about after-school activities, tutoring, adult education, family services, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwestmonroe.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve West Monroe
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 Northeast Louisiana
204 Exchange Street, West Monroe, LA 71292
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
Ouachita Multi-Purpose CAP, Inc.
PO Box 3086, Monroe, LA 71210-3086
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near West Monroe
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 Monroe. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Ouachita American Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
4.5 miles away
24 Accent Drive, Suite 151, Monroe, LA 71202
Hours: M,T,W,Th 8:00am-5:00pm;(Closed 12-12:30 for lunch)Closed to the public at 4:30pm, F 8:00am-3:00 pm (Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch)
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Union Parish American Job Center
23 miles away
303-B East Water Street, Farmerville, LA 71241
Hours: Tue,Wed, and,Fri.- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed for lunch 12:30 pm-1:00pm),Thur - 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and Every 2nd and 4th Monday
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 10, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Richland American Job Center
23 miles away
146 Christian Drive, Rayville, LA 71269
Hours: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, and Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm,(Closed for lunch-12:30pm-1:00pm), Thursday 8:00am-12:30pm
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
Ouachita Parish Workforce Investment Board
24 Accent Drive, Suite 151, Monroe, LA 71201
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 Ouachita Parish
West Monroe is in Ouachita Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Ouachita Parish Office
1650 DeSiard St., Monroe, LA 71201
Help here
- Public assistance office helpContact DCFS for help with benefits and services available through its local office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Child support · Regional office
Fourth Judicial District Attorney Child Support Enforcement
400 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 4thda.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program
1103 Royal Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
Help here
- Energy assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying heating and cooling costs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on omcapinc.org
Housing help · Regional office
Monroe Housing Authority
300 Harrison Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Help here
- Public and affordable housingApply for housing and ask about the authority’s housing programs at its office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroehousing.com
Public health · State office
Ouachita Parish Health Unit
1650 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health unit for immunizations, reproductive health, and tuberculosis services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible women, infants, and children.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.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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