Avoyelles Parish
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Local offices in Avoyelles Parish
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Avoyelles Parish Office
607 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA 71351
Help here
- SNAP and family benefitsGet help with SNAP and other family benefits through the local DCFS office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.la.gov
Housing help · County office
Avoyelles Parish Housing Choice Voucher Program
312 North Main Street, 2nd Floor, Marksville, LA 71351
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on avoypj.org
Public health · State office
Avoyelles Parish Health Unit, Bunkie
406 Walnut Street, Bunkie, LA 71322
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICApply for food and nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Public health · State office
Avoyelles Parish Health Unit, Marksville
657 Government Street, Marksville, LA 71351
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICApply for food and nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Local office · Regional office
232-HELP / Louisiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for information and referrals to health and social services in Vermilion Parish.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 232-help.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Louisiana Public Defender, District 12
312 Treasure Place, Marksville, LA 71351
Help here
- Public defenseContact the office about public defender services for eligible people facing criminal charges.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on statepublicdefender.la.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Avoyelles Council on Aging
224 South Preston Street, Marksville, LA 71351
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the council for services and support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org
Older adults · Regional office
Cenla Area Agency on Aging
1423 Peterman Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, home care, and support for caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org
Veterans · State office
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Avoyelles Parish Office
417 North Main Street, Marksville, LA 71351
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Library · County office
Avoyelles Parish Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources and get help with reading, learning, and research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on avoyellesparishlibrary.org
Avoyelles Parish Police Jury website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Avoyelles Parish
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 Central Louisiana
3223 Baldwin Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301
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
Avoyelles Progress Action Committee, Inc.
PO Box 527, Marksville, LA 71351
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Avoyelles 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
Talk to a person
- 232-HELP / Louisiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 337-232-4357 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988