Central
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Local offices in Central
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
Capital Area United Way 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help and services for needs such as food, housing, or health care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cauw.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
11530 Sullivan Road, Central, LA 70818
Help here
- City information and servicesCall City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on central-la.gov
Local office · City office
City of Central Public Works
6703 Sullivan Road, Central, LA 70739
Help here
- Public works requestsReport drainage, pothole, street, sidewalk, or other city infrastructure problems.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on central-la.gov
Local office · County office
East Baton Rouge Parish 311 Call Center
Help here
- Parish service requestsReport sewer, garbage, recycling, and animal service issues handled by the parish in Central.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov
Library · County office
Central Branch Library
11260 Joor Road, Central, LA 70818
Help here
- Library services and programsBorrow books, use public computers, and take part in library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ebrpl.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Central
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
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
10600 S. Choctaw Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
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
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services 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
City of Baton Rouge Division of Human Development & Services
4523 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of East Baton Rouge Parish
Central is in East Baton Rouge Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
East Baton Rouge Child Support Enforcement Office
5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
State office · State office
East Baton Rouge Parish Economic Stability Office
1919 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceStaff can help residents apply for SNAP food benefits and get program information.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
State office · State office
East Baton Rouge Parish WIC Clinic
3029 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Suite 110, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Help here
- WICThe clinic helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Housing authority · County office
Baton Rouge Mayor's Office of Community Development
222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Help here
- Housing and community developmentThe office supports housing stability, home rehabilitation, and community services for residents with low or moderate incomes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brla.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority
4731 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceThe housing authority helps residents find affordable housing and manage their housing assistance.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ebrpha.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Capital Area Human Services
12301 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery servicesThe agency provides community mental health, developmental disability, and addiction recovery services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cahsd.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Capital Area United Way 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.
Call 988Text 988