Colfax

Local offices in Colfax

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

• Utilities · City office

  Colfax Utility Billing

  1208 Main Street, Colfax, LA

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsVisit Town Hall to ask about town water and sewer bills or make a payment.
  Call 318-627-3711DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcolfax.wixsite.com

• Local office · City office

  Colfax Town Hall

  1208 Main Street, Colfax, LA

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town government services and questions.
  Call 318-627-3711DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcolfax.wixsite.com

• Library · County office

  Grant Parish Library, Colfax

  300 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grantparishlibrary.org

Town of Colfax website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Colfax

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

Offices for all of Grant Parish

Colfax is in Grant Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  LaSalle Community Action Agency

  202 Sicily Street, Harrisonburg, LA 71340

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community action services available to Grant Parish residents.
  Call 318-389-4810DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on laworks.net

• State office · State office

  Grant Parish Health Unit WIC Clinic

  340 A Webb Smith Drive, Colfax, LA 71417

  Help here

  • WICApply for food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 318-627-3133DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Public health · State office

  Grant Parish Health Unit

  340 A Webb Smith Drive, Colfax, LA 71417

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health unit about public health services and appointments.
  Call 318-627-3133DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• 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.
  Call 318-484-2260DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org

• Veterans · State office

  Grant Parish Veterans Service Office

  451 2nd Street, Colfax, LA 71417

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and related services.
  Call 318-627-3023DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Grant American Job Center

  205 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce assistanceGet help with job search and workforce services.
  Call 318-627-3754DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wdb60.com

Everything in Grant 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.
• 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