Cotton Valley
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Local offices in Cotton Valley
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Cotton Valley Town Hall
478 Resident Street, Cotton Valley, LA 71018
Help here
- Town servicesVisit or call the town office for help with town government services.
- Utility billsPay your town utility bill or ask the town office about billing.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonvalley.municipalimpact.com
Library · County office
Webster Parish Library, Cotton Valley Branch
21241 US-371, Cotton Valley, LA 71018
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials at the local branch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on websterpl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cotton Valley
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 Northwest Louisiana
285 Mt. Zion Road, Shreveport, LA 71106
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
Webster Parish Police Jury, Office of Community Services
208 Gleason Street, Minden, LA 71058-0876
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Webster Parish
Cotton Valley is in Webster Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Webster–Minden Health Unit
1200 Homer Road, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- WICThe clinic provides WIC services for eligible women, infants, and children.
- Immunizations and health clinicsThe health unit offers immunizations and reproductive health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Public health · State office
Webster–Springhill Health Unit
110 June Anthony Drive, Springhill, LA 71075
Help here
- WICThe clinic provides WIC services for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
State office · State office
Webster Parish Economic Stability Office
223 Pine St., Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceResidents can get help applying for SNAP food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Community action · County office
Webster Parish Office of Community Services
208 Gleason St., Minden, LA 71055
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wpcommunityservices.com
Older adults · Regional office
Webster Parish Council on Aging
1482 Sheppard St., Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Senior meals and home deliveryOlder residents can get meals at a meal site or delivered at home.Read more
- Aging and caregiver supportThe council connects older residents and caregivers with local help and support.Read more
- TransportationOlder residents can ask the council about rides to appointments and other places.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on webstercoa.com
Veterans · State office
Webster Parish Veterans Service Office
119 West Pine Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
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
- Louisiana 211 Statewide Network
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