Erath

Local offices in Erath

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

• Local office · City office

  Erath Town Hall

  115 W. Edwards St., Erath, LA 70533

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billsVisit Town Hall for town services and help with utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 337-937-8401DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townoferath.com

• Library · County office

  Vermilion Parish Library, Erath Branch

  111 W. Edwards St., Erath, LA 70533

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use research and digital services, and attend library programs.
  Call 337-937-5628DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vermilionparishlibrary.com

Town of Erath website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Erath

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

Offices for all of Vermilion Parish

Erath is in Vermilion Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Vermilion Parish Health Unit

  2501 Charity Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesVisit for immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICVisit or contact the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition services for eligible families.
  Call 337-893-1443DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on 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.
  Call 337-232-4357Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 232-help.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cajun Area Agency on Aging

  110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
  Call 337-572-8940DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Vermilion Parish Veterans Service Office

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceContact the parish veterans service office for help with veterans benefits and eligibility questions.
  Call 337-893-2072Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Vermilion Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  100 North State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationContact the office for parish disaster preparation, emergency information, and recovery coordination.
  Call 337-898-4308DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Vermilion Parish Library

  405 E. St. Victor Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use digital resources, and find learning programs.Apply online
  Call 337-893-2674DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Vermilion 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