Jonesville

Local offices in Jonesville

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

• State office

  Catahoula American Job Center

  1533 4th Street, Jonesville, LA 71343

  Help here

  • SNAP application assistanceVisit for help getting SNAP information or a paper application.
  Call 318-992-8264DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Catahoula Jonesville Senior Center

  901 First Street, Jonesville, LA 71343

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, recreation, transportation, and help finding services.
  Call 318-339-8111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.la.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town of Jonesville Town Hall

  104 Lilly Street, Jonesville, LA 71343

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact the town office for help with local government services and questions.
  • Utility billingContact the utility office to ask about a town utility bill or payment.Read more
  Call 318-339-8596DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lma.org

• Library · County office

  Catahoula Parish Library, Jonesville Branch

  205 Pond Street, Jonesville, LA 71343

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use computers, internet, copying, faxing, and other library services.
  Call 318-339-7070DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on catahoulaplibrary.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jonesville

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

Offices for all of Catahoula Parish

Jonesville is in Catahoula Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Catahoula DCFS Parish Office

  124 Airport Rd., Jonesville, LA 71343

  Help here

  • SNAP and SNAP WorksResidents can contact this office for help with SNAP food benefits and SNAP Works.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov

• Public health · State office

  Catahoula Parish Health Unit

  200 Third St., Jonesville, LA 71343

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  • Public health servicesThe health unit provides immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
  Call 318-339-7906DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc.

  202 Sicily St., Harrisonburg, LA 71340

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying energy bills through this agency.Apply online
  Call 318-389-4810DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lasallecaa.org

• Local office · Regional office

  Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  CENLA Area Agency on Aging

  1423 Peterman Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to local support and Medicare counseling.Read more
  Call 318-484-2260DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org

• Veterans · State office

  Catahoula Parish Veterans Service Office

  301 Bushley Street, Harrisonburg, LA 71340

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with veterans benefits and claims.
  Call 318-744-0021DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov

Everything in Catahoula 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