LaSalle Parish

Local offices in LaSalle Parish

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc.

  202 Sicily Street, Harrisonburg, LA 71340

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about local assistance programs for residents.
  Call 318-389-4810DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  LaSalle Parish Health Unit

  1673 N. Second St., Jena, LA 71342

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, vital records, and other public health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 318-992-4842DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

  1050 Courthouse Street, Room 4, Jena, LA 71342

  Help here

  • Court informationFind information about court services and proceedings in LaSalle Parish.
  Call 318-992-2002DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 28thjdc.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  LaSalle Council on Aging

  530 E Bradford St., Jena, LA 71342

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information and help with services for older adults in LaSalle Parish.
  Call 318-992-4708DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, LaSalle Parish

  1009 Courthouse Street, Jena, LA 71342

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 318-992-2259DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  LaSalle Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessContact the parish office for local emergency preparedness information.
  Call 318-992-0673Website

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

• Library · County office

  LaSalle Parish Library

  3165 North First Street, Jena, LA 71342

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials and programs for learning, information, and recreation.
  Call 318-992-5675DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lasalle.lib.la.us

LaSalle Parish Police Jury website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve LaSalle Parish

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

Cities and towns in LaSalle Parish

• Jena
• Olla
• Tullosnot checked yet
• Urania

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