Lockport

Local offices in Lockport

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  710 Church Street, Lockport, LA 70374

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town government questions and services.
  Call 985-532-3117DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflockport.com

• Library · County office

  Lockport Branch, Lafourche Parish Public Library

  720 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, LA 70374

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials at the Lockport branch.Apply online
  Call 985-532-3158DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Lockport, Louisiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lockport

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

Offices for all of Lafourche Parish

Lockport is in Lafourche Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Lafourche Parish (Galliano) Health Unit

  101 West 112th Street, Cut Off, LA 70345

  Help here

  • WICEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support through WIC.Read more
  Call 985-632-5567DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Lafourche Parish District Attorney Child Support Office

  1000 Plantation Road, Suite B, Thibodaux, LA 70301

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support through the local office.
  Call 985-447-0890DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Lafourche Office of Family Support

  307 W. 4th St., Thibodaux, LA 70301

  Help here

  • Family assistance applicationsResidents can contact this office about applying for state family assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 985-447-3256DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish

  Help here

  • Public housing and rent assistanceResidents can find information about public housing and rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  Website

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

• Human services · Regional office

  Louisiana 211 Statewide Network

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local and statewide health and human services in Livingston Parish.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Lafourche Parish (Thibodaux) Health Unit

  2535 Veterans Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, pregnancy testing, reproductive health services, and other public health care.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 985-447-0921DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lafourche 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