Merryville

Local offices in Merryville

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of the Town of Merryville

  100 Heard Street, Merryville, LA 70653

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about applying for its low-rent housing.
  Call 337-825-8770DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• 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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org

• Local office · City office

  Merryville Town Hall

  1009 Hwy 110, Merryville, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services and public information.
  • Water and sewer billingContact Town Hall about water and sewer bills or the town’s billing options.Read more
  Call 337-825-8740DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Merryville Branch, Beauregard Parish Library

  1007 Highway 110, Merryville, LA 70653

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or get copies and fax service.
  Call 337-463-6217DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.beau.org

Town of Merryville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Merryville

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

Offices for all of Beauregard Parish

Merryville is in Beauregard Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Beauregard DCFS and Family Support Office

  1891 Highway 190 West, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • SNAP and family supportApply for food and family assistance through the state office serving Beauregard Parish.
  Call 337-463-2056DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Beauregard Community Action Association

  2575 Highway 190, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Community assistanceAsk about local help with utility costs, food, and other basic needs.
  Call 337-463-7895DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Southwest Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Beauregard Parish Health Unit

  216 Evangeline Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health care.
  • WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 337-463-4486DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Beauregard Council on Aging

  104 Port Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Services for older adultsOlder adults can ask about transportation, social services, utility help, and other support.
  Call 337-463-6578DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eldercare.acl.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Beauregard Parish Veterans Service Office

  250 West 7th Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 337-463-7305DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Beauregard 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