Olla
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Local offices in Olla
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Olla Town Hall and Utility Services
1907 Louisiana Street, Olla, LA 71465
Help here
- Town servicesContact Town Hall for help with town services and local government questions.
- Water and sewer billsContact the town to start or stop water service and ask about water and sewer bills.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofolla.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the Town of Olla
1125 Washington Street, Olla, LA 71465
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its low-rent housing programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Older adults · City office
Dixie Community Center
2976 Front Street, Olla, LA
Help here
- Adult activitiesAdults can visit the center for activities on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofolla.com
Library · Regional office
Olla Branch Library
1449 Blake Street, Olla, LA
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials and other public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lasalle.lib.la.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Olla
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Central Louisiana
3223 Baldwin Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
LaSalle CAA, Inc.
202 Sicily Street, Harrisonburg, LA 71368
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of LaSalle Parish
Olla is in LaSalle Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gohsep.la.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Louisiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988