Opelousas
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Local offices in Opelousas
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Opelousas Housing Authority
906 E. Laurent Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Public housingApply for low-rent public housing if you meet the authority's eligibility rules.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on opelousashousing.com
Utilities · City office
City Water Bill Department
105 North Main, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Water bills and servicePay a city water bill or ask about water service and billing.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofopelousas.com
Library · City office
Opelousas Public Library
212 East Grolee Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Library servicesContact the library about library cards, books, and computer access.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on opelousaspubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Opelousas City Hall
105 N. Main Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- City information and public meetingsContact City Hall with questions about city services or to find information about public meetings.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofopelousas.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Opelousas Civic Center
1638 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Community event spaceResidents can contact the city about renting the Civic Center for gatherings and events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofopelousas.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Opelousas
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123
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
St. Landry Community Action Agency
1065 Highway 749, Opelousas, LA 70570-1510
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Landry Parish
Opelousas is in St. Landry Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · County office
St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency
1065 Hwy 749, Suite E, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Food assistanceThe agency offers food pantry help and monthly food distributions.
- Utility and housing helpWhen funds are available, the agency may help eligible residents with utility bills, rent, or mortgage payments.
- Medicaid application helpResidents can schedule an appointment for help applying for Medicaid.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlandrypg.org
Public health · State office
St. Landry Parish Health Unit
308 West Bloch St., Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- WICThe clinic offers WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
- Immunizations and reproductive healthThe health unit provides immunizations, birth control, pregnancy testing, and testing or treatment for some infections.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Housing authority · County office
St. Landry Parish Housing Authority
509 W. Carriere Street, Washington, LA 70589
Help here
- Affordable housingThe housing authority provides housing opportunities for eligible low-income families, veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlandryparishhousing.org
Local office · Regional office
232-HELP / Louisiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for information and referrals to health and social services in Vermilion Parish.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 232-help.org
Courts and legal help · County office
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court
118 South Court Street, Suite 207, Opelousas, LA 70570
Help here
- Court and public records informationResidents can contact the clerk for court division information and access to parish records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stlandry.org
Older adults · Regional office
Cajun Area Agency on Aging
110 Toledo Dr., Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults with information, meals, transportation, legal help, and other support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org
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