Patterson
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Local offices in Patterson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Patterson Housing Authority
409 Grout Street, Patterson, LA 70392
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for income-based housing and get help with a housing application.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pattersonhousing.com
State office
Patterson Total Care Clinic
1016 Main Street, Patterson, LA 70392
Help here
- Medicaid application assistanceGet help applying for Medicaid by appointment or walk-in.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
1314 Main St., Patterson, LA 70392
Help here
- City servicesGet help with city government services and questions.
- Water and sewer utility billingAsk about your city water or sewer bill and utility account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpattersonla.gov
Older adults · Regional office
St. Mary Patterson Senior Center
108 Park Street, Patterson, LA 70392
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder residents can visit for meals, wellness programs, and recreation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Library · Regional office
St. Mary Parish Library, Patterson Branch
521 Catherine Street, Patterson, LA 70392
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch for library materials and wireless printing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on smplib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Patterson Community Center
204 Park Street, Patterson, LA
Help here
- Community activitiesFind community activities and services for young people and older residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpattersonla.gov
City of Patterson, Louisiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Patterson
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. Mary CAA, Inc.
1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, LA 70538
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Mary Parish
Patterson is in St. Mary Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
St. Mary Parish Health Unit
1200 David Drive, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health care.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
St. Mary Behavioral Health Center
500 Roderick Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the center to ask about behavioral health care and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sclhsa.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Louisiana Public Defender, District 16, St. Mary Parish Office
107 Wilson Street, Franklin, LA 70538
Help here
- Public defenseContact the office about public defender services for eligible people facing criminal charges.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on statepublicdefender.la.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Cajun Area Agency on Aging
110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
St. Mary Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
St. Mary Parish Government, 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet parish emergency information and preparedness help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stmaryparishla.gov
Library · County office
St. Mary Parish Library
206 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA 70538
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library programs and public computers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smplib.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.
- 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
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