Pearl River
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Local offices in Pearl River
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Pearl River Water Department
39460 Willis Alley, Pearl River, LA 70452
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water bill online or contact the town about water and sewer billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pearlriverla.com
Local office · City office
Pearl River Town Hall
39460 Willis Alley, Pearl River, LA 70452
Help here
- Town government and clerk servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town government and clerk services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pearlriverla.com
Library · Regional office
St. Tammany Parish Library, Pearl River Branch
64580 Hwy. 41, Pearl River, LA 70452
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and get help from a librarian.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sttammanylibrary.org
Town of Pearl River, Louisiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pearl River
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
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services 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. Tammany Parish Dept. of Community Action
P.O. Box 1609, Slidell, LA 70459-1609
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Tammany Parish
Pearl River is in St. Tammany Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Louisiana DCFS St. Tammany Economic Stability Office
351 Holiday Dr., Covington, LA 70433
Help here
- SNAP and other family benefitsGet help with food benefits and other family assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
State office
St. Tammany Community Health Center WIC Clinic
501 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
St. Tammany Parish Community Action Agency
520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 3-C, Slidell, LA 70458
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about help and programs for St. Tammany Parish residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lhc.la.gov
Local office · Regional office
VIA LINK 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsResidents can call 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vialink.org
Older adults · Regional office
Capital Area Agency on Aging
2051 Silverside Dr, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Help here
- Aging and disability resource assistanceOlder adults and people with disabilities can get information, referrals, legal help, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Veterans · State office
St. Tammany Parish Veteran Service Office (East)
520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 2-E, Slidell, LA 70458
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.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.
- 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 Statewide Network
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