Ruston
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Local offices in Ruston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Ruston Housing Authority
615 N. Farmerville St., Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- Public housingEligible residents can ask about affordable public housing and housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rustonhousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Ruston Customer Service and Utility Billing
401 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceAsk about a city utility bill, start or stop service, or pay your bill.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruston.org
Local office · Regional office
Louisiana 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Lincoln Ruston Senior Center
1000 Saratoga St., Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for senior center activities and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Lincoln Career Solutions
307 N. Homer St., Suite 307, Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- Job and career servicesVisit for help finding a job, career coaching, and skills training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on laworks.net
Library · County office
Lincoln Parish Library
910 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use books, other materials, technology, and library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mylpl.org
Local office · City office
City of Ruston Mayor's Office
401 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- City information and servicesContact the Mayor's Office for help finding city information and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruston.org
City of Ruston, Louisiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ruston
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 Northeast Louisiana
204 Exchange Street, West Monroe, LA 71292
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
Help
402 Martin Luther King Dr., Ruston, LA 71270
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lincoln Parish
Ruston is in Lincoln Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Lincoln Parish Economic Stability Office
811 N. Service Road East, Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceGet help applying for SNAP food benefits and information about the program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Community action · County office
Humanitarian Enterprises of Lincoln Parish (H.E.L.P.) Agency
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about food, utility, child care, housing, prescription, and employment assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolnparish.gov
Public health · State office
Lincoln Parish Health Unit
316 Mills Avenue, Suite B, Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, tuberculosis testing, and other clinic services.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court
100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- Court and public records servicesGet help with court filings, records, traffic matters, and other clerk services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolnparish.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Cenla Area Agency on Aging
1423 Peterman Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, home care, and support for caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org
Veterans · State office
Lincoln Parish Veterans Service Office
100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on 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.
- 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