Sulphur
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Local offices in Sulphur
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Sulphur Housing Authority
312 Brook Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Utilities Department
110 N. Huntington St, Sulphur, LA 70663
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with city utility accounts, bills, payments, and service connections.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sulphurla.gov
Local office · Regional office
Louisiana 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Calcasieu Sulphur Senior Center
601 Maple Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can visit for meals, recreation, transportation, and wellness programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
101 N Huntington Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
Help here
- City information and servicesContact City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sulphurla.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sulphur
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
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Human Services Department
2001 Moeling Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Calcasieu Parish
Sulphur is in Calcasieu Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Calcasieu Parish Human Services Department
2001 Moeling Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Help here
- Community services and economic supportAsk about local help with basic needs, utilities, and other support for eligible households.
- Community Services Block GrantThe department uses grant funds to support eligible services for people with low incomes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calcasieu.gov
Child support · State office
Calcasieu Parish Child Support Enforcement Office
3519 Patrick Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help establishing parentage and setting up or enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
State office
Louisiana DCFS Calcasieu Parish Office
2133 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Help here
- SNAP and other assistance informationResidents can get information about SNAP and other family assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.la.gov
Housing help · County office
Calcasieu Parish Housing Department
2001 Moeling Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible households can ask about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calcasieu.gov
Public health · State office
Calcasieu-Lake Charles Health Unit
3236 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe health unit offers services including immunizations, reproductive health, tuberculosis services, and vital records.
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children can apply for WIC nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Calcasieu Council on Aging
3950 Highway 14, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about meals, transportation, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calcoa.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