Westwego

Local offices in Westwego

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Westwego City Hall

  1100 Fourth Street, Westwego, LA 70094

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsResidents can contact City Hall about city services and pay utility bills.Read more
  Call 504-341-3424DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on visitwestwego.com

• State office · State office

  Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, Westwego

  1100 Fourth Street, Westwego, LA 70094

  Help here

  • Driver and motor vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver's license and motor vehicle services.
  Call 504-349-8776DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on expresslane.la.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Edith S. Lawson Library

  635 Fourth Street, Westwego, LA 70094

  Help here

  • Library materials, computers, and Wi-FiResidents can borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and connect to free Wi-Fi.
  Call 504-349-5912DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jplibrary.net

City of Westwego website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Westwego

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Jefferson Parish

Westwego is in Jefferson Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · County office

  Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP)

  1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 402, Jefferson, LA 70123

  Help here

  • Food, utility, and housing assistanceAsk about food help, utility assistance, and programs that help families keep their homes.
  Call 504-736-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov

• State office · State office

  Louisiana DCFS Jefferson Parish Office

  3229 36th Street, First Floor, Metairie, LA 70001

  Help here

  • SNAP and public benefitsGet information about SNAP and other family assistance programs.
  Call 225-663-3164DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Jefferson Parish Community Development

  1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 605, Jefferson, LA 70123

  Help here

  • Home repair and housing assistanceAsk about home repair, homebuyer, rental assistance, and homelessness programs.
  Call 504-736-6262DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  VIA LINK 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vialink.org

• Public health · State office

  Jefferson Parish Health Unit, Metairie

  111 N. Causeway Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70001

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesVisit for immunizations, reproductive health care, STI services, environmental health, and other public health services.
  • WICAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 504-838-5100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

  3616 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 100, Metairie, LA 70001

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet mental health care, substance use treatment, and support for developmental disabilities.
  Call 504-838-5257DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jphsa.org

Everything in Jefferson Parish

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