Beauregard Parish

Local offices in Beauregard Parish

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

• State office · State office

  Beauregard DCFS and Family Support Office

  1891 Highway 190 West, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • SNAP and family supportApply for food and family assistance through the state office serving Beauregard Parish.
  Call 337-463-2056DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Beauregard Community Action Association

  2575 Highway 190, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Community assistanceAsk about local help with utility costs, food, and other basic needs.
  Call 337-463-7895DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityactionpartnership.com

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Southwest Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Beauregard Parish Health Unit

  216 Evangeline Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health care.
  • WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 337-463-4486DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Beauregard Council on Aging

  104 Port Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Services for older adultsOlder adults can ask about transportation, social services, utility help, and other support.
  Call 337-463-6578DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eldercare.acl.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Beauregard Parish Veterans Service Office

  250 West 7th Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 337-463-7305DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Beauregard Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  412 Bolivar Bishop Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about parish emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 337-460-5447DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  American Job Center (Beauregard)

  1102 West First Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training for a job, and using employment services.
  Call 337-462-5838DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Beauregard Parish Library

  205 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, internet access, and other library resources.
  Call 337-463-6217DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.beau.org

• Local office · County office

  Beauregard Parish Police Jury

  201 W. 2nd Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

  Help here

  • Parish services and public informationFind parish government information, public documents, and resident service links.
  Call 337-463-7019DirectionsWebsite

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

Beauregard Parish Police Jury website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Beauregard Parish

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

Cities and towns in Beauregard Parish

• DeRidder
• Merryville

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