DeRidder
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Local offices in DeRidder
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of DeRidder
600 Warren Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
DeRidder Water Office
200 S Jefferson Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
Help here
- Water service and billingAsk about starting or stopping water service, billing, leaks, or other water problems.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofderidder.org
Local office · City office
DeRidder City Hall
200 S Jefferson Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
Help here
- City services and city councilContact City Hall for help reaching city departments or the City Council.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofderidder.org
Older adults · Regional office
Beauregard Council on Aging
104 West Port Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, homemaker help, and referrals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eldercare.acl.gov
Library · Regional office
Beauregard Parish Library, DeRidder Branch
205 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder, LA 70634
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library resources and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on library.beau.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve DeRidder
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
Beauregard CAA, Inc.
2575 Hwy 190, DeRidder, LA 70634
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Beauregard Parish
DeRidder is in Beauregard Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
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
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