Gretna
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Local offices in Gretna
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Gretna Public Utilities and Utility Billing
740 2nd Street, Gretna, LA 70053
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with your City water bill, including paying it in person or asking about billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gretnala.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Gretna Senior and Wellness Center
476 Franklin Street, Gretna, LA 70053
Help here
- Senior activities and servicesOlder adults can contact the center for its activities and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gretnala.com
State office
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, Gretna Field Office
197 Westbank Expressway, Suite 1240, Gretna, LA 70053
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver's license or ID card at the OMV office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on expresslane.la.gov
Library · County office
Gretna Library
102 Willow Drive, Gretna, LA 70053
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use public computers, and attend library activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jplibrary.net
Local office · City office
Gretna City Hall
740 2nd Street, Gretna, LA 70053
Help here
- Property tax paymentsPay your City of Gretna property tax bill at City Hall.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gretnala.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gretna
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
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services 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
Jefferson Community Action Programs
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 402, Jefferson, LA 70123
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson Parish
Gretna 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Housing help · 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jphsa.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