Minden
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Local offices in Minden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Minden Office
223 Pine Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceAsk about SNAP food benefits and help with a benefits case at the local office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Housing help · City office
Minden Housing Community
1209 East Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mindenhousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Minden Utilities Office
520 Broadway Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or changing service, paying a city utility bill, or asking about your account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mindenla.org
Local office · City office
Minden City Hall
520 Broadway Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- City services and contactsContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching the right department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mindenla.org
Older adults · Regional office
Webster Springhill Senior Center
1482 Sheppard Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, recreation, and nutrition education.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Webster/Claiborne American Job Center
902 Lee Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, planning a career, or accessing workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laworks.net
Library · Regional office
Webster Parish Library, Minden Branch
521 East & West Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use books, information resources, and public meeting spaces.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on websterpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Minden Parks & Recreation
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city sports, fitness, swimming, senior activities, and community spaces.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mindenla.org
City of Minden, Louisiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Minden
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
Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
285 Mt. Zion Road, Shreveport, LA 71106
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
Webster Parish Police Jury, Office of Community Services
208 Gleason Street, Minden, LA 71058-0876
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Webster Parish
Minden is in Webster Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Webster–Minden Health Unit
1200 Homer Road, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- WICThe clinic provides WIC services for eligible women, infants, and children.
- Immunizations and health clinicsThe health unit offers immunizations and reproductive health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Public health · State office
Webster–Springhill Health Unit
110 June Anthony Drive, Springhill, LA 71075
Help here
- WICThe clinic provides WIC services for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
State office
Webster Parish Economic Stability Office
223 Pine St., Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceResidents can get help applying for SNAP food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Community action · County office
Webster Parish Office of Community Services
208 Gleason St., Minden, LA 71055
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wpcommunityservices.com
Older adults · Regional office
Webster Parish Council on Aging
1482 Sheppard St., Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Senior meals and home deliveryOlder residents can get meals at a meal site or delivered at home.Read more
- Aging and caregiver supportThe council connects older residents and caregivers with local help and support.Read more
- TransportationOlder residents can ask the council about rides to appointments and other places.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on webstercoa.com
Veterans · State office
Webster Parish Veterans Service Office
119 West Pine Street, Minden, LA 71055
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits and claims.
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 Statewide Network
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