Orleans Parish
Ask about Orleans Parish
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Orleans Parish and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Orleans Parish
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
New Orleans Child Support Enforcement Office
2601 Tulane Avenue, 5th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70119
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and related services at the New Orleans office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Human services · City office
Office of Homeless Services and Strategy
1340 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Help here
- Homelessness support and referralsThe office connects people experiencing homelessness with shelter, food, health care, and other local help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nola.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of New Orleans
4100 Touro Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersResidents can get information and apply for affordable housing and housing choice vouchers when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hano.org
Public health · City office
New Orleans Health Department
1300 Perdido Street, Suite 8E18, New Orleans, LA 70112
Help here
- WIC at Edna Pilsbury Health ClinicThe clinic offers WIC food benefits, breastfeeding support, health education, counseling, and referrals.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nola.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Metropolitan Human Services District
3100 General de Gaulle Drive, New Orleans, LA 70114
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesThe district connects residents with mental health, addiction, and developmental disability services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mhsdla.org
State office · State office
Orleans Medicaid Office
1450 Poydras Street, Suite 1018, New Orleans, LA 70112
Help here
- Medicaid application and renewal assistanceResidents can get help applying for Medicaid, renewing coverage, and turning in documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Older adults · Regional office
New Orleans Council on Aging
2475 Canal Street, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70119
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about meals, homemaker help, legal help, transportation, and other support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Emergency help · City office
New Orleans Office of Coordination and Emergency Management
1300 Perdido Street, Suite 9W03, New Orleans, LA 70112
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can get information about preparing for and responding to emergencies in New Orleans.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nola.gov
Jobs and training · City office
JOB1 American Job Center
1307 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70113
Help here
- Job seeker servicesJob seekers can get career counseling, training information, and help finding work.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on job1nola.org
Library · City office
New Orleans Public Library
219 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112
Help here
- Public library servicesResidents can use library books, computers, classes, and other learning resources through the city library system.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nolalibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Orleans Parish
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
Total CA, Inc.
1420 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70125
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Orleans 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
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