St. Bernard Parish

Local offices in St. Bernard Parish

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

• State office · State office

  Access Health Louisiana St. Bernard WIC Clinic

  8050 Judge Perez Drive, Suite 1600, Chalmette, LA 70043

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 504-281-2891DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  Louisiana DCFS St. Bernard Parish Office

  3002 Jean Lafitte Parkway, Chalmette, LA 70043

  Help here

  • SNAP benefitsResidents can get help with SNAP benefits and applications.Apply online
  • Child supportParents can get information and help with child support services.Read more
  Call 888-524-3578DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · County office

  St. Bernard Parish Housing and Redevelopment

  8201 W Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceResidents can ask about help paying energy bills.Read more
  Call 504-278-4468DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sbpg.net

• Public health · State office

  St. Bernard Parish Health Unit

  8050 W. Judge Perez Drive, Suite 1345, Chalmette, LA 70043

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can contact the health unit about public health services.
  Call 504-281-2780DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Southeast Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Community referralsCall or visit 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  St. Bernard Council on Aging

  8201-A W Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, legal help, and other support.
  Call 504-278-7335DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Bernard Parish

  8201 W Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits and claims.
  Call 504-324-7982DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  St. Bernard Parish Library

  2600 Palmisano Boulevard, Chalmette, LA 70043

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use library materials and resources for learning, recreation, and information.
  • Public benefits application assistanceResidents can get in-person help with certain public benefit applications on Mondays.Read more
  Call 504-279-0448DirectionsWebsite

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

St. Bernard Parish Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve St. Bernard Parish

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

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