Woodworth

Local offices in Woodworth

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Woodworth Town Hall

  9363 Hwy. US165 South, Woodworth, LA 71485

  Help here

  • Town services and utility paymentsContact Town Hall for local government services and help with utility payments.
  Call 318-442-1198DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwoodworth.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Woodworth Senior Citizen Center

  878 Robinson Bridge Road, Woodworth, LA 71485

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesContact the center to ask about services and activities for older adults.
  Call 318-787-0955DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwoodworth.com

Town of Woodworth website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Woodworth

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

Offices for all of Rapides Parish

Woodworth is in Rapides Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Rapides Parish Office

  900 Murray Street, Room K257, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, LA 71301

  Help here

  • SNAP food assistanceResidents can get information and application help for SNAP food benefits.Apply online
  Call 877-752-3237DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Rapides Parish Housing Authority

  119 Boyce Gardens, Boyce, LA 71409

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceResidents can ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
  Call 318-793-4753DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Rapides Parish Health Unit

  5604-A Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for WIC, family planning, immunizations, sexually transmitted disease services, and vital records.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 318-487-5282DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Ninth Judicial District Court Self Help

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesResidents can find court information and resources for representing themselves.Apply online
  Call 318-473-8153Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 9thjdc.org

• Local office · County office

  Rapides Parish Police Jury

  711 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

  Help here

  • Parish government servicesContact parish government about local services, public works, and parish matters.Read more
  Call 318-473-6660DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rppj.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Rapides Council on Aging

  204 Chester Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

  Help here

  • Senior meals and home supportOlder adults can ask about home delivered meals, light housekeeping, and transportation.
  Call 318-445-7985DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rapides-coa.com

Everything in Rapides 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