1 place in Destrehan, plus 10 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.
Helps households with low income pay electric, gas and water bills, including shutoff notices, through the federal energy assistance program (LIHEAP), run in Louisiana by the Louisiana Housing Corporation. Call to ask when applications open and what papers to bring.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
14564 River Rd, New Sarpy, LA 70078
Call first. Funding runs out at times. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.
Hours
Please call for hours
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Report abuse or neglect of a child to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (1-855-4LA-KIDS). If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services customer line (1-877-7LADCFS) for SNAP food benefits, cash help and other DCFS programs. You can also apply online through LA CAFE.
Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.
VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.
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Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
Where can I get free food in Destrehan, Louisiana?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Destrehan: Matthew 25:35 Ministries (Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM). Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Destrehan, Louisiana?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Destrehan: St. Charles Parish Department of Community Services in New Sarpy (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM), (985) 764-7944. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Destrehan, Louisiana?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Destrehan: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Destrehan, Louisiana?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Destrehan: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Destrehan, Louisiana?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Destrehan: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, (504) 529-1000. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
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