Louisiana Assistance Programs

You can receive grants and assistance in all cities and parishes, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Operation Round-Up
Several utility companies are part of this organization and participate in this program. Grants are available for needy families and individuals requiring assistance with a wide variety of needs. For example, prescription medications, eyeglasses, artificial limbs, medical care and bills, wheelchairs, ramps or other handicap renovations are examples of the grants awarded each month. However, please note that no utility bills are paid through this program.

LaCHIP
Provides children up to the age of 19 that have no health insurance with help with medical bills and expenses. There are no premiums, enrollment fees, or co-payments.

Louisiana SenioRx
Louisiana SenioRx is will assist seniors with finding patient/pharmaceutical assistance programs (PAPs).

Assistance From Parishes in Louisiana

DeSoto Parish (Mansfield)

Lafourche Parish

Louisiana Help With Paying Utility Bills

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
The Louisiana program, which is funded by the federal government, will provide assistance to residents with paying their cooling and heating bills. 

LIEAP Crisis Intervention Assistance
Assistance is provided to eligible individuals and families whose economic hardships or social concerns are compounded by a home cooling or heating energy crisis. A one time cash grant can be paid by this program to help with bills.

Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program
When the house, apartment, or the dwelling unit determined eligible for aid, weatherization services are provided to the household. Weatherization services provided may include installing wall, attic, floor, duct, or pipe insulation; cleaning air conditioners; installing low-flow shower heads; installing energy efficient, compact fluorescent light bulbs, improving clothes dryer operation; and replacing or repairing old refrigerator.