St. James Parish Social Services for Public Assistance

A Housing Authority is a government office at the state, county, or local level that provides housing assistance and support to income-eligible people. Housing Authorities offer a range of services, including rental assistance, access to long-term low-income rental housing, and housing support. Housing Authorities often provide additional support services to tenants, including education and job training, access to healthcare services, and other social services.

Lutcher Parish Housing Authority 2627 North King Avenue Lutcher LA 70071 225-869-3278

St James Parish Housing Authority 9282 Central Project Street Convent LA 70723 225-562-4030


A WIC Office is an office run by the state, county, or local government that provides support to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants, and children. WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC is a supplemental food program, and in addition to nutritional assistance, WIC Offices provide additional benefits including health screenings, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and help getting other social services. WIC Offices provide services to income-eligible families who require food assistance.

Vacharie St James Parish Health Unit WIC Office 29170 Health Unit Street Vacherie LA 70090 225-265-2181