Southeast Central Region

South Central Louisiana Technical College, River Parishes Campus
181 Regala Park Road
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone: (985) 536-4418
Toll Free: 1-800-590-9773
Fax: (985) 536-7697
Services: WorkReady U provides services for individuals seeking to obtain their General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Business & Career Solutions Center

St. John the Baptist Parish Career Solutions Center
975 Cambridge Drive
LaPlace, LA 70068
(985) 652-3471

As a returning citizen, the first step to success is to have proper identification.  In an effort to succeed in almost every aspect of life, it will be important that you have proper identification. How do you get identification? The following information will help you.

a. Birth Certificates:  Ouachita Parish Clerk of Courts, 301 South Grand, Monroe.  Phone is 327-1444.  Cost is $24 cash, requires a state id and can be obtained in an hour…

Vital Records Customer Service Hotline: (504) 593-5100

Vital Records Fax: (504) 568-5716

The cost is $15.00. The Ouachita Parish Health Unit is a Vital Records Service Center where you can obtain a birth certificate in person. 

b. Driver’s License and/or State Identification Card

You will need to go the local Officer of Motor Vehicles facility.  Be prepared to bring and show documentation to prove your identify. Office of Motor Vehicle telephone number: (225) 925-6146

• Caldwell Parish: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM/ Closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – 232 Riser Street, Columbia 71415. 

• Lincoln Parish: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – 104 West Arizona, Ruston 71270

• Ouachita Parish: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM  

–     5171 Northeast Road, Monroe 71203

• 501 Natchitoches, West Monroe 71291

• Union Parish: Monroe thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – 303 C. East Water Street, Farmerville 71241.

c. Social Security Card:  Contact or go to your local Social Security Officer for more information.  Be prepared to provide documentation to prove your identify, ex: driver’s license, passport, and employer ID card, school I D care, military ID Card, Inmate ID card, letter from your Probation and/or Parole Officer, etc.  Additional information may be found at www.ssa.gov.  The list below has the addresses for Social Security Administration Offices that serve the parishes within MOD.  Obtaining a Social Security card is free.  http://www.ssa.gov/cardcenters/cardcenterinfo.html

Lincoln Parish: 2017 BULAR ST. RUSTON 71270/Local Number: 1-877-405-7823/National Toll-Free/1-800-772-1213/TTY 1-800-325-0778

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/reach.htm

Ouachita Parish: SOCIAL SECURITY/1120 PLAZA BLVD/MONROE 71201

Local: 1-866-815-8716/National Toll Free: 1-800-772-1213/ TTY: 1-318-387-9906

Office Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Except Federal Holidays)

d. Voter Identification Information: In Louisiana, the right to vote is automatically restored upon completion of your sentence of imprisonment, probation, or parole.   Once you have completed your sentence of imprisonment or supervision, you will receive documentation that you have completed your sentence. You must take this documentation to the Registrar of Voters office where you name will be restored to the voting rolls. You should also fill out a voter registration form at this time. 

Caldwell Parish:  Hon. Debra Ainsworth- P. O. Box 107, Columbia 71418-1107 Phone: (318) 649-7364; Fax: (318) 649-7320; Email: Caldwellrov@sos.louisiana.gov Courthouse, 201 Main Street, Suite 5, Columbia

Lincoln Parish:  Hon. Dianne Stone- 100 W. Texas Avenue, #10, Ruston 71270-4463 Phone: (318) 251-5110; Fax: (318) 251-5126; Email: lincolnrov@sos.louisiana.gov

Morehouse Parish:  Hon. Sandra R. Thomas 129 N. Franklin St. Bastrop 71220-3815 Phone: (318) 281-1434; Fax: (318) 281-0929; Email: morehouserov@sos.louisiana.gov

Ouachita Parish: Hon. Christa R. Medaries 122 Saint John Street, Room 114, Monroe 71201 Phone: (318) 327-1436; Fax: (318) 327-1337; Email: ouachitarov@sos.louisiana.gov  

Union Parish:  John R. Hicks – P. O. Box 235, Farmerville 71241-0235 Phone: (318) 368-8660; Fax: (318) 368-8660; Email: unionrov@sos.louisiana.gov 303 E. Water Street, Annex Rm. 107, Farmerville

If YOU ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTY REGISTERING TO VOTE OR TO REPORT A PROBLEM, CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:

Louisiana Secretary of State         Louisiana Elections Divisions 
8549 United Plaza Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA  70809

Elections Division                       
P. O. Box 94125                          
Baton Rouge, LA  70804-9125
(225) 922-0900

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Health & Human Services
Education Program
128 Central Avenue
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone: (985) 536-4955
Services: Provide books and course related supply assistance to eligible low-income residents who are in need of books and/or school supplies to complete their post-secondary education and working towards obtaining a certificate or degree.

Health & Human Services
128 Central Avenue
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 652-9569
healthhumanservices@sjbparish.com

SERVICES OFFERED:

• Residential Fires Assistance

• Energy and Gas Assistance

• Food Assistance

• Medical prescriptions Assistance

• Education Assistance

• Employment Assistance

INFORMATION NEEDED TO APPLY

• Recent copies of your utility bills

• Proof of current gross income (documents from Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Pension Funds, disability, etc.)

• Final Termination Notice (any disconnection notices from utilities companies)

• Proof of residency (e.g., rent receipt, lease or deed, property tax bill)

• Proof of total members living in household (e.g., birth certificates, school records, etc.)

• Social Security cards for all persons living in your household

Food

Health & Human Services Bi-Monthly Food Service
Westbank Residents:
EAST 6TH STREET
EDGARD, LA. 70049

Eastbank Residents:
Beech Grove Multi-Purpose Bldg.
North West 1St Street
Reserve, La. 70084

St John Parish Health & Human
128 Central Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone: (985) 536-4955

St Johns Ministry of Care
217 W 5th St,
Laplace, LA 70068
Phone: (985) 652-2729

Women and Family Services

Department of Child and Family Services
425 W. Airline Hwy., Suite C
LaPlace, LA 70068
Phone: 1 (888) LA-HELP-U, (1-888-524-3578) Toll Free
Fax: (225) 663-3164

St. John Parish Health Unit
473 Central Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-2172
Fax (985) 536-8997

Tri Parish Medicaid
421 W Airline Hwy Suite H., LaPlace
(985) 651-4809 or 800-788-4827

Public Libraries
St John the Baptist Parish Library
2979 LA-18
Edgard, LA 70049
Phone: (985) 497-3453

St John the Baptist Library
2920 US-51
Laplace, LA 70068
Phone: (985) 652-6857

St John the Baptist Parish Library – Reserve Branch
Address: 170 W 10th St
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone: (985) 536-4107

St John the Baptist Parish Library – Garyville Branch
493 Historic Main St,
Garyville, LA 70051
Phone: (985) 535-6868

Child Advocacy Services
1504 W. Church St
Hammond, LA
Phone: 985-902-9583 / 800-798-1575
Fax: 985-345-4689

St. John the Baptist School Board
118 W 10th St
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone: (985) 536-1106

St. John’s United Way
299 Belle Terre Blvd., Suite AA
LaPlace, LA 70068
(Directly Above Hymel’s Florist)
P.O. Box 2019
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone: 985-651-9118
Fax: 985-651-9110

4-H
151 East 3rd Street
P.O. Box 250
Edgard, LA
70049 – 0250
Phone: (985) 497-3261
Fax: (985) 497-3409

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St. John Parish Health Unit
473 Central Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-2172
Fax (985) 536-8997

Ochsner Health Center – River Parishes
502 Rue de Santé
LaPlace, LA 70068
Phone: (985) 652-3500

Teche Action Clinic

Edgard
159 East Third Street
Edgard, LA 70049
Phone: 985-497-8726
Fax: 985-497-3108

Reserve
471 Central Ave.
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone: 985-479-1315
Fax: 985-479-1328

Services:

• Adult Medicine

• Mental Health

• Pediatrics

• WIC/ Nutrition

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Services

• Lab

• Pharmacy

• Dental

• Medicaid Enrollment

• Housing

• St John Parish Housing

152 Joe Parquet Cir
Laplace, LA 70068
Phone: (985) 652-9036

Mental Health

Beacon Behavioral Hospital
2471 Louisiana Ave,
Lutcher, LA 70071
Phone: (225) 258-6103​

Substance Abuse

River Parishes Addiction Disorders Clinic
421 West Airline Highway Suite L
Laplace, LA 70068
Phone: (985) 651-7064

Exceptional Behavioral Health Services
75 Dominican Rd #201
Laplace, LA 70068
Phone: (985) 224-8100

SCLHSA – River Parishes Treatment Center Health
1809 W Airline Hwy
Laplace, LA 70068
Phone: (985) 652-8444

Health & Human Services
Transportation Program
128 Central Avenue
Reserve, LA 70084
Phone: (985) 536-4955

Provides transportation to eligible low-income residents who are in need of transportation to and from interviews, doctor appointments, work, school, etc.