Financial Assistance

Name of Agency	Contact Information	Description of Programs and Services
BEST Tool by the Social Security Administration	Visit Website	This free online screening tool can help applicants find any Social Security benefits they may be eligible for.
Bossier Office of Community Services	Phone: 318-747-1045 Address 700 Benton Road Bossier City View Google Map	Financial assistance for rent and electric services for those in financial crisis.
Caddo Community Action Center	Phone: 318-861-4808 Address 4055 St. Vincent Ave. Shreveport View Google Map Visit Website	Caddo Community Action Center provides income tax assistance for low income individuals, Head Start programs for 3 & 4 year-olds and early Head Start for ages 0 to 3 years, as well as Rent/Mortgage, Fire, Flood and Burial Assistance.
Catholic Charities of North Louisiana	Phone: 318-865-0200 Address 902 Olive St. Shreveport View Google Map Visit Website	Offers emergency financial assistance with rent or utility bills.
Crime Reparations Committee	Phone: 225-342-1749 Visit Website	The Crime Reparations Committee can help reimburse various expenses for Louisiana residents who have been victims of a violent crime.
Gas and Rent Financial Assistance by The Salvation Army of Shreveport	Phone: 318-424-3200 Address 200 E. Stoner Ave. Shreveport View Google Map Visit Website	The Salvation Army of Shreveport provides financial assistance for rent and gas to help those in financial crisis.
Social Security Administration	Phone: 800-772-1213 Address 1240 S. Pointe Parkway Shreveport View Google Map Visit Website	Helps protect retired/disabled workers from losing their savings, and assists with basic financial needs of individuals and families.
Veteran’s Affairs	Phone: 318-861-1776 Address 1255 Shreveport Barksdale Highway Shreveport View Google Map Visit Website	Shreveport Veteran’s Affairs can help veterans qualify for a possible pension and assist with longterm nursing home/healthcare. They can also provide confidential counseling services for veterans/service members and their families.

This guide covers programs and services provided by the community organizations listed. These are not services offered by Willis Knighton Health. If you need a program or service mentioned in this directory, please contact the organization that offers it. While the information was accurate at the time of publication, it is subject to change by the organization listed. If you find inaccurate information, click the button below to notify us.

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