Published Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
New Orleans will run a limited-time ticket amnesty program from June 1 to August 31, 2025. New Orleans will give drivers with eligible parking and traffic camera tickets the chance to pay past-due tickets without incurring late fees. Benefits: No late fees!...Published Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
The New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox have reopened to visitors. You still cannot just walk in. You still must make an appointment. Please call 1-855-257-0984 to make an appointment for the New Orleans Social Security Office. If you have papers for SSA, send...Published Mar 27, 2025 | Modified Apr 1, 2025 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance, News
The New Orleans SSA (Social Security Administration) Office and mail dropbox are closed for repairs. The office is closed to visitors until April 21, 2025. We will post updates as they become available. Call 855-257-0984 to reach New Orleans SSA. If you have papers...Published Dec 31, 2024 | Modified Dec 30, 2024 | News, Spotlight
We’re excited to share our Top Ten Significant Achievements of 2024, made possible by your support and dedication to justice for all. Thank you for being part of our team! As we enter this new year, we know we will face challenges, but with your commitment, we are...Published Dec 13, 2024 | News
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: STATEWIDE REFERRAL PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT Brief Overview Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) was recently approved for a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funded Technology Initiative Grant to develop a Statewide Referral Platform....
Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes, Disaster Survivors
These steps can help you to avoid contractor fraud, scams or receiving bad repair work. Do Your Research Always verify any person or company you’re considering for home repairs. Obtain their full name and business address, and request their Louisiana license....
Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
If you have an issue with the charges on your New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) bill, you have the right to dispute it. How Do I Dispute My Bill? There are five ways to dispute your bill with SWB: HGI (new dispute process) To dispute any billing issue,...
Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
What types of contracts does this apply to? This rule, also known as the “Cooling Off Rule,” applies to sales contracts made at your home, work, or other location convenient to you and the seller. Sometimes, you may feel pressured into entering a sale and then...
Published Oct 22, 2024 | Modified Oct 30, 2024 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
Disability applications for people who are experiencing homelessness can be “expedited,” or processed more quickly than normal. Applications can also be expedited for other kinds of claimants, like those with terminal illnesses and military service members who became...
Published Oct 22, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
You may be able to get a free or low cost cell phone if you or someone in your household is part of one or more of the public aid programs listed below. The program covers one phone or service discount per household. This is through the “Lifeline” program. You must be...
Published Oct 22, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
Can I apply for Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP)? No. DSNAP is provided after federal disaster declarations, and there is no current federal disaster declaration. However, in the event of a disaster, go online to check Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
Published Oct 22, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
Social Security will send your case to a state office called Disability Determination Services (DDS), which is a branch of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. DDS will assign your case to an analyst. This analyst will send you forms to complete...
