Veteran resources in Opelousas, LA
4 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Opelousas, Louisiana — benefits offices, mental health services, housing assistance, and employment services. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Opelousas, LA
Within 25 miles: 2 VA facilities · 7 mental-health providers · 16 housing programs · 3 employment services
VA clinic
- Lafayette Clinic about 22 mi (straight line) · Lafayette, LA 337-706-1940
- Lafayette VA Clinic about 26 mi (straight line) · Lafayette, LA 337-262-6700
Vet Center
- Lafayette Vet Center Outstation about 22 mi (straight line) · Lafayette, LA 337-993-9816
Benefits / county veterans office
- St. Landry Parish Veterans Service Office about 0.9 mi (straight line) · Opelousas, LA (337) 948-0238
- Evangeline Parish Veterans Service Office about 21 mi (straight line) · Ville Platte, LA (337) 363-3862
Mental health
- Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic about 0.9 mi (straight line) · Opelousas, LA (337) 948-0226
- Acadiana Treatment Center about 10.0 mi (straight line) · Sunset, LA (337) 284-4047
- Heartland Recovery LLC about 13 mi (straight line) · Chataignier, LA (337) 724-8005
Housing
- Housing Authority of City of Opelousas about 0.9 mi (straight line) · Opelousas, LA (337) 942-5693
- Housing Authority of South Landry about 8.4 mi (straight line) · Grand Coteau, LA (337) 662-3573
- Housing Authority of the Parish of St. Landry about 11 mi (straight line) · Washington, LA (337) 826-3686
Employment
- St. Landry American Job Center about 0.9 mi (straight line) · Opelousas, LA 337-948-1330
- Evangeline American Job Center about 21 mi (straight line) · Ville Platte, LA 337-363-6241
Distances are straight-line from the center of Opelousas; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (1)
Mental Health Services (1)
Housing Assistance Programs (1)
Employment Services (1)
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Opelousas who served in qualifying eras may be eligible for VA disability benefits without a nexus letter under PACT Act 2022 (burn-pit, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War, radiation). Louisiana PACT Act eligibility guide →
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