STATEWIDEHOMELESS RESOURCE DIRECTORY
JUNE 2015 VERSION 2.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COUNTY PAGE
ADAMS COUNTY 2
ALCORN COUNTY 2
BENTON COUNTY 2
BOLIVAR COUNTY 3
CARROLL COUNTY 3
CHICKASAW COUNTY 3
CLAIBORNE COUNTY 3
CLAY COUNTY 4
COAHOMA COUNTY 5
DESOTO COUNTY 5
FORREST COUNTY 6
GEORGE COUNTY 11
HANCOCK COUNTY 11
HARRISON COUNTY 11
HINDS COUNTY 13
HOLMES COUNTY 19
ITAWAMBA COUNTY 19
JACKSON COUNTY 19
JEFFERSON COUNTY 21
JEFFERSON-DAVIS COUNTY 21
JONES COUNTY 21
LAFAYETTE COUNTY 21
LAMAR COUNTY 22
LAUDERDALE COUNTY 22
LEE COUNTY 24
LOWNDES COUNTY 29
MADISION COUNTY 30
COUNTY PAGE
MARION COUNTY 30
MARSHALL COUNTY 31
MONROE COUNTY 31
MONTGOMERY COUNTY 31
NEWTON COUNTY 31
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY 31
PEARL RIVER COUNTY 33
PIKE COUNTY 33
PONTOTOC COUNTY 33
PRENTISS COUNTY 34
QUITMAN COUNTY 34
RANKIN COUNTY 34
SHARKEY COUNTY 35
SIMPSON COUNTY 35
SUNFLOWER COUNTY 35
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY 35
TATE COUNTY 36
TISHOMINGO COUNTY 36
TUNICA COUNTY 36
UNION COUNTY 36
WARREN COUNTY 37
WASHINGTON COUNTY 39
WINSTON COUNTY 39
YAZOO COUNTY 40
STATE-WIDE RESOURCES 40
*NOTE: The table of contents is hyperlinked for
convienient resource access. To update or add your
organization’s information, contact the MS Balance of
State CoC Coordinator, Reginald Glenn at (601)
960.0057 or by email: [email protected]
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ADAMS COUNTY
Adams Jefferson Franklin Claiborne
Community Action Agency (AJFC)
1038-A North Union Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-8681
To Reduce the Causes and Conditions of Poverty for
Individuals and Families in the Land of Plenty
Catholic Charities
109 South Union Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-0142
Transitional living for survivors of domestic violence and
their children; case management, childcare, and
supportive and group counseling.
Family First Resource Center
320 State Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-7979
The Families First program strengthens families of all
backgrounds and life circumstances by providing
abstinence-until-marriage/youth development and
parenting education through seminars, workshops,
classes and presentations.
Mississippi Department of Employment
Security
107 Col. John Pitchford Pkwy.
Natchez, MS 39121
(601) 442-0243
Job Placement Assistance; Job and Skill Training,
Guidance and Support; Priority Services for Veterans;
Career Counseling; Job Corps Information; Trade
Adjustment Assistance Benefits Information; Referral to
Supportive Services; Referral to Vocational
Rehabilitation Services; and Information about HUD
Rental and Homeownership Programs
Natchez-Adams County Schools
10 Homochitto Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2252
Services provided to homeless children in the Natchez-
Adams County School District.
Southwest Mississippi Mental Health
Complex
200 S. Wall Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-6634
Mental health services for Adams, Amite, Claiborne,
Franklin, Lawrence, Jefferson, Pike, Walthall, and
Wilkinson Counties.
United Way
Post Office Box 1466
Natchez, MS 39121
(601) 442-1981
We bring together people from all across the
community - people from government, business, faith
groups, nonprofits and ordinary citizens - to tackle the
issues that matter most. If it requires fundraising, going
to Congress, or just getting people to work together,
that's what we do.
ALCORN COUNTY
Crosswind Ministries
703 Tate Street
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 287-5600
Crosswind facilitates a network of individuals, social
agencies, businesses and churches to make a difference
in our community.
NFUSION
301 S. Cass Street
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2152
Linking youth and young adults with resources in their
communities to help them navigate transitions. The
initiative offers mental health services in addition to a
variety of supports including assistance with living skills,
educational support, cultural enrichment, employment
skills, and countless others.
BENTON COUNTY
United Community Action Agency
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120 Ripley Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-8912
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
BOLIVAR COUNTY
Bolivar County Community Action Agency
810 E. Sunflower Road
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-1491
Emergency shelter for families and non-treatment
transitional housing programs.
CARROLL COUNTY
Community Impact Inc.
202 Magnolia Street
Vaiden, MS 31976
(513) 319-3325
Preventive and Primary Care
Services/Screenings/Supportive Services/Prevention
Education/ Advocacy
CHICKASAW COUNTY
COPES Program
PO Box 505
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2321
Provides civic, economic and community development
for Houston and Chickasaw County, with the intentions
of enhancing all aspects of community life through
volunteer sponsored programs. Targets at-risk youth,
pregnant teens and school dropouts.
EXCEL, Inc.
230 West Main Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2030
Works to further education, promote community,
encourage community service and foster healthy lives
for families and individuals.
Habitat for Humanity
111 E. Washington St.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5757
Partners with families living in substandard housing to
build modest, affordable homes or repair existing ones.
Families must meet guidelines of residency, income and
willingness to partner.
Mission Okolona
P.O. Box 537
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 891-7243
Provides for the hungry, Mission Okolona distributes
food that meets the USDA guidelines to those in need.
Okolona Community Dollars for Scholars
PO Box 559
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-3222
Raises educational expectations, ensures academic
preparation and offers financial assistance for post-
secondary education.
The Salvation Army - Houston
114 W. Washington St.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-0070
Supplies basic human necessities such as emergency
food, shelter, utilities & medicine & provides counseling
for all person in need in the area.
CLAIBORNE COUNTY
Christian Volunnter Services
PO Box 1001
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-8529
Agency provides services including food packages,
house repairs, medicines, utility assistance, counseling
for inmates, assistance for abused and transient persons
and visits to homebound, elderly individuals.
Team Inc.
1511 Bridewell Lane
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-8899
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Provides emergency shelter and food pantry services.
CLAY COUNTY
4- County Electric Power Association
900 Industrial Access Rd
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-1313 (662) 327-8900
The electric power association gives a one time per year
emergency energy assistance for members.
Adventist Community Center
2920 HWY 50 E
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 492-0602
Provides basic necessities for individuals in need.
Clay County
539 E. Brame Ave.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4405
Child care, before/after school scare, job site training-
TANF/Experienced workers.
Clay County
131 W. Jordan Ave.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-8981 (662) 492-0505
Food for low income families or individuals in an
emergency situation. Project Homestead is a take for in
each county that meet to access the needs of the
community with regards to families & children to try to
strengthen them by forming networks & partnerships.
Clay County Health Department
131 S. Division
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4514
WIC, shots($10), family planning, STD testing, PHRM, &
early intervention services.
Habitat for Humanity
604 Main St.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-7667
Seeks to solve the problem of inadequate shelter by
forming partnerships between people I need & those
with the willingness & resources to help. The goal is to
eliminate substandard housing from the West Point
area.
Lions Club
P.O. Box 731
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-0497
Assist in buying eyewear & hearing aids for low-income
individuals.
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
313 Hwy 45 Alt.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6122
Legal assistance for low-income families.
Prairie Opportunity
122 N. Jackson St.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4862
Offers energy assistance, job referrals, educational
assistance & other services as assessed during intake
assessment.
Red Cross
216 Court St.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 464-9599
24 hours on call service for disaster relief nationwide or
single family fires, will supply clothing, food &
temporary shelter, (assistance with rent, & prescriptions-
Clay County only) when funds are available, health
safety class, HIV awareness, assistance to veterans,
military, & community services.
Sally Kate Winters
317 N. Division St.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-0120
Programs include: resource library, parenting classes,
anger management, abstinence education, healthy
relationship workshops, & father involvement activities,
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as well as referrals to other community services, & on-
going child abuse awareness.
Sally Kate Winters
317 N. Division St.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4867 (662) 494-4939
Emergency shelter for abused, abandoned, & neglected
children(up to 45 days). Runaway/Homeless Youth
program for teens 12-17, shelter up to 21 days.
Preschool Day Treatment programs, children 3-5 yrs.,
who meet the eligibly requirements for therapeutic
services.
Sally Kate Winters
317 N. Division St.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4867
Rapid Rehousing services for literally homeless persons.
United Way
540 E. Westbrook
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-8089
Fund raiser for human service agencies in the
community.
Veterans Service Office
640 Broad St.
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-1554
Assist in filing out paperwork for disability due to service
related injuries. Also, assist individuals wit veterans
benefits that are going into the nursing home.
COAHOMA COUNTY
Clarksdale Care Station
Post Office Box 1041
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 902-8310
Coahoma Opportunities
115 Issaquena Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4887
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
Jonestown Family Center for Education &
Wellness
401 Main Street
Jonestown, MS 38639
(662) 358-4335
DeSOTO COUNTY
ConnectHope
Desoto County, MS
A facilitating ministry aimed at helping churches reach
the needs of the people of DeSoto County and the
Memphis metro area by providing them with specific
requests from families and individuals in need.
DeSoto County Social Services Coalition
(662) 404-5859
Encouraging dialogue between the various social
service organizations in DeSoto County. To be an
information and resource sharing network of Social
Service agencies/companies in DeSoto County.
Exchange Club Family Center
2180 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-2200
Serves families from DeSoto County, MS working
through the trauma of child abuse and/or domestic
violence.
House of Grace
2136 Stateline Rd. W.
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-1432 (662) 253-0252
Gives women and their children a safe refuge from
domestic violence while empowering them to walk in
dignity and grace through programs offered at this
Christ-centered organization.
Impact Missions, Inc.
6858 Swinnea Road
Building 6A
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0232
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Impact Missions consists of a counseling center, a thrift
store, a group home for at-risk teenage girls, and a crisis
care (emergency) shelter for boys and girls.
LoveWorks2540
Southaven, MS
(901) 238-4196 (601) 941-2530
Transitional home provision, educational services, job
skills development, and community outreach. Visit
http://loveworks2540.net/ for more details.
Olive Branch Community Food Ministry
10947 MS-178
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-2913
Provides emergency food for up to seven days to Olive
Branch-area residents who are having a difficult time
providing food for their family.
Sacred Heart Southern Missions
6050 Highway 161 N
Walls, MS 38680
(662) 781-1472
Assists the economically disadvantaged through
advocacy, social services, affordable low-income
housing and educational opportunities.
Safehaven of North Mississippi
Post Office Box 306
Hernando, MS 38632
(901) 482-0671
Safehaven of North Mississippi is a Christian ministry
dedicated to the training of former prison inmates to
becoming not only productive civilians in society but
disciplined, reproducing Christians dedicated to living
for the Glory of God.
Samaritians
2600 Goodman Rd. W.
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 393-6439
Gives assistance to needy families in the form of help
with utilities, rent, food, clothing and prescriptions due
to poverty, natural disaster, domestic strife and
emergencies.
FORREST COUNTY
ASC
Post Office Box 169
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
(601) 450-4286
Provides resources and support services for homeless
people living with HIV/aids.
ASC
209 S. 29th Avenue
Suite 130
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 296-6472
Transitional housing for single women or single women
with children.
ASC
Post Office Box 169
Hattiesburg, MS 39403-0169
(601) 336-0902
Serving 71 of 82 MS counties. Program provides
housing assistance and related supportive services for
low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their
families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or
unstably housed. The program provides housing and
other support to help the most vulnerable households
with the most vulnerable households with multiple
health and life challenges to achieve housing stability.
Client or a member of the client's household must be
HIV-positive.
ASC
Post Office Box 169
Hattiesburg, MS 39403-0169
(601) 450-4286
Permanent Supportive Housing.
Alcoholics Anonymous
(601) 582-1475
Bethesda Project
2201 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(888) 983-4387
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Housing counseling, foreclosure prevention.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
2315 Lincoln Rd.
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 596-3499
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pine Belt is a non-profit
organization receiving funding through United Way,
community and corporate contributions, as well as
agency fundraisers. The mission is to make a positive
difference in the lives of children - youth primarily -
through a professionally supported one-to-one
relationship with a caring adult and to assist them in
achieving their highest potential as they grow up to
become confident, competent, caring individuals by
providing committed volunteers, national leadership
and standard of excellence.
Carpenter's Helper
629 North Main Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 582-3330
To the best of its ability and resources, The Carpenter’s
Helper corrects deficient housing conditions for persons
in our immediate area who lack the resources or the
physical or mental abilities to correct the problems
themselves. This includes widows, widowers, the
disabled and the disadvantaged with significant health
problems, safety or quality of life issues. Projects are
limited to single-family, owner-occupied residences.
Our immediate area includes Forrest, Lamar and Perry
counties or other nearby areas designated by our
contributors.
Catholic Social Services
2410 O'Ferrell Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-1616
Food: Monday-Friday - 9am-4:30pm
Christian Services, Inc.
301 E. 2nd Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5683
Food: Monday-Friday | Van Stops: 11:40 AM - 105
McSwain Street; 12:05 PM - Tatum Road/Palmer's
Crossing; 12:35 PM - Country Club Road
Christian Services, Inc.
301 E. 2nd Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5683
Food (M-F) 12 and 12:30 | Housing (by call only) ,
Clothing (Bargains & Blessings)
Domestic Abuse Family Shelter
Post Office Box 273
Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 428-1707
Domestic Violence Counseling
Hattiesburg, MS
(601) 584-7527
Hotline
DREAM of Hattiesburg
614 West Pine Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-2102
DREAM's mission is to prevent and/or reduce the use of
alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. DREAM’s vision is
“Prevention for Everyone. Everyone for Prevention.”
DREAM provides numerous prevention services and
programs throughout United Way of Southeast
Mississippi's area. One example of the programs
DREAM provides is the DREAM Center after-school
tutoring program for students in K-12. University and
high school volunteers assist students with homework,
literacy, science and reading fair projects and other
enrichment activities.
Edwards Street Fellowship Center
1919 Edwards Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 544-6149
The mission of Edwards Street Fellowship Center (ESFC)
is to provide services to struggling families who are
confronted by life circumstances beyond their capacity
to overcome without a helping hand. Food Pantry, Thrift
Store, and other programs are available.
Eve's House, Inc.
PO Box 721
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
(601) 545-1879
Eve's House, Inc. operates a faith-based residential
program for low or no income women. The Eve's House
Residential Recovery Program is designed for women
who are seeking healing from substance abuse
disorders and other patterns of victimization.
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Forrest County Health Department
5008 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-6766
Medical
Forrest General Hospital
6051 US Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 288-7000
Medical
Habitat for Humanity
5191 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4663
Habitat for Humanity helps low-income families in need
by providing, simple, decent, affordable housing
through a partnership between families, volunteers and
a coalition of individuals, businesses, churches and
others with the necessary resources to accomplish its
mission.
Hattiesburg Mass Transit System
1001 S. Tipton Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-4671
Transportation Services for Hattiesburg, MS.
Hope House
1105 West Pine Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 520-6183
Provides emotional, physical, spiritual support all.
Interfaith Assistance
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 264-2300
Food, Utility assistance, etc. (call only)
Lighthouse Rescue Mission
204 Europa Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-2169
Transitional living for women and children. emergency
shelter for survivors of domestic violence. GED training,
other educational services.
Living Independence for Everyone
710 Katie Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-2108
Assistance for persons with disabilities
Main Street United Methodist Church
712 N. Main Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5557
Aldersgate Mission, a ministry of Main Street United
Methodist Church since 1972, serves more than 88
youth of the downtown Hattiesburg area. It is the
mission of Aldersgate to enhance the academic, social
and spiritual development of the youth of the Briarfield
community in order for them to become independent
and productive young men and women of the world.
Programs offered are intended to help children develop
appropriate social skills, aid with academics, maximize
leadership potential, teach compassion, build self-
confidence, deter children from potential gang
affiliation, explore talent, build character and promote
spiritual growth.
Mississippi Children's Home
Post Office Box 646
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
(601) 545-8700
An emergency shelter and diagnostic and evaluation
placement resource for abused, neglected, runaway,
and homeless youth. The center is a 12-bed, co-
educational emergency and/or temporary placement for
children ages 9 to 17 years of age.
Mississippi Department of Employment
Security
5296 US Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 288-7300
Employment Assistance
MS Center for Legal Services
111 East Front Street
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Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-2950
Free civil legal services helping low-income individuals
solve legal problems.
Oak Arbor
4507 US Highway 49 South
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-2925
Transitional housing and other services for veterans.
Oak Arbor
4507 US Highway 49 South
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-2925
A place for transition between primary addiction
treatment and day-to-day life after treatment.
Pearl River Community College
5448 US Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 554-5555
Dental
Pearl River Valley Opportunity
714 Williams Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-1394
Provide eligible persons 60 years of age or older with
five (5) nutritious meals per week at the lowest
reasonable cost at centers where they can also obtain
social, rehabilitative, and supportive services. This
Program also helps reduce the isolation of old age and
promote independence.
Pearl River Valley Opportunity
714 Williams Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-1394
Utility Assistance or help with 1st month's rent (as funds
are available)
Petal Children's Task Force
314 S. George Street
Petal, MS 39645
(601) 255-5578
Food services for residents of Petal, MS only
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
103 S. 19th Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-4641
Information on mental health care providers in the Pine
Belt region, including Hattiesburg, Petal, Columbia, and
Collins.
Pinebelt Association for Families
PO Box 1247
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-0909
R.A.P.P. (Relatives as Parents Program) Provides services
to grandparents (and other relatives) raising
grandchildren. Services include: support groups,
information and referral, health insurance and benefits
counseling, in-home services, respite, tutoring for
grandchildren, school interventions, behavior
management programs, educational forums,
intergenerational physical fitness programs and a
psycho-educational summer program for grandchildren
ages 6-14. Special services are available to
grandparents over 55 years old. Also offers free monthly
activities for grandparent families.
Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast
Mississippi (R3SM)
301 Buschman Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-5115
The mission of R³SM is to coordinate recovery services
designed to alleviate suffering and stress for the people
of Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties who have unmet
needs due to the occurrence of a disaster. R³SM’s
primary focus is to support efforts to repair and rebuild
homes and lives beginning with the most vulnerable
first, including the elderly, disabled, single parents with
minor-aged children, as well as evacuees from other
hurricane impacted states. Additionally, as resources
permit, persons are eligible to receive R³SM services as
defined by its vulnerable population mission. Those with
extreme housing needs (not related to hurricane
damage) who have limited ability to alter their
condition, will be considered for assistance. This aspect
of future assistance will be accomplished in
collaboration with non-profit, faith-based and
governmental entities with similar goals designed to
eradicate the existence of unsafe, unlivable, undesirable
housing in Southeast Mississippi.
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Shaffer Center for Crisis Intervention
Hattiesburg, MS
(601) 264-7777
Hotline
Southeast MS Rural Health Initiative, Inc.
66 Old Airport Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-8700
Provides medical, dental and social service care. For
minor care: 222 S. 27th Ave. ((601) ) 450-3030. For
Dental care: 68 Old Airport Road - ((601) ) 583-4800.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
209 Buschman Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 408-7392
Food, Clothing, utilities assistance, basic needs.
The Arc
PO Box 18800
Hattiesburg, MS 0
(601) 583-4251
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
and actively supports their full inclusion and
participation in the community throughout their
lifetimes. In addition, The Arc provides information and
referral to broaden community knowledge, acceptance
of and interaction with people with mental disabilities.
The Arc provides services to this population and their
families through such programs as After-School Child
Care (state licensed), Men's Respite, Ladies' Respite,
Weekend at The Arc (respite for individuals with
disabilities that require the services of a nurse), Friends
Night at The Arc, Summer Adventures, Mother's Day
Out and adult activities, such as dances. The Arc also
participates in a special buddy program developed to
provide "buddies" for children with disabilities.
The Family YMCA
3719 Veterans Memorial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4000
The Family YMCA is a non-profit, charitable community-
based organization committed to helping individuals
grow in spirit, mind and body, regardless of financial
circumstances. No one is turned anyone away due to an
inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for all
programs through funding from United Way of
Southeast Mississippi, Partners with Youth Program and
Friends of the Y. In addition, The Family Y provides
recreational and social programs at no charge for those
with special needs and mental disabilities.
The Family YMCA
547 Hillcrest Loop
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-9399
The Family YMCA is a non-profit, charitable community-
based organization committed to helping individuals
grow in spirit, mind and body, regardless of financial
circumstances. No one is turned anyone away due to an
inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for all
programs through funding from United Way of
Southeast Mississippi, Partners with Youth Program and
Friends of the Y. In addition, The Family Y provides
recreational and social programs at no charge for those
with special needs and mental disabilities.
The Fieldhouse for the Homeless
5712 U.S. Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 325-4808
The mission of the Field House is to provide men,
women and children a place to begin working toward
finding employment and housing.
The Salvation Army - Hattiesburg
5670 US Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-3684
Thrift store. Emergency shelter for individuals and
families.
Trinity Episcopal Church
509 West Pine Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-7574
Breadbasket has provided needed food to those in
need in our community for over 20 years. This
ecumenical effort includes the stocking of a food larder,
grocery shopping, and delivery of food to those in
need. Hours: M-F 8:30 - 10:30 AM
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive
Bond Hall #5163
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 266-5114
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Help for people with developmental issues and
disabilities. Includes rapid rehousing services for literally
homeless women with children.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
17 Industrial Park
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-4061
Employment assistance for the disabled
Wesley Medical Center
US Highway 98 W
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 268-8000
Medical
GEORGE COUNTY
Immaculate Heart Community Development
Corporation
228 Gyther Fairley Road
Lucedale, MS 39542
(601) 945-2986
Housing assistance, rebuilding homes, disaster
recovery, job training, youth activities, and leadership
workshops.
HANCOCK COUNTY
Bayou Talla Fellowship
18555 US Highway 43
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-1118
Visit www.bayoutalla.com to ask for assistance.
Casa Mississippi
11975 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(877) 309-2272
Advocates for abused and neglected children through
the development and support of court-sanctioned,
community-based programs, which provide trained and
supervised volunteers.
Hancock Resource Center
454 US Highway 90
Suite B
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 463-8887
Home ownership counseling, rental counseling,
homelessness prevention, foreclosure counseling, and
debt management planning.
Hope's Haven
Post Office 3777
Bay St. Louis, MS 39421
(228) 463-6395
Shelter for abused and neglected children on the
Mississippi Gulf coast.
HARRISON COUNTY
Amedisys Home Health Care
925 Tommy Munro Drive
Biloxi, MS 39252
(228) 388-4144
At-home healthcare provider.
American Red Cross
Post Office Box 4514
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 896-4511
Provides services that help people within the community
be safer, healthier, and more self-reliant.
Back Bay Mission
1012 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39566
(228) 432-0301
Serves the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the wider church
community.
Biloxi Veteran's Center
288 Veterans Ave.
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 388-9938
Connects veterans to health care and benefits available
to them.
Catholic Social and Community Services
1709 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 702-2167
Case management, licensed adoption agency, food
bank, HIV/aids ministry, disaster relief, senior housing.
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Center for Environment and Economic
Justice
335 Rodenberg Ave.
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 374-2494
Organizing to affect public policy on socio-economic
development issues and environmental justice concerns
that are germane to people of color and other
ethnicities impacted by injustices.
Coastal Family Health Center
Post Office Box 475
Biloxi, MS 39553
(228) 374-2494
Wide range of medical, dental, and social services.
Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
500 24th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 896-1411
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become
self-sufficient.
Gulf Coast Community Ministries
3914 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 354-9636
Food pantry, free health clinic, clothes, and literacy
programs.
Gulf Coast Hospice
4107 Popps Ferry Road
D'Iberville, MS 39540
(228) 354-9636
Provides hospice care in southern Mississippi.
Gulf Coast Women's Center For Non-
Violence
Post Office Box 333
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 374-4031
Services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual
assault.
Hope Community Development Agency
425 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-7180
Full service resource center for residents affected by
hurricanes.
Life of Mississippi
2030 Pass Road
Suite C
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-2401
Information and referral, peer support, advocacy and
self-advocacy support, and skills training.
Loaves and Fishes
260 Main Street
Suites E & G
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 436-6172
Provide free meals to elders and those in need.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
11212 Alden Cove
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 233-9294
Focused on educating America about mental illness,
and offering resources to those in need.
Ocean Springs-Long Beach Interfaith
Hospitality Network
Post Office Box 8562
Biloxi, MS 39535
(228) 388-3061
Mobilize, educate, and empower homeless families with
children to achieve permanent housing.
Open Doors Homeless Coalition
11975 Seaway Road
Suite B220
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 604-2048
Building collaborations between homeless service
providers, advocates, municipality representatives,
businesses, faith-based organizations, and people who
are homeless or formerly homeless.
Senior's Harbor
150 Reynoir Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
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(228) 436-1477
Provides care to adults with behavioral and emotional-
problems.
South Mississippi AIDS Task Force
Post Office Box 8809
Biloxi, MS 39535
(228) 385-1214
Case management, free HIV testing, transitional
housing, food pantry, financial assistance, community
education, HIV/STD 24-hour hotline, and support
groups.
Visions of Hope
618 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-9200
Provide safe, permanently affordable housing and
security from displacement for low-moderate income
residents.
HINDS COUNTY
ACT Center: A Comprehensive Tobacco
Program
350 Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Suite 310
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 815-1180
Intervention program including counseling methods and
medications with follow-up services.
American Civil Liberties Union
Post Office Box 2242
Jackson, MS 39225
(601) 355-6464
Assistance with issues such as freedom of speech,
prison and jail accountability, discrimination due to
mental disability, mental health commitment practices,
adequacy of mental health services, and more.
Billy Brumfield House
1244 South Gallatin Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 948-2864
Emergency shelter for males 18 and over. provides
alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and transitional housing
for handicapped men.
Born Free Primary Treatment
799 North Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-0026
Primary treatment program for pregnant and parenting
women who are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Career Development Center
2703 First Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322
Job Training
CARES of Mississippi
430 Bounds Street
Suite D-1
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 981-4989
Job Training
Catholic Charities
407 Briarwood Drive
Suite 205A
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 206-9339
Legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual
assault, stalking, and dating violence.
Catholic Charities
(601) 3660750
Transitional living for women and children fleeing
domestic violence or homeless situations, case
management, childcare, and supportive and group
counseling.
Catholic Charities
200 N. Congress Street
Suite 100
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 366-0222 (800) 273-9012
Shelter for women (18 & older) and children who are
victims of domestic violence. includes shelter,
supportive counseling, nutrition and wellness, case
management, legal assistance, court advocacy, day
care, and follow-up services.
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Catholic Charities
200 N. Congress Street
Suite 100
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 366-0222
Offers Homelessness Prevention & Stabilization Services
to low-income Veterans and their families within the 65
counties of Central Southwest and Northern Mississippi.
Christian Brotherhood Homes
3930 Skyview Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 362-9818
Housing for low-income individuals and families.
Country Oaks Recovery Center
1005 Country Club Drive
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-0802
Substance abuse treatment for men.
Crossroads Clinic
350 Woodrow Wilson Avenue
3rd Floor, Suite 3516
Jackson, MS 30213
(601) 987-6728
STD screening, HIV/AIDS Testing.
Flowers House
355 Livingston Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 949-9262
Emergency shelter for women and children. provide
supportive services such as case management, referrals,
and counseling.
Friendship Connection
1480 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 373-1533
Secondary treatment for female/pregnant ex-offenders.
parenting, GED, art class, individual and family group
counseling, life skills, coping skills, and aftercare
services.
Gateway Rescue Mission
1204 First Avenue
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 961-3025
Shelter and transitional housing for single homeless
women over the age of 21. provide life skills classes,
bible study and discipleship, transportation, and referral
services. church attendance is mandatory.
Gateway Rescue Mission
328 South Gallatin Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 353-5864 (601) 944-0409
Christian-based emergency shelter for adult males.
provides drug and alcohol programs and mental health
counseling.
Good Samaritan Center
114 Millsaps Avenue
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 355-6276
Clothing, food, rental assistance, and more.
Grace House
236 Millsaps Avenue
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 353-1038
Transitional housing, food pantry, case management,
job readiness, educational programs, help with access
to identification and permanent housing placement.
specific medical criteria and referral needed.
Grace Place
305 North Congress Street
Jackson, MS 30201
(601) 353-9691
Daytime shelter. coffee, breakfast, a place to rest, lunch
bags on Mondays and Thursdays, clothes closet,
hygiene items, and bus passes.
Hinds Behavioral health Services
3450 Highway 80 West
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 321-2400
Mental health services for Hinds County residents.
Hinds County Health Department
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350 Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 364-2666
WIC, shots, family planning, maternity.
Hinds County Human Resource Agency
258 Maddox Road
Jackson, MS 39228
(601) 923-3930
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
I.S.I.A.H.. House
855 South Plaza
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 709-4343
For male homeless veterans 18 years and over. alcohol
and drug treatment, life management skills, GED,
mental health referrals, employment, and referrals.
Inroads, Inc.
210 East Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-3677
Paid Internship Program
Jackson Free Clinic for the Homeless
925 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-5161
Healthcare services for those who have no insurance
and cannot otherwise afford medical care.
Jackson Public Schools
101 Near Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-8923
Assists homeless families and children with school
supplies, tutorial services to children, securing birth
certificates, and referral services.
Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health
Center
327 South Gallatin Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 914-1789
Basic healthcare for people who are homeless
Jackson-Hinds Library System
300 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 968-5825
Free membership to those living in Hinds County. Free
access to books, computers, and internet.
James House
825 South Plaza
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-2524
Transitional residential facility for graduates of I.S.I.A.H..
project.
Jeremiah House
820 South Plaza
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-9846
Veteran’s PTSD program for men and women.
Jonah House
845 South Plaza
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-2567
Intensive in-patient transitional facility for males 18 years
and over.
Joyce's Hope Home for Girls
4057 S. Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 372-6494
Lighthouse Ministries
1075 Maderia Avenue
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 969-1966
Recovery/relief center for males 18 and older; food,
housing, job assistance, and spiritual counseling.
Magnolia Speech School
733 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-5530
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Provides an intensive speech/language and hearing
program for children through self-contained classes and
individualized instruction. Infants and toddlers are
served through home based services and clinical
services are offered for evaluations and outpatient
therapy.
Matt's House
343 Adelle Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 948-2873
Emergency shelter for homeless women. provides case
management, counseling, and assistance with finding
housing and employment.
Medicaid
239 North Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 359-6050 (601) 961-4361
Medical services for low-income people.
Mission First
275 Roseneath Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 608-0056
Provides legal service and spiritual counsel to under-
served residents of Jackson.
Mission First
275 Roseneath Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 608-0050
Medical and dental wellness program, children and
youth ministries.
Mississippi Bar Association
643 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39235
(601) 960-9577 (800) 682-0047
Legal representation for low income families with civil
cases only.
Mississippi Department of Employment
Security
5959 I-55 N. Frontage Road
Suite C
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 321-7931
Job search and placement assistance with internet
access, resume preparation software, fax, copier,
phones, information on unemployment benefits,
assistance for laid-off workers, trade assistance benefits,
child care, transportation, referral to job training,
services for veterans.
Mississippi Department of Human Services
4777 Medgar Evers Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39213
Food stamps: (601) 362-9892 Medical assistance: (601)
362-9892 | TANF Case Management: (601) 362-9892 |
Child Care: (601) 362-9892 | Child Support: (601) 432-
1200 | Social Services: (601) 362-9892 | Child Abuse and
Neglect Reporting: (601) 362-1414
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
239 Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 359-1288
Alcohol and drug abuse, children and Youth, community
services.
Mississippi State Department of Health
571 Stadium Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 576-7981
Certified copies of birth certificates.
Mississippi United To End Homelessness
201 West Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 960-0557
Mississippi United to End Homelessness is made up of
service organizations that provide direct, indirect or
supportive services to homeless individuals and those at
risk of becoming homeless, persons who advocate on
behalf of the homeless and other individuals, groups,
and organizations concerned with the welfare and
needs of the homeless and those at risk of becoming
homeless.
My Father's House of Freedom
826 N. West Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-0950
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Transitional recovery program for males 18 years and
older who have completed primary treatment.
New Beginnings Transitional Treatment
2307 McFaddin Road
Jackson, MS 30204
(601) 371-7483
Transitional treatment program for pregnant and
parenting women who are addicted drugs and alcohol.
New Creations
2395 Livingston Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 672-1865
Lunch served Monday-Friday at noon. Food boxes and
clothing given out as well. Open to anyone.
New Dimensions Development Foundation
111 West Monument Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-2195
Provides transitional living for women 19 & older,
clothing, food, and job assistance. Operates ”West
Jackson Apparel.”
New Jerusalem Church
285 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 720-5078
Transitional housing for women and children.
New Life for Women
814 North Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-2195
Primary, secondary, transitional, and aftercare services
for chemically dependent/dually diagnosed females 18
and older.
Operation Shoestring
1711 Bailey Avenue
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 353-6336
After-school services, summer camp, drop-out
prevention, food pantry, parenting classes, ACT prep
classes, and crisis referrals.
Partners to End Homelessness
360 Comet Drive
Suite C
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 213-5301
The Partnership to End Homelessness is made up of
service organizations that provide direct, indirect or
supportive services to homeless individuals and those at
risk of becoming homeless, persons who advocate on
behalf of the homeless and other individuals, groups,
and organizations concerned with the welfare and
needs of the homeless and those at risk of becoming
homeless.
Social Security Administration
100 West Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39269
(601) 965-5377 800 772-1213
Process social security cards and claims for SSI, SSD,
SSDI, retirement, and survivors benefits.
Southern Christian Services for Children and
Youth
5260 Manhattan Road
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 366-7733
For adolescents ages 16-21 who are homeless.
independent living skills, money management,
education, employment, and counseling.
St. Andrews Episcopal Cathedral
305 East Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 354-1535
Breakfast, family crisis program, bus passes.
Stewpot Community Services
845 E. Amite Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 949-3540
Daytime shelter, shower, phone, mail, laundry,
computer, service providers, and lockers.
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Stewpot Community Services
1010 West Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 948-2795
Transitional shelter for homeless females 20 years &
older and their children (no male children age 14 or
over). Must be referred from another agency. case
management, counseling, money management,
parenting, and life skills.
Stewpot Community Services
1100 West Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 944-0091
Healthcare to homeless and low-income people inside
stewpot community services.
Stewpot Community Services
1100 West Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 353-2759
Lunch, food pantry, clothing closet.
Stubbs Homeless Program
350 Capers Avenue
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 351-8504
Mental health services for adults (18 & older). case
management, psychiatric and medication monitoring,
psychological services, educational services (GED),
money management, duel diagnosis counseling, and art
classes.
The Crisis Line
Linea De Crisis: (601) 366-9298
24-hour telephone counseling, emergency intervention,
information, and referral.
The Salvation Army - Jackson
110 Presto Lane
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 982-4881
Transitional and other programs for homeless men and
women 19 years and older.
United Way
843 N. President Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 360-0450 (601) 948-4725
Dial 211: Referral to community services and agencies.
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
(601) 815-2800 (601) 815-1516
Fills prescriptions from UMMC, apply online for meds at
www.needymeds.com.
Victory Community Resources, Inc.
100 West Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-9496
Primary/secondary alcohol & drug treatment for males
18 & older. intensive outpatient/inpatient program. dui
assessment to assist in license renewal. Transportation.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
3895 Beasley Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 898-7010
assists persons with physical or mental disabilities to
maintain/obtain employment.
Voice of Calvary Ministries
531 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-3088
A resource in Christian community development by
providing holistic programs which build strong
individuals, families, churches and communities in order
to enable them to reach their full potential in Christ
physically, spiritually, economically and socially.
Wingard Home
1279 N. West Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Housing, chapel ministries, and referrals.
YMCA
826 North Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 948-0818
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Family resource center, adolescent offenders program,
responsible fatherhood program, parenting skills
courses, relationship counseling.
HOLMES COUNTY
Community Culture and Resource Center
Incorporated
302 Henry Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3528
ITAWAMBA COUNTY
4-H
304C Wiygul Street
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3201
4-H Clubs prepare youth to meet the challenges of
childhood, adolescence and adulthood by utilizing a
coordinated long-term, progressive series of
educational experiences that enhance life skills and
develop positive social, emotional, physical and
cognitive competencies.
Fulton Food Pantry
PO Box 907
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-9530
Supplies families qualified under USDA guidelines with
food on the third Saturday of each month. Food is also
provided on an emergency basis to referrals from
churches, The Salvation Army, DHS and other local
community service agencies.
Habitat for Humanity
121 Gaither St.
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-7384
A Christian housing ministry providing inexpensive
housing for people in need. Habitat raises money,
recruits volunteers, constructs & sells sturdy homes with
no interest added, to eligible, low income families.
Itawamba United Methodist
5905 Hwy. 363
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4877
Secure and distributes donated and purchased food to
residents who qualify under the USDA guidelines &
residency guidelines, focusing on the elderly & families
with children.
The Salvation Army
P.O. Box 1561
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-7249
Provides minimum necessities of life on a crisis
intervention basis.
JACKSON COUNTY
Boys and Girls Clubs
1402 Tucker Street
Pascagoula, MS 39657
(228) 712-2955
Taught character & leadership development, education
& career development, health & life skills, arts, sports,
fitness, and recreation & technology skills to youth
between the ages of 5 and 18. Provided both after
school and summer programs.
Catholic Charities and Social Services
3505 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39657
(228) 567-0001
Proiides assistance and case management for people in
Jackson County.
Community Care Network
7400 Fountainbleau Rd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 219-2987
A long term residential program for women and
children. Also provides rental assistance to individuals
or families who are literally homeless or on the verge of
homelessness.
Court Appointed Special Advocates
4903 Telephone Road
Pascagoula, MS 39657
(228) 762-7370
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As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed
by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The
result is they are placed into safe, loving homes where
they can thrive.
Faith Human Development Center
12924 Seaman Road
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-3747
Housing and treatment for men who are homeless,
veterans, addicts, or recently released from jail.
Family Promise
3801 Coventry Drive
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 285-1836
Helps homeless children and their families.
Gulf Coast Family Counseling
509 Jackson Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-6113
Seeks to provide quality mental health care to those
who need it. The vision is that anyone can build a
therapeutic relationship with a skilled, licensed
therapist, regardless of their financial situation.
Health & Handicapped Services
3207 Magnolia St.
Suite 309
Pascagoula, MS 39657
(228) 762-0364
Provide prescription medications, referrals to agencies
with basic needs, and assistance in purchasing medical
supplies.
Jackson County Civic Action Committee
5343 Jefferson St.
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 769-3292
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
Home of Grace Addiction Recovery
PO Box 5009
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-5283
A nationally known addiction recovery program, has
helped tens of thousands of individuals battle various
types of addiction. In operation since 1965, we have
used hands-on experience to build an addiction
recovery program filled with success stories.
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
1810 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5050
Offers varied and seasonal programs that include youth
sports, childcare, day and resident camping,
instructional and recreational aquatics, adult and youth
fitness and recreational activities
Pregnancy Resources of Mississippi
(PROMISS)
3001 Ladner Rd.
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 467-9393
Provides multiple pregnancy services for teens and
adults.
Singing River Services
3407 Shamrock Court
Gautier, MS 39533
(228) 497-0690
Provides community based mental health, mental
retardation, and substance abuse services to all
residents of Jackson and George counties with special
regard for those most in need.
United Way Community Resources Center
3510 Magnolia St.
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-7662
Provides assistance for needy households, as well as
referrals to UW member agencies and community
partners.
Volunteers in Medicine - Gautier
2550 Indian Point Parkway
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 497-9713
Part of a national alliance of free clinics working
throughout the country for the working uninsured.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4
p.m.; Friday 12 - 4 p.m.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center
225 Community Drive
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3475
Provides family general primary care needs.
JEFFERSON-DAVIS COUNTY
Five County Child Development
1118 3rd Street
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8103 (601) 792-5191
Helping to serve low-income families to have the
opportunity to improve their quality of life. Their vision
is to move children and families from low-income
dependent families to self-sufficient independent
families with school ready children. Serving Jefferson
Davis, Lawrence, Simpson, and Covington counties.
JONES COUNTY
Domestic Abuse Family Shelter
Post Office Box 273
Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 428-1707
24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, legal help,
case management.
Good Samaritan Center - Laurel
540 Ellisville Blvd.
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 466-3963 (601) 649-2242
Hellfighters
324 South Magnolia Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 323-1460
Physical, mental and spiritual needs of homeless men,
underprivileged and hopeless.
Love In Action
234 Highway 28
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-1684
Emergency Shelter for single males.
Pearl River Valley Opportunity
130 North 12th Avenue
Laurel, MS
(601) 428-3171
Provide eligible persons 60 years of age or older with
five (5) nutritious meals per week at the lowest
reasonable cost at centers where they can also obtain
social, rehabilitative, and supportive services. This
Program also helps reduce the isolation of
The Salvation Army - Laurel
205 North 13th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-1707
Social services provided for six-county area and
emergency shelter for men, women and women with
children. Thrift Store available as well.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY
American Red Cross
2706 West Oxford Loop
Suite 105
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-1282
Volunteers and staff assist communities daily with
disaster response, assistance for military families,
international aid, lifesaving training programs and blood
services.
Doors of Hope
924 Van Buren Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1100
The purpose of Doors of Hope Transition Ministries
includes, but is not limited to, guiding homeless families
and at-risk homeless families in Lafayette County,
Mississippi toward self-reliance and stability through a
holistic individualized approach that includes life-skills
training, mentoring, and supportive housing.
Family Crisis Services of Northwest
Mississippi
Post Office Box 1698
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Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9929
FCS provides a twenty-four (24) hour crisis hotline, crisis
intervention, legal advocacy, counseling, information
and referral, forensic interviews, and education to
victims of crime, as well as many programs to create
community awareness of the numerous issues
concerning victims and violence, ALL FREE OF
CHARGE, due to the generosity of community
members.
Interfaith Compassion Ministry
905 North Lamar Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-1002
Collaborative effort among local churches to provide
assistance with basic needs such as rent, utilities, and
prescription drugs in a centralized location to individuals
in Lafayette county who face crisis situations; law clinic
available for individuals with legal questions.
The Exchange Club Center of Oxford
106 Skyline Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-4255
The agency’s mission is to break the cycle of child abuse
and neglect through prevention, intervention, and
educational services, and to replace abusive behavior
with effective skills for responsible parenting.
Volunteer Oxford
107 Courthouse Square
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 223-6662
Volunteer Oxford’s mission is to develop, promote and
support volunteerism for Lafayette-Oxford-University.
Volunteer Oxford allows access to a variety of volunteer
opportunities in the community. We are also the
community nonprofits and organizations’ resource for
locating and recruiting volunteers when needed for
projects and events.
LAMAR COUNTY
Homes of Hope for Children
344 Harold Tucker Road
Purvis, MS 39745
(769) 456-7021
Serving children in crisis throughout Mississippi by
providing strong, Christian homes to every child that
lives on campus while ensuring that each child is loved
unconditionally and has their physical, spiritual, and
emotional needs met.
Pearl River Valley Opportunity
103-A Shelby Speight Drive
Purvis, MS 39474
(601) 794-8387
Provide eligible persons 60 years of age or older with
five (5) nutritious meals per week at the lowest
reasonable cost at centers where they can also obtain
social, rehabilitative, and supportive services. This
Program also helps reduce the isolation of
LAUDERDALE COUNTY
Alliance Healthcare
5000 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-6211
A 154-bed acute care psychiatric and substance abuse
treatment hospital. Offers treatment for adolescents
ages 12-17, adults with severe mental health disorders
and a separate unit for depression, post traumatic stress
and bi-polar.
Anderson Regional Medical Center
2124 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 553-6107
Anderson Regional Medical Center is committed to
providing our patients with the safest, highest-quality,
most-satisfying care possible.
ASLANe's Mission
310 Russell Drive
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 482-8442
A organization dedicated to the social re-integration of
dispossessed individuals through aggressive advocacy
and social welfare work. Providing lodging, food,
supplies, medical care, and job placement..
CARE Lodge
Post Office Box 5331
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 482-8719
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Emergency shelter for those experiencing domestic
violence.
Department of Veterans Affairs
2103 13th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-7154
Feed By Faith
Post Office Box 1064
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 486-8999
Serves hot, nutritional meals to homeless, low income,
and no income families.
Free Clinic of Meridian
4707 Poplar Springs Drive
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 286-5551
Provide for the medical needs of the uninsured adults
while connecting them to the existing health
community.
Friendship Center
5701 N. Hills Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-8170 (601) 483-7140
Greater Meridian Health Center
2701 Davis Street
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-0118
Complete Family Medical Care, Dental Care, Pediatric
Care, In-House Laboratory & X-Ray Services, Pharmacy,
Medicaid Screening, Patient Education and Social
Services, WIC Services
Habitat for Humanity
Post Office Box 1402
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 485-4992
HFH builds and renovate houses in partnership with
people in need of adequate housing.
Hope Village for Children
2433 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 553-8660
Provides emergency services to children removed from
their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Innovative Behavioral Services
1821 Hwy 39 N
Suite L
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 479-0753
A community-based coalition that works to prevent the
initiation of tobacco use among youth, reduce exposure
to secondhand smoke, promote tobacco cessation
services, and eliminate tobacco-related disparities. This
program is funded by the Mississippi State Department
of Health. Covering Lauderdale & Newton Counties.
LOVE's Kitchen (Lauderdale Outreach and
Volunteer Effort, Inc.)
801 18th Ave.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-1409
Lauderdale Outreach and Volunteer Effort, Inc., known
as LOVE's Kitchen, is a nonprofit, charitable
organization formed for the express purpose of feeding
the hungry in Meridian and Lauderdale County, MS.
Meridian Housing Authority
2305 D Street
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-2800
To provide decent, safe and affordable housing with
reasonable accommodations for eligible citizens of
Meridian, Mississippi and to encourage programs that
promote self-sufficiency, empowerment and respect.
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation
Services
1003 College Drive
PO Box 4317
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 483-3871
A program helping employees gaining work experience.
Receiving support, counseling, instruction, and
motivation you need to make it in the work place. Must
be 16 years old or older and a Vocational Rehabilitation
client or a referral from another source.
Multi-County Community Service Agency
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Post Office Box 905
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-4838
Shelter for families.
Multi-County Community Service Agency
Post Office Box 905
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-4838
Enables families to attain stable home ownership
through a step-by-step management plan.
NFUSION
832 Highway 19 North
Suite 510
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 693-3806
Linking youth and young adults with resources in their
communities to help them navigate transitions. The
initiative offers mental health services in addition to a
variety of supports including assistance with living skills,
educational support, cultural
The Boys and Girls Clubs
1717 45th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-2544
Provide after-school tutoring, computer assisted
instruction, workshops on gang prevention, conflict
resolution, self-esteem, goal setting, personal hygiene,
and various health care (obesity) issues, fitness and
nutrition, drugs, alcohol, and teenage pregnancy
prevention, music, summer enrichment program,
educational trips, leadership training, job training, and
recognition programs.
The Meridian Freedom Project
2415 8th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 207-5121
Our mission is to create a corps of academically
capable, socially conscious, and mentally disciplined
young leaders in Meridian, Mississippi.
The Salvation Army - Meridian
710 B Street
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-6156 (601) 693-7117
Providing emergency assistance, such as emergency
shelter(for men), food pantry, clothing, utility assistance,
and assistance for survivors of disaster (e.g. household
goods, furniture, and beds).
The Salvation Army - Meridian
120 6th Avenue South
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-6156
Thrift Store.
Weems Community Mental Health Center
1415 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-4821
Provides a range of outpatient mental health services for
children, adolescents and adults, including mental
health therapy, medication evaluation and
management, case management, and more. We also
have outpatient and residential substance-abuse-
treatment programs.
Wesley House
1520 8th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 485-4736
Educational services, health care services, community
outreach, victim services, connectional and relief
services.
LEE COUNTY
4-H
PO Box 2297
Tupelo, MS 38803
(662) 841-9000
4-H Clubs prepare youth to meet the challenges of
childhood, adolescence and adulthood by utilizing a
coordinated long-term, progressive series of
educational experiences that enhance life skills and
develop positive social, emotional, physical and
cognitive competencies.
American Red Cross
4127 Westside Drive
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Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 842-6101 (662) 840-3454
Provides assistance to victims of disasters, service to
military personnel/families, first aid & CPR courses,
blood borne pathogens & baby-sitting courses, water
safety & lifeguard certification & community disaster
preparedness education.
Antone Tannehill
420 Magazine St.
P.O. Box 1821
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 844-3733
Services Lee Co residents, ages birth - 65, who need
primary health care, who are employed or temporarily
unemployed and who do not have or cannot afford
health insurance or do not receive VA or disability
insurance.
Big Brothers/ Big Sisters
P.O. Box 1177
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 687-1532 (662) 687-1299
Matches carefully screened adult volunteers with
children between the ages of 5-15 to motivate &
empower them through positive one-to-one mentoring
relationships.
Boys and Girls Clubs
PO Box 1098
Tupelo, MS 0
(662) 841-6504
Provides a positive place for all youth to enhance their
quality of life in a safe, structured environment, with a
special emphasis on at-risk /disadvantaged youth.
Allows children to learn, develop relationships with
caring, adult professionals and participate in life-
enhancing and character developing experiences.
Boys and Girls Clubs
202 S. 2nd Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-8854
Provides a positive place for all youth to enhance their
quality of life in a safe, structured environment, with a
special emphasis on at-risk /disadvantaged youth.
Allows children to learn, develop relationships with
caring, adult professionals and participate in life-
enhancing and character developing experiences.
Catch Kids
P.O. Box 796
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 377-2194
Makes comprehensive, high quality health care
accessible & available to children birth to 18 years who
have barriers getting needed care. The care focuses on
prevention & wellness, as well as on treatment of acute
& chronic illnesses.
Church After School Association (CASA)
213 West Main Street
Suite 230
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 842-3887
Provides children of working parents, grades K-6, an
opportunity to experience love by providing a place of
enjoyment and security, both physically and
emotionally. Scholarships available.
Covenant Community Development
Corporation
810 Robert E. Lee Drive
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 690-4009
El Centro, Inc.
1800 W. Main Street
Suite 116
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 610-0960
Provides after-school programs for children of
immigrants to help them acclimate to the community
while working closely with the child’s classroom teacher
to monitor progress. El Centro also provides services,
training, and education for adults as well as technical
workshops (ie. ESL, Financial Literacy, computer
classes), to assist them to integrate into the local
community
F.A.I.T.H. Food Pantry
1338 Maple Rd
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2646
Secures & distributes a regular source of food to
residents, with emphasis on families with children,
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families in crisis & the elderly under the USDA
guidelines.
Faith Haven Inc.
Post Office Box 835
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 844-7091
Provides 24-hour emergency care for children, birth to
eighteen years, who have been removed from abusive
or neglectful situations or have been abandoned.
Family Resource Center of Northeast
Mississippi
425 Magazine Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-0013
Provides information about caring for children, brings
relevant issues about the needs of children and their
families to the attention of the public, provides
educational tutorial programs and developmental
screening for children to enhance their opportunities for
school success and provides support to families in times
of crisis or in chronic stress.
Gardner-Simmons Home For Girls
Post Office Box 935
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 844-4433
Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 7321
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 842-4675
Provides simple, affordable housing for eligible low-
income families who do not qualify for conventional
loans & meet the criteria for family size, stability and
ability to pay.
Harden House
1800 N. Gloster St.
Suite A
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 680-9419
Serves & equips abused, abandoned & neglected
children/youth; assisting them in a safe therapeutic
environment & leading them to become self-sufficient &
contributing members of society.
Hope Family Ministries
2754 Mattox Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 842-4673
Offers confidential, Biblical, pastoral counseling to
individuals, couples and families, while providing
encouragement, direction, hope, and practical skills as
people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Marriage Enrichment workshops are also offered.
L.I.F.E - Living Independence For Everyone
1051 Cliff Gookin Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-6633
Empowers people with significant disabilities to be as
independent & as fully involved in their communities as
they can & choose to be.
LIFT
94 S. Thomas St.
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 842-1255
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
MS Methodist Senior Services
2800 W. Main St.
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 844-1441
Provides assistance with rent, meals & general care to
the residents of Traceway Retirement Community whose
expenses are greater than their income.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence (NCADD)
200 N. Spring Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-0403
Provides free, confidential assessments for adolescents
and adults suffering from substance abuse and
addiction.
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North Mississippi Medical Center
830 S. Gloster
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 377-4930
Teaches children with asthma in a camp setting how to
manage their condition to reduce hospitalization and
improve school attendance.
North Mississippi Medical Center
830 S. Gloster
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 377-4049
Provides help with medications, transportation and
nutritional supplements to cancer patients in need.
North MS Medical Center
830 S. Gloster
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 377-2500
Provides supplies & self-management training for
person with diabetes who have inadequate financial
resources to improve their quality of life & decreases
preventable hospital admissions for the service area.
North MS Medical Center
830 S. Gloster
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 377-3158
Provides assistance to NMMC heart patients & their
families. May include medication, educational tools,
medial supplies and/or equipment & travel assistance
for those patients who have inadequate financial
resources with the goal being to improve their quality of
life & decrease preventable hospital admissions.
North MS Medical Center
422 A President Ave
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 377-3612 (800) 852-1610
Provides a specialized program of care emphasizing the
management of pain & there symptoms associated with
terminal illness. Works with the family & the patient to
help each person live each day as fully & meaningfully
as possible.
North MS Medical Center
830 S. Gloster
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 377-3158
Provides assistance to NMMC patients & their families
whose needs cannot be met by other patient care funds
or by community resources. These needs may include
medication, clothing and/or medical supplies for those
who are uninsured.
Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic, Inc
100 Parkgate Extension
Suite 2A-H
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-1517
Provides a safe, Christ-like environment designed to
empower women and men to make life- affirming
choices through education and support.
Region III
920 Boone St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-3531
Inpatient & outpatient alcohol treatment, aftercare
program & transition program for adolescents & adults.
Regional Rehabilitation Center
615 Pegram Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 842-1891
Provides speech/language therapy, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, audiology services and early
intervention services to all ages in a long-term
outpatient, therapeutic rehabilitation center. services
are provided until maximum benefit is received at no
charge to the client or their insurance company.
SAFE, Inc.
Post Office Box 985
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-9138
Shelter and assistance in Family emergencies
Shepherd's Center of Tupelo
400 Jefferson St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-0787
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Empowers senior adults (over 62) to live independently
by offering transportation, doing minor home repairs
and social gatherings.
Southern Christian Services for Children and
Youth
1529 Cliff Gookin Blvd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 680-9191
Serves abused, abandoned and neglected youth;
assisting them in a safe therapeutic environment and
leading them to become self-sufficient and contributing
members of society. Therapeutic foster program
available.
St. Luke United Methodist
1400 Clayton Ave.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 842-6522
Provides Lee Co. residents with food baskets who meet
the qualifications. Open every Thursday from 9AM-
12PM; targets the elderly & families with children.
Survival, Inc.
P.O. Box 171
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-7088 (888) 915-7788
Provides outreach services to victims of violent crime &
survivors of homicide victims, enabling them to
reconstruct their lives & develop something positive
from the tragedy.
The Family Resource Center
425 Magazine Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-0013
Our mission is to provide quality educational support
services in a family based and child friendly environment
to promote healthy families and communities.
The Salvation Army – Tupelo
527 Carnation Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 842-9222 (662) 834-2075
Emergency Shelter
The Salvation Army - Tupelo
816 Robert E. Lee Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 842-0301
Thrift Store.
Traceway Retirement Community
2800 W. Main St.
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-1441 ext. 1056
Provides a hot, well-balanced noon time meal 5 days a
week to individuals in Lee Co. who are age 60+ & meet
eligibility requirements.
Tupelo Housing Authority
701 S. Canal Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 842-5122
Provide decent, safe, affordable and well maintained
housing to low and moderate income families.
United Way
213 West Main Street
Suite 110
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 841-9133
Weston Reed Foundation
1800 West Main St
Suite 117
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 690-4011 (662) 372-2208
Agency mission – to save young lives from life
threatening cardiac events by screening and early
detection of heart conditions. Training of individuals to
take appropriate actions in heart health emergencies
and placement of AED’s in the community.
Women First
215 North Gloster
Suite D
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 842-5725
Offers support groups for cancer and fibromyalgia
patients, community awareness programs, a casserole
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ministry and resource library to fill its commitment to
educate, inform and empower women’s lives.
LOWNDES COUNTY
Alcoholics Anonymous
2520 5th Street North
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-8941
Support meetings for those coping with alcoholism &
offers volunteer opportunities within the hospital.
Avante' House
Post Office Box 7924
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 574-1768
EMCC
8731 S. Frontage Rd.
Mayhew, MS 39753
(662) 243-2686
Sessions provided Tues- Thurs 9AM-11AM, assistance in
reading, math, English, etc., also job training providing
by request & appointment.
Genesis Dream Center
1820 23rd St. North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 251-5584 (662) 251-4616
Transitional care housing for displaced men, family life
housing for displaced families, grant writing seminars,
GED training classes, workforce development
certifications, job readiness training/job search, on-line
college course assistance, computer building/repair,
instrumental & vocal lessons, theatre & drama lessons,
still & moving photography lessons, game room, &
outdoor/recreational activities.
Last House on the Block
206 Tuscaloosa Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 574-9897
A sober living environment.
MS Regional IV Housing(Public Housing)
2845 S. Frontage Rd.
Columbus, MS 39703
(662) 347-4121
Housing agency that offers low income housing with
rent based on income.
MS Regional IV Housing(Section 8)
2845 S. Frontage Rd.
Columbus, MS 39703
(662) 327-4121
Rental assistance program
Palmer Home for Children
912 11th Ave. S.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-5704 (662) 328-1413
Provides home for dependent children, education
through public schools, Christian training, & college
education for qualified students.
Recovery House, Inc.
1501 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-3521
Recovery House, Inc.
770 Golding Road
Columbus, MS 30704
(662) 244-3521
Permanent supportive housing for alcohol/substance
abusers and substance abuse facility/emergency shelter
for single females.
Recovery House, Inc.
770 Golding Road
Columbus, MS 39704
(662) 244-3521
A transitional housing program for homeless females
with substance abuse programs and their children.
Safe Haven Inc.
Post Office Box 5354
Columbus, MS 39704
(662) 327-6040
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Assists those in need who have been affected by the
HIV/aids virus.
Sally Kate Winters
104 Brickerton
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-3110
Programs include: resource library, parenting classes,
anger management, abstinence education, healthy
relationship workshops, & father involvement activities,
as well as referrals to other community services, & on-
going child abuse awareness.
Salvation Army
2219 Main St.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 327-5137
Provides clothing for families that need assistance, with
utility bills, housing & prescriptions. May supply bus
tickets or motel rooms in the event of an emergency.
The Pine and Cady Hill
1011 Main St.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 327-0682
Cady Hill Chemical dependency program 10 bed, 24
hour residential treatment for adult females(usually 42
days, maximum of 56 days of primary treatment). Pines
Chemical Dependency 18 bed,24 residential treatment
for adult males(usually 42 days, maximum of 56 days of
primary treatment.
United Way
501 7th Street North
Suite 5
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 327-0807
MADISON COUNTY
First Baptist Church Madison
2100 Main Street
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6177
Medical and dental (no general teeth cleaning).
Madison Countains Allied Against Poverty
(MadCAAP)
3141 South Liberty Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1404
Provides food and clothing on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of the month; provides limited utility
assistance once a year.
Madison County Community Service Agency
PO Box 1358
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-5710
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation
Services
1281 Highway 51
Madison, MS 39110
(800) 443-1000
Job training and rehabilitation.
MARION COUNTY
Pearl River Valley Opportunity
1183 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6077
Provide eligible persons 60 years of age or older with
five (5) nutritious meals per week at the lowest
reasonable cost at centers where they can also obtain
social, rehabilitative, and supportive services. This
Program also helps reduce the isolation of
Safe Haven Outreach Ministries
Post Office Box 966
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 444-4627
Helps those who have been incarcerated and are
rejoining society.
Southwest MS Christian Outreach Ministries
PO Box 150
Columbia, MS 39429
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(601) 684-9225 (601) 684-9111
WINGS is a domestic violence program for men, women
and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Providing services for anyone in close proximity to
Columbia, MS or for any person(s) immediately affected
by domestic violence, in need of shelter and a safe
haven.
MARSHALL COUNTY
New Hope Village
488 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4688 (662) 252-4316
Emergency shelter for single females and households
with children.
Search Dogs South
PO Box 1440
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 564-2212
Provides trained search dogs and handlers for lost and
missing persons within 250 miles of Memphis. Also
conducts public safety demonstrations and crime scene
investigation at the request of law enforcement.
MONROE COUNTY
Health Med
319 N. Main St.
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-9181 (800) 787-9181
24-hour emergency service: home oxygen therapy,
nebulizer medication & home medical equipment.
North MS Kidney Foundation
308 Hwy 8 West
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6149
Provides support services such as medication,
transportation & emergency financial assistance to
patients on kidney dialysis.
United Way
1619 HWY 25 N.
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 257-0557 (662) 369-4983
Fund raiser for human service agencies in the
community.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Central Mississippi Community Action
Agency
101 S. Central Ave.
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-4781
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
NEWTON COUNTY
Central Mississippi Residential Center
701 Northside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-4200
Provide a seamless, integrated continuum of mental
health services in a community setting, minimizing the
need for hospitalization or long-term placement.
Righteous Oaks Recovery Center
5120 Pine Forest Road
Chunky, MS 39323
(601) 655-9503 (601) 604-7578
Righteous Oaks is a religious-based addiction recovery
program. Privately owned and operated non-profit
ministry funded through tuition paid by our residents,
private individuals, local businesses, churches and civic
clubs.
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
Ability Works
207 Industrial Park Rd
Ste. 1
Starkville, MS 39760
(662) 324-9617 (662) 324-9618
Provides vocational evaluation & vocational training,
work adjustment, job training, placement, & counseling.
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CARE Ministries, Inc.
205 Jefferson St.
Ste. B
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-9999 (800) 336-2232
Provides information, spiritual support & community
resources to person who are blind or visually impaired.
Provides Christian materials on cassette tape & in large
print or Braille.
Community Counseling Services
302 N. Jackson St.
Starkville, MS 39760
(662) 323-6261
Provide clients with services in mental health,
alcohol/drug dependency, development disability,
employee assistance program, elderly, & children.
Family-Centered Programs
401 Greensboro St.
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 615-0033
Programs include: library, educational toys & materials,
workshops, special classes; mentoring, tutoring for all
ages; GED, adult Basic Education, computer classes;
preschool assessment; preschool programs, counseling;
family fun activities & home visits.
Golden Triangle Area Council on Aging
106 Miley Rd.
Starkville, MS 39760
(662) 324-4650
Provide assistance to help older adults maintain
independence in their own homes. Services provided:
homemaker services, case management, transportation,
GTA transportation golden triangle & fellowship foods.
Golden Triangle Crisis Pregnancy Center
102 Old West Point Rd.
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 327-0500 (662) 323-1700
Free & confidential pregnancy tests; peer counseling
dealing with pregnancy, peer education on pregnancy,
abortion procedures, & education on abortion risks,
post-abortion counseling & STD info.
GTPD Child Care Program
106 Miley Rd.
Starkville, MS 39760
(662) 324-4650
Childcare payments for low-income families that qualify.
Helping Hands Ministries
233 Martin Luther King
Starkville, MS 39760
(662) 323-1173
Assist families with utilities, food & rent or mortgage, &
provide assistance in locating other agencies inside &
outside Oktibbeha Co.
National Church Residents
905 N. Montgomery St.
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-3461 (662) 324-3699
Affordable housing for low-income elderly & person
with mobility impairment(60 units total). Utilities
included with 24 hour maintenance , on-site laundry,
emergency call systems, automatic doors, & wheelchair
accessible units.
Prairie Opportunity
501 Highway 12 W, Ste. 110
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7932
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
Rolling Hills Angel Garden Home
200 Womack Rd.
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-9183
Housing/caring of children with a developmental
disability or mental retardation.
Salvation Army
501 Highway 12 W #400
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-3304
Provides clothing for families that need assistance, with
utility bills, housing & prescriptions. May supply bus
tickets or motel rooms in the event of an emergency.
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TK Martin Center
326 Hardy
MS State, MS 39762
(662) 325-1028
Evaluation site for assisted technology.
United Way
1016 Louisville St.
Suite G
Starkville, MS 39760
(662) 323-3830
Fund raiser for human service agencies in the
community.
PEARL RIVER COUNTY
Pearl River Valley Opportunity
7012 Highway 11 North
Suite D
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 749-7729 (601) 749-7730
Provide eligible persons 60 years of age or older with
five (5) nutritious meals per week at the lowest
reasonable cost at centers where they can also obtain
social, rehabilitative, and supportive services. This
Program also helps reduce the isolation of
Pearl River Valley Opportunity
417 Highway 11 North
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-2288 (601) 403-2295
Provide eligible persons 60 years of age or older with
five (5) nutritious meals per week at the lowest
reasonable cost at centers where they can also obtain
social, rehabilitative, and supportive services. This
Program also helps reduce the isolation of
PIKE COUNTY
McComb Interdenominational Care
Association (MICA) House
1126 5th Street
McComb, MS 39648
(601) 684-1969
Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for
families and single women who are experiencing
homelessness.
Southwest Mississippi Opportunity Inc.
223 3rd Street
McComb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5593
Assess the needs of low income persons in southwest
Mississippi through the administration of programs
designed to alleviate impediments to self-sufficiency.
Southwest MS Christian Outreach Ministries
325 W. Presley Blvd.
McComb, MS 39648
(601) 680-4357 (601) 684-9111
WINGS is a domestic violence program for men, women
and children who are victims of domestic violence. We
provide services for anyone in Pike, Amite, Lincoln,
Lawrence, Franklin, Marion, Lawrence counties or for
any person(s) immediately affected by domestic
violence, in need of shelter and a safe haven.
St. Andrew’s Mission Inc.
529 S. Broadway St.
McComb, MS 39648
(601) 684-4678
Serve those in our community who are in need and
under-served. Those needs vary, so our ministries are
numerous to meet the challenge.
PONTOTOC COUNTY
Banah Pregnancy Testing Center
P.O. Box 216
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 488-9683
Offers pregnancy testing, ongoing pregnancy support,
abstinence & marriage education, dating, relationship &
parenting classes, family counseling & community
referrals as a free service.
Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 486
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 488-9090
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Builds affordable housing for low-income families in an
attempt to alleviate poverty housing in Pontotoc Co.
The Salvation Army
P.O. Box 267
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 509-9400
Provides minimum necessities of life on a crisis
intervention basis.
Three Rivers
P.O. Box 690
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2415
Provides five nutritious meal per week to eligible
homebound or impaired older individuals. Particular
serving those with greatest needs economically or
socially.
PRENTISS COUNTY
4-H
PO Box 130
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5631
4-H Clubs prepare youth to meet the challenges of
childhood, adolescence and adulthood by utilizing a
coordinated long-term, progressive series of
educational experiences that enhance life skills and
develop positive social, emotional, physical and
cognitive competencies.
Boys and Girls Clubs
PO Box 57
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 210-0841
Provides a positive place for all youth to enhance their
quality of life in a safe, structured environment, with a
special emphasis on at-risk /disadvantaged youth.
Allows children to learn, develop relationships with
caring, adult professionals and participate in life-
enhancing and character developing experiences.
Northeast Mississippi Community Service
Agency
801 Hatchie St.
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-2118
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
QUITMAN COUNTY
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
721 Riverside Avenue
Lambert, MS 38643
(662) 326-4614
The Y.O.U. Program works closely with the participating
School Districts in each county (Coahoma, Quitman,
North Panola and West Tallahatchie) in the identification
and selection of youth at risk from ages 6-21, and
provides these selected youth and their parents an array
of services that will address some of the negative factors
in their lives.
RANKIN COUNTY
American Red Cross
9 Riverbend Place
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 353-5442
Provides services to military personnel and their families.
Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people
prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies.
Provides health and safety instruction.
Caduceus Out-Patient Addiction Center
(COPAC)
3949 Highway 43 North
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2500
24-hour residential treatment center.
Campaign to End Child Homelessness
Post Office Box 4215
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 573-7959
The Mississippi Campaign to End Child Homelessness
seeks to galvanize the public and political will necessary
to end this crisis.
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Food Pantries
Pinelake Baptist Church: (601) 829-4500
Lions Club of Mississippi
431 Katherine Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 420-5752
Assistance with eye glasses and hearing aids. Must call
to request application. application must be sent back to
the club of the applicant’s home town.
Mainstream Resources
Council on Aging: (601) 825-3207
Family and Children Services: (601) 825-1040
Human Resources: (601) 825-1309
Rankin County Adult Education: (601) 825-5040
The Center for Violence Prevention
Post Office Box 6279
Pearl, MS 39288
(601) 932-4198
Emergency shelter for those experiencing domestic
violence.
SHARKEY COUNTY
Cary Christian Center
PO Box 57
Cary, MS 39054
(662) 873-4593
Agency provides services to Sharkey and Issaquena
Counties through outreach programs including
emergency assistance, a Dental Clinic with full dental
services, home repairs done through a volunteer
program, parenting outreach support through classes
and home visits, LIFT: a support group for young moms
on TANF, Teen Girls Group, The Village: an afterschool
and summer program for children, and 2 thrift stores.
The focus of all of these programs is to break cycles of
poverty through relationships one person at a time.
SIMPSON COUNTY
Angel WINGS Outreach Shelter
Post Office Box 787
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-5802
Emergency shelter for women and women with children
who are victims of domestic violence crimes.
Gateway Rescue Mission
129 1st Avenue
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 944-0409
Men’s overnight shelter.
South Central Community Action Agency
PO Box 129
D’Lo, MS 39062
(601) 847-5552
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
SUNFLOWER COUNTY
Bolivar County Community Action Agency
810 E. Sunflower Road
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-1491
A non-treatment transitional housing program.
Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress
414 Martin Luther King Dr.
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-5655
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY
Mid-State Opportunity
204 N. Church St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5831
Dedicated to the mission of enabling low-income
Mississippians to rebuild their lives, nurture their
families, revitalize their communities and become self-
sufficient.
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TATE COUNTY
The Baddour Center
3297 Highway 51 South
Senatobia, MS 38668
(888) 422-3068
Offers an environment that promotes maximum growth
intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally
and vocationally. This residential community is for adults
with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities.
TISHOMINGO COUNTY
4-H
238 Kaki Street
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7016
4-H Clubs prepare youth to meet the challenges of
childhood, adolescence and adulthood by utilizing a
coordinated long-term, progressive series of
educational experiences that enhance life skills and
develop positive social, emotional, physical and
cognitive competencies.
Boys and Girls Clubs
PO Box 1191
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3155
Provides a positive place for all youth to enhance their
quality of life in a safe, structured environment, with a
special emphasis on at-risk /disadvantaged youth.
Allows children to learn, develop relationships with
caring, adult professionals and participate in life-
enhancing and character developing experiences.
Food Depot
P.O. Box 36
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 279-4184 (662) 279-9720
Provides Tishomingo residents in need with food
baskets once a month to feed themselves & their
families
Helpful Samaritan Food Pantry
119 Eastport St.
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-1263
Assists people during periods of emergency economic
crisis by providing food and/or other necessities on a
limited term basis to meet hunger & other basic needs.
Junior Auxiliary
P.O. Box 1213
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-6583
Render charitable services beneficial to the general
public with particular emphasis on children, provides
school supplies, coasts, books, mentoring & Christmas
gifts(through Angel Tree), visits with the elderly once a
month providing games & lunch.
TUNICA COUNTY
Tunica County Community Development
Coalition
1097 Antioch St
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-5990
Improve the quality of life for low and moderate income
residents of Tunica County by developing, managing
and obtaining affordable housing. The agency also
provides credit counseling and education of potential
homeowners.
Tunica County Literacy Council
5217 Old Mhoon Landing Rd.
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1296
Offers tutoring, childcare services and educational
services to Tunica youth and has programs for adults in
reading, math, writing, life-skills and English-as-a-
Second Language in a safe environment.
UNION COUNTY
Agape Health Services
505 North Street
PO Box 1191
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 598-1027
Provides free healthcare to those without medical
insurance.
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Boys and Girls Clubs
507 Oak Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-2150
Provides a positive place for all youth to enhance their
quality of life in a safe, structured environment, with a
special emphasis on at-risk /disadvantaged youth.
Allows children to learn, develop relationships with
caring, adult professionals and participate in life-
enhancing and character developing experiences.
Good Samaritan Center
806 Jay ST.
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-0931
Provides emergency assistance & basic needs for the
poor, distressed & underprivileged households in Union
Co.
New Haven Center
P.O. Box 135
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-4289
Provides a day facility for special needs adults where
they can experience a variety of activities, enjoy the
company of a peer group, learn life skills & work toward
greater independence through lifelong learning geared
toward their individual needs.
The Lighthouse Enrichment Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 2463
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 266-0076
Provides necessary home repair assistance for elderly or
disabled home owners or the working poor who live at
or near the poverty level.
WARREN COUNTY
Cedar Headstart School
234 Cedars Circle
Vicksburg, MS 39182
(601) 636-1385
Early childhood education.
Central MS Prevention Services
2406 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 631-0102
Revitalizes and expands the capacity of failing students
and trains and empowers them to abstain from
delinquent behavior.
Community Council/ RSVP
3204 Wisconsin Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-7441
Provides services to homebound frail elderly such as
assistance with daily living activities; hot meals;
transportation to and from community resources;
investigation and resolution of reported abuse of
elderly. Provides case management services to help the
frail elderly live independent lives.
Good Shepard Community Center
PO Box 8115
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7687
Provides a holistic program for children, youth and
families through the following programs: Daycare for
children ages six weeks to four years old, Medical Clinic
for uninsured individuals, Family Literacy (GED), Tutorial,
Saturday Art Enrichment, Family Food, Specific Aid, and
Community Center.
Grace Christian Counseling Center
1414 Cherry Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-5703
A professional counseling service for individuals,
couples, families and groups seeking help for major life
issues and mental health conditions which includes
grief, anxiety, loss and recovery, anger management,
parenting, divorce and separation, and many other
concerns.
Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 541
Vicksburg, MS 39181
(601) 634-6633
A Christian housing ministry that partners with deserving
needy families to help them build and buy decent,
affordable homes.
Haven House Family Shelter
Post Office Box 57
Vicksburg, MS 39181
(601) 638-0021
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Promotes violence-free living and self-sufficiency
through community-wide educational programs; and
through support to victims of domestic violence,
stalking, and sexual assault. Victim services are
confidential and free, and include a 24-hour crisis line,
group and individual counseling, case management,
therapeutic child care, court advocacy, information and
referral, and for those who need it, emergency shelter
and transitional housing with food, clothing,
transportation and other essentials.
HIV Services Inc.
PO Box 821235
Vicksburg, MS 39182
(601) 630-0130
Provides full range outpatient clinic services for patients
who are HIV positive and/or have AIDS and their
families. These services include educational, testing,
crisis intervention, counseling and assistance with
medication and treatment.
Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA
267 YMCA Place
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-1071
Offers varied and seasonal programs that include youth
sports, childcare, day and resident camping,
instructional and recreational aquatics, adult and youth
fitness and recreational activities
MIDD-West
100 Smokey Lane
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-2761
Provides a complete range of rehabilitation,
employment, and skills training to the handicapped
adult population of Warren County. This is provided
through sheltered workshop, community job placement,
job coaching, developmental services for multi-
handicapped; social services and transportation.
Mississippi Department of Employment
Security
1625 Monroe Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-1452
Job Placement
Mountain of Faith
Post Office Box 820138
Vicksburg, MS 39182
(601) 661-8990
Emergency shelter for homeless women and kids.
Red Cross of Vicksburg
908 Cherry Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-1512
Shelter, food, and health services available to disaster
survivors.
River City Rescue Mission
3705 S. Washington Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-6602
Shelter for homeless men; Christian rehabilitation
center.
The Salvation Army - Vicksburg
530 Mission 66 Street
Vicksburg, MS 39182
(601) 636-2706
Weekday meals, disaster relief, clothing.
Tri-County Medical Clinic
3312 Oak Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 634-8850 (601) 629-9500
Low cost medical care including immunizations, HIV
testing, and family planning services.
Vicksburg Child and Parent Center
3527 Manor Drive
Suite F
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 634-0557
Serve’s as an advocate for the children of the
community. The mission is to improve the lives of
children by providing supportive services to families
through preventive strategies to preserve and improve
the quality of family life. They aspire to foster a happy
and productive life for each child and are committed to
educating the community on child abuse and neglect.
The CAP Center offers the following programs: CASA,
Family Violence Prevention, Teen Pregnancy Prevention,
Parenting Education, Individual Mentoring for K-8, and
Mentoring Teens girls and boys 13-17, Caretaker
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Training for Teens, Safesitter Certification for ages 10-
12; Parenting Aide and Life Skills Program.
Vicksburg Family Development
PO Box 64
Vicksburg, MS 39181
(601) 636-1336
Provides parenting education for first or second-time
parents and their children. Services include prenatal
classes, home visits, preschool education program and
parenting classes. A mentoring program also works
with youth age 10-17 to prevent teen pregnancies,
alcohol and drug abuse and school failure by promoting
positive life choices
Warren County Children's Shelter
Post Office Box 820174
Vicksburg, MS 39182
(601) 634-0640
Emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, and
referrals for abused, neglected, runaway, and homeless
children and youth.
Warren County Health Department
807 Monroe Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-4356
Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STD/HIV testing.
Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Clinic
3444 Wisconsin Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-0031
Mental health services for children and adults.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Community Impact Inc.
2524 E. Alexander Street
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 378-2595
Case management, HIV counseling, testing and referral,
immunization clinic, TB clinic, and a teen health clinic.
Grace Tabernacle Covenant Church
1437 Highway 82 East
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 822-9376
Mississippi Legal Advocacy Network
Statewide Toll-Free phone: 1 (888) 949-9754
Jackson office: (601) 364-9402
Greenville office: (662) 334-1122,
Serve to protect employment rights and advocate in
criminal cases.
Our House
1213 VFW Road
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 332-5683
Emergency shelter and workshops for domestic violence
survivors.
The Salvation Army
502 North Broadway Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 378-8070
Warren Washington Issaquena Sharkey
Community Action Agency
1544 Old Leland Road
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 378-5857
Food and shelter assistance to individuals in danger of
becoming homeless. Also provides employment
training, job counseling, food, clothing, and other
needed services to homeless families.
WINSTON COUNTY
NFUSION
190 W. College Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-2020
Linking youth and young adults with resources in their
communities to help them navigate transitions. The
initiative offers mental health services in addition to a
variety of supports including assistance with living skills,
educational support, cultural
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Turning Point
Winston Co. Medical Center.
3rd Floor
Louisville, MS 39733
(662) 779-1073
Inpatient mental health program, address the emotional
& behavioral needs of adults 55 & older. Uses a
combination of therapies, education, community
activities, & wellness programs.
YAZOO COUNTY
Boys and Girls Club
516 E. Canal St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2232
To enable all young of the MS Delta, especially those
who need us most, to reach their full potential as
productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
STATE-WIDE RESOURCES
Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc.
1000 S. Fairfield Drive
Pensacola, FL 32506
(251) 644-7215
The mission of the Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy
Council, Inc. is to be a voice for all veterans concerning
mental and physical health care, to advocate needed
changes in the veteran health care system and make
recommendations to improve the quality of life for the
veterans and their families.
Mississippi Center For Legal Services
(877) 664-0242
Fair Housing services and legal assistance with parents’
rights, disability rights, landlord-tenant problems, and
other non-criminal matters.
Mississippi Legal Advocacy Network
Statewide Toll-Free Phone: 1 (888) 949-9754
Jackson office: (601) 364-9402
Greenville office: (662) 334-1122
Employment rights and criminal cases.
Sexual Assault Crisis Center
(601) 264-7777
Hotline
WHY COMPILE THIS RESOURCE?
The Mississippi Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) is dedicated to the streamlining and strengthening the current delivery system through greater collaborative planning, partnership, and program execution. It is the vision of CoC members to create a seamless, comprehensive system of services. These services include plans to meet the needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. For more information, visit www.muteh.org.
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