Mississippi Resource Directory

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS Angel Wings Outreach Center C.A.R.E.S. P.O. Box 787 120 Coleman Street Mendenhall, MS. 39114-0787 Cleveland, MS. 38732 Admin: 601-847-5802 Admin: 662-843-0111 Crisis Line: 1-866-847-5802 Crisis: 662-843-1491

Care Lodge Catholic Charities-Shelter for Battered Families P.O. Box 5331 200 N. Congress St. Suite 100 Meridian, MS. 39302 Jackson, MS 39201 Admin: 601-482-8719 Admin. 601-366-0750 / Legal 601-206-9339 Shelter: 601-483-8436 Shelter 601-366-0222 Crisis: 601-693-4673 / 888-593-4673 Crisis: 1-800-237-9012

Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Domestic Abuse Family Shelter (Second Location) P.O. Box 273 P. O. Box 1504 Laurel, MS 39441 Hattiesburg, MS 39403 Admin: 601-428-1707 Admin. 601-582-2102 Crisis: 1-800-649-1092

Gulf Coast Women’s Shelter for Non-Violence Haven House Family Shelter P.O. Box 333 P. O. Box 57 Biloxi, MS. 39533 Vicksburg, MS 39181 Admin: 228-436-3809 Admin. 601-638-0021 Crisis: 228-435-1968 Crisis: 601-638-0555 Crisis: 1-800-800-1396 / 888-593-4673 Crisis: 1-800-898-0860

House of Grace Our House, Inc. P.O. Box 272 P. O. Box 3956 Southaven, MS. 38671 Greenville, MS 38704 Admin: 253-0252 or 0251 Admin. 662-334-6873 Crisis Line: 662-342-1432 Toll Free: 1-800-898-0834

S.A.F.E., Inc. Safe Haven, Inc. (MS) P.O. Box 985 P.O. 5354 Tupelo, MS. 38802-0985 Columbus, MS 39704 Admin: 662-841-9138/ 841-9105 Crisis: 662-327-6040 Crisis: 662-841-2273 /800-527-7233 Crisis: 1-800-890-6040

The Guardian Shelter The Center For Violence Prevention P.O. Box 1225 P. O. Box 6279 Natchez, MS 39121 Pearl, MS 39288 Admin: 601-442-0142 Admin. 601-932-4198 Crisis: 1-800-273-6938 Crisis: 1-800-266-4198

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SHELTERS AND EMERGENCY HOUSING

AIDS SERVICES COALITION BACK BAY MISSION P.O. Box 169 1012 Division Street Hattiesburg, MS 39403-0169 Biloxi, MS 39533 Phone: (601) 450-4286 Phone: (228) 432-030

BOLIVAR COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY GRACE HOUSE PO Drawer 180 236 Millsaps AvenueCleveland, MS 38732 Jackson, MS 39202 Phone: (662) 846-1491 Phone: (601) 353-1038

HOMES OF GRACE MATT’S HOUSE (Stewpot Community Services) 14200 Jericho Road 343 Adelle Street Vancleave, MS 39565 Jackson, MS 39202 Phone: (228) 826-5283 Phone: (601) 948-2873

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION MISSISSIPPI UNITED TO END HOMELESSNESS 4803 Harrison Circle 2255 Broadway Drive Gulfport, MS 39507 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: (228) 864-6274 Phone: (601) 288-4720 MOUNTAIN OF FAITH MINISTRIES MULTI-COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY P. O. Box 820138 2900 St. Paul Street Vicksburg, MS 39182 Meridian, MS 39301 Phone: (601) 661-8990 Phone: (601) 483-4838

NEW DIMENSIONS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PARTNERS TO END HOMELESSNESSP. O. Box 11495 318 Comet Drive Jackson, MS 39283 Jackson, MS 39206 Phone: (601) 969-9856 Phone: (601) 213-5301 RUTH'S REFUGE (Gateway Rescue Mission) SALVATION ARMY, CENTER OF HOPE1204 First Avenue 110 Presto Lane Jackson, MS 39203 Jackson, MS 39206 Phone: 601-961-3025 Phone: (601) 982-4881

SALVATION ARMY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER SALVATION ARMY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER P.O. Box 630 P. O. Box 114 Pascagoula, MS 39568 Greenville, MS 38702 Phone: (601) 762-8267 Phone: (662) 378-8070

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI AIDS TASK FORCE WINGARD HOUSE 2756 Fernwood Road 1279 N. West Street Biloxi, MS 39535 Jackson, MS 39202 Phone: (228) 385-1214 Phone: (601) 969-2775

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REGIONAL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION TREATMENT SERVICES*

REGION 1 Region 1 Mental Health Center Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica 1742 Cheryl Street Phone: (662) 627-7267 Clarksdale, MS 38614

REGION 2 Communicare Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate, Yalobusha 152 Highway 7 South Phone: (662) 234-7521 Oxford, MS 38655

REGION 3 LIFECORE Health Group Benton, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc 2434 South Eason Boulevard Union Tupelo, MS 38801 Phone: (662) 640-4595

REGION 4 Timber Hills Mental Health ServicesAlcorn, DeSoto, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo 303 N. Madison Phone: (662) 286-9883 Corinth, MS 38835

REGION 6 Life HelpAttala, Bolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Old Browning Road Issaquena, Leflore, Montgomery, Sharkey, Sunflower, P. O. Box 1505 Washington Greenwood, MS 38935-1505 Phone: (662) 453-6211

REGION 7 Community Counseling Services Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, 1032 Highway 50 Webster, Winston P. O. Box 1336 Phone: (662) 524-4347 West Point, MS 39773

REGION 8 Region 8 Mental Health ServicesCopiah, Lincoln, Madison, Rankin, Simpson 613 Marquette RoadPhone: (601) 825-8800 Brandon, MS 39042

REGION 9 Hinds Behavioral Health ServicesHinds 3450 Highway 80 West Phone: (601) 321-2400 Jackson, MS 39209

REGION 10 Weems Community Mental Health Center Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, 1415 College Drive

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Newton, Scott, Smith Meridian, MS 39302 Phone: (601) 483-4821

REGION 11 Southwest MS Mental Health ComplexAdams, Amite, Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, 1701 White Street Pike, Walthall, Wilkinson McComb, MS 39649 Phone: (601) 684-2173

REGION 12 Pine Belt Mental Healthcare ResourcesCovington, Forrest, Greene, Jeff Davis, Jones, 103 South 19th Avenue Lamar, Marion, Perry, Wayne Hattiesburg, MS 39404Phone: (601) 544-4641

REGION 13 Gulf Coast Mental Health CenterHancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Stone 1600 Broad Avenue Gulf Coast Mental Health Center Gulfport, MS 39501 Phone: (228) 863-1132

REGION 14 Singing River Services George, Jackson 3407 Shamrock Court Singing River Services Gautier, MS 39553Phone: (228) 497-0690

REGION 15 Warren-Yazoo Mental Health ServicesWarren, Yazoo 3444 Wisconsin AvenueWarren-Yazoo Mental Health Services Vicksburg, MS 39180 Phone: (601) 638-0031

*These Community Mental Health Centers provide community based mental health and substance abuse services.

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ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION TREATMENT CENTERS A BRIDGE TO RECOVERY Intensive Outpatient / Outpatient / Recovery Support 361 Towne Center Blvd. Adult Males/ Females Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone: (601) 977-9353

A SECOND CHANCE Intensive Outpatient/ Outpatient 406 26th Avenue Suite 5 Adult Males/ Females Meridian, MS 39301 Phone: (601) 616-4605

ALCOHOL SERVICES CENTER Outpatient / Prevention / DUI / All Ages 950 North West Street Phone: (601) 948-6220 Jackson, MS 39202

ALTERNATIVES FOR LIFE TREATMENT & RECOVERY, LLC Methadone Maintenance (Intensive Outpatient & Outpatient) Adult Males/Females 500 Woodrow Wilson Drive Phone: (601) 362-3131 Jackson, MS 39216

BAPTIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE Chemical Dependency / Detoxification / Intensive Outpatient Adult Males/Females 2520 5th Street Phone: (662) 244-2161 Columbus, MS 39703

CARESCENTER, INC. Intensive Outpatient / Outpatient Adolescent Males/Females 1801 N. West Street Phone: (601) 355-0077 Jackson, MS 39202

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. Primary Residential / Transitional Residential (Females) Pregnant & Parenting Born Free / New Beginnings 805 N. Flag Chapel Road Phone: (601) 922-0026 Jackson, MS 39209

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING/THE FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION Transitional Residential / Recovery Support Adult Females / Pregnant Females 1480 Raymond Road Phone: (601) 373-1533 Ext. 2 Jackson, MS 39204

CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI PREVENTION SERVICES Prevention / Adolescent Males/Females 2406 Grove Street Phone: (601) 631-0102 Vicksburg, MS 39180

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CHOCTAW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Outpatient / Recovery Support / Prevention / Intensive Outpatient / DUI Tribal Members of MS Band of Choctaw Indians 210 Hospital Circle Phone: (601) 389-6291 Choctaw, MS 39350

CHRISTIAN CHANGES COUNSELING AND RECOVERY CENTER, INC. Intensive Outpatient / Outpatient / DUI / Recovery Support Adult Males/Females 309 E. Lampkin Street Phone: (662) 324-2230 Starkville, MS 39759

COPAC, INC. Primary and Transitional Residential/ Recovery Support/ Intensive Outpatient/Outpatient/ Detoxification / DUI Males/Females 3949 Hwy. 43 North 5352 Hwy. 25 Suite 1650 Phone: (601) 829-2500 Brandon, MS 39047 Flowood, MS 39232

CORRECTIONAL COUSELING OF MISSISSIPPI Recovery Support / DUI / Outpatient Adult Males/Females 6512 Dogwood View Parkway Suite B Phone: (601) 949-9960 Jackson, MS 39213

DELTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Detoxification / Adult Males / Females Geriatric and Psychiatric 300 S. Washington Ave. Phone: (662) 725-2461 Greenville, MS 38701 DR. ARENIA C. MALLORY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. Prevention / All Ages 17280 Highway 17 South Phone: (662) 834-1857 Lexington, MS 39095

DREAM (DEVELOPING RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION IN AMERICA, INC.) Prevention / All Ages 310 Airport Road Phone: (601) 933-9199 Jackson, MS 39208

DREAM OF HATTIESBURG, INC. (DRUG-FREE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION AND ALTERNATIVES IN MS.) Prevention / All Ages 614 W. Pine Street Phone: (601) 545-2102 Hattiesburg, MS 39401

EAST MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL Inpatient Chemical Dependency Unit / Detoxification / Prevention Adult Males / Adolescent Males 1818 College Drive Phone: (601) 482-6186 Meridian, MS 39307

EXTRA MILE SOBER LIVING CENTER FOR MEN

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Transitional Residential / Adult Males 720 Oak Grove Road Phone: (662) 397-2854 Mantachie, MS 38855

FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS Primary Residential /Adult Males 1298 F.O.A. Road Phone: (601) 362-4275 Jackson, MS 39209

GULF OAKS/BILOXI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Co-Occurring Disorders / Intensive Outpatient / Partial Hospitalization Adult Males/Females/Adolescents 180 DeBuys Road Building C Phone: (228) 388-0600 Biloxi, MS 39531

G.V. “SONNY” MONTGOMERY VA MEDICAL CENTER Primary Residential / Addictive Disorders Treatment / Outpatient / Intensive Outpatient Detoxification / Chemical Dependency Unit / Recovery Support / Day Treatment Eligible Veterans / Males / Females 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Phone: (601) 364-1254 Jackson, MS 39216

HARBOR HOUSES OF JACKSON, INC. Primary / Transitional Residential / Detoxification / DUI / Recovery Support Adult Males / Females 5354 I-55 S. Frontage Road E Phone: (601) 371-7335 Jackson, MS 39272

IMAGINE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DUI / Intensive Outpatient / Outpatient Adolescent Males/Females 1855 Lakeland Drive R-305 Phone: (601) 982-5376 Jackson, MS 39216

IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE, INC. Recovery Support / Alcohol and Drug Education Jackson Medical Mall Adult Males/Females 350 Woodrow Wilson Phone: (601) 969-3733 Jackson, MS 39205

INNOVATIVE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES INC. DUI / Intensive Outpatient / Outpatient / Prevention All Ages 357 Towne Center Blvd. Phone: (601) 952-0894 Ridgeland, MS 39157

JACKSON VET CENTER Outpatient / Recovery Support Combat Veterans (Males/Females) 1755 Lelia Drive Suite 104 Phone: (601) 985-2560 Jackson, MS 39216

JOLIMAR RECOVERY CENTER, INC. Intensive Outpatient / DUI / Detoxification / Outpatient Adult Males 1038 River Ridge Road Phone: (601) 276-9556 Summit, MS 39666

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JUSTICE NETWORK Outpatient / Adult Males / Females 1595 Main Street Phone: (662) 342-3889 Southaven, MS 38671

MAGNOLIA COUNSELING ASSOCIATES Outpatient / Detoxification / All Ages 590 Highway 6 East Phone: (662) 563-8703 Batesville, MS 38606

MEMORIAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Co-Occurring Disorders / Psychiatric / Recovery Support / Acute Care / Detoxification Adult/Adolescent (All Ages) 11150 Highway 49 North Phone: (228) 831-1700 Gulfport, MS 39503

MERIT HEALTH CENTER / NEW VISION SERVICES Detoxification / Adult Males / Females 1850 Chadwick Drive Phone: (601) 376-2166 Jackson, MS 39204

METRO JACKSON COMMUNITY PREVENTION COALITION (MJCPC) Prevention 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive All Ages Jackson Medical Mall Ste. 2200-A Phone: (601) 979-1079 Jackson, MS 39213 MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL Detoxification / Transitional Residential / Co-Occurring Adult Mental Illness / Chemical Addiction Recovery Inpatient Chemical Dependency Unit Males/Females Bldg. 81 (Females) Bldg. 84 Males 350 Capers Avenue Whitfield, MS 39193 Jackson, MS 39207 Phone: (601) 351-8000, Ext. 4929/8417

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE OF CENTRAL MS, INC. (NCADDC) Prevention 875 Northpark Drive All Ages Building 2, Suite 600 Phone: (601) 899-5880 Ridgeland, MS 39157

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE OF NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI, INC. Assessment & Referral / Prevention All Ages 200 Spring Street Phone: (662) 841-0403 Tupelo, MS 38804

NEW LEAF RECOVERY Intensive Outpatient / Recovery Support Adult Males/Females 5000 Highway 39 North Phone: (601) 483-6211 Meridian, MS 39301

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NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER Intensive Outpatient/ Recovery Support/ Detoxification/ Outpatient/ Behavioral Health Adult Males/Females 4579 South Eason Blvd. Phone: (662) 377-3161 Tupelo, MS 38801

PARKWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM Chemical Dependence Unit / Prevention / Intensive & General Outpatient / Recovery Support / Detoxification All Ages 8135 Goodman Road Phone: (662) 895-4900 Olive Branch, MS 38654

PINE GROVE RECOVERY CENTER Inpatient Chemical Dependence Unit/Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient/Primary Residential / Recovery Support Detoxification / Adult Males/Females 2255 Broadway Drive Phone: (601) 288-4800 Hattiesburg, MS 39401

RECOVERY HOUSE, INC. Recovery Support / Primary Residential / Transitional Residential Adult Females 770 Golding Road Phone: (662) 329-4333 Columbus, MS 39702 SERENITY SUMMIT, LLC DUI / Outpatient / Intensive Outpatient Adult Males/Females 1056 Tall Tower Road Phone: (601) 276-6745 Summit, MS 39660

SHEPHEARST MEADOWS, LLC DUI / Intensive Outpatient / Outpatient Adult Males/Females 200 Park Circle Suite 2 Phone: (601) 933-1136 Flowood, MS 39232

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL RECOVERY CENTER Inpatient Chemical Dependence Unit / Detoxification / Recovery Support Adult Males/Females 1220 Jefferson Street Phone: (601) 426-4381 Laurel, MS 39441

THE FIRST STEP RECOVERY HOUSE, INC. Transitional Residential / Adult Males 354 Airport Boulevard Phone: (662) 332-0654 Greenville, MS 38703

THE OXFORD CENTRE Detoxification / Intensive Outpatient / Primary Residential / Outpatient Adult Males/Females 1916 University Ave. 297 Country Road

Oxford, MS 38655 Etta, MS 38627 Phone: 662-281-9992 662-281-1306

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THREE OAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF RIDGELAND, LLC DUI / Intensive Outpatient / Recovery Support / General Outpatient Adult Males/Females 408 Fontaine Place Suite 101 Phone: (601) 991-3080 Ridgeland, MS 39157

TURNING POINT RECOVERY Chemical Dependency / Outpatient / DUI / Recovery Support / Intensive Outpatient Adult Males/Females 8829 Centre Street Phone: (662) 280-5758 Southaven, MS 38671

VICKSBURG FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Prevention / Youth (Ages 10-17) 1205 Monroe Street Phone: (601) 638-133 Vicksburg, MS 39180

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SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Addie McBryde Rehabilitation Center for the Blind Phone: (601) 354-6428 P.O. Box 5314 Jackson, MS 39216 Deaf Service Center Phone: (601) 352-1009 10 Twelve Oaks Circle, Suite E. (800) 599-2249 Jackson, MS 39209 Provide interpreting services in local and statewide areas; advocacy for deaf and hard of hearing individuals

GED Testing Program State Board of Community and Junior Colleges 3825 Ridgewood Road Phone: (601) 432-6338 Jackson, MS 39211 Provide information regarding GED testing

Handilift Phone: (601) 948-5438 1025 Terry Road Jackson, MS 39204 Eligible riders may obtain service by contacting JATRAN Handilift office a day in advance; 8-5; M-F

Hudspeth Center Assistive Technology Unit Phone: (601) 664-6310 P.O. Box 127-B Whitfield, MS 39193 Provides assistive technology services in the areas of evaluation, training, augmentative/alternative communication systems, computer access and software. Disciplines involved are speech pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, education, early intervention, audiology, and case management.

LIFE-LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE, INC. Mission: to assist those with disabilities to live independently. LIFE of Central Mississippi 1304 Vine Street Phone: (601) 969-4009 Jackson, MS 39209 LIFE of North Mississippi 1914 E. University Ave. Phone: (662) 234-7010 Oxford, MS 38655

LIFE of South Mississippi 710 Katie Ave. Phone: (601) 583-2108 Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Biloxi LIFE Satellite 996 Howard Ave. Phone: (228) 435-5433 Biloxi, MS 39530

Greenwood LIFE Satellite 502 A West Park Ave. Phone: (662) 453-9940 Greenwood, MS 38930

McComb LIFE Satellite P.O. Box 545

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Phone: (601) 684-3079 McComb, MS 39649

Meridian LIFE Satellite 2440 North Hills St. Suite 103-C Phone: (601) 485-7999 Meridian, MS

Tupelo LIFE Satellite 1051 Cliff Gookin Blvd. Phone: (662) 844-6803 Tupelo, MS 38804

MIDD (MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES FOR INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES) Phone: (601) 693-5129 1405 College Dr.

Meridian, MS 38804 Provide case management, supported employment and work activity centers for persons with disabilities. Area: Lauderdale, Clark and Newton

MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Phone: (601) 982-1718 223 Taylor Street Phone: (888) 346-5622 Jackson, MS 39216

MISSISSIPPI DEAF/ BLIND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Phone: (601) 266-6143 118 College Dr. 5115 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 Mission: To administer a federal technical assistance project for students who are deaf/blind.

MISSISSIPPI LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED Phone: (601) 713-3409 5455 Executive Place Phone: (800) 446-0892 Jackson, MS 39206

MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY FOR DISABILITIES Phone: (601) 982-7051 3226 North State St.

Jackson, MS 39216 Mission: To provide a broad spectrum of program to Mississippi children and adults to gain maximum independence and the highest quality of life.

MUSTARD SEED (601) 992-3556 1085 Luckney Road

Brandon, MS 39042

T.K. MARTIN CENTER FOR TECHNICAL AND DISABILITY Mississippi State University Mail Stop 9736 Phone: (662) 325:1028 Mississippi State, MS 39762 Services: Concerned with applications of various forms of assistive technologies for the disabled. Adaptive microcomputer applications, design, fabrications and customization, outreach and research included.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

DEAF SERVICE CENTER 10 Twelve Oaks Circle, Suite E Phone: (601) 352-1009 Jackson, MS 39209 Phone: (800) 599-2249 Provide Interpreting services within local and statewide areas; advocacy for deaf and hard of hearing.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Phone: (601) 957-7399 15 Northtown Drive, Box 10

Jackson, MS 39211 Mission: Testing; facilitating; remediation for learning disabilities; attention problems, learning style study skills; workshops; staff development; and presentation in Jackson and surrounding areas.

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Phone: (601) 359-3498 P.O. Box 771 Parent Hotline: (877) 594-0408 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 Web: www.mde.k12.ms.us/specialeducation

PROJECT START (SUCCESS THROUGH ASSISTIVE/ REHABILITATIVE TECHNOLOGY) Phone: (601) 987-4872 P.O. Box 1698 Phone: (800) 852-8328-in state only Jackson, MS 39215 Coordinate and help access assistive technology services and devices for people with disabilities.

TRINITY DYSLEXIA CLINIC Phone: (601) 482-6767 4223 Poplar Springs Drive

Meridian, MS 39305 Mission: For children who have learning disabilities and dyslexia in the Meridian area

MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND Phone: (601) 984-8200 1252 Eastover Drive

Jackson, MS 39211 Provide children who are visually impaired with the educational resources and special training they need in order to prepare them for the fullest possible participation in a sighted world.

MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Phone: (601) 984-8000 1253 Eastover Drive

Jackson, MS 39211 Provide educational program for children with the primary disability of deafness, ages preschool through 21.

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LIFELINE

AFFORDABLE TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE SUBSCRIBERS

Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides discount or free monthly telephone service for eligible low-income subscribers to help ensure they can connect to the nation's communications networks, find jobs, access health care services, connect with family and their children's schools, and call for help in an emergency. Lifeline is supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. Call 1-888-641-8722 for more information.

Participating providers:

AT&T 1-800-288-2020

SAFELINK 1-800-723-3546

ASSURANCE WIRELESS 1-888-898-4888

REACH OUT WIRELESS 8-877-870-9444

CSPIRE 1-855-277-4735

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COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES

Adams, Jefferson and Franklin Counties Community Action AgencyPhone: (601) 442-8681 1138 N. Union St., Bldg. A Natchez, MS 39121 Bolivar County Community Action Program Phone: (662) 846-1491 810 E. Sunflower Rd., Ste. 120 Cleveland, MS 38732 Central Mississippi, Inc.Phone: (662) 283-4781 P.O. Box 749 101 S. Central Ave. Winona, MS 38967 Coahoma Opportunities, Inc. Phone: (662) 624-4887 P.O. Box 1445 115 Issaquena Ave. Clarksdale, MS 38614 Gulf Coast Community Action AgencyPhone: (228) 896-1411 P.O. Box 519 500 24th St. Gulfport, MS 39501 Hinds County Human Resource AgencyPhone: (601) 923-3930 P.O. Box 22657 258 Maddox Rd Jackson, MS 39228 Jackson County Civic Action CommitteePhone: (228) 769-3292 P.O. Box 8723 5343 Jefferson St. Moss Point, MS 39562 LIFTPhone: (662) 842-1255 P.O. Box 2399 94 S. Thomas St. Tupelo, MS 38802 Madison County Community Service AgencyPhone: (601) 855-5710 P.O. Box 1358 Canton, MS 39046 Mid-State Opportunity P.O. Box 270 Phone: (662) 647-5831 204 N. Church St. Charleston, MS 38921 Multi-County CSA, Inc. Phone: (601) 483-4838 P.O. Box 905 2900 St. Paul St. Meridian, MS 39201

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Northeast Mississippi Community Service AgencyPhone: (662) 728-2118 P.O. Box 930 801 Hatchie St. Booneville, MS 38829 Pearl River Valley Opportunities, Inc.Phone: (601) 736-9564 756 Highway 98 Bypass P.O. Box 188 Columbia, MS 39429 Prairie Opportunity, Inc. Phone: (662) 323-7932 501 Highway 12 W, Ste. 110 Starkville, MS 39759 Southwest Mississippi Opportunity Phone: (601) 684-5593 P.O. Box 1667 122 S. Broadway McComb, MS 39648 Sunflower-Humphreys Counties ProgressPhone: (662) 887-5655 P.O. Box 908 414 Martin Luther King Dr. Indianola, MS 38751 South Central Community Action AgencyPhone: (601) 847-5552 P.O. Box 129 D’Lo, MS 39062 United Community Action AgencyPhone: (662) 224-8912 P.O. Box 338 120 Ripley St. Ashland, MS 38603 Warren-Washington-Issaquena-Sharkey Community Action AgencyPhone: (662) 378-5857 P.O. Box 1813 1544 Old Leland Rd. Greenville, MS 38701

*These agencies provide emergency rental, electric bill, energy and prescription assistance and meals among other services.

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AREA AGENCIES ON AGING Central MS Area Agency on Aging P.O. Box 4935 (601) 981-1516 Jackson, MS 39296 888-995-9925 www.cmpdd.org/aging/ Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Warren, Yazoo

East Central Area Agency on Aging P.O. Box 499 601-683-2401 Newton, MS 39345 800-264-2007 www.ecpdd.org Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, Smith

Golden Triangle Area Agency on Aging P.O. Box 828 662-324-4650 Starkville, MS 39760-0808 662-332-2636 (toll free within a 55-mile radius)888-324-9000 www.gtpdd.com Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Webster, Winston

North Central Area Agency on Aging 711-B South Applegate 662-283-2675 Winona, MS 38967 662-283-2771 (toll free within a 55-mile radius)888-427-0714 http://www.ncpdd.org/area-agency-on-aging Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Leflore, Montgomery, Yalobusha

North Delta Area Agency on Aging P.O. Box 1488 662-561-4100 Batesville, MS 38601-1488 800-844-2433 www.ndpdd.com Coahoma, Desoto, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica

Northeast MS Area Agency on Aging P.O. Box 600 662-728-7038 Bonneville, MS 38829 800-745-6961 www.nempdd.com Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo

South Delta Area Agency on Aging P.O. Box 1776 662-378-3831 Greenville, MS 38702-1776 800-898-3055 www.southdeltapdd.com Bolivar, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington

Southern MS Area Agency on Aging 9229 Highway 49 228-868-2326 Gulfport, MS 39503 800-444-8014 (nationwide)www.smpdd.com Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone, Wayne

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Southwest MS Area Agency on Aging 100 South Wall Street 601-446-6044 Natchez, MS 39120 800-338-2049 www.swmpdd.com Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, Walthall, Wilkinson

Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging P.O. Box 690 662-489-2415 Pontotoc, MS 38663 662-489-6911 (toll free within a 55-mile radius)877-489-6911 (statewide)www.trpdd.com/aging Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Union

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LEGAL AID AREA DIRECTORY Mississippi Center for Legal Services 414 South State Street, 3rd Floor - P.O. Box 951 Jackson, MS 39205 Phone: 601-948-6752

Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Gulfport Office 520 E. Pass Rd Ste. J Gulfport, MS 39502 1-228-896-9148

Mississippi Center for Legal Services-Hattiesburg Office 111 East Front Street - P.O. Drawer 1728 Hattiesburg, MS 39403 601-545-2950

Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Jackson Office 414 South State Street, The Dixie Building, Third Floor Jackson, MS 39205 601-948-6752

Mississippi Center for Legal Services - McComb Office 221 Main Street - P.O. Box 1242 McComb, MS 39649 601-684-0578

Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Meridian Office 2305 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor - P.O. Box 1931 Meridian, MS 39302 601-693-5470

Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Natchez Office 20 Magnolia Mall - P.O. Box 427 Church Hill, MS 39120 601-446-7590

Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Vicksburg Office 1222 Washington Street - P.O. Box 52 Vicksburg, MS 39181 601-636-8322

Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project 643 North State Street - P.O. Box 2168 Jackson, MS 39225 601-960-9577

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