Statewide Homeless Resource Directory

January 2014 - version 1.0

Table of Contents Adams County

Alcorn County

Bolivar County

Carroll County

Chickasaw County

Claiborne County

Clay County

Coahoma County

DeSoto County

Forrest County

George County

Hancock County

Harrison County

Hinds County

Holmes County

Itawamba County

Jackson County

Jefferson County

Jefferson Davis County

Jones County

Lafayette County

Lamar County

Lauderdale County

Lee County

Lowndes County

Madison County

Marion County

Marshall County

Monroe County

Newton County

Oktibbeha County

Pearl River County

Pike County

Pontotoc County

Quitman County

Rankin County

Simpson County

Sunflower County

Tishomingo County

Union County

Warren County

Washington County

Winston County

Statewide Resources

*Note: The table of contents is hyperlinked for easy resource access. To update or add your organization’s information, contact MUTEH’s Regional Coordinator, Reginald Glenn at (601) 960.0557 or by email: rglenn@muteh.org.

Adams County

Mental health services for Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Franklin, Lawrence, Jefferson, Pike, Walthall, and Wilkinson Counties.

Adams Jefferson Franklin Claiborne Community Action Agency (AJFC)

United Way

1038-A North Union Street Natchez, MS 39120 (601) 442-8681

Post Office Box 1466 Natchez, MS 39121 (601) 442-1981

To Reduce the Causes and Conditions of Poverty for Individuals and Families in the Land of Plenty

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.

Catholic Charities Guardian Shelter/ Oak Towers 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

of Greater Miss-Lou

Alcorn County Crosswind Ministries F.A.I.T.H. 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.

The Families First program strengthens families of all backgrounds and life circumstances by providing abstinenceuntil-marriage/youth development and parenting education through seminars, workshops, classes and presentations.

Bolivar County

Mississippi Department of Employment Security

Community Action New Start/ Transitional Shelter

Natchez WIN Job Center 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 Homeless Program 10 Homochitto Street Natchez, MS 39120 (601) 445-2252 Services provided to homeless children in the Natchez-Adams County School District.

Bolivar County Community Action Agency 810 E. Sunflower Road Cleveland, MS 38732 (601) 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 Habitat for Humanity

Southwest Mississippi Mental Health Complex 200 S. Wall Street Natchez, MS 39120 (601) 446-6634

of Houston 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 Providing for the hungry, Mission Okolona distributes food that meets the USDA guidelines to those in need.

The Salvation Army Of 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 Team Inc. Port Gibson Emergency Shelter 1511 Bridewell Lane Port Gibson, MS 39150 (601) 437-8899 Provides emergency shelter and food pantry services.

Clay County

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 of Clay County 604 Main St. West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-7667 Seeks to solve the problem of inadequate shelter by forming partnerships between people in need & those with the willingness & resources to help. The goal is to eliminate substandard housing from the West Point area.

Lions Club of Clay County 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.

4- County Electric Power Association Warm Neighbor Program

Prairie Opportunity

900 Industrial Access Rd West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-1313 (662) 327-8900

122 N. Jackson St. West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-4862

The electric power association gives a one time per year emergency energy assistance for members.

Offers energy assistance, job referrals, educational assistance & other services as assessed during intake and assessment.

Adventist Community Center

Red Cross

Adventist Community Center

of Clay County

2920 HWY 50 E West Point, MS 39773 (662) 492-0602

216 Court St. West Point, MS 39773 (662) 464-9599

Provides basic necessities for individuals in need.

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.

Clay County Food Pantry/ Project Homestead 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 meets to assess the needs of the community with regards to families & children to strengthen them by forming networks & partnerships.

Sally Kate Winters Family Services Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter 317 N. Division St. West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-4867 (662) 494-4939

Emergency shelter(up to 45 days) for abused, abandoned, & neglected children. Runaway/Homeless Youth program for teens 12-17, shelter up to 21 days. Preschool Day Treatment programs, children 3-5 yrs., who meet the eligibility requirements for therapeutic services.

House of Grace

Sally Kate Winters

A Ministry Serving Abused Women & Their Children

Family First Resource Center

Impact Missions, Inc.

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, as well as referrals to other community services, & on-going child abuse awareness.

United Way of Clay County 540 E. Westbrook West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-8089 Fund raiser for human service agencies in the community.

Veterans Service Office of Clay County 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 with veterans benefits that are going into the nursing home.

Coahoma County Clarksdale Care Station Post Office Box 1041 Clarksdale, MS 38614 (662) 902-8310

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.

2136 Stateline Rd. W. Southaven, MS 38671 (662) 342-1432 (662) 253-0252

6858 Swinnea Road Building 6A Southaven, MS 38671 (662) 253-0232 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.

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 productive civilians in society.

Forrest County AIDS Services Coalition 1-2-1 Haven House Post Office Box 169 Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 450-4286 Provides resources and support services for homeless people living with HIV/AIDS.

AIDS Services Coalition Green Meadows/227 Place 209 S. 29th Avenue Suite 130 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 296-6472 Transitional housing for single women or single women with children.

Alcoholics Anonymous (601) 582-1475

Bethesda Project

Forrest County Health Department

2201 Hardy Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (888) 983-4387

5008 Highway 42 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 544-6766

Housing counseling, foreclosure prevention.

Medical

Catholic Social Services

Forrest General Hospital

2410 O'Ferrell Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-1616

6051 US Highway 49 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 288-7000

Food: Monday-Friday - 9am-4:30pm

Medical

Christian Services, Inc.

Hattiesburg Mass Transit System

Operation Compassion (Mobile Feeding Unit)

1001 S. Tipton Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-4671

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

Transportation Services for Hattiesburg, MS.

Hope House 1105 West Pine Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 408-5064 Provides emotional, physical, spiritual support all.

Interfaith Assistance Food (M-F) 12 and 12:30 | Housing (by call only) , Clothing (Bargains & Blessings)

Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 264-2300

Domestic Violence Counseling

Food, Utility assistance, etc. (call only)

Hattiesburg, MS (601) 584-7527

Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E.)

Hotline

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 women with low or no income. The Eve's House Residential Recovery Program is designed for women who are seeking healing from substance abuse disorders and other patterns of victimization.

of Mississippi 710 Katie Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 583-2108 Assistance for persons with disabilities

Mississippi Children's Home South Mississippi Children's Center 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 10 to 18 years of age.

Mississippi Department of Employment Security Hattiesburg WIN Job Center 5296 US Highway 49 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 288-7300 5

Employment Assistance

Oak Arbor Veteran's Services 4507 US Highway 49 South Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-2925

Save Our Seed (SOS) The Fieldhouse 5712 U.S. Highway 49 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 530-5154

Transitional housing and other services for veterans.

The mission of the Field House is to provide men, women and children a place to begin working toward finding employment and housing.

Oak Arbor

Shaffer Center for Crisis Intervention

4507 US Highway 49 South Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-2925

Hattiesburg, MS (601) 264-7777 Hotline

A place for transition between primary addiction treatment and day-to-day life after treatment.

Pearl River Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic 5448 US Highway 49 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 554-5555 Dental

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Danny Hinton Community Center 714 Williams Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 544-1394

Southeast MS Rural Health Initiative Post Office 1729 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-8700 Provides medical, dental and social service care.

St. Vincent de Paul Society 209 Buschman Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 408-7392 Food, clothing, utilities assistance, basic needs.

The Salvation Army â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hattiesburg Center of Hope

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.

5670 US Highway 49 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 544-3684

Pearl River Valley Opportunity

Trinity Episcopal Church

714 Williams Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 544-1394 Utility Assistance or help with 1st month's rent (as funds are available)

Petal Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Task Force 314 South 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

Thrift store. Emergency shelter for individuals and families.

Breadbasket 509 West Pine Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 584-7574 Breadbasket has provided 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 Institute for Disability Studies 118 College Drive Bond Hall #5163 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 266-5114 Help for people with developmental issues and disabilities.

Information on mental health care providers in the Pine Belt region, including Hattiesburg, Petal, Columbia, and Collins.

Wesley Medical Center

(228) 388-4144

US Highway 98 W Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 268-8000

At-home healthcare provider.

Medical

South Mississippi Chapter

George County

Post Office Box 4514 Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 896-4511

Immaculate Heart Community Development Corporation

Provides services that help people within the community be safer, healthier, and more self-reliant.

228 Gyther Fairley Road Lucedale, MS 39542 (601) 945-2986

Back Bay Mission

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

American Red Cross

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

Visit www.bayoutalla.com to ask for assistance.

Connects veterans to health care and benefits available to them.

Casa Mississippi

Catholic Social and Community Services

11975 Seaway Road Gulfport, MS 39503 (877) 309-2272

1709 Popps Ferry Road Biloxi, MS 39532 (228) 702-2167

Advocates for abused and neglected children through the development and support of court-sanctioned, communitybased programs, which provide trained and supervised volunteers.

Case management, licensed adoption agency, food bank, HIV/AIDS ministry, disaster relief, senior housing.

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

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 Ministries 3914 15th Street Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 354-9636

Amedisys Home Health Care 925 Tommy Munro Drive Biloxi, MS 39252

Food pantry, free health clinic, clothes, and literacy programs.

Gulf Coast Hospice

Open Doors Homeless Coalition

4107 Popps Ferry Road D'Iberville, MS 39540 (228) 354-9636

11975 Seaway Road Suite B220 Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 604-2048

Provides hospice care in southern Mississippi.

Gulf Coast Women's Center For NonViolence 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.

Living Independence For Everyone Of Mississippi 2030 Pass Road Suite C Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 388-2401 Information and referral, peer support, advocacy and selfadvocacy support, and skills training.

Building collaborations between homeless service providers, advocates, municipality representatives, businesses, faithbased organizations, and people who are homeless or formerly homeless.

Senior's Harbor 150 Reynoir Street Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 436-1477 Provides care to adults with behavioral and emotionalproblems.

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

Loaves and Fishes

Provide safe, permanently affordable housing and security from displacement for low-moderate income residents.

260 Main Street Suites E & G Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 436-6172

Hinds County

Provide free meals to elders and those in need.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Gulf Coast Affiliate 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.

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 Of Mississippi PO 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

Christian Brotherhood Homes

1244 South Gallatin Street Jackson, MS 39203 (601) 948-2864

3930 Skyview Drive Jackson, MS 39213 (601) 362-9818

Emergency shelter for males 18 and over. provides alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and transitional housing for men who are handicapped.

Housing for individuals and families with low-income.

Born Free Primary Treatment 799 North Flag Chapel Road Jackson, MS 39209 (601) 922-0026

Country Oaks Recovery Center 1005 Country Club Drive Jackson, MS 39209 (601) 922-0802 Substance abuse treatment for men.

Primary treatment program for women who are pregnant and parenting and are addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Crossroads Clinic

Career Development Center

350 Woodrow Wilson Avenue 3rd Floor, Suite 3516 Jackson, MS 30213 (601) 987-6728

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 Legal Assistance Clinic For Victims 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 Second Stage Transitional Housing Program (601) 366-0750 Transitional living for women and children fleeing domestic violence or homeless situations, case management, childcare, and supportive and group counseling.

Catholic Charities

Jackson Medical Mall

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 Center For Independent Learning, Inc. 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 Ruth's Refuge 1204 First Avenue Jackson, MS 39203 (601) 961-3025 Shelter and transitional housing for women who are single, homeless and over the age of 21. Provides life skills classes, bible study and discipleship, transportation, and referral services. church attendance is mandatory.

Shelter for Battered Families 200 N. Congress Street Suite 100 Jackson, MS 39201 (601) 366-0222 (800) 273-9012

Gateway Rescue Mission

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.

Christian-based emergency shelter for adult males. Provides drug and alcohol programs and mental health counseling.

328 South Gallatin Street Jackson, MS 39203 (601) 353-5864 (601) 944-0409

Good Samaritan Center

(601) 355-5161

114 Millsaps Avenue Jackson, MS 39204 (601) 355-6276

Healthcare services for those who have no insurance and cannot otherwise afford medical care.

Clothing, food, rental assistance, and more.

Jackson Public Schools

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

Homeless Program 101 Near Street Jackson, MS 39203 (601) 960-8923 Assists families and children who are homeless with school supplies, tutorial services to children, securing birth certificates, and referral services.

Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center James Ivory Homeless Clinic

305 North Congress Street Jackson, MS 30201 (601) 353-9691

327 South Gallatin Street Jackson, MS 39203 (601) 914-1789

Daytime shelter. coffee, breakfast, a place to rest, lunch bags on Mondays and Thursdays, clothing closet, hygiene items, and bus passes.

Basic healthcare for people who are homeless

Hinds Behavioral health Services 3450 Highway 80 West Jackson, MS 39209 (601) 321-2400

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.

Mental health services for Hinds County residents.

James House Hinds County Health Department Jackson Medical Mall 350 Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, MS 39213 (601) 364-2666

825 South Plaza Jackson, MS 39204 (601) 346-2524 Transitional residential facility for graduates of I.S.I.A.H. project.

WIC, shots, family planning, maternity.

Jonah House

I.S.I.A.H. House

845 South Plaza Jackson, MS 39204 (601) 346-2567

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. Mississippi 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

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.

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 Mississippi Division 239 North Lamar Street Jackson, MS 39201 (601) 359-6050 (601) 961-4361 Medical services for people low-income.

Mission First Legal Clinic 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

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 Vital Records 571 Stadium Drive Jackson, MS 39213 (601) 576-7981 Certified copies of birth certificates.

Mississippi United To End Homelessness MS Balance of State 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.

MS Volunteer Lawyers Project 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 Jackson WIN Job Center 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

My Father's House of Freedom 826 N. West Street Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 354-0950 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 women who are pregnant and parentingand addicted to 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

St. Andrews Episcopal Cathedral

Lizzie's House

305 East Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39201 (601) 354-1535

111 West Monument Street Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 355-2195 Provides transitional living for women 19 & older, clothing, food, and job assistance. Operates â&#x20AC;?West Jackson Apparel.â&#x20AC;?

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.

New Jerusalem Church God's Homeless Haven 285 Raymond Road Jackson, MS 39204 (601) 720-5078 Transitional housing for women and children.

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 of End Homelessness 5352 Executive Place Suite 7 Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 213-5301

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 P.A.L.S Transitional Living Facility 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.

Breakfast, family crisis program, bus passes.

Stewpot Community Services Opportunity Center 845 E. Amite Street Jackson, MS 39203 (601) 949-3540 Daytime shelter, shower, phone, mail, laundry, computer, service providers, and lockers.

Stewpot Community Services Sims House 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 St. Dominic Health Clinic 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, dual diagnosis counseling, and art classes.

The Crisis Line Crisis Line: (601) 713-4357 Linea De Crisis: (601) 366-9298 24-hour telephone counseling, emergency intervention, information, and referral.

The Salvation Army - Jackson Center of Hope

Food Pantry West

110 Presto Lane Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 982-4881

235 Highway 371 N. Mantachie, MS 38855 (662) 282-4877

Transitional and other programs for homeless men and women 19 years and older.

Secures and distributes donated and purchased food to residents who qualify under the USDA guidelines & residency guidelines, focusing on the elderly & families with children.

United Way Of The Capital Area

Habitat for Humanity

843 N. President Street Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 360-0450 (601) 948-4725

of Itawamba 121 Gaither St. Fulton, MS 38843 (662) 862-7384

Dial 211: Referral to community services and agencies.

University of Mississippi Medical Center Coordinated Care 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

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, families with low income.

The Salvation Army of Fulton P.O. Box 1561 Fulton, MS 38843 (662) 862-7249 Provides minimum necessities of life on a crisis intervention basis.

Primary/secondary alcohol & drug treatment for males 18 & older. Intensive outpatient/inpatient program. DUI assessment to assist in license renewal. Transportation.

Jackson County

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

401 Holcomb Blvd. Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 219-2987

3895 Beasley Road Jackson, MS 39213 (601) 898-7010 Assists persons with physical or mental disabilities to maintain/obtain employment.

YMCA 826 North Street Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 948-0818 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

Community Care Network

Provide administrative and management solutions to health and human service organizations.

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 of Jackson County 3801 Coventry Drive Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 285-1836 Helps homeless children and their families.

Singing River Services 3407 Shamrock Court Gautier, MS 39533 (228) 497-0690 13

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.

Jefferson County Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center, Inc.

Emergency Shelter for single males.

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Jones County 130 North 12th Avenue Laurel, MS (601) 428-3171

225 Community Drive Fayette, MS 39069 (601) 786-3475

Provides family general primary care needs.

The Salvation Army

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 Laurel Post Office Box 273 Laurel, MS 39441 (601) 428-1707

Of Laurel 205 North 13th Avenue Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 428-1707 Thrift Store.

Lafayette County Doors of Hope Transition Ministries 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 selfreliance and stability through a holistic individualized approach that includes life-skills training, mentoring, and supportive housing.

24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, legal help, case management.

Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi

Good Samaritan Center - Laurel

Post Office Box 1698 Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-9929

The Haven Soup Kitchen 540 Ellisville Blvd. Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 466-3963 (601) 649-2242

Hellfighters Mission At The Cross 324 South Magnolia Street Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 323-1460 Physical, mental and spiritual needs of men who are homeless, underprivileged, and hopeless.

Love In Action Homeless Men's Shelter 234 Highway 28 Laurel, MS 39443 (601) 649-1684

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 Lamar County 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.

Lauderdale County 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.

CARE Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter PO Box 5331 Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 482-8719

Emergency shelter for those experiencing domestic violence.

Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic of Meridian 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 families who are homeless and have low or no income.

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 Lauderdale County 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 Emergency Shelter 2433 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 553-8660 Provides emergency services to children removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

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

The Salvation Army - Meridian

2305 D Street Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 693-2800

Emergency Shelter

To provide decent, safe and affordable housing with reasonable accommodations for eligible citizens of Meridian, Mississippi and to encourage programs that promote selfsufficiency, empowerment and respect.

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).

Multi-County Community Service Agency South Harbor

The Salvation Army - Meridian

Post Office Box 905 Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 483-4838

Thrift Store

Shelter for families.

120 6th Avenue South Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 483-6156 Thrift Store.

Multi-County Community Service Agency STEPS

Weems Community Mental Health Center

Post Office Box 905 Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 483-4838

1415 College Drive Meridian, MS 39307 (601) 483-4821

Enables families to attain stable home ownership through a step-by-step management plan.

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.

NFUSION X-Meridian 832 Highway 19 North Suite 510 Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 693-3806

Wesley House

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 and educational support.

Educational services, health care services, community outreach, victim services, connectional and relief services.

1520 8th Avenue Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 485-4736

Lee County

The Boys and Girls Clubs of East Mississippi

American Red Cross

1717 45th Avenue Meridian, MS 39307 (601) 482-2544

Northeast MS Chapter

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 People's Charity Clinic of East Mississippi 310 Russell Drive Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 482-8442 Providing Health Care, Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, and Vocational Counseling

4127 Westside Drive 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 Good Samaritan Free Clinic 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 of Mississippi 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.

Catch Kids

L.I.F.E - Living Independence For Everyone of Mississippi 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.

MS Methodist Senior Services The Sunday Fund

P.O. Box 796 Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 377-2194

2800 W. Main St. Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 844-1441

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.

Provides assistance with rent, meals & general care to the residents of Traceway Retirement Community whose expenses are greater than their income.

Covenant Community Development Corporation CFORM 810 Robert E. Lee Drive Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 690-4009

F.A.I.T.H. Food Pantry 1338 Maple Rd Nettleton, MS 38858 (662) 963-2646

North MS Medical Center Diabetes Assistance Fund 830 S. Gloster Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 377-2500 1 (800) THE-DESK 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 Heart Patient Fund

Secures & distributes a regular source of food to residents, with emphasis on families with children, families in crisis & the elderly under the USDA guidelines.

830 S. Gloster Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 377-3158

Faith Haven Inc.

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.

Children's Shelter 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.

Gardner-Simmons Home For Girls Post Office Box 935 Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 844-4433

Habitat for Humanity

North MS Medical Center Hospice Patient Assistance Fund 422 A President Ave Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 377-3612 (800) 852-1610 Provides a specialized program of care emphasizing the management of pain & symptoms associated with terminal illness. Works with the family & the patient to help each person live each day as fully & meaningfully as possible.

of Northeast MS 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.

North MS Medical Center Social Work Fund 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.

Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-0301

Region III

Traceway Retirement Community

Chemical Dependency Services

Meals on Wheels

920 Boone St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 844-3531

2800 W. Main St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 844-1441 ext. 1056

Inpatient & outpatient alcohol treatment, aftercare program & transition program for adolescents & adults.

Provides a hot, well-balanced noon time meal 5 days a week to individuals in Lee Co. who are age 60+ & meet eligibility requirements.

Thrift Store.

SAFE, Inc. Shelter & Assistance in Family Emergencies

Tupelo Housing Authority

Post Office Box 985 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 841-9138

701 S. Canal Street Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-5122

Shelter and assistance in family emergencies.

Provide decent, safe, affordable and well maintained housing to families with low to moderate income.

St. Luke United Methodist Food Pantry

United Way

1400 Clayton Ave. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-6522

of Northeast Mississippi

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 of Northeast Mississippi 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 Red Shield Lodge 527 Carnation Street Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-9222 (662) 834-2075

213 West Main Street Suite 110 Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 841-9133

Lowndes County Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle 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 Life on a Prayer (for Women) Post Office Box 7924 Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 574-1768

EMCC Work Force Development Center 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.

Emergency Shelter

The Salvation Army - Tupelo Thrift Store 816 Robert E. Lee Drive

Genesis Dream Center 1820 23rd St. North Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 251-5584 (662) 251-4616 18

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

Columbus, MS 39704 (662) 244-3521 A transitional housing program for females who are homeless with substance abuse programs and their children.

Safe Haven Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter Post Office Box 5354 Columbus, MS 39704 (662) 327-6040

Offers a sober living environment.

Assists those in need who have been affected by the HIV/aids virus.

MS Regional IV Housing(Public Housing)

Sally Kate Winters

Public Housing

Families First Resource Center

2845 S. Frontage Rd. Columbus, MS 39703 (662) 347-4121

104 Brickerton Columbus, MS 39702 (662) 328-3110

Housing agency that offers low income housing with rent based on income.

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.

MS Regional IV Housing(Section 8) Section 8 Housing 2845 S. Frontage Rd. Columbus, MS 39703 (662) 327-4121

The Salvation Army

Offers a rental assistance program

2219 Main St. Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 327-5137

Palmer Home for Children Group Home 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.

Of Columbus

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.

Southern Foundation For Homeless Children Eastwood Children's Home 27 E. Cherry Street Columbus, MS 39702 (662) 328-4736

Community Resource Connection 1501 Main Street Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 244-3521

Recovery House, Inc.

The Pine and Cady Hill Female/Men Chemical Dependency Program 1011 Main St. Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 327-0682

Permanent Supportive Housing 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.

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

Recovery House, Inc.

of Lowndes County

Project Hope

501 7th Street North Suite 5

770 Golding Road

Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 327-0807

any person(s) immediately affected by domestic violence, in need of shelter and a safe haven.

Madison County

Marshall County

First Baptist Church Madison

New Hope Village

2100 Main Street Madison, MS 39110 (601) 856-6177

488 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-4688 (662) 252-4316

Medical and dental (no general teeth cleaning).

Emergency shelter for single females and households with children.

Madison Countains Allied Against Poverty (MadCAAP)

Monroe County

3141 South Liberty Street Canton, MS 39046 (601) 407-1404

Health Med

Provides food and clothing on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month; provides limited utility assistance once a year.

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services 1281 Highway 51 Madison, MS 39110 (800) 443-1000 Job training and rehabilitation.

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

Marion County

Provides supportive services such as medication, transportation & emergency financial assistance to patients on kidney dialysis.

Pearl River Valley Opportunity

United Way

Marion County

of Greater Monroe Co.

1183 Highway 13 South Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 736-6077

1619 HWY 25 N. Amory, MS 38821 (662) 257-0557 (662) 369-4983

Fund raiser for human service agencies in the community.

Safe Haven Outreach Ministries

Central Mississippi Residential Center

Newton County

Post Office Box 966 Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 444-4627

701 Northside Drive Newton, MS 39345 (601) 683-4200

Helps those who have been incarcerated and are rejoining society.

Provide a seamless, integrated continuum of mental health services in a community setting, minimizing the need for hospitalization or long-term placement.

Southwest MS Christian Outreach Ministries

Righteous Oaks Recovery Center

WINGS Columbia, MS 39429 (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

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

procedures, & education on abortion risks, post-abortion counseling & STD info.

GTPD Child Care Program Ability Works of Starkville 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.

CARE Ministries, Inc.

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

205 Jefferson St. Ste. B Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 324-9999 (800) 336-2232

Assist families with utilities, food & rent or mortgage, & provide assistance in locating other agencies inside & outside Oktibbeha Co.

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.

Boardtown Village Apartments

National Church Residents 905 N. Montgomery St. Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-3461 (662) 324-3699

Community Counseling Services of Starkville 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.

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.

Rolling Hills Angel Garden Home 200 Womack Rd. Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-9183

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

Housing/caring of children with a developmental disability or mental retardation.

Salvation Army of Starkville 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.

Southern Foundation For Homeless Children Paul's Children's Home 688 Pleasant Ridge Road Sturgis, MS 39769 (662) 465-7574 (662) 328-4752

102 Old West Point Rd. Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 327-0500 (662) 323-1700

Children shelter; provides basic needs, such as shelter, and nourishment, in a nurturing and caring environment.

Free & confidential pregnancy tests; peer counseling dealing with pregnancy, peer education on pregnancy, abortion

for Technology & Disability

TK Martin Center 326 Hardy 21

MS State, MS 39762 (662) 325-1028 Evaluation site for assisted technology.

United Way of North Central Mississippi 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 Pearl River County (Picayune) 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.

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Pearl River County (Poplarville) 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.

Pike County MICAH House 1126 5th Street McComb, MS 39648 (601) 684-1969

Southwest MS Christian Outreach Ministries WINGS 1409 Delaware Avenue Suite C McComb, MS 39648 (601) 684-9111 (601) 684-9225 WINGS is a domestic violence program for men, women and children who are victims of domestic violence. We provide services for anyone in close proximity to McComb, MS or for any person(s) immediately affected by domestic violence, in need of shelter and a safe haven.

St. Andrew Mission Inc. Emergency Shelter 529 S. Broadway St. McComb, MS 39648 (601) 684-4678 Serve those in our community who are in need and underserved. 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 of Pontotoc P.O. Box 486 Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 488-9090 Builds affordable housing for low-income families in an attempt to alleviate poverty housing in Pontotoc Co.

The Salvation Army 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.

of Pontotoc P.O. Box 267 Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 509-9400 Provides minimum necessities of life on a crisis intervention basis.

Three Rivers Agency on Aging P.O. Box 690 Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 489-2415 22

Provides five nutritious meal per week to eligible homebound or impaired older individuals. Particularly serving those with greatest needs economically or socially.

Pearl, MS 39288 (601) 932-4198 Emergency shelter for those experiencing domestic violence.

Quitman County

Simpson 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 Caduceus Out-Patient Addiction Center (COPAC)

Angel WINGS Outreach Shelter Domestic Violence 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 New Life Center for Men 129 1st Avenue Magee, MS 39111 (601) 944-0409

3949 Highway 43 North Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 829-2500

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overnight shelter.

24-hour residential treatment center.

Bolivar County Community Action Agency

Campaign to End Child Homelessness

Community Action New Start - Sunflower County

Mississippi Campaign 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.

Food Pantries Crossgates Baptist Church: 601-825-2562 Pinelake Baptist Church: (601) 829-4500

Sunflower County

810 E. Sunflower Road Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-1491 A non-treatment transitional housing program.

Tishomingo County Food Depot of Tishomingo Co.

Lions Club of Mississippi

P.O. Box 36 Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 279-4184 (662) 279-9720

431 Katherine Drive Flowood, MS 39232 (601) 420-5752

Provides Tishomingo residents in need with food baskets once a month to feed themselves & their families

Assistance with eye glasses and hearing aids. Must call to request application. Application must be sent back to the club of the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home town.

Mainstream Resources

Helpful Samaritan Food Pantry 119 Eastport St. Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-1263

Rankin Economic Assistance: 601-825-7210 Council on Aging: (601) 825-3207 Family and Children Services: (601) 825-1040 Human Resources: (601) 825-1309

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.

Rankin County Adult Education: (601) 825-5040

of Tishomingo Co.

The Center for Violence Prevention

P.O. Box 1213 Iuka, MS 38852

Junior Auxiliary

Post Office Box 6279 23

(662) 423-6583

Job Placement

Render charitable services beneficial to the general public with particular emphasis on children, provides school supplies, books, mentoring & Christmas gifts(through Angel Tree), visits with the elderly once a month providing games & lunch.

Mountain of Faith

Union County

Women's Restoration Shelter Post Office Box 820138 Vicksburg, MS 39182 (601) 661-8990 Emergency shelter for homeless women and kids.

Good Samaritan Center

American Red Cross

of Union County

of Vicksburg

806 Jay ST. New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-0931

908 Cherry Street Vicksburg, MS 39183 (601) 636-1512

Provides emergency assistance & basic needs for the poor, distressed & underprivileged households in Union Co.

Shelter, food, and health services available to disaster survivors.

New Haven Center

River City Rescue Mission

P.O. Box 135 New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-4289

3705 S. Washington Street Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 636-6602

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

Shelter for homeless men; Christian rehabilitation center.

The Salvation Army Of Vicksburg 530 Mission 66 Street Vicksburg, MS 39182 (601) 636-2706 Weekday meals, disaster relief, clothing.

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.

Haven House Family Shelter Post Office Box 57 Vicksburg, MS 39181 (601) 638-0021 Domestic violence services provided.

Mississippi Department of Employment Security Vicksburg WIN Job Center

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.

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.

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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. Cedar Headstart School

counseling, food, clothing, and other needed services to homeless families.

Winston County NFUSION VII - Louisville 190 W. College Street Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 773-2020

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.

Turning Point

Grace Tabernacle Covenant Church

Winston Co. Medical Center. 3rd Floor Louisville, MS 39733 (662) 779-0173

Altered Image Outreach Ministry 1437 Highway 82 East Greenville, MS 38701 (662) 822-9376

Mississippi Legal Advocacy Network MS Workers Center For Human Rights 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 Domestic Violence Center 1213 VFW Road Greenville, MS 38701 (662) 332-5683 Emergency shelter and workshops for domestic violence survivors.

Mature Adult Unit

Inpatient mental health program. Addresses the emotional & behavioral needs of adults 55 & older. Uses a combination of therapies, education, community activities, & wellness programs.

Statewide 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 Statewide Toll-Free Phone (877) 664-0242

The Salvation Army of Greenville 502 North Broadway Street Greenville, MS 38701 (662) 378-8070

Warren Washington Issaquena Sharkey Community Action Agency Emergency Shelter 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

Fair Housing services and legal assistance with parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights, disability rights, landlord-tenant problems, and other noncriminal matters.

Mississippi Legal Advocacy Network MS Workers Center For Human Rights 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 Hotline: (601) 264-7777

The Mississippi United to End Homelessness Continuum of Care is dedicated to streamlining and strengthening the current delivery system through greater collaborative planning, partnership, and program execution. it is the vision of the Continuum of Care (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 selfsufficiency. For more information, visit www.muteh.org.

Statewide Homeless Resource Directory Mississippi United To End Homelessness office: 601.960.0557 fax: 866.551.0916 email: info@muteh.org web: www.muteh.org 201 West Capitol Street, Suite 800 Jackson, MS 39201 PO Box 24147 Jackson, MS 39225