Health and Medical Services |
Adult Special Care-UMMC Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm Address: 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 984-1000 or (601) 984-5560 |
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm Address: 766 Lakeland Drive Ste #A, Jackson, MS 39216 Telephone: (601) 368-3440 PAYMENT METHODS: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AmEx, Cash, Ryan White |
5 Points Clinic / Jackson Medical Mall Hours: M-F, 8-5 –Wed,8-12 Address: 350 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 3516, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 432-3237 Services: STD Screening, HIV Testing |
Division of Medicaid Address: Address: 5360 I-55 North, Jackson, MS 39201 Telephone: (601) 359-6050 | Jackson Regional Medicaid Office - Telephone: (601) 978-2399 |
Express Personal Health Address: 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Suite 3440, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 984-2710 |
G.A Carmichael Family Health Center Hours M, T, Th 8-5, W8-7, F8-2 Address: 1668 W Peace St., Canton, MS Telephone: (601) 859-5213 |
Health Department/Jackson Medical Mall Address: 350 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 364-2666 Hours: 8 – 5/ M – F Services: WIC, Shots, Family Planning, Maternity |
Hinds Comprehensive Health Clinic Hours: M, 8-8, T-F-8-5 Address: 3502 West Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 362-5321 Services: Adult & pediatric medicine, dental care, eye care, social services, health education, Pharmacy, transportation. |
Hospice Ministries Address: 450 Towne Center Blvd., Ridgeland, MS 39157 Telephone (800) 273-7724 or (601) 898-1053 Services: Palliative care, End-of-life counseling |
Jackson Free Clinic Hours: 11 – 5 Saturdays Only Address: 925 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 355-5161 |
Jackson State University Student Health Center Hours: M-F, 8-5 Address: 1400 John R. Lynch St., PO Box 17097, Jackson, MS 39217 Telephone: (601) 979-2260 |
James Ivory Homeless Clinic of Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M – F Address: 327 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 914-1789 Services: Basic healthcare for the homeless |
Mission First Hours: M-F, 8-4:30 Address: 275 Roseneath St., Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 608-0050 Services: Medical and Dental Wellness Program, Children and youth ministries. Sliding scale fee based on income or proof of no income. Does not accept Medicaid or Medicare only those who are uninsured. |
Open Arms Healthcare Center Hours: M-W 8-5 Th 8-8, F, 8-1 Address: 805 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 500-7660 Services: Primary Care, Sexual Health, HIV/AIDS testing and referrals, Mental Health |
St. Dominic Health Clinic (Inside Stewpot) Hours: M-T 8:30- 2:00 Address: 1100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 944-0091 Services: Healthcare to homeless and low-income |
TEEN Clinc by UMMC Hours: T, 1– 4 pm Th, 9 – 11 am Address: 421 S. Stadium Drive, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 984-5206 Services: TEEN Clinic is a Quick, confidential STI testing, education, and treatment for 13 – 19 year olds. |
UMMC Coordinated Care Telephone: (601) 815-2800 or (601) 815-1516 Services: Fills prescriptions from UMCApply online for meds at www.needymeds.com |
V.A. Health Care Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. F Address: V.A. Medical Center, 1500 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39216 Telephone: (601) 368-4094, (601) 362-4471 Services: Daytime outreach and case management. |
Mental Health Services |
The Bridge Drop-In Center Hours: M-F 8:-3pm Address: 628 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 398-0066 Services: Hinds Behavioral Health Services' peer-run drop-in center provides a wide variety of services to help homeless individuals with serious mental illness gain access to housing, treatment, and recovery support. Peers help individuals build social skills, self-confidence, self-advocacy, and support systems. The drop-in center also provides access to basic needs such as food, showers, toiletries, clothes, laundry, telephones, and mail. Individuals may voluntarily drop-in and participate in activities or use any of the center's services. Adults (18+) experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness who have a serious mental illness, substance use disorder, serious emotional disturbance, or a co-occurring disorder. |
Hinds Behavioral Health Services Hours: 8-4:30/M – F Address: 3450 Highway 80 West, Jackson, MS 39209 Telephone: (601) 321-2400 Services: Mental health services for Hinds county residents. |
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (Pact)- A Program of Hinds Behavioral Health Services Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm Address: 4715 Methodist Home Rd, Cottage 1, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 586-3873 Services: PACT teams are mobile, providing convenient and consistent care to individuals in a community-based or home setting at least three times per week. Adults living in Hinds, Rankin, or Madison county, severe and persistent mental illness, multiple psychiatric hospitalizations or emergency psychiatric services in the same year, significant functional impairments, such as difficulty with practical daily living tasks, vocational impairment, and housing instability. |
NFusion Metro Hours: M-F 10:00am–6:00pm - Summer M–F 8:00am–4:30pm Address: 3246 Highway 80 West Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: (769) 233-7429 Services: NFusion Metro is a youth program that provides mental health resources to youth and their families in a stigma-free teen environment. The program helps individuals between the ages of 0-26 transition into adulthood through activities, groups, counseling, and peer support. |
Mental Health Association of The Capital Area Hours: 8 - 5/ M – F Address: 407 Briarwood Drive, Suite 208, Jackson, MS 39206 Telephone: (601) 956-2800 Services: Psychotropic medication assistance once a year. Must be referred. |
MS Families As Allies For Children's Mental Health Address: 840 E. River Place, Suite 500 Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 355-0915 Services: Child advocacy, family support services, mentoring, parent education classes |
MS State Hospital Address: 3550 MS-468, Pearl, MS 39208 Telephone: (601) 351-8000 Services: In patient treatment, case management |
Stubbs Homeless Program Hours: 8 - 4:30/ M – F Address: 350 Capers Avenue Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 351-8504 Services: Offers expansive case-management and outreach services to homeless or potentially homeless individuals who are seriously mentally ill.The program also has a laundry and shower facility. Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring are available to individuals served by the program. |
Disability Services |
Association for Citizens with Disabilities of MS (ARC of MS) Hours: M-F 8-4:30 Address: 704 N President St, Jackson, MS 39202 Phone: 601-355-0220 Services: Advocate for developmentally impaired individuals, specializing in education for school age children |
Goodwill Industries Address: 104 E State Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157 Telephone: (601) 853-8110 Services: Rehab services for disabled persons, work education, employment training, assistance |
MS Department of Rehabilitation Address: 1281 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110 Phone: (601) 853-5223 or (800) 443-1000 Services: Assisting people with disabilities in gaining & retaining employment and independent living |
Americans With Disabilities Acts Phone: (800) 514-0301 https://www.ada.gov Services: Information and technical assistance about the American with Disabilities Act |
Treatment Facilities |
Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services Hours: M-F 8am-4:30 Address: 5354 I-55 S. Frontage Road East, Jackson, MS - 39203 Telephone: (601) 371-7335 |
Friendship Connection/Center for Independent Learning, Inc. Hours: 24 hours Business hours: M-F, 8-5 Address: 1480 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: 601) 373-1533 Services: Secondary treatment for female/pregnant ex-offenders. Parenting, GED, art class, individual and family group counseling, life skills, coping skills, and aftercare services. Primary treatment. Length of Stay: 30-45 days for primary; 60-75 for secondary ID Required: yes |
My Father's House of Freedom Hours: Office 8:30 - 6:30/M – F Address: 826 North West Street, Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 354-0950 Services: Transitional recovery program for males 18 years and older who have completed primary treatment. Will work with males who have addictions other than drugs or alcohol. Length of Stay: Minimum of 6 months. ID Required: Driver's license or other State ID. |
Food Insecurities |
Alta Woods United Methodist Church Address: 109 Alta Woods Blvd, Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: (601) 372-6016 Services: Serves people living in 39214/39212 on Thursdays from 10-12 & 1-2:30. Must have photo ID and a bill with name on it. One per household, not person. |
Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church Address: 1150 W Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 353-2750 |
Central United Methodist Church Address: 500 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 355-7858 Service: Income based; ID required; Jackson MS A only |
Clinton Community Christian Corp (4Cs) Address: 2001 West Northside Drive Clinton, MS 39056 Telephone: (601) 924-9436 Service: Only for Clinton residents |
College Hill Baptist Church Food Pantry Address: 1600 Florence Avenue
Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: (601) 355-2670
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Cornerstone Church Address: 1950 Us-80, Pearl, MS 39208 Telephone: (601) 420-4840 Service: Photo ID required and proof of residence. Open to all counties |
Crossroads of Life Church Address: 6775 S Siwell Rd, Jackson, MS 39272 Telephone: (601) 373-6230 |
Deliver Me Senior Support Services Address: 1405 S Gallatin St, Jackson, MS 39201 Telephone: (601) 354-4646 |
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Address: 1109 Cooper Rd, Jackson, MS 39212 Telephone: (601) 371-8855 |
Epiphany Lutheran Church Address: 1230 Isaiah Montgomery St, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 353-0504 |
EversCare-Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute Address: 350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 815-3535 |
First Church of Deliverance Address: 3555 Raymond Bolton Rd, Raymond, MS 39154 Telephone: (601) 857-8351 Service: Serves individuals in Raymond, Utica, Edwards, Bolton, Jackson, on the first Mondays and Thursdays and second Thursdays of the month. From 5-6:30pm. Must have ID |
Gateway Rescue Mission Address: 328 S. Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS 39207 Telephone: (601) 353-5864 Service: Feed the public from 12pm-12:30 pm every day |
Good Samaritan Center Hours: MWTF 812-4 Address: 114 Millsaps Ave, Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 355-6276 Service: Food pantry for people trying to get SNAP benefits or emergency. Social worker must write reference letter, ID and social letter is preferred, social for children is required. Clothing closet for all (men, women and children) |
Grace House Address: 2219 N Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 353-10381 Service: Food Pantry for individuals living with HIV |
Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church Hours: M-F, 9-1 Address: 1400 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 352-8585 |
Iona House Address: 315 Claiborne Ave, Jackson, MS 39209 Telephone: (601) 853-0205 Open Friday at noon, is a food pantry and does a prequalifying assessment |
Jackson Revival Center Food Outreach Hours: 9:30-12pm Address: 1616 Robinson Road Jackson, MS 39209 Telephone: (601) 948-3618 |
Lighthouse Ministries/Turning Point Mission Center Address: 1814 Shady Ln Dr Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: (601-)372-1080 Service: Once on a week on Wednesday 11:30-1:30/2. Food donation |
New Dimensions Development Foundation Hours: 9:30-2 Address:111 West Monument Street
Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 969-9856 |
Open Arms Healthcare Center Address: 805 E River Pl Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 500-7660 |
Parkview Church of Christ Address: 5200 Clinton Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39209 Telephone: (601) 922-9800 |
Pinelake Baptist Church Address: 6071 Highway 25 Brandon, MS 39047 Telephone: (601) 829-4500 and Clinton: (601) 919-4134 |
Planting Seeds Church of Deliverance Address: 5360 Executive Pl Jackson, MS 39206 Telephone: (601) 366-7484 Service: Based on income, serves on Wednesday 11-1, must have ID, proof residence and income |
Senior Services- City of Jackson Address: 1000 Metrocenter Drive Suite 101 Jackson, MS 39209 Telephone: (601) 960-0335 Services: Serves hot meals to seniors 60+; must be home bound. |
Smith Robertson Senior Center Address: 505 John Hart St Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 960-2167 Services: provides transportation to 60+, community center for all, provides hot meals daily, must have ID |
Southside Assembly of God Address: 665 Raymond Rd Jackson, MS - 39204 Telephone: (601) 373-4811 |
Southside Baptist Church Food Pantry Address: 800 Raymond Rd Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: (601)-372-9161 |
South Jackson Seventh Day Adventist Address: 5125 Robinson Rd Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: (601) 373-7600 |
Springridge United Methodist Church Address: 1083 Davis Rd, Terry, MS 39170 Telephone: (601) 372-7058 |
Stewpot Address: 1100 W. Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 353-2759 Services: Food pantry, meals on wheels and daily hot meal served. |
St Therese Catholic Church Address: 309 W McDowell Rd Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: (601) 372-4481 Service: They give referrals to Iona's House to residents of zips 39212 and 39204 on Wednesday from 10-12pm, must have an appointment to be served. |
We Will Go Ministries Address: 806 N Farish St Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 398-2410 Services: They serve hot meals each Sunday and the food pantry is open every day. |
Word of Truth Kingdom Church-Touch One Address: 4491 W Northside Dr. Jackson, MS 39209 Telephone: (601) 923-3325 Service: Food pantry based on the individual need, must present ID, open T,W, Th(1st week of the month) 10am-1pm. Food pantry is across the street from the church in the beige house from the church( Luke Oasis--4451 W North Side Drive) Once a month. No appointment necessary, staff is there during those hours. |
Family and Children Services |
Early Intervention Program – Infant/Toddlers Address: 570 East Woodrow Wilson Jackson, MS 39215 Telephone: (601) 576-7427 or First Steps: (800) 451-3903 Services: Children with Physical, Speech and/or Hearing Problems, Physical Therapy |
Head Start – Friends of Children in MS Address: 939 N President St Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: 601-321-0960 Services: Preschool Program for 3- and 4-year olds. Physical and Dental screening for non-Medicaid enrollees. |
Jackson Public School District Address: PO Box 2338 Jackson, MS 39225-2338 Telephone: (601) 960-8700 |
Mississippi Department of Human Services – Hinds County Office Hours: 8– 5/M-F Address: 4777 Medgar Evers Blvd. Jackson, MS 39213 General Inquires: (601) 359-4500 Economic Assistance - SNAP Food Stamps: (601) 362-9892 Medical Assistance: (601) 362-9892 TANF Case Management: (601) 362-9892 Child Care: (601) 362-9892 Child Support: (601) 432-1200 Social Services: (601) 362-9892 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: (601) 362-1414 Midtown Office: Address: 152 Millsaps Avenue Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) 355-5536 |
Birth Certificates/Vital Statistics Hours: 8– 5/M – F Address: 222 Marketridge Dr, Ridgeland, MS 39157 Telephone: (601) 206-8200 |
Catholic Charities Address: 850 E River Ste 300, Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 355-8634 Services: Adoption & Maternity, Alcohol & Drugs, Children's Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Family Ministry, Health Ministry, Immigration, Rape Crisis, Refugees |
WIC Hinds County Agency Address: 350 West Woodrow Wilson Boulevard, Suite 121 Jackson, MS – 39213 Telephone: (601) 961-4719 Services: Provides milk (milk products & formula) for expectant and nursing mothers, babies, and children up 5 years of age. |
Domestic Violence |
Catholic Charities Address: 850 E River Ste 300, Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 355-8634 Services: Adoption & Maternity, Alcohol & Drugs, Children's Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Family Ministry, Health Ministry, Immigration, Rape Crisis, Refugees |
The Center for Violence Prevention Address: PO BOX 6279 Pearl, MS 39288 Telephone: (800) 266-4198 Human Traffic Only: (601) 360-8701 Services: Provides shelter & supportive services for domestic violence victims, sexual assault; 30 days for women and children |
Contact: The Crisis Line Address: Confidential Telephone: Crisis Line (601) 713-4357 Services: 24-hour telephone counseling, emergency intervention, information and referral. |
Haven House Family Shelter Address: PO BOX 57 Vicksburg, MS 39181 Telephone: (601) 638-0555 Services: Provides shelter & supportive services for domestic violence victims. Shelter is for women but will find shelter for men if needed. Have to be in a domestic violence situation not just homeless. |
Homeless Services |
Homeless Children |
Jackson Public School District Homeless Program Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / M – F Address: 101 Near Street Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 960-8885 Services: Assists homeless families and children with school supplies, tutorial services to children, assist with securing birth certificates, referral services. |
Emergency Shelters |
Billy Brumfield House (Stewpot Community Services) Address: 1244 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 948-2864 Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Services: Emergency shelter for males 18 and over; alcohol and drug rehabilitation; Length of Stay: 4 nights per week for emergency shelter (starts over each Sunday-Saturday); minimum of month's stay for rehab and ID Required: Picture ID, Social Security Card, TB card |
Gateway Rescue Mission Address: 328 South Gallatin Street Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 353-5864 / Shelter: (601) 944-0409 Hours: Business: 8:00– 5:00 Services: Emergency shelter for adult males. Christian-based. New Life A & D Program; mental health counseling; day services. Shelter: 24 Hours w/8:30 pm curfew. Length of Stay: 3 nights a week ID Required: Picture ID if possible, TB card |
Matt's House (Stewpot Community Services) Hours: 2 p.m. - 8 a.m., 7 days per week. Address: 355 Livingston Street Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 948-2873 Services: Emergency shelter for homeless women with children Length of Stay: up to 14 nights ID Required: No ID required |
The Salvation Army, Center of Hope Address: 110 Presto Lane, Jackson, MS 39206 Telephone: (601)982-4881 Hours: Social services 8:30 a.m.-4:30 - Shelter: 4 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. Length of Stay: 1 to 10 days per month for emergency shelter. Services: Emergency shelter for homeless males and females age 19 and older. After 10 days it is cases by cases and individuals qualify for transitional housing. It's a $150 sign up and weekly rent cost of $75. They assist with electricity bill if someone receives SSi and they have a food pantry( can only come every 90 days). Holiday program for seniors and children 12 and under-sign up starts in October. ID Required: Valid picture ID. |
Shelter for Battered Families, Catholic Charities Address: 200 N. Congress Street, Suite 100 Jackson, MS 39201 Telephone: Crisis Line: (601) 366-0222 or (800) 273-9012 Hours: 24 hours Services: Shelter for women (18 & older) and children who are victims of domestic violence. Services include: shelter, supportive counseling, nutrition and wellness, case management, legal assistance, court advocacy, day care, and follow-up services. Length of Stay: 30-45 days ID Required: None |
Transitional Shelters |
God's Homeless Haven Address: New Jerusalem Church, Raymond, Rd Telephone: (601) 720-5078 Services: Transitional housing for women and women with children. Length of Stay: Determined on an individual basis |
Grace House Address: 236 Millsaps Avenue Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 353-1038 Services: Transitional housing, food pantry, case management, job readiness, educational programs, help with access to I.D. and permanent housing placement. Specific medical criteria and referral needed. Length of stay:12 months or as determined by counselor; maximum 2 year stay ID Required: None. |
New Dimensions Development Foundation / Lizzie's House Hours: Office-8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M – F Address: 111 West Monument Street Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 672-1865 Services: Provide transitional living for women 19 and older, clothing, food, job assistance. Length of Stay: 30 days up to 12 months. ID Required: Driver's License or other state ID. |
The Salvation Army, Center of Hope Address: 110 Presto Lane Jackson, MS 39206 Telephone: (601) 982-4881 Hours: Social services 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Services: Transitional and other programs for homeless men and women 19yrs and older. Length of Stay: 90 days Enrollment fee: $150 Cost: $75 per week. ID Required: Valid ID |
Second Stage Transitional Housing Program, Catholic Charities, Inc. Address: Confidential Telephone: (601) 366-0750 Services: Transitional living for women and children fleeing domestic violence or homeless situation, case management, child care, supportive and group counseling. Length of Stay: 6 month -1 year |
Ruth's Refuge (Gateway Rescue Mission) Address: 328 S Gallatin St Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 353-5864 Services: Shelter and transitional housing for single homeless women over the age of 21. Provide life skills classes, bible study and discipleship, transportation and referral services. Church attendance is mandatory. Length of Stay: 7 days up to six months. I.D. Required: Driver's License or other State I.D. Birth Certificate, Social Security Card |
Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth, P.A.L.S. Transitional Living Facility Address: 860 E River Place Suite 104 Jackson, MS 39206 Telephone: (601) 354-0983 Services: Adolescents ages 16-21 who are homeless. Independent living skills, money management, education, employment, counseling. Length of stay: Up to 2 years ID Required: State ID, SS card, birth certificate |
Wingard House Address: 1279 N. West Street Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 906-1976 Hours: 8 – 5 M – F Services: Housing, Chapel Ministries, referral. Clients must be able to work. Everything is offered by availability only. Length of stay: Up to 1 year ; Valid ID required |
Day Shelters |
Grace Place (Galloway United Methodist Church) Hours: 8:00--10:30 every day but Tuesday Address: 305 N. Congress Street Jackson, MS 39201 Telephone: (601) 353-9691 Services: M,W,T,F-a meal, Thursday-Clothes and a hygiene kit-Contact person --Sharon Davis. Grace Place is on the corner of Mississippi and Congress in the Foundry building |
Opportunity Center (Stewpot Community Services) Hours: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. – 6 days a week, closed on Sunday. Address: 845 East Amite Street Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 949-3540 Services: Shower, phone, mail, laundry, computer service providers, lockers, case management |
Senior Citizen Services |
AARP MS State Office Address: 4950 I-55, Jackson, MS 39211 Phone: 1 (877) 543-7669 Services: Coordination of resources and services that benefit individuals age 50 and over |
Alzheimer's Association Address: 207 W Jackson St #1 Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone: (769) 230-0611 Services: Education & information, support groups, helpline counseling, training |
Mississippi Access to Care (Resource for Jackson MSA clients) Address: 152 Watford Pkwy Dr. Suite B Canton, MS 39046 Services: Mississippi offers many options for long term services and supports for aging individuals as well as those with disabilities. These options allow individuals the freedom to remain in the community and still receive the necessary care https://www.mississippiaccesstocare.org |
Senior Services (City of Jackson) Address: 350 W. Woodrow Wilson, Suite 311-B Jackson, MS 39213-7677 Telephone: (601) 960-2166 Services: Direct and indirect services for senior citizens aimed at improving quality of life |
Smith Robertson Senior Center Address: 505 John Hart St Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 960-2167 Services: provides transportation to 60+, community center for all, provides hot meals daily, must have id |
Central MS Area Agency on Aging Address: 1170 Lakeland Drive Jackson, MS 39296 Telephone: (601) 981-1511 or 1-800-948-3090 Services: Meals, transportation, referrals, information on long term care |
Legal Advice, Referral and Representation |
American Civil Liberties Union - Mississippi Address: P. O. Box 2242, Jackson, MS 39225 Telephone: (601) 354-3408 https://www.aclu-ms.org/ Services: 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, etc. |
Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) Address: 5 Old River Place, Suite 101 Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 968-0600 Services: Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) is a private, non-profit corporation with a federal mandate to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities across the State of Mississippi |
Legal Assistance Clinic for Victims, Catholic Charities Address: 407 Briarwood Drive, Suite 205A, Jackson, MS 39206 Telephone: (601) 355-8634 Services: Legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. |
Legal Line of the MS Bar Association and the MS Volunteer Lawyers Project Hours: 8-5/M-F Address: 643 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39235 Telephone: (601) 960-9577 Telephone: Statewide Toll-Free 1 (800) 682-0047 Services: Legal representation for low income families with civil cases only Hours: Mon. – Fri., 12 noon - 2 p.m. |
Mission First Legal Clinic Address: 275 Roseneath St Jackson, MS 39203 Telephone: (601) 608-0056 Services: Provide legal service and spiritual counsel to under-served residents of Jackson |
Mississippi Center for Legal Services Statewide Toll-Free Telephone: 1 (877) 664-0242 Services: Fair Housing Services (discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, mental or physical disability, or presence of children in household) Telephone: (601) 948-6752 - Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Copiah (228) 575-8771 – Coast, Toll-Free Phone: (1-800) 959-6752 Services: Legal assistance with parents' rights, disability rights, landlord-tenant problems, other non-criminal matters |
Education and Employment Training |
Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Contact: Mary Powers-Director Email: mpowers@cmpdd.org Telephone: 601-981-1511 Website: https://cmpdd.org/workforce/ Services: Workforce investment activities help improve the skills and abilities of workers, support the labor needs of local businesses and contribute to the economic growth of area communities |
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi Address:104 E. State St. Ridgeland, MS 39157 Telephone: (601) 853-8110 Services: Goodwill Industries offers a number of opportunities to help people with disabilities or other barriers not only find a job but also progress in the workforce as valuable and productive employees. It provides: • Vocational training • Financial literacy • GED Classes • Scholarship programs • Counseling and training assessment • Vocational rehabilitation • Job evaluation • AA meetings • Life skills training |
Hinds Community College: Technical Center and Allied Health Center Jackson Campus - Academic/Technical Center Address: 3925 Sunset Drive Jackson, MS 39213-5899 Telephone: (601) 366-1405 Services: known for state-of-the-art technical training. Culinary arts, business and office technology, environmental technology and drafting and design are among the technical programs that can help individuals get the skills they need for the career world Jackson Campus - Nursing/Allied Health Center Address: 1750 Chadwick Drive Jackson, MS 39204-3490 Telephone: (601) 376-4800 Services: This campus provides accessible, affordable, quality education with an emphasis on health care careers. The Center's mission is to prepare individuals to become competent, caring, health care providers *Additional campuses in Raymond, Pearl, Utica and Vicksburg |
Jackson State University Address: 1400 John R. Lynch Street Jackson, MS 39217 Telephone: 601-979-2121 |
Jackson WIN Job Center of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security Hours: 8 – 5/ M,T,W,Th,F Address: 5959 I-55 N. Frontage Road, Suite C, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 321-7931 Services: Job search and placement assistance, internet access for job searches and resume posting, resume preparation software, fax, copier; phones; information on unemployment benefits, assistance for laid-off workers, Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits, child care, transportation, referral to job training; services for veterans. ID Required: For verification purposes. |
Mississippi Department of Employment Security Online System Mississippi Department of Employment Security www.mdes.ms.gov/information-center/about-mdes/online-services |
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Hours: 7:30 -5/ M-F Address: 3895 Beasley Road Jackson, MS 39213 Hinds County OVR and Ability Works Offices Telephone Numbers: OVR: (601) 898-7038; Ability Work: (601) 898-7076 Services: Assist persons with physical or mental disability to maintain/obtain employment ID Required: MS Driver's License or Insurance card |
Jobs for Jacksonians Address: 200 South President Street, Suite 223Jackson, MS 39201 Telephone: (601) 960-1638 Services: The Jobs for Jacksonians program provides employment assistance and a single point of access to services that can help individuals successfully enter or re-enter the workforce. |
Mississippi Job Corps Center Address: 400 Harmony Road, Crystal Springs, MS 39059-2633 Telephone: (601) 892-3348 Services: Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. |
MS Department of Rehabilitation Services Address: 1281 Highway 51, Madison, MS 39110 Telephone: 1(800) 443-1000 Services: job training, rehabilitation |
Career Development Center Address: 2703 First Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209 Telephone: (601) 960-5322 Services: job training |
MS Department of Employment Address: 1235 Echelon Pkwy, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 292-1599 Services: job training and placement for ages 16-24 |
Tougaloo College Address: 500 West County Line Road Tougaloo, MS 39174 Telephone: (601) 977-7700 |
Additional Services |
ACT Center – A Comprehensive Tobacco Program Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday Address: Jackson Medical Mall 350 Woodrow Wilson, Suite 310, Jackson, MS 39213 Telephone: (601) 815-1180 Services: Intervention program including counseling methods and medications with follow-up services. Education, training for healthcare professionals and research. |
JATRAN Address: 1785 US 80 Jackson, MS 39204 Telephone: (601) 948-7140 or 1-888-568-8437 Services: Transportation |
Justice Court System Clerk and General Information: (601) 359-3694 Hours: 9 – 4/M – F Services: Process social security cards; process claims for SSI, SSD, SSDI, retirement and survivors' benefits. |
Libraries – Jackson/Hinds System Library System – Information: (601) 968-5825 |
MS Department of Public Safety Hours: 8– 5/M –F Address: 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Jackson, MS 39205 Telephone: (601) 987-1212 Services: State driver's license and ID cards, commercial driver's license, motor vehicle inspections, suspended driver's license, accident reports. |
Mississippi Partners for Informed Choice (M-PIC) Address: 2550 Peachtree Street Jackson, MS 39296 Telephone:1-800-443-1000(M-PIC) 1-866-968-7842 (Ticket to Work) Services: The purpose of M-PIC/WIPA is to enable all SSA beneficiaries with disabilities (including transition-to-work age youth) to make informed choices about work. Contact M-PIC: • If you are receiving disability benefits and are participating in programs or services leading to work • For information about Social Security Work Incentives • If you need a group presentation about Social Security Work Incentives • If you have questions about the Ticket to Work program. |
Social Security Administration Address: 100 West Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39269 Telephone: Toll Free 1-800-772-1213 |
United Way of the Capital Area Address: 843 N President St, Jackson, MS 39202 Telephone: (601) 948-4725 Hours: M - F /7 a.m. -7 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 –4 p.m., 24 hrs (during disaster) Services: Referral to community services and agencies. |
Additional Resources |
Catholic Charities Resource List http://www.sitemason.com/files/g6b1jG/Catholic%20Charities%20Central%20Mississippi%20Resource%20Directory.pdf |