Abbeville

Local offices in Abbeville

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Water Department

  8 Business 7 South, Abbeville, MS 38601

  Help here

  • Water billingContact the water billing clerk with questions about your town water bill.
  Call 662-832-1770DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbeville.ms.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  8 Business 7 South, Abbeville, MS 38601

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help reaching town offices and for information about local government.
  Call 662-259-2878DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbeville.ms.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oxford WIN Job Center

  1310 Belk Boulevard, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help finding work, career counseling, job training and services for veterans.
  Call 662-236-7201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov

• State office

  Oxford Driver Service Bureau

  72 F.D. Buddy E. Parkway, Suite 103, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification servicesVisit the office for driver license and identification card services.
  Call 601-487-7028DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

Town of Abbeville, Mississippi website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Abbeville

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Abbeville

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Abbeville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Oxford WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  1310 Belk Boulevard, Suite 1, Oxford, MS 38655

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

  Call 662-236-7201DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  Batesville WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  325 Lakewood Dr, The ConCourse; PO Box 1511, Batesville, MS 38606

  Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:30pm - Closed Wed. 4:00pm

  Call 662-360-1236DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 16, 2026

• American Job Center

  Marshall County WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  33 miles away

  4700 Cayce Rd., Byhalia, MS 38611

  Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Close @ 4 pm Wed.

  Call 662-851-4191DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Lafayette County

Abbeville is in Lafayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Lafayette County Office

  72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 301, Oxford, MS

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceVisit or call for help with state food and family assistance programs.Read more
  Call 662-234-1861DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  LIFT, Inc., Lafayette County

  181 Highway 6 East, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Basic needs and utility assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, housing costs, and other basic needs.
  Call 662-238-6222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• Public health · State office

  Lafayette County Health Department

  72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 100, Oxford, MS

  Help here

  • Public health and WICGet public health services and ask about WIC for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 662-234-5231DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Communicare, Lafayette County Office

  152 Highway 7 South, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use supportContact Communicare for mental health or substance use care and crisis support.
  Call 866-837-7521DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communicarems.org

• State office

  Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Oxford Regional Office

  204-1 Colonnade Cove, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Medicaid assistanceGet information and help applying for Medicaid at the office serving Lafayette County.Read more
  Call 662-371-1365DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Mississippi 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local health and human services and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ms.com

Everything in Lafayette County

Mississippi programs by kind of help

These are run by Mississippi and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026