Adams County

Local offices in Adams County

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

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Adams County Office

  150 East Franklin, Natchez, MS

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFApply for food and cash assistance or get help with your benefits.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help applying for child support services through the county office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 601-442-1482DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Natchez Housing Authority

  2 Auburn Avenue, Natchez, MS 39120

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about applying for income-based public housing and check the waitlist status.
  Call 601-446-5301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on natchezha.com

• Public health · State office

  Adams County Health Department

  415 Highway 61 North, Natchez, MS 39120

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet public health services and make an appointment at the county clinic.
  • WICGet help with WIC nutrition services at the county health department.
  Call 601-445-4601DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Adams County Mental Health Center

  200 South Wall Street, Natchez, MS 39120

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the center for mental health services in Adams County.
  Call 601-446-6634DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  100 South Wall Street, Natchez, MS 39120

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportGet connected to services such as meals, transportation, and help for caregivers.Read more
  Call 601-446-6044DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swmpdd.com

• Veterans · County office

  Adams County Veterans Affairs

  307 Market Street, Suite 2, Natchez, MS 39120

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and completing forms.
  Call 601-304-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyms.net

• Child support · State office

  Young Williams Child Support Office, Natchez

  119 Jefferson Davis Boulevard, Natchez, MS 39120

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 877-882-4916DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Adams County Emergency Management

  201 South Wall Street, Natchez, MS 39121

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and disaster informationGet county emergency information and sign up for local alerts.
  Call 601-442-7021DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyms.net

• Jobs and training · State office

  Natchez WIN Job Center

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help finding work, preparing for a job, and exploring training options.
  Call 601-446-1130Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.mississippi.gov

• State office

  Mississippi Driver Service Bureau, Natchez

  724 Highway 61 North, Natchez, MS

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for a Mississippi driver license or identification card at this office.
  Call 601-487-7028DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Judge George W. Armstrong Library

  220 South Commerce Street, Natchez, MS 39120

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library for books, research, learning, and public information services.
  Call 601-445-8862DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on armstronglibrary.com

Adams County, Mississippi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Adams County

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

Job help near Adams County

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.

• American Job Center

  Natchez WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  2.1 miles away

  107 Col John Pitchford Parkway, Natchez, MS 39120

  Hours: Mon,Tue,Thu, Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm - Closed Wed. 4:00pm

  Call 601-446-1130DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 4, 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.

Cities and towns in Adams County

• Natchez

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