Bentonia

Local offices in Bentonia

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Bentonia Utility Billing

  220 East Railroad Avenue, Bentonia, MS 39040

  Help here

  • Utility bill paymentPay a town bill at the office or find other payment options on the town website.
  Call 662-755-2281DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbentonia.org

• Local office · City office

  Town of Bentonia Town Hall

  220 East Railroad Avenue, Bentonia, MS 39040

  Help here

  • Town government helpVisit or call town hall with questions about town services or local government.Read more
  Call 662-755-2281DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbentonia.org

Town of Bentonia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bentonia

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

Offices for all of Yazoo County

Bentonia is in Yazoo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Young Williams Child Support Office, Yazoo City

  128 W. Jefferson St, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the child support office for help with child support cases and payments.
  Call 877-882-4916DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Yazoo County Office

  1315 Grady Ave, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFContact this office to ask about food and cash assistance applications.
  Call 662-746-5821DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Yazoo City Housing Authority

  121 Lindsey Lawn Drive, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing programs and how to apply for housing assistance.Apply online
  Call 662-746-2226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yazoocityha.org

• Public health · State office

  Yazoo County Health Department

  230 East Broadway St, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for county clinic services and health appointments.
  • WICCall the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition support and appointments.
  Call 662-746-3713DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  River Ridge Behavioral Health Services

  3444 Wisconsin Avenue, Vicksburg, MS 39182

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the regional center for behavioral health services for Yazoo County residents.Read more
  Call 601-638-0031DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warren-yazoo.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportContact the Area Agency on Aging for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Website

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

Everything in Yazoo 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