Choctaw County

Local offices in Choctaw County

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

• Human services · State office

  Choctaw County Department of Human Services Office

  583 West Main Street, Ackerman, MS 39735

  Help here

  • Public assistanceResidents can contact this office about applications and cases for state assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 662-285-6269DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Choctaw County Health Department

  61 Chester Street, Ackerman, MS 39735

  Help here

  • County health servicesThe clinic offers health services by appointment and accepts some walk-ins.
  • WICThe clinic provides WIC services on Tuesdays to eligible families with young children and pregnant or postpartum people.
  Call 662-285- ಆಹDirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Community Counseling Services, Choctaw Satellite Center

  284 Highway 15 North, Ackerman, MS 39735

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesThe center provides outpatient behavioral health and substance use services.
  Call 662-285-6225DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Golden Triangle Area Agency on Aging

  106 Miley Road, Starkville, MS 39759

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults can call for information and referrals for meals, transportation, care, and other support.
  Call 662-324-7860DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Choctaw County Veterans Service Office

  583 West Main Street, Ackerman, MS 39735

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with questions and claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 662-285-7719DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Choctaw County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe county emergency management contact helps residents with local emergency information and response.
  Call 662-285-9705Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Choctaw WIN Job Center

  266 Industrial Road, Choctaw, MS 39350

  Help here

  • Job search and training referralsThe center helps people find jobs and connects them with training, education, and support services.
  • Veteran employment servicesVeterans can get priority help with employment services at the center.
  Call 601-663-7722DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Choctaw County Public Library

  Louisville Street, Ackerman, MS 39735

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the county library for books, information, and other library services.
  Call 662-285-6348DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mlc.lib.ms.us

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Choctaw County

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

Cities and towns in Choctaw County

• Ackerman
• French Camp
• Weir

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