Dumas

Local offices in Dumas

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Dumas City Hall

  3481 Hwy. 370 S., Dumas, MS 38625

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact City Hall for information about town services and local government.
  Call 662-837-6118DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dumas

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

Job help near Dumas

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 Dumas. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Tupelo WIN Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  3200 Adams Farm Road, Suite 200, Belden, MS 38826

  Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Closed Wed. 4:00 p.m.

  Call 662-842-4371DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Corinth WIN Job Center

  26 miles away

  2759 South Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834

  Hours: Mon-Tue-Thur-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wed 8:00am-4:00pm

  Call 662-696-2336, 662-696-2332DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 14, 2026

• American Job Center

  Iuka WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  1107 Maria Lane, Iuka, MS 38852

  Hours: Tuesday & Thursday only from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  Call 662-423-9231DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on January 12, 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 Tippah County

Dumas is in Tippah County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Tippah County Department of Human Services

  159 Bails Road, Ripley, MS

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with food and cash assistance applications.
  Call 662-837-9307DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  United Community Action Agency, Tippah County

  752 Line Street, Ripley, MS

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency’s Tippah County office to ask about available community assistance programs.
  Call 662-837-9812DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Tippah County Health Department

  129 Hospital Street, Ripley, MS 38663

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe clinic offers immunizations, family planning, disease testing, and other county health services.Read more
  • WICThe clinic provides WIC services on Tuesdays for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 855-767-0170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  619 East Parker Drive, Booneville, MS 38829

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsAsk about meals, transportation, caregiver help, legal services, and other support for older adults.
  Call 662-728-6248DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Tippah County Veterans Service Office

  206 N. Main Street, Ripley, MS 38663

  Help here

  • Veterans claims and benefits helpThe office helps veterans and veterans’ widows with claims, VA health enrollment, and grave markers.
  Call 662-837-9214DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.tippah.ms.us

Everything in Tippah 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