Hancock County

Local offices in Hancock 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, Hancock County Office

  856 Highway 90, Suite D, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANF applicationsApply for food and cash assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
  Call 228-467-4565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Gulf Coast Community Action Agency

  500 24th Street, Gulfport, MS 39502

  Help here

  • Community action servicesAsk about energy bill and weatherization help available to eligible residents in Hancock County.
  Call 228-896-1409DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Hancock County Health Department

  856 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520-8602

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet health clinic services and information about appointments.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 228-467-4510DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Hancock County Justice Court

  8450 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

  Help here

  • Justice Court mattersGet information about civil claims, evictions, misdemeanor cases, and citations handled by Justice Court.
  Call 228-467-5573DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  10441 Corporate Drive, Suite 1, Gulfport, MS 39503

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
  Call 228-868-2311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Hancock County Veteran Services Office

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for state and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
  Call 228-467-2100Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Hancock County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and response informationGet county emergency preparedness information and help during emergencies.
  Call 228-255-0942Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Hancock County WIN Job Center

  856 Highway 90, Suite D, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportUse job search resources and get help with career advice, training, and unemployment claim needs.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Hancock County Library System

  312 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

  Help here

  • Library cards and collectionsGet a library card and use the system's books, digital materials, and learning resources.
  Call 228-467-6836DirectionsWebsite

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

Hancock County, Mississippi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hancock County

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

Cities and towns in Hancock County

• Bay St. Louis
• Diamondhead
• Waveland

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