Heidelberg

Local offices in Heidelberg

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

• Local office · City office

  Heidelberg Town Hall

  114 W Park Street, Heidelberg, MS 39439

  Help here

  • Town services and water systemContact the town about local services and the municipal water system.
  Call 601-787-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofheidelberg.net

• 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

• Library · Regional office

  Mary Weems Parker Memorial Library

  1016 N Pine Avenue, Heidelberg, MS 39439

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, computers, programs, and meeting room.
  Call 601-787-3857DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on emrl.lib.ms.us

Town of Heidelberg website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Heidelberg

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

Job help near Heidelberg

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 Heidelberg. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Laurel WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  Highway 15 North, 2139 Suite D, Laurel, MS 39440

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

  Call 601-399-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 11, 2026

• American Job Center

  Meridian WIN Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  5313 Old Hwy 80 West, Meridian, MS 39307

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

  Call 601-553-9511DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Forest WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  44 miles away

  536 Deer Field Drive, Forest, MS 39074

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

  Call 601-469-2851DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 21, 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 Jasper County

Heidelberg is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services Jasper County Office

  37 West 8th Ave, Bay Springs, MS 39422

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFAsk about applying for food assistance or temporary cash assistance for your household.Apply online
  Call 601-764-2151DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Jasper County Health Department

  2761 Highway 15, Bay Springs, MS 39422

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesCall the health department to ask about clinic services and make an appointment.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 601-764-2419DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Mississippi Division of Medicaid Newton Regional Office

  9423 Eastside Drive Extension, Newton, MS 39345

  Help here

  • Medicaid applications and helpAsk for help applying for Medicaid; this regional office serves Jasper County.Apply online
  Call 601-635-5205DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Central Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  280 Commercial Drive, Newton, MS 39345

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesAsk about meals, transportation, homemaker help, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
  Call 800-264-2007DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Jasper County Veterans Affairs

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceContact the county Veterans Affairs officer for help with veterans' services.
  Call 601-764-2871Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jasper County Emergency Management and E-911

  37 D W Eighth Ave, Bay Springs, MS 39422

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet local emergency information, report storm damage, and sign up for weather and community alerts.
  • E-911 address registrationContact the office to register a new or changed home address for emergency response.
  Call 601-764-3800DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jasper 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