Jackson
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Local offices in Jackson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services Hinds County Office
4777 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANF benefitsVisit the local office for help with applications and questions about food or family assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Jackson
2747 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for available public housing or housing voucher programs through the authority.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonhousing.org
Older adults · City office
City of Jackson Senior Services
Help here
- Senior programs and supportResidents age 60 and older can ask about meals, transportation, recreation, and other senior services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonms.gov
Local office · City office
Jackson 311 Action Line
219 S. President Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Help here
- City service requestsReport non-emergency problems such as street damage, water leaks, missed trash pickup, or park maintenance issues.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonms.gov
Human services · City office
City of Jackson Human and Cultural Services
Help here
- Community and cultural servicesFind city programs and services related to community life, education, and culture.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonms.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Jackson WIN Job Center
3925 Sunset Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding work, career counseling, job search skills training, or information about training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.mississippi.gov
State office
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau Jackson Office
430 State Street, Jackson, MS
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the office for driver license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Jackson/Hinds Library System
300 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Help here
- Public library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, and use library learning resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jhlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department
1000 Metrocenter Mall, Suite 104, Jackson, MS
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsAsk about recreation programs, park facilities, and reserving a park pavilion.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonms.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jackson
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Hinds County Human Resource Agency
PO Box 22657, Jackson, MS 39225-2657
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hinds County
Jackson is in Hinds County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Young Williams Child Support Office – Jackson
350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39214
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the child support office for help with a child support case.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services Hinds County Office
4777 Medgar Evers Boulevard, Jackson, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANF assistanceContact the county office about SNAP or TANF applications and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Hinds County Health Department
Jackson Medical Mall, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Suite 411, Jackson, MS 39213
Help here
- County health clinicCall to make an appointment for services at the county health department clinic.
- WICContact the health department to ask about WIC services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid Hinds County Office
500 Clinton Center Drive, Building 3, Floor 2, Clinton, MS 39056
Help here
- Medicaid assistanceGet help with Medicaid services at the regional office serving Hinds County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability supportAsk about services and referrals for older adults and people with disabilities in Hinds County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmpdd.org
Older adults · County office
Hinds County Aging Outreach Worker
1000 I-20 West Frontage Road, Bolton, MS 39041
Help here
- Rural senior referrals and outreachOlder adults in rural Hinds County can ask for referrals, outreach, and activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hindscountyms.com
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Mississippi Helpline
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988