Monroe County

Local offices in Monroe 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, Monroe County Office – Aberdeen

  104 1/2 N Mattubba St, Aberdeen, MS

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFApply for food or cash assistance and get help with your case.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 662-369-2872DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Monroe County Office – Amory

  300 South Front St, Suite 2, Amory, MS

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFApply for food or cash assistance and get help with your case.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 662-256-1015DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Monroe County Health Department Aberdeen Clinic (WIC)

  302 South Chestnut Street, Aberdeen, MS 39730

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers food and nutrition help to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 662-369-8132DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Mississippi

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, health care, jobs, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myunitedway.com

• Public health · State office

  Monroe County Health Department

  1300 Highway 125 South, Amory, MS 38821

  Help here

  • County health servicesContact the clinic for county health services and appointments.
  Call 662-256-5341DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging

  75 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency about services for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
  Call 662-489-2415DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Monroe County Veterans Service Office – Aberdeen

  American Legion Post 26, 523 Highway 145 N, Aberdeen, MS

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 662-436-9191DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Monroe County Veterans Service Office – Amory

  Government Complex Bldg, 1619 Hwy 25 North, Amory, MS 38821

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 662-256-3841DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Monroe County Emergency Management Agency

  50058 Airport Rd, Aberdeen, MS 39730

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about county emergency plans and disaster preparation.
  Call 662-369-3683DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Tombigbee Regional Library System

  Bryan Public Library, 436 Commerce St, West Point, MS 39773

  Help here

  • Library servicesFind library materials, information services, literacy programs, and learning resources through the regional system.Read more
  Call 662-494-4872DirectionsWebsite

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

Monroe County, Mississippi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Monroe County

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

Cities and towns in Monroe County

• Aberdeen
• Amory
• Gattman
• Hatley
• Nettleton
• Smithville

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