Ocean Springs
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Local offices in Ocean Springs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water Department
1018 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billingAsk about your water, sewer, or garbage bill, start service, or make a payment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oceansprings-ms.gov
Older adults · City office
Ocean Springs Senior Center
515 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS
Help here
- Senior activitiesAttend the center's Memory Cafe and other senior activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jgrls.org
Library · Regional office
Ocean Springs Municipal Library
525 Dewey Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use technology and printing, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jgrls.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
1018 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oceansprings-ms.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Ryan Youth Center
726 Pine Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Help here
- Youth and recreation programsJoin city youth and recreation programs at the center.Read more
- Facility rentalAsk the city about renting the center for a community event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oceansprings-ms.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ocean Springs
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
Feeding the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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
Community Action of South MS
5343 Jefferson Ave, Moss Point, MS 39563-6242
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Ocean Springs is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
YoungWilliams Child Support Office – Pascagoula
3664 14 St., Pascagoula, MS 39567
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the state child support office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services Jackson County Office
5343 Jefferson Ave., Suite 7, Pascagoula, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFContact the county office for help with SNAP or TANF benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Jackson County Health Department and Environmental Office
4600 Lt. Eugene J. Majure Drive, Suite 2, Pascagoula, MS 39581
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the county health department for public health services and clinic appointments.
- WICGet WIC nutrition support and schedule a certification appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid Pascagoula Regional Office
2905 Ingalls Ave., Pascagoula, MS 39567
Help here
- Medicaid assistanceGet information about applying for Medicaid at the regional office serving Jackson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ms.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Jackson County Public Law Library
3214 Pascagoula St., Pascagoula, MS 39567
Help here
- Law library resourcesUse the public law library's legal and court research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jgrls.org
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
- Mississippi 211
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