Oxford
Ask about Oxford
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Oxford and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Oxford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Lafayette County Office
72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 301, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- SNAP and TANF benefitsApply for food or temporary cash assistance and ask about your case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Oxford Housing Authority
900 Molly Barr Road, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about subsidized housing and housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oxfordhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Oxford Utilities
300 McElroy Drive, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- Electric, water, and sewer serviceGet help with utility bills, payments, starting service, or changing service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oxfordms.net
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Oxford Regional Office
204-1 Colonnade Cove, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- Medicaid assistanceGet information and help applying for Medicaid at the office serving Lafayette County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Oxford Park Commission
Help here
- Recreation and leisure programsFind recreation programs and activities at city parks and facilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oxfordms.net
Local office · City office
City of Oxford, City Hall
107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- City questions and concernsContact the city or submit a concern about a city service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oxfordms.net
Jobs and training · State office
Oxford WIN Job Center
1310 Belk Boulevard, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, career counseling, job training and services for veterans.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau, Oxford
72 F.D. Buddy E. Parkway, Suite 103, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- Driver licensesVisit for driver license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library
401 Bramlett Boulevard, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse the library's books, online resources, computers, and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on firstregional.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oxford
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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Inc.
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
LIFT, Inc.
166 Shannon St., Pittsboro, MS 38951
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lafayette County
Oxford is in Lafayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Lafayette County Office
72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 301, Oxford, MS
Help here
- Food and family assistanceVisit or call for help with state food and family assistance programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
LIFT, Inc., Lafayette County
181 Highway 6 East, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- Basic needs and utility assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, housing costs, and other basic needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Lafayette County Health Department
72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 100, Oxford, MS
Help here
- Public health and WICGet public health services and ask about WIC for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Communicare, Lafayette County Office
152 Highway 7 South, Oxford, MS 38655
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportContact Communicare for mental health or substance use care and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communicarems.org
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
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trpdd.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
- 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