Sherman

Local offices in Sherman

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

• Utilities · City office

  Sherman Water and Sewer Billing

  26 W. Lamar St, Sherman, MS 38869

  Help here

  • Pay water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill online through the town’s bill payment page.Apply online
  Call 662-840-9185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shermanms.gov

• Local office · City office

  Sherman Town Hall

  26 W. Lamar St, Sherman, MS 38869

  Help here

  • Town services and helpContact Town Hall for help with town services or to report a non-emergency problem.
  Call 662-840-9185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shermanms.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Sherman Public Library

  20 West Lamar, Sherman, MS 38869

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get printing and copying help.
  Call 662-840-2513DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Sherman website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sherman

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

Job help near Sherman

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 Sherman. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Tupelo WIN Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  5.1 miles away

  3200 Adams Farm Road, Suite 200, Belden, MS 38826

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

  Call 662-842-4371DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  Houston WIN Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  33 miles away

  210 South Monroe Street, Houston, MS 38851

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Closed daily 12pm-1pm

  Call 662-407-1219DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 29, 2025

• American Job Center

  Oxford WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  39 miles away

  1310 Belk Boulevard, Suite 1, Oxford, MS 38655

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

  Call 662-236-7201DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 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 Pontotoc County

Sherman is in Pontotoc County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Pontotoc County Office

  341 C Center Ridge Dr, Pontotoc, MS

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANF assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with SNAP food benefits and TANF assistance.Apply online
  Call 662-489-3923DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Pontotoc County Health Department

  396 C.J. Hardin Junior Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesThe clinic provides public health services, with appointments recommended for some visits.
  • WICThe clinic offers WIC services on weekdays for eligible families.
  Call 662-489-1241DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Mississippi Division of Medicaid, New Albany Regional Office

  850 Denmill Road, New Albany, MS 38652

  Help here

  • Medicaid enrollment and helpGet in-person help with Medicaid coverage and applications.Apply online
  Call 662-534-0441DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on medicaid.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

  Pontotoc County Veterans Service Office

  311 Center Ridge Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe county service officer helps veterans with benefits questions and claims.
  Call 662-489-3907DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Pontotoc County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency and disaster assistanceContact the county emergency manager for local disaster information and unmet needs after a storm or flood.
  Call 662-509-8585Website

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

Everything in Pontotoc 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