Stone County

Local offices in Stone County

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

• State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services Stone County Office

  648 Fairgrounds Street, Wiggins, MS 39577

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANF assistanceVisit the county office for help with food and cash assistance services.Apply online
  Call 601-928-4996DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Gulf Coast Community Action Agency

  500 24th Street, Gulfport, MS 39502

  Help here

  • Community action servicesAsk about energy bill and weatherization help available to eligible residents in Hancock County.
  Call 228-896-1409DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Stone County Health Department

  1510 Central Avenue East, Wiggins, MS 39577

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for local public health services and clinic appointments.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 601-928-5293DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  10441 Corporate Drive, Suite 1, Gulfport, MS 39503

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
  Call 228-868-2311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Stone County Veterans Service Office

  217 North Parker Street, Wiggins, MS 39577

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefit questions and claims.
  Call 601-928-7509DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Stone County Emergency Management

  533 First Street South, Wiggins, MS 39577

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for or responding to disasters in Stone County.
  Call 601-928-3077DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stonecountyms.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Gulfport WIN Job Center

  10162 Southpark Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and finding job training.
  • Unemployment benefitsGet help with unemployment benefit questions and reemployment services.Apply online
  Call 228-897-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.mississippi.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Stone County Library

  Help here

  • Public library servicesUse the county library system for books, public computers, and library programs.
  Call 601-928-4993Website

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

Stone County, Mississippi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Stone County

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

Job help near Stone County

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 Stone County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Gulfport WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  10162 Southpark Drive, PO Box 2849, Gulfport, MS 39503

  Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm,-Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri, (8:00-4:00 Wed)

  Call 228-897-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Hattiesburg WIN Job Center

  33 miles away

  1911 Arcadia Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM- Closed - Wed 4:00 PM

  Call 601-584-1202DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Picayune WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  37 miles away

  2005 Wildwood Road, Picayune, MS 39466

  Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m., Wednesday 8am-4pm.

  Call 601-798-3472DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 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.

Cities and towns in Stone County

• Wiggins

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