Tunica

Local offices in Tunica

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town Hall and Water Department

  909 River Road, Tunica, MS 38676

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town government services and questions.
  • Water service and billsStart water service, ask about a water bill, or pay your bill at Town Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 662-363-2432DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · County office

  Tunica Community Center

  3092 US Highway 61 South, Tunica, MS 38676

  Help here

  • Community centerResidents can visit the community center for local activities and facility use.
  Call 662-357-0523DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tunicaparks.recdesk.com

Town of Tunica website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tunica

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

Offices for all of Tunica County

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

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Tunica County Office

  1490 Edwards Avenue, Tunica, MS 38676

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFApply for food and family assistance and get help with benefits.Read more
  Call 662-363-1771DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Tunica County Health Department

  5217 Old Mhoon Landing Road, Tunica, MS 38676

  Help here

  • County health clinic servicesGet public health clinic services, including family planning; some services may require an appointment.
  • WICApply for nutrition support through the health department's WIC clinic, held on Tuesdays.Read more
  Call 662-363-2166DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Delta Planning and Development District, Area Agency on Aging

  220 Power Drive, Batesville, MS 38606

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, in-home help, legal assistance, and other local services.
  Call 662-561-4100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Tunica County Veterans Service Office

  Highway 61 South, Tunica, MS 38676

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 662-357-1471DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Tunica County Emergency Management Agency

  1061 South Court Street, Tunica, MS 38676

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and responseGet information and assistance for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
  Call 662-363-4012DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Clarksdale WIN Job Center

  236 Sharkey Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help finding work, training for a job, and career counseling.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tunica 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