Union County
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Local offices in Union County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Union County Office
923 Fairground Spur Rd, New Albany, MS 38652
Help here
- Human services assistanceContact the office to ask about applying for state human services programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
LIFT, Inc. New Albany Office
921 Fairground Spur Rd, New Albany, MS 38652
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the office to ask about community action programs and available support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Union County Health Department
252 Carter Ave, New Albany, MS 38652
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for health services such as immunizations, family planning, and disease testing and care.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.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
Local office · County office
Union County Government
114 E Bankhead St, New Albany, MS 38652
Help here
- County government informationContact the county government for help finding county offices and local government information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncoms.com
Older adults · Regional office
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging
75 S Main St, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Help here
- Aging services and referralsAsk about services and support for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trpdd.com
Emergency help · County office
Union County EMA/911
108 E Main St, New Albany, MS 38652
Help here
- Emergency management and disaster coordinationGet information about local emergency response and disaster coordination.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncoms.com
Jobs and training · State office
New Albany WIN Job Center
301 North St, New Albany, MS 38652
Help here
- Job search and career helpUse job search resources or ask staff for help with your job search.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
Library · County office
Union County Library System
219 King St, New Albany, MS 38652
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use the library's books, computers, and other resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountylibrary.com
Union County, Mississippi website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Union County
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
Cities and towns in Union 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
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