Water Valley

Local offices in Water Valley

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

• State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Yalobusha County Office

  217 Frostland Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceVisit the office to ask about food and cash assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 662-473-2951DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Mississippi

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, health care, jobs, and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Water Valley Housing Authority

  232 Blackmur Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about affordable housing and applying for housing.
  Call 662-473-2801DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water Valley Utilities Commission

  101 Blackmur Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965

  Help here

  • Water and electric service and billsVisit or call about water and electric service, billing, or an outage.
  Call 662-473-3326DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Water Valley City Hall

  101 Blackmur Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965

  Help here

  • City servicesContact the city clerk or city departments for help with city services and records.
  Call 662-473-2431DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Blackmur Memorial Library

  608 Blackmur Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other library services.
  Call 662-473-2444DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Water Valley website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Water Valley

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

Job help near Water Valley

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 Water Valley. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Oxford WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  14 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

• American Job Center

  Batesville WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  325 Lakewood Dr, The ConCourse; PO Box 1511, Batesville, MS 38606

  Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:30pm - Closed Wed. 4:00pm

  Call 662-360-1236DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 16, 2026

• American Job Center

  Grenada WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  1229-A Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901

  Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 5:00pm - Closed Wed. 4:00pm

  Call 662-226-2911DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 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 Yalobusha County

Water Valley is in Yalobusha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Yalobusha County Office, Mississippi Department of Human Services

  217 Frostland Drive, Water Valley, MS

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with SNAP food benefits and TANF assistance.Apply online
  Call 662-473-2951DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Yalobusha County Health Department

  645 South Main Street, Water Valley, MS 38965

  Help here

  • County health clinic servicesCall the health department to ask about clinic services and make an appointment.
  • WICThe WIC clinic offers appointments on Thursdays for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.
  Call 662-473-1424DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Central Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  28 Industrial Park Boulevard, Winona, MS 38967

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe Area Agency on Aging connects older adults and caregivers with local support services.
  Call 662-283-2675DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Yalobusha County Emergency Management

  14400 Main Street, Suite 3, Coffeeville, MS 38922

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help with county disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
  • 911 address and flood plan permit informationContact the office for help with a 911 address or a flood plan development permit.Read more
  Call 662-675-2556DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 662-236-7201DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Yalobusha County Public Library System

  14432 Main Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922

  Help here

  • Public library servicesUse the library system for library cards, public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, faxing, and digital materials.
  Call 662-675-8822DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Yalobusha 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