Yazoo City

Local offices in Yazoo City

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

• State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Yazoo County Office

  1315 Grady Avenue, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Public assistanceVisit the county office for help with state human services programs and benefits.Apply online
  Call 662-746-5821DirectionsWebsite

  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

  Yazoo City Housing Authority

  121 Lindsey Lawn Drive, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing programs and how to apply for housing assistance.Apply online
  Call 662-746-2226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yazoocityha.org

• Utilities · City office

  Public Service Commission of Yazoo City Customer Service Center

  838 Grand Avenue, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Utility service and billsGet help with water, sewer, and electric service, account questions, and bill payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 662-746-3741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Yazoo City Hall

  128 East Jefferson Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • City services and resident requestsContact the Mayor’s Office for help with city service requests and concerns.
  Call 662-746-3211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofyazoocity.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Yazoo City WIN Job Center Navigator Service Station

  Ricks Memorial Library, 310 North Main Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Job search and employment assistanceUse the job center’s video connection to reach an employment service navigator for help finding work.
  Call 662-746-5557DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  B.S. Ricks Memorial Library

  310 North Main Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Library materials and public resourcesBorrow books and tools, use computers and printers, and get help with learning and research.
  Call 662-746-5557DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yazoolibraryassociation.org

City of Yazoo City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Yazoo City

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

Job help near Yazoo City

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 Yazoo City. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Lexington WIN Job Center - Holmes County

  Also helps young people

  27 miles away

  303 Yazoo Street, PO Box 385, Lexington, MS 39095

  Hours: By Appointment Only

  Call 662-834-2426DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  Jackson WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  37 miles away

  3925 Sunset Drive, Jackson, MS 39213

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

  Call 601-414-7796DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  Vicksburg WIN Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  44 miles away

  755 HWY 27 South, Vicksburg, MS 39180

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

  Call 601 619-2841DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 3, 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 Yazoo County

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

• Child support · State office

  Young Williams Child Support Office, Yazoo City

  128 W. Jefferson St, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the child support office for help with child support cases and payments.
  Call 877-882-4916DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Yazoo County Office

  1315 Grady Ave, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANFContact this office to ask about food and cash assistance applications.
  Call 662-746-5821DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Yazoo County Health Department

  230 East Broadway St, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for county clinic services and health appointments.
  • WICCall the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition support and appointments.
  Call 662-746-3713DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  River Ridge Behavioral Health Services

  3444 Wisconsin Avenue, Vicksburg, MS 39182

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the regional center for behavioral health services for Yazoo County residents.Read more
  Call 601-638-0031DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warren-yazoo.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportContact the Area Agency on Aging for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Yazoo County Veterans Affairs Office

  2201 Gordon Ave, Yazoo City, MS 39194

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpA veterans service officer helps veterans and their families with benefit claims and paperwork.
  Call 662-746-1008DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yazoocounty.net

Everything in Yazoo 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