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South Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Resource Guide

This Resource Guide is designed to assist individuals and families in finding assistance for food, clothing, employment, health, housing, entertainment, veteran & disability support, and other needed resources that provide assistance during times of unemployment or underemployment. These Resources should be free or at minimal cost for those in need.

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2014The Updated Resource Guide and Additional Information will be located at www.DisabilityConnection.org. The online version is completely interactive. The table of contents takes users to the re-lated text page and the web addresses are hyperlinked.

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DISABILITY CONNECTIONCOMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE 2014MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST

Produced by Disability ConnectionWith resource assistance from the MS Department of Rehabilitation, the Mental Health Assoc of MS, the American Red Cross, and the Welcome Home Veterans Committee of the Veterans Administration Gulf Coast Health Care System

ContentsActivities & Entertainment

• Disability Connection Community Playground   10• Gaits to Success Therapeutic Horsemanship Center, Inc  10• Kroc Center (of the Salvation Army)   10• Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau   10• Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ: The Xtreme Teen Center   11

Children & Families• Adoption - CSCS Division of Catholic Social Services 11• Boy Scouts of America Pine Burr Area Council 11• Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County   11• Boys & Girls Club of the Gulf Coast   11• CASA   11• Child Abuse Prevention Center   12• Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi, Inc.   12• Gulf Coast Family Counseling Agency   12• Harrison County Child Development Center   13• Harrison County Department of Human Services   13• Hope Haven Children’s Services   13• L.I.F.E Resource Center   14• March of Dimes   14• YMCA Blossman Family   14

Community Resources• Abuse/Neglect Hotline   14• American Red Cross South MS Chapter Offices 14• Asian Americans for Change   15• Beehive Resource Website   15• Boat People SOS   15

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• Brother’s Keeper Ministries   16• Christian Care Ministries   16• Community Outreach Centers   16• Consumer Credit Counseling Services   16• El Pueblo/The Village   17• Faith Human Development Center (FHDC)   17• Financial Assistance for Families National Relief Hotlines   18• Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi, Inc   18• Gulf Coast Community Action Agency   19• Gulf Coast Community Ministries   19• Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Non-Violence   20• Hancock County Resource Center (HUD-Approved)   20• Help Line of Mississippi: 2-1-1   20• Hope Community Development Agency   20• HOPE Federal Credit Union   21• Humane Society of South Mississippi   21• Jackson County Civic Action Center   21• Jackson County Literacy Council   21• Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi, Inc. (LESM)   22• Manna Ministries, Inc.   22• Mississippi Coast Interfaith Disaster Task Force   22• Mississippi Department of Human Services   22• Mississippi Partners of Rehabilitation   22• Mississippi Renaissance Garden Foundation, Inc.   22• Moore Community House   23• Nourishing Place, The   23• Refugee Resettlement Center Division of Catholic Social Services 23• St. Vincent De Paul - Our Lady of Fatima Church   23• St. Vincent De Paul Society - St. James Catholic Church  23• St. Vincent De Paul Society - St. John Catholic Church 24• St. Vincent De Paul Society - St. Joseph Catholic Church 24• St Vincent De Paul Society - St. Vincent Catholic Church Orange Grove   24• Salvation Army   24• Social Security Office   25• United Way for Jackson and George Counties   25• United Way of South Mississippi   25• Visions of Hope, Inc   25• Volunteers in Medicine Gautier   26• Women’s Resource Center   26

Educational & Training Opportunities • Ability Works Division of MS Dep. of Rehab.   26• Community Further Education Courses   26


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• Directory of Mississippi Colleges and Universities   26• Gulfport School District Community Education   26• HOPE Adult Learning Center   27• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College   27• Office of Special Education Mississippi Department of Ed.   27• Tulane University School of Continuing Studies   27• William Carey University   27• William Carey University at Keesler Air Force Base   28

Emergency/Disaster Relief & Recovery• American Red Cross   28• Disaster Relief and Recovery Division of Catholic Social Services   28• FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency   28• Salvation Army Gulf Coast Area Command 28

Employment, Job Retention & Career Development• Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi, Inc   28• Gulf Coast Industries   29• Mississippi Department of Employment Security   29• Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services   30• Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation For The Blind   30• Vocational Rehabilitation (MDRS)   30• Web Links for Additional Information   30

Food & Meals• Catholic Social and Community Services   31• Feed My Sheep   31• Gulf Coast Community Ministries   31• Hancock County Food Pantry   31• Loaves and Fishes   32• Meals on Wheels   32• Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen   32• Powerhouse of Deliverance Ministries   32• Seashore Mission   32• Twelve Baskets Food Bank of Catholic Services 33• Women, Infants, and Children (W.I.C.)   33

Health Care & Hospitals• Bethel Free Health Clinic   34• Bethesda Free Health Clinic of D’Iberville   34• Biloxi Regional Medical Center   34• Catholic Social and Community Services   34• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)   35


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• Children’s Health Program Medicaid Regional Office   36• Coastal Family Health Center   36• Garden Park Medical Center   37• Gulf Coast Community Ministries   37• Gulf Coast Health Educators   38• Hancock Medical Center   38• Health and Handicapped Services of Jackson & George Counties   38• Highland Community Hospital   38• Keesler Medical Center   38• Lilly Answers Program - Free Prescription Drugs   38• Memorial Hospital at Gulfport   39• Mississippi State Department of Health   39• Mississippi Division of Medicaid   40• Morning Star Pregnancy Care Center and Community Outreach   40• Ocean Springs Hospital   40• Promiss Pregnancy Resources of Mississippi   40• St. Vincent DePaul Pharmacy   41• Singing River Hospital   41• Stone County Hospital & Clinic   41

Housing• Biloxi Housing Authority   41• Catholic Charities Housing SunStates Management   41• CLIMB Community Development Corporation   41 • Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center   42• Habitat for Humanity of the MS Gulf Coast, Inc   42• Hancock County Housing Resource Center   42• Mercy Housing and Human Development   42• Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VIII   42• Multi County Community Services   43• St. Vincent de Paul Society   43• Woodward Park Public Housing   43

Legal• Disability Rights Mississippi   43• Mississippi Center for Justice   43• Mississippi Legal Services   44• Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project   44• Victim Assistance   44

Local Support Groups • AA - Alcoholics Anonymous   45• Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hang-ups & Habits)   45


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• Chemical Abuse and Prevention Services (ChAmPs)   45• Divorce Care   45• Divorce Recovery Workshop   45• Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org   46• Mental Health Association of South Mississippi   46• NA - Narcotics Anonymous   46• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)   46 NAMI Gulf Coast   46 NAMI Mississippi   46• Sober24: Hazelden Foundation   46• St. Paul United Methodist Church GriefCounselingClass   46

Mental Health• Crisis Stabilization Unit   47• Gulf Coast Mental Health Center   47• Gulf Oaks Hospital   48• Memorial Behavioral Health   48• Mental Health Association of South Mississippi   49• Mississippi Families as Allies for Children’s Mental Health 49• National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)   49• National Suicide Prevention Hotline   49• Opal Smith Day Support Center   49• Outreach Clubhouse/Center for Encouragement   49• Singing River Health System Behavioral Health Services  50• Singing River Mental Health Services, Region XIV   50• Specialized Treatment Facility   50

Senior Services• Area Agency on Aging Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District   50• Benefits Checkup   51• Catholic Social and Community Services Administrative Office   51• D’Iberville Senior Center   51• Frances Fredericks Senior Citizen Complex   51• Harrison County Human Resources Elderly Services   51• Independent Living for the Blind   52• Long Beach Senior Citizen Activity Center   52• Lyman Senior Center   52• Prime of Life Senior Center   52• RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program   52• Saucier Senior Center   53• Senior Companion Program   53


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Services & Advocacy For People Experiencing Homelessness • Back Bay Mission   53• Community Care Network   54• Gulf Coast Rescue Mission   54• Interfaith Hospitality Network   54• Open Doors Homeless Coalition   54• Salvation Army – Pascagoula – Homeless Shelter   55• Seashore Mission   55• Shepherd of the Gulf   55

Specific&DisabilityNeeds• Alzheimer’s Division MS Dept of Mental Health   55• American Cancer Society - Coast District   55• American Heart Association   56• American Lung Association of Mississippi   56• ARC of the Gulf Coast   56• Association for Sickle Cell Disease   56• Brain Injury Association of Mississippi   57• Brandi’s Hope   57• Coastal Plains Interagency Coordinating Council   57• del ‘Epee Deaf Center, Inc.   57• Disability Connection   57• Institute for Disability Studies (IDS)   58• Jackson County Association for Sickle Cell Disease   58• LIFE of Mississippi   58• Lion’s Club   58• Millcreek Centers   58• Mississippi Center for Autism   59• Mississippi Deaf-Blind Project   59• Mississippi Gulf Coast Multiple Sclerosis Society   59• National Toll Free Numbers   59• Pink Heart Funds   60• South Mississippi AIDS Task Force   60• South Mississippi Regional Center Mental Health   60• Technology Learning Center   60

Substance Abuse/ Addictions• Alcoholics Anonymous   61• Cocaine Abuse   61• Crossroads Recovery Center   61• Gamblers Anonymous   61• Gulf Coast Substance Abuse Task Force   61• Home of Grace for Men   61• Home of Grace for Women (The Haven)   62• Jacob’s Well Recovery Center   62


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• Narcotics Anonymous   62• Overeaters Anonymous   62• Substance Abuse   62

Transportation• Coast Transit Authority (CTA)   62• NET-Non Emergency Transportation   63

Veterans & Military• Air Force Aid Society   63• Armed Force Retirement Home   63• Benefits Web Links   63• Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center   64• Biloxi Veteran Center   64• Disabled American Veterans   64• Employment Web Links for Veterans   64• Family Web Links   65• Family Readiness   65• Fleet and Family Support Center NCBC   65• Fisher House of Mississippi   65• FOCUS Project   65• Mental Health and Addictions Web Links   65• Military HOMEFRONT   66• Military Ministry   66• Military OneSource   66• Motorcycle Associations for Veterans   66• National Coalition for Homeless Veterans   66• National Guard Bureau Joint Services Support   67• National Guard & Reserve   67• National Resources   67• National VA Programs for Homeless Veterans   67• Operation Enduring Freedom/ Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn (OEF/OIF/ND)   67• Polytrauma Clinic   67• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Foundation of America (PTSD)   68• Real Warriors Message Board   68• Resources for Veteran Support Groups   68• Service Organizations for Veterans   69• State of Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board   69• Student Veterans of America   69• Travel Reimbursement for VA Appointments   69• VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System   70• VA Health Care Eligibility Information   70• VA Mental Health Outpatient Clinic   70


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• VA Substance Abuse Outpatient Program   71• VA Vet Centers   71• VA Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA)   71• VA Volunteer Services   71• Websites for Further Information   72• Women Veterans Comprehensive Primary Health Care   72• Women Veterans Program Manager   72

Volunteer Opportunities • Hands On Mississippi   72• Volunteer Gulf Coast   72


Activities & Entertainment •DisabilityConnectionCommunityPlayground

Address: BruceLadnerMemorialPark Hwy.53,WestofHwy.49,GulfportinHarrisonCountyWebsite: www.disabilityconnection.orgPhone: 228.832.8620,Parks&RecreationDept. 228.870.7775DisabilityConnection Services: Offersafullyaccessibleplaygrounddesignedwithspe-cialconsiderationofchildrenandadultswithdisabilities.Restroomsareavailableduringeventsbypriorarrangement.

•GaitstoSuccessTherapeuticHorsemanshipCenter,IncAddress: 7552Kiln-PicayuneRd.,Kiln,MS39556Mailing Address:P.O.Box150,Kiln,MS39556 Website: http://gaitstosuccess.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.255.5368Fax: 228.467.2594Hours: ByAppointmentOnly Eligibility Requirements:Individualswithphysicalormentaldisabil-itiesunderthesupervisionofaphysicianand/orphysicaltherapist

Documents Required:Medicalhistoryandreleaseformscompletedbyphysicianand/orphysicaltherapist.

Services: Offers horse-assisted therapy for individuals with dis-abilitiesages4+.

•KrocCenter(oftheSalvationArmy)Address: 575DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: www.krocmscoast.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.207.1218 228.435.1613Hours: Monday-Friday,6:00am-9:00pm Saturday,7:00am-6:00pm Sunday,12:00pm-5:00pm Eligibility Requirements: MembershipServices: Offersathletics,aquatics,health&wellness,performing&visualarts,andplaycare.

•MississippiGulfCoastConventionandVisitorsBureauAddress: 2350BeachBlvd.,Ste.A,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.gulfcoast.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.896.6699 888.467.4853

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•MississippiGulfCoastYouthforChrist:The Xtreme Teen CenterMainOfficeAddress:150124thAve.,Gulfport,MS395012nd Location:10399AutomallPkwy.,D’Iberville,MS39540Website: www.coastyfc.comE-mail: [email protected]: 228.864.0788Services: Offersapositivealternativetothesecularclubscene.

Children & Families•Adoption-CSCSDivision of Catholic Social Services

Phone: 228.702.2100Services: Provideschildplacement,homestudies,andpost-place-ment services for international, domestic, and interstate adop-tions.

•BoyScoutsofAmericaPine Burr Area CouncilWebsite: www.pineburrbsa.orgPhone: 866.424.3188

•Boys&GirlsClubofJacksonCountyWebsite: http://www.bgcjc.orgPhone: 228.762.3497Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.

•Boys&GirlsCluboftheGulfCoastAddress: 11975SeawayRd.,Ste.A160,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://www.bgcgulfcoast.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.896.3770Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Child,age5-18yearsold,residinginHar-risonandHancockCounties

Services: Offersabroadrangeofyouthdevelopmentprogramsinfivecoreareas.After-schoolanddayprogramsavailableduringthesummer.

•CASAWebsite: www.casams.orgE-mail: [email protected]: Provideslegaladvocatesforabused/neglectedchildren.

Main Office Address: 11975SeawayRd.,Ste.A320,Gulfport,MS39503Phone: 877.309.2272 228.586.1942Fax: 228.206.1151

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Hancock County Address: P.O.Box4112,BaySt.Louis,MS39521Phone: 228.297.1104Website: www.casahancockcounty.org

Harrison County Address: 47MaplesDr.,Gulfport,MS39506Phone: 228.865.7078Website: www.casaharrisoncounty.org

Jackson County Address: 4903TelephoneRd.,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.762.7370Website: www.jccasa.net

•ChildAbusePreventionCenterAddress: 231517thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://mscapc.com/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.868.8686Services: Provideschildabusepreventioneducationandinterven-tion.

•GirlScoutsofGreaterMississippi,Inc.Address: 161025thAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Website:www.gsgms.orgPhone: 228.864.7215 866.764.7215,Toll freeHours: Monday-Friday,8:30-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Girls,ages5-17Services: Provides leadership development and educational andrecreationalactivitiesforgirls.

•GulfCoastFamilyCounselingAgencyAddress: 509JacksonAve.,OceanSprings,MS39564Mailing Address:P.O.Box1073,OceanSprings,MS39564Website: http://www.gulfcoastfamilycounseling.moonfruit.com/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.875.6113Fax: 228.875.9065 Hours: Monday-Thursday,9:00-6:00p.m.Services:Providesindividualandfamilycounseling.

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•HarrisonCountyChildDevelopmentCenterAddress: 9429thSt.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: www.harrison.k12.ms.usPhone: 228.863.0583Fax: 228.863.9868 Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00–2:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:SchoolDistrict’s referral,evaluation,andtesting.

Services: Offersaneducationalprogramforchildrenwhorequireindividualizedlearningmaterialsandspeciallytrainedteachers

•HarrisonCountyDepartmentofHumanServicesFamily and Children’s Services

Address: 10260LarkinSmithRd.,Gulfport,MS39503Mailing Address:P.O.Box3309,Gulfport,MS39505-3309Website: http://www.mdhs.state.ms.usPhone: 228.897.5790

Child Protective ServicesPhone: 228.897.5790

Child SupportPhone: 228.897.5791

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)Phone: 228.897.5600Fax: 228.897.5781Eligibility Requirements:Lowwage,unemployed,receivingTANF,SSIorotherassistancepayments,elderlyordisabledandlivingonsmallincome.

Services: Providesmonthlyfoodbenefits.

•HopeHavenChildren’sServicesAddress: 716HerlihySt.,Waveland,MS39576Mailing address:P.O.Box3777,BaySt.Louis,MS39521Website: http://www.hopehavenchildrensservices.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.466.6395,Call for appointmentFax: 228.466.6396Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-3:00p.m.Documents Required: Incomestatements,SScards,birthcertifi-cates,proofofresidencyinformation,allhouseholdexpenditures.

Helping Hands Program:HancockCountyresidentwithchildreninthehomeunder18.Emergencyassistancewithbillsandexpens-es.

Foster Children Support/Transition Program:Financialassistanceto fosterparentsandcollegescholarshipprogramfor fosterchil-dren.

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•L.I.F.EResourceCenterChild Abuse Ed. Council/Manna MinistryAddress: 120St.A,Picayune,MS39466Website: http://liferesourcecenter.info/E-mail: [email protected]: 601.799.5886Fax: 601.799.3536Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00a.m.-5:00pm Monday-Tuesday(byappointmentonly)5:00-7:00p.m.Services: Offerstrainingforfamiliesandindividuals inangerman-agement,parenting,andchildsafety,professionalcounseling,medi-cal and dental clinic, and emergency funding for rent and utilitybills.

•MarchofDimesAddress: 1092AcadianDr.,Ste.1,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com Phone: 228.896.0886Fax: 228.896.8997Hour: Monday-Friday,8:30-4:30p.m.Services: Providesprofessionaleducationandmedicalresources,helpingmedicalprovidersbettersupportpatients.

•YMCABlossman FamilyAddress: 1810GovernmentSt.,OceanSprings,MS39564Phone: 228.875.5050Fax: 228.875.3719Website: [email protected]: 12661VillageAve.W.Ste.100,Biloxi,MS3953Phone: 228.831.8749

Community Resources•Abuse/NeglectHotline:800.222.8000

•AmericanRedCross South MS Chapter OfficesWebsite: http://mississippi-redcross.org/Services: Offers CPR/first aid and babysitting classes, lifeguardtraining,disasterpreparednessassistance,armedforcesemergen-cyservices,andemergencyhomefireassistance.

Biloxi Address: 2782FernwoodRd.,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 228.896.4511

Hattiesburg Address: 606HutchinsonAve.,Hattiesburg,MS39401Phone: 601.582.8151

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LeakesvilleAddress: 413GreeneAve.,Leakesville,MS39567Phone: 601.394.5922

Lucedale Address: 7102Hwy.198E.,Lucedale,MS39452Phone: 601.947.9378

Pascagoula Address: 1096JacksonAve.,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.762.2455

Waveland Address:716HerlihySt.,Waveland,MS39576Phone: 228.467.7609

•AsianAmericansforChangeAddress: 2112BienvilleBlvd.,OceanSprings,MS39564Website: http://aachange.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.872.3225Services: Fillsgapsinaccesstoservicescausedbylanguageandculturalbarriers.

•BeehiveResourceWebsiteWebsite: www.beehive.orgHours: 24/7Eligibility Requirements:LowtomoderateincomeServices: Offersaresourcesearchforlow-incomeindividuals.

•BoatPeopleSOSAddress:179LameuseSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: http://bpsos.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.436.9999 Hours: Monday-Friday,9–5p.m.Services: Offersvietnameseinterpretation/translation,immigrationand naturalization services, OSHA safety training, domestic vio-lenceassistance,andfinancialliteracyclasses.

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•Brother’sKeeperMinistriesAddress: 208N.MainSt.,Poplarville,MS39470Email: [email protected] Phone: 601.795.3173Hours: Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,9:00–3:00p.m. Saturday,9:00-12:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:LowIncomeDocuments Required:PictureIDServices: Provides food, familycounseling, individualcounseling,grief counseling, and offers voucher network for clothing, appli-ances,furniturewhenavailable.(Santa’sHelperforChristmas)

•ChristianCareMinistriesAddress: 321WilliamsAve.,Picayune,MS39466Phone: 601.799.3593Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-1:00p.m.Services: Provides home delivered meals to elderly and home-boundindividualswithdisabilities,rentalassistance,andprescrip-tionmedicationassistance,firstmonth’srentandhouseholditemsforfirevictims,foodpantry,referralservices,andutilityassistancewhenfundsareavailable.

•CommunityOutreachCentersPhone: 228.701.0555or855.847.0555Services: Provides casemanagement including basic needs as-sistance,budgeting,pregnancytesting,infantandmaternitycare,adoptioninformation,abortionalternatives,andfood.Callforinitialscreening.

•ConsumerCreditCounselingServicesA Division of Money Management InternationalAddress: 2598PassRd.,Ste.D,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 800.850.2227ext.5654 866.515.2227,24/7 Free telephone counselingWebsite: http://www.crediteducation.org/ http://www.moneymanagement.org/

Services: Offersfinancialeducationclasses.HUDapprovedfore-closurepreventionandreversemortgagecounseling.

Bay St Louis Phone: 228.467.2648

Biloxi Address: 238PassRd.,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 228.385.7505 228.388.9408

D’Iberville Phone: 228.392.6816

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Gautier Phone: 228.497.0012

Gulfport Address: 51132ndSt.,Gulfport,MS39507Mailing Address:P.O.Box897,Gulfport,MS39502Phone: 228.868.8216 228.865.3927 228.868.9308 228.896.7171

Moss Point Address: 10707Hwy.613,MossPoint,MS39562Phone: 228.474.9275

Ocean Springs Phone: 228.818.8954

Pascagoula Phone: 228.938.6835 228.696.8643

•ElPueblo/TheVillageAddress: 696M.L.K.Jr.Blvd.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: http://www.elpueblo-ms.orgPhone: 228.436.3986Fax: 228.436.6867Hours: Monday-Thursday,9:00-5:00p.m.Services: Providesdayservices includingshowers, laundry, tele-phone use, and case management to individuals experiencinghomelessness.Alsoprovides immigrationand legal services, es-peciallytofemalevictimsofviolence.Pastoralcounselingisavail-able.

•FaithHumanDevelopmentCenter(FHDC)Address: 12924SeamanRd.,Vancleave,MS39565E-mail: [email protected]: 228.826.3747 Hours: 24/7Eligibility Requirements:18andolderServices: Providesrehabilitationservicestoindividualsexperienc-inghomelessness, individualsexitingprison,veterans,and thoseexperieningsubstanceabuseissues.

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•FinancialAssistanceforFamiliesNational Relief HotlinesChildSupportEnforcementHotline877.696.6775CollectorComplaintHotline 800.379.0688 CreditGuardAmerica: 800.453.1738DiscountPrescriptions 800.291.1206FreeBankruptcyAdviceHotline 800.379.0985 877.283.8576IDTheftRecovery/Protection 800.291.1206MortgagePaymentAssistance 800.750.8956TaxReliefHotline: 877.283.8580

•GoodwillIndustriesofSouthMississippi,IncWebsite: www.goodwillsms.orgHours: MainOfficeMonday-Friday,8:00–4:30p.m. Stores,Monday-Saturday9:00-6:00pmServices: Offersclothing,butnofurniture.

Bay St. Louis Address: 603Hwy.90,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Phone: 228.467.9202

Biloxi Address: 1989PassRd.,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 228.701.0043

D’Iberville Address:10109CentralAve.,D’Iberville,MS39540Phone: 228.392.0569

Gautier Address: 2707Hwy.90,Gautier,MS39553Phone: 228.522.6737

Gulfport Main OfficeAddress: 240731stSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.863.2323

Gulfport StoreAddress: 241131stSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.863.2323(ext.11)

LucedaleAddress: 19GlenOaksDr.,Lucedale,MS39542Phone: 601.947.7119

Ocean Springs Address: 2200BienvilleBlvd.,OceanSprings,MS39564Phone: 228.215.1507

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Orange Grove Address: 12100Hwy.49,Gulfport,MS39503Phone: 228.832.0696

Pascagoula Address:2403DennyAve.,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.938.0111

Picayune Address: 901PalestineRd.,Picayune,MS39466Phone: 601.798.8677

•GulfCoastCommunityActionAgencyAddress: 50024thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: www.gccaa.orgPhone: 228.896.1411or228.896.1409Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:On-lineapplication

Hancock County Phone: 228.467.0158Services: Offersutilityassistance.

Harrison County Phone: 228.896.1409Services: Offersutilityassistance.

Jackson County Phone: 228.769.3292

•GulfCoastCommunityMinistriesAddress: 391415thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://gulfcoastministry.net/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.868.8202Hours: Tuesday&Thursday,9:00-11:00a.m.Services:OffersaclothingclosetandfoodpantrytoGulfportresi-dentsonly.Firstcome,firstserved.

Documents Required:IDforeachfamilymemberandproofofin-come.

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•GulfCoastWomen’sCenterforNon-ViolenceMailing Address:P.O.Box333,Biloxi,MS39533Website: http://www.gcwcfn.org/Nationalwebsite:http://www.thehotline.org/Phone: 228.435.1968 800.800.1396,24hr.hotline 228.875.5433,OceanSprings 228.436.3809Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Victimofdomesticviolenceorvictimsur-vivorofassault/homicide.

Services: Offersshelter forwomenandchildren,group/individualcounseling, legalclinic, rapecrisisassistance,anddomesticvio-lenceinterventionprogram.Educationalconferencesandoutreachtrainingtoschools.

•HancockCountyResourceCenter(HUD-Approved)Address: 454Hwy.90,Ste.B,Waveland,MS39576Website: www.HancockHRC.orgPhone: 228.463.8887Hours: Monday-Thursday,8:30-4:30p.m.Services:Provideshomeownershipcounseling,rentalcounseling,homelessness prevention, foreclosure counseling, debtmanage-mentcounseling,budgetcounseling,creditcounseling,homebuy-ereducation,financialliteracy,rebuilding/rehabilitationassistance,andnewconstruction/constructioncoordination.

•HelpLineofMississippi:2-1-1 Address: 843N.PresidentSt.,Jackson,MS39202Website: http://211ms.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 211-Call2-1-1fromservicearea 866.472.8265 601.360.0450Hours: Monday-Friday,7:00-6:00pmServices: Connectspeoplewithcommunityservicesandvolunteeropportunities

•HopeCommunityDevelopmentAgencyAddress: 425DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: http://hopecda.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.435.7180Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Services: Providesassistanceingrantapplications.

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•HOPEFederalCreditUnionAddress:188PorterAve.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: http://www.hopecu.org/Phone: 228.374.1667Fax: 228.374.3387Hours: Monday-Thursday,9:00-4:30p.m. Friday,9:00-5:30p.m.Eligibility Requirements:MembershipDocuments Required:GovernmentissuedphotoIDandsecondaryformofID(preferablyaSScard).

Services: Offers checking and saving accounts, debit and creditcards,consumerloans,mortgageloans,businessloads,andfinan-cialcounseling.

•HumaneSocietyofSouthMississippiAddress: 261525thAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://hssm.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.863.4394Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Services: Offers low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, training advice,petfood,supplies,lost&foundservices,low-costorfreepetmicrochipping,andpetadoptions.

•JacksonCountyCivicActionCenterAddress: 5342JeffersonSt.,MossPoint,MS39562Website: http://jccivicaction.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.769.3292Services: Offers utility bill assistance, headstart/pre-school pro-grams,jobtrainingservices,andafoodpantry.

•JacksonCountyLiteracyCouncilAddress: 1713KennethAve.,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.762.2814Services: ProvidesESL(EnglishasaSecondLanguage)adultone-on-onetutoring.

Harrison CountyMailing Address: P.O.Box196,Biloxi,MS39533Website: http://biloxilionsclub.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.432.5466

Pearl River CountyAddress: 142GoodyearBlvd.,Picayune,MS39466Website: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/picayune/E-mail: [email protected]: 601.916.0519

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•LutheranEpiscopalServicesinMississippi,Inc.(LESM)Address: 2OldRiverPl.,Ste.E,Jackson,MS39202Website: http://lesm.org/ Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00p.m.Services: Providesconstructionmanagement,building,rebuilding,andrepair.

•MannaMinistries,Inc.Address: 120St.A,Ste.A,Picayune,MS39466Website: http://mannaministry.netPhone: 601.799.2121Fax: 601.799.2429Hours: Tuesdays&Thursdays,9:00–12:00p.m.Free Medical Clinic:Tuesday-Thursday,7:00-1:00p.m.Pediatrician:Wednesday&Thursday,8:30-12:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Mustbeuninsured.Services: Offersfood,clothing,afreemedicalclinic,andprescrip-tiondrugassistanceprogramtoindividualsinneed.

•MississippiCoastInterfaithDisasterTaskForceAddress: 11975SeawayRd.,Ste.B233,Gulfport,MS39503Website: www.msidtf.orgPhone: 228.206.4177Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00p.m.Services: Providestraining,referrals,counseling,andmeetings.

•MississippiDepartmentofHumanServicesAddress: 750N.StateSt.,Jackson,MS39202Website: http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/Phone: 800.345.6347 800.222.8000,abuse hotline 800.877.7882,child care assistance 877.882.4916,child support enforcement 800.948.3050,economic assistance

•MississippiPartnersofRehabilitationWebsite: http://www.mdrs.ms.gov/partner/index.aspAddress: 1281Hwy.51,Madison,MS39110Phone: 800.443.1000Eligibility Requirements:Disabilitybeneficiary.Services: Offersbenefitsspecialistsassistance.

•MississippiRenaissanceGardenFoundation,Inc.Website: http://www.horticultureforhumanity.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.388.2622Services: Offersgardennetworkingandresources,aswellasvol-unteeropportunities.

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•MooreCommunityHouseAddress: 684WalkerSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Mailing Address:P.O.Box204,Biloxi,MS39533Website: http://www.moorecommunityhouse.orgE-mail: [email protected] Phone: 228.436.6693

Child Care Hours: Monday-Friday,6:30–5:30p.m.Services:Offersearlyheadstart,preschool,after-school,andsum-merprograms,andcommunityadvocacyprograms.

Women In Construction Training ProgramE-mail: [email protected]: 228.297.0965 228.669.4827Services: Trainslocalwomenconstructionskills.

•NourishingPlace,TheAddress: 630TennesseeSt.,Gulfport,MS39506Mailing Address:P.O.Box7785,Gulfport,MS39506Website: http://thenourishingplace.orgServices: Providesindividualswithmedical,rental,gas,food,andutilityexpenses,andafter-schoolprograms.

•RefugeeResettlementCenterDivision of Catholic Social ServicesAddress: 800DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39503Phone: 228.374.6554Services: Offers refugee resettlement, immigrationcasemanage-ment,dailyESL,GED,andCitizenshipclasses,anti-traffickingcasemanagement,andinterpretationservices.

•St.VincentDePaul-OurLadyofFatimaChurchAddress:314JimMoneyRd.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.biloxidiocese.orgPhone: 228.388.1837Hours: Monday-Friday,9:30-3:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Residein39531or39532NorthofPoppsFerryBridgetoCedarLakeBlvd.

Services: Offers financial assistance, rental assistance, prescrip-tionmedications,showers,laundryandfood.

•St.VincentDePaulSociety-St.JamesCatholicChurchAddress: 366CowanRd.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://www.stjamescatholicchurch.comPhone: 228.896.6059Eligibility Requirements:Residein39507zipcode.Services: Providesrentandutilityassistanceandemergencytrans-portation,andoffersafoodpantry.

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•St.VincentDePaulSociety-St.JohnCatholicChurchAddress: 241417thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.248.0110Hours: Tuesday-Thursday,9:30-11:00a.m.

•St.VincentDePaulSociety-St.JosephCatholicChurchAddress: 12290DepewRd.,Gulfport,MS39503Phone: 228.539.4490 Eligibility Requirements: Reside within zip codes 39503 and39574.

Documents Required:ValidMSPictureID,SSCardforallhouse-holdmembers,currentbillswithnamematchingpictureID,proofofincome,foodstampinformation,andproofofhousepayment.

•StVincentDePaulSociety-St.VincentCatholicChurchOr-ange Grove

Phone: 228.539.4490Hours: Monday&Thursday,9:00-11:00a.m.Eligibility Requirements:Mustliveinzipcodes39503or39574Documents Required:Proofofresidency,currentutilitybill,pictureidentificationandSSNforallhouseholdmembers.

•SalvationArmyBiloxi

Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org/msgulfcoast/Address: 575DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Phone: 228.207.2761 228.374.8301Services: Offersemergencyfoodpantry,rentandmortgageassis-tance,utilityassistance,childcare,andsomecounselingservices.Limitedshelterofferedforindividualsexperiencinghomelessness.

GulfportAddress: 201922ndSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.868.1188Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-4:00p.m.Services: Offersfoodpantryandutilityassistance

PascagoulaAddress: 3217NathanHale,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.762.7222

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•SocialSecurityOfficeAddress: 9394ThreeRiversRd.,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://ssa.gov/ Phone: 877.897.0609TTY: 228.864.9463 Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30-3:30p.m.Documents Required: BirthCertificate,W-2, TaxReturn, DD214,MarriageCertificate,DivorceDecree,DeathCertificate,VerificationofIncomeandResources.

Services:SScards,supplementalsecurityincome,cashbenefitstolimited-incomeindividuals,seniors,survivorsofdeceasedworkers,andindividualswithdisabilities.

•UnitedWayforJacksonandGeorgeCountiesAddress: 3510MagnoliaSt.,Pascagoula,MS39567Website: http://unitedwayjgc.orgPhone: 228.762.8557Eligibility Requirements:Currentlyemployed32+hours/wk.,tem-poraryemergencysituation,andliveorworkinJacksonorGeorgeCounties.

•UnitedWayofSouthMississippiAddress: 11975SeawayRd.,Ste.B170,Gulfport,MS39503Mailing Address:P.O.Box2128,Gulfport,MS39505Website: http://unitedwaysm.orgPhone: 228.896.2213Fax: 228.896.2298Serves: Hancock,Harrison,PearlRiverCounties.

•VisionsofHope,IncAddress: 618DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39533Mailing Address:P.O.Box1211,Biloxi,MS39533Website: http://www.visionsofhopebiloxi.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.435.9200Fax: 228.435.9210Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-4:00p.m. Eligibility Requirements:HUDLowIncomeguidelines;mustbe17orolderforGED;incomelessthan$50,000fortaxpreparation.

Documents Required:PictureIDforapplicant,proofofincomeforallhouseholdresidents.

Services:OffersGEDassistance,taxpreparationandE-Filing(Jan.-April only), financial literacy group classes, housing education andcounseling, non-emergency prescription assistance, and rent/mort-gageassistance(whenfundingisavailable).

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•VolunteersinMedicineGautierAddress: 2550IndianPointPkwy.,Gautier,MS39553Website: www.vimgautier.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.497.9713Fax: 228.497.0287Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,10:00-4:00p.m.Friday,12:00-4:00p.m.Services: Providesfreemedicalservicestouninsuredindividuals.

•Women’sResourceCenterAddress: 9155LorraineRd.,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://wrcgulfcoast.com/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.897.8958Fax: 228.897.8959Hours: Monday&Tuesday,10:00-5:00p.m. Wednesday,10:00-1:30p.m. Thursday,10:00-7:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Pregnantorhaveachildage2orunder.Services: Offers family services, free pregnancy tests, optionscounseling, limitedultrasound,abstinenceeducation,miscarriageandgriefsupport,earn-while-you-learn,andmaterialassistance.

Educational & Training Opportunities •AbilityWorksDivision of MS Dep. of Rehab.

Address: 10280LarkinSmithDr.,Gulfport,MS39503Phone: 228.575.3789Fax: 228.897.7621Services: Providesemploymentassistanceandworkforcetrainingforindividualswithdisabilities.

•CommunityFurtherEducationCoursesAddress: 37E.PassRd.,Gulfport,MS,39507Website: http://www.gulfportschools.orgPhone: 228.896.7622

•DirectoryofMississippiCollegesandUniversitiesWebsite: http://www.mississippi.edu/universities/

•GulfportSchoolDistrictCommunity EducationAddress: 250721stAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Website:www.gulfportschools.orgPhone: 228.385.7626Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-4:00p.m.Services: Providescontinuingadulteducationcourses.

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•HOPEAdultLearningCenterWebsite:www.hopeadultlearning.comEmail: [email protected]: 228.806.4673Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-4:00p.m.Services: Providespre-GEDtutoringinreading,spelling,andwrit-ingforadults18+.CurrentlyservesHancock&PearlRiverCoun-ties.

•MississippiGulfCoastCommunityCollegeSpecial Populations/ADA CoordinatorWebsite:www.mgccc.edu

Jackson County Campus Address: 2300Hwy.90W.,Gautier,MS39553Email: [email protected]: 228.497.7732

Jefferson Davis Campus Address: 2226SwitzerRd.,Gulfport,MS39507Email: [email protected]: 228.896.2556Veterans Educational Services Email: [email protected]

Perkinston Campus Address: 510MainSt.,Perkinston,MS39573Email: [email protected] CoordinatorPhone: 601.928.6332

•OfficeofSpecialEducation-MississippiDepartmentofEd.Address: 359N.W.St.,Jackson,MS39201Website: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/special-educationPhone: 877.544.0408 601.359.3498Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-3:30p.m.

•TulaneUniversitySchoolofContinuingStudiesAddress: 2600BeachBlvd.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://scs.tulane.edu/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.388.5769VA Representative:ElliottVoivedich

•WilliamCareyUniversityAddress: 19640Hwy.67,Biloxi,MS39532Phone: 228.702.1775

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•WilliamCareyUniversityatKeeslerAirForceBaseAddress: 500FisherSt.,SablichCtr.Rm.219 KeeslerAFB,MS39534Phone: 228.376.8480Website: http://www.wmcarey.eduServices: Providescontinuingeducationcoursesatlowcost.

Emergency/Disaster Relief & Recovery

•AmericanRedCrossWebsite: www.redcross.org/mississippi/about/chapters/south-mississippi/offices

Phone: 228.896.4511

•DisasterReliefandRecoveryDivision of Catholic Social ServicesAddress: 1450N.St.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.701.0555 855.847.0555Services: Provides disaster case management and assistance.Serveslower17countiesofMS.

•FEMA-FederalEmergencyManagementAgencyWebsite: www.fema.govPhone: 800.621.3362

•SalvationArmyGulf Coast Area CommandWebsite: www.salvationarmymscoast.orgPhone: 228.374.8301

Employment, Job Retention & Career Development

•GoodwillIndustriesofSouthMississippi,IncWebsite: www.goodwillsms.orgHours: Monday-Friday,8:00–4:30p.m.Services: Providesemployment trainingandplacement,counsel-ing,andreferrals.

Gulfport Main OfficeAddress: 240731stSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.863.2323

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Training Center Address: 230131stS.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.863.0731Services: Providesemployment trainingandplacement,counsel-ing,andreferrals.

•GulfCoastIndustriesAddress: 111042ndAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://gulfcoastindustriesms.comE-mail: [email protected]: 228.868.2072Services: Providessupportedemploymentforindividualswithdis-abilities.

•MississippiDepartmentofEmploymentSecurityWIN Job Center

Website: http://mdes.ms.govServices: Providesjobandcasemanagement,resumepreparation,interviewinganddressingforsuccessclasses.OffersreferencestoOJT(On-the-JobTraining)andWIA(WorkforceInvestmentAct)re-trainingprogram.Offersspecialveteranservices.

Hancock CountyAddress: 454Hwy.90,Ste.C,Waveland,MS39576E-mail: [email protected]: 228.466.5041Hours: Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday,8:00-5:00p.m. Wednesday,8:00-4:00p.m. Veteran Representative available on Thursday ONLY.

Harrison CountyBiloxi Address: 2306PassRd.,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 228.388.7997

Gulfport Address: 10162SouthparkDr.,Gulfport,MS39503Phone: 228.897.6900

Jackson County Address: 1604DennyAve.,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.762.4713

Pearl River County Address: 2005WildwoodRd.,Picayune,MS39463Phone: 601.798.3472

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•MississippiDepartmentofRehabilitationServicesDistrict X: The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Address: 13486FastwayLn.Ste.D,Gulfport,MS39503Website: www.mdrs.state.govPhone: 228.575.3789 800.443.1000Services: Assists people with disabilities to prepare for employ-ment through counseling, assistive technology, and job training.ProcessesclaimsforSSDisabilityandSSI.

•MississippiVocationalRehabilitationForTheBlindAddress: 13486FastwayLn.,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://www.mdrs.state.ms.us/ Phone: 228.575.3788(last name A - H) 228.497.0143(last name I - Z)Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00–5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:SightImpairedorblind.Documents Required:Visualexam,medicalrecordsServices: Offerscounseling,guidance,diagnosis,communicationskillsassistance,vocationalevaluation,jobplacement,andassis-tivetechnology.

•VocationalRehabilitation(MDRS)Address: 13486FastwayLn.,Ste.D,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://www.mdrs.state.ms.us/Phone: 228.575.3795Services: Assists individualswith disabilities to gain employment,retainemployment,and/ortolivemoreindependently.

•WebLinksforAdditionalInformation http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ http://www.abilityjobs.com/ http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/ http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov/ http://www.usajobs.com/ http://www.va.gov/jobs/ http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ http://www.wallstreetwarfighters.org. http://www.warriorgateway.org/ http://www.return2work.org/

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Food & Meals•CatholicSocialandCommunityServices

Administrative Office Address: 1790PoppsFerryRd.,Biloxi,MS39532Website: http://cscs.biloxidiocese.org/Phone: 228.701.0555Details: Callfirstforanappointment.

•FeedMySheepAddress: 261519thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://feedmysheepgulfport.org/Phone: 228.864.2701Hours: Monday-Friday,12:00-1:00p.m.Services: Provideslunch.

•GulfCoastCommunityMinistriesAddress: 391415thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://gulfcoastministry.net/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.868.8202Fax: 228.868.8201 Hours: Monday–Thursday,9:00–12:00p.m.Food Pantry: Tuesday&Thursday,9:00-11:30a.m.Eligibility Requirements:Gulfportresident.Documents Required:PictureIDandandproofofincomeforentirehousehold.

Services: Provides foodpantry, free clinic, and other services toindividualsexperiencinghomelessness.Provides informationandreferralstoallotherclients.Allservicesarefree.

•HancockCountyFoodPantryAddress: 9972Hwy.603,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Mailing Address:P.O.Box4313,BaySt.Louis,MS39521Phone: 228.467.2790 Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-12:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Financialneed,lowincome,ordisabilityDocuments Required: SScardandpicture I.D. foreverymemberofthefamily.

Services: Provides food itemsandpersonal hygieneproducts tofamilieslivinginHancockCounty.

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•LoavesandFishesPhone: 228.436.6172Fax: 228.436.6174Email: [email protected] Hours: DeMiller Hall -610WaterSt.,BiloxiMS,39530: Monday-Saturday,7:45-8:30a.m.(breakfast) Monday-Saturday,11:30–12:30p.m.(lunch) Bethel Lutheran Church-2521PassRd.,Biloxi39531

Monday,Wednesday,Friday11:30-12:30p.m.Services:Offersfreemeals.

•MealsonWheelsAddress: 9229Hwy.49,Gulfport,MS39503Website: www.smpdd.comPhone: 800.444.8014Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:60+andHomeboundDocuments Required:Last4digitsofSSN.Services: Providesfreemealstoelderlyanddisabledindividualsinlower15counties.

•OurDailyBreadSoupKitchenAddress: 3502OldMobileHwy.,Pascagoula,MS39581Phone: 228.769.7510Hours: Monday-Saturday,11:30-12:30p.m. Sunday,2:30-3:30p.m.Documents Required:Doctorssignedreleaseconfirmingstatusaselderly,disabled,homebound,orotherunabletopreparelunch.

Services: Delivery of lunchesMonday through Friday to shut-inslocatedinGautier,Pascagoula,andMossPoint.

•PowerhouseofDeliveranceMinistriesAddress: 1978WashingtonSt.,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Website: http://www.phdministries.comPhone: 228.469.9070 228.466.3841Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00pmEligibility Requirements:Age60+andresidentofHancockCountyDocuments Required:Proofofincome,ID,andproofofresidencyServices: Providesseniorswithfood.

•SeashoreMissionMailing Address:P.O.Box1279,Biloxi,MS39533-1279Website: http://seashoremission.orgPhone: 228.219.0100Services:Providesfood,dayshelters,andcomputeraccesstoindi-vidualsexperiencinghomelessness.ServesbreakfastandlunchonMonday,ThursdayandSunday.

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•TwelveBasketsFoodBankofCatholicServices Address: 333CowanRd.,Gulfport,MS39507Phone: 228.822.0836Website: www.catholiccharitiesbiloxi.orgEmail: [email protected]: Providesfoodatlowcosttoqualifyingagencieslocatedinthesouthernmosteightcounties.

•Women,Infants,andChildren(W.I.C.)Website: http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Phone: 800.545.6747,Main Phone 866.458.4948,Public Health InformationEligibility Requirements:Womenwhoarepregnant,breastfeeding,orwhohaveinfantslessthan12monthsoldandmeetincomere-quirements.

Documents Required:ID,Proofofincome,andproofofresidency.Services:Providesamonthlypackageofsupplementalnutriti

George CountyAddress: 166W.RatliffSt.,Lucedale,MS39452Phone: 601.947.4217

Hancock CountyAddress: 856Hwy.90,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Phone: 228.467.4510

Harrison CountyBiloxiAddress: 242EstersBlvd.,Biloxi,MS39530Phone: 228.435.3641

Coastal Family HealthAddress: 735DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Phone: 228.374.4991ext.5051

D’Iberville Address: 4046SuzanneDr.,D’Iberville,MS39540Phone: 228.396.5197

Gulfport Address: 330CourthouseRd.,Gulfport,MS39503 1245DedeauxRd.,GulfportMS39503Phone: 228.897.7630 228.863.1036

SaucierAddress: 23453CentralDr.,Saucier,MS39574Phone: 228.832.7223

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Jackson CountyOcean SpringsAddress: 6912N.WashingtonAve.,OceanSprings,MS39564Phone: 228.872.4861

PascagoulaAddress: 4600VegaSt.,Pascagoula,MS39581Phone: 228.762.1117

Stone County Address: 1510CentralAve.E.,Wiggins,MS39577Phone: 601.928.5293

Health Care & Hospitals•BethelFreeHealthClinic

Address: 1650CarrolDr.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://bethelfreeclinic.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.594.3640Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30-5:00p.m.Services: Offersmedicalassistance.Physicianonsite.

•BethesdaFreeHealthClinicofD’IbervilleAddress: 3409BigRidgeRd.,D’Iberville,MS39540Website: http://bfhcd.com/ www.freemedicalcamps.comPhone: 228.396.5876Fax: 228.396.2272Clinic Hours: Monday&Wednesday,9:00-12:00,2:00-4:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Lack insurancecoverageand inneedofmedicaltreatment.

Services:Providesfreemedicaltreatmentandprescriptiondrugs.

•BiloxiRegionalMedicalCenterAddress: 150ReynoirSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: www.biloxiregional.netPhone: 228.432.1571Fax: 228.436.1205

•CatholicSocialandCommunityServicesAdministrative Office

Address: 1450N.St.,Gulfport,MS39503Website: www.catholiccharitiesbiloxi.orgPhone: 228.701.0555 855.847.0555

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Disaster Relief and Recovery Address: 1450NorthSt.,Gulfport,MS39507Phone: 228.701.0555 228.701.0556

Harrison County Outreach OfficeAddress: 220424thAve.,Gulfport,MS39501

Hattiesburg Regional OfficeAddress: 2707McInnisLp.,Hattiesburg,MS39402Phone: 601.261.5320Eligibility Requirements:Phonescreeningforallapplicants.Services: Offerscasemanagement,infant,andmaternityservices

Licensed Adoption Agency Mailing Address:P.O.Box1457,Biloxi,MS39533Phone: 228.702.2167 877.276.1041

Pascagoula Regional Office: Address: 3503MarketSt.,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.701.0555E-mail: [email protected] Required:SSCard.Services: Provides consultation services, crisis intervention, indi-vidualcounseling,socialservicework,childbirth,pregnancytest-ing,adoptionreferral,andotherservicesforinfantsandwomen.

Refugee Resettlement CenterAddress: 800DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Phone: 228.374.6554 228.374.6588

•Children’sHealthInsuranceProgram(CHIP)Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Address: 550HighSt.,Jackson,MS39201Website: http://www.medicaid.ms.govPhone: 601.359.6050 800.421.2408Services: Provideshealthresourcesforuninsuredchildren.

United Healthcare Community PlanAddress: 795WoodlandsPkwy.,Ste.301,Ridgeland,MS39157Website: www.UHCCommunityplan.comPhone: 601.359.6050 800.421.2408Services: EligibleindividualscanchooseeitherUnitedHealthcareorMagnoliaHealthcaretomanagetheirMississippiCANandCHIPbenefits.Medicaidisresponsibleforeligibilitydecisions.

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•Children’sHealthProgramMedicaid Regional OfficeAddress: 4119AmonettSt.,Pascagoula,MS39567Website: http://www.medicaid.ms.gov/Phone: 800.421.2408 228.762.9592 Hours: Monday-Friday,7:30–5:30p.m.Eligibility Requirements:ResidentofMississippi,beorhaveachildunder19yearsofage,notcoveredbyhealthinsurance(includingMedicaid),aUSnational,citizen,legalalien,orpermanentresident.Mustmeetannualhouseholdincomerequirements.

Services: Provides free/low cost private health insurance for chil-dren.

•CoastalFamilyHealthCenterWebsite: www.coastalfamilyhealth.orgHours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:IDandProofofincomeServices: Providesqualityhealthcareandsocialservices.

Administrative OfficeAddress: 1046DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Phone: 877.374.4991 228.374.2494Fax: 228.374.2713

BiloxiAddress: 715ADivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Phone: 228.436.3720 228.374.4991,PediatricCenter 228.374.4993,DentalandOptometryFax: 228.436.2527

D’Iberville Address: 3446BigRidgeRd.,D’Iberville,MS39540Phone: 228.392.4153

GulfportAddress: 15024M.L.K.,Jr.Blvd.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.864.0003,MedicalandPediatrics 228.863.9781,Dental

Gulfport TooAddress:140844thAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.575.4154Address: 15024M.L.K.,Jr.Blvd.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.864.0003 228.864.7865

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Hancock County Address: 109HospitalDr.,BaySt.Louis,39520Phone: 228.463.9666Fax: 228.463.0860

Health Mobile Unit Phone: 228.297.6559,MomandBaby 228.234.5583,Pediatrics

Moss Point Address:4770AmocoDr.,MossPoint,MS39563Phone: 228.475.9945

Pass Christian Address: 257DavisAve.,PassChristian,MS39571Phone: 228.452.6284

Pediatric Center Phone: 228.435.3474

Saucier Address: 23453CentralDr.,Saucier,MS39574Phone: 228.832.7223

Vancleave Address: 10828Hwy.57N.,Vancleave,MS39565Phone: 228.826.4711

•GardenParkMedicalCenterAddress: 15200CommunityRd.,Gulfport,MS39503Website: www.gpmedical.comPhone: 228.575.7000

•GulfCoastCommunityMinistriesAddress: 391415thSt.,GulfportMS39501Website: http://gulfcoastministry.net/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.868.8202 Hours: Monday–Thursday,9:00–12:00p.m.Free Clinic:Wednesday,1:00-4:00p.m. 3rdThursday,9:00-12:00p.m. 2nd&4thSaturday,8:00-12:00p.m.Free Clinic:Uninsuredadultsonly.Walk-insaccepted.Documents Required:PictureIDandandproofofincomeforentirehousehold.

Services: Provides foodpantry, free clinic, and other services toindividualsexperiencinghomelessness.Provides informationandreferralstoallotherclients.Allservicesarefree.

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•GulfCoastHealthEducatorsAddress: 212E.2ndSt.Ste.A,PassChristian,MS39571Website: http://gche-ms.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.860.7530Services: Providesdiabetes,hearthealth,andweightmanagementeducationprogramsatmultiplelocationsinHancock,Harrison,andJacksonCounties.

•HancockMedicalCenterAddress: 149DrinkwaterRd.,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Phone: 228.467.8600Website: www.hmc.org

•HealthandHandicappedServicesofJackson&George Counties

Address: 3207MagnoliaSt.#309,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.762.0364Services: Providesfinancialassistanceformedically-relatedtravel,prescriptions,andappliancesorsuppliesfor individualswithdis-abilities.

•HighlandCommunityHospitalAddress: 130HighlandPkwy.,Picayune,MS39466Website: www.highlandch.comPhone: 601.798.4711 888.280.1151

•KeeslerMedicalCenterAddress: 301FisherSt.,KeeslerAFB,MS39534Phone: 228.377.6550 800.700.8603

•LillyAnswersProgram-Free Prescription DrugsPhone: 573.996.3333Hours: Monday-Friday,7:30-6:00p.m.

Lilly True AssistPhone: 877.795.4559Website: www.lillytruassist.com

RX OutreachPhone: 800.769.3880Website: rxoutreach.orgServices: Provideslowpricedgenericmedications.

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•MemorialHospitalatGulfportAddress: 450013thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: www.gulfportmemorial.comPhone: 228.865.3030 228.867.4000

•MississippiStateDepartmentofHealthWebsite: http://msdh.ms.gov

District 9 Office Address: 1141BayviewAve.,Ste.102,BiloxiMS39530Phone: 228.436.6770,callforappointmentEligibility Requirements:Lowincome,medicareand/ormedicaid.Services: OffersWIC, 1st steps (children with disabilities) familyplanning, immunizations, and assistancewith children bornwithbirthdefects.Interpreteravailable.

George County Address:166W.RatliffSt.,Lucedale,MS39452Phone: 601.947.4217

Hancock County Address: 3062LongfellowRd.,Bld.25,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Phone: 228.467.4510

Harrison CountyBiloxi Clinic Address: 761EstersBlvd.,Biloxi,MS39530Phone: 228.435.3641

Gulfport Clinic Address:110245thAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.863.1036

Jackson County Ocean Springs Clinic Address: 6912N.WashingtonAve.,OceanSprings,MS39564Phone: 228.872.4861

Pascagoula Clinic Address: 4600VegaSt.,Pascagoula,MS39581Phone: 228.762.1117

Pearl River County Address: 7547Hwy.11N.,Carriere,MS39426

Stone County Address: 1510CentralAve.E.,Wiggins,MS39577Phone: 601.928.5293

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•MississippiDivisionofMedicaidWebsite: http://www.medicaid.ms.gov/Phone: 601.978.2399,MainPhoneServices: Providesmedicalcoverageforlowincomefamilies,indi-vidualswithdisabilities,andtheelderly.

Harrison County Address:12231BernardPkwy.,Gulfport,MS39503Phone: 228.863.3328Fax: 228.868.0121

Jackson County:Address: 4119AmonettSt.,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.762.9591Fax: 228.762.7309

Pearl River County: Serves Hancock, Pearl River, Stone CountiesAddress: 1845CooperRd.,Picayune,MS39566Phone: 601.798.0831Fax: 601.798.6753

•MorningStarPregnancyCareCenterandCommunityOut-reach

Address: 220424thAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.864.4221 855.847.0555Hours: Monday-Thursday,9:00-4:00p.m.

•OceanSpringsHospitalAddress: 3109BienvilleBlvd.,OceanSprings,MS39564Website: www.mysrhs.comPhone: 228.818.1150 228.818.1111

•PromissPregnancyResourcesofMississippiAddress: 3001LadnierRd.,Gautier,MS39553 Website: http://www.apromiss.comE-mail: [email protected] Phone: 228.297.6477 228.497.9393 228.861.4243,HelpLineHours: Monday,Tuesday,9:00-4:00p.m. Wednesday,9:00-3:00p.m.Class Scedule:Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,10:00am,2:00pmServices: Offersfreepregnancytesting,helpline,ultrasounds,pre-natalandparentinglessons,andmaterialassistanceforexpectantmothersandparentsofchildrenage3andunder.

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•St.VincentDePaulPharmacy Address: 715DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39533Phone: 228.374.9097Hours: Monday-Wednesday,9:00-12:00p.m. Thursday,9:00-2:00p.m.Services: Provides prescription assistance, collects expired me-diation.

•SingingRiverHospitalAddress: 2809DennyAve.,Pascagoula,MS39581Website: www.srhshealth.comPhone: 228.809.5000

•StoneCountyHospital&ClinicAddress: 1434E.CentralAve.,Wiggins,MS39577Website: http://schospital.netPhone: 601.928.6600 601.928.6625

Housing•BiloxiHousingAuthority

Address: 330BenachiAve.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: http://www.biloxihousing.org/Phone: 228.374.7771Hours: Monday-Thursday,8:00-12:00p.m.,1:00-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements: Income less than 80% of areamedian,andbackgroungcheck.

Documents Required:SScardsandbirthcertificatesforallhouse-holdmembers.

Services: Provides public housing assistance, housing choicevouchers,lowincomehousing,andtaxcreditassistance.

•CatholicCharitiesHousingSunStates ManagementPhone: 228.435.1642Eligibility Requirements:Senior(62+)Services: Provides subsidized housing for seniors. Properties inPetal,BaySt.Louis,Gulfport,Biloxi,andOceanSprings.

•CLIMBCommunityDevelopmentCorporationAddress: 122330thAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.864.6677Fax: 228.864.6979Website: http://www.CLIMBCDC.org/Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00p.m.Services: Providesfinancial,housing,andforeclosurecounseling.

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•GulfCoastFairHousingCenterAddress: 640Hwy.90,Ste.A,Waveland,MS39576Website: http://www.makeitfair.com/Phone: 228.396.4008Fax: 888.745.1608Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00p.mServices: Helpsincombatinghousingdiscriminationandprotect-ingfairhousingrights,andassistsinforeclosureprevention.

•HabitatforHumanityoftheMSGulfCoast,IncAddress: 221434thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://www.hfhmgc.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.678.9100Fax: 228.678.9111 Hours: Monday–Friday,8:30-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:WorkorresideinHarrison,Stone,orJack-sonCounty.Incomemustbebetween35%and120%oftheAreaMedianIncome.MustqualifyforsufficientaffordablefinancingfromHFHMGCoranotherlendertopurchaseanHFHMGCproperty.

Documents Required:Government issuedphoto IDandSSCardforallfamilymembers,proofofresidence,copyofbirthcertificate,andproofofincome.

Services: Assistsinbuildinghomesforlowincomefamilies.

•HancockCountyHousingResourceCenterAddress: 454Hwy.90,Waveland,MS39576Website: http://hancockhrc.org/Phone: 228.463.8887

•MercyHousingandHumanDevelopmentAddress: 1135FordSt.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://www.mhhd.orgPhone: 228.896.1945Services: Provideshousingforlowincomefamilies.

•MississippiRegionalHousingAuthorityNo.VIIIAddress: 10430ThreeRiversRd.,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://www.mrha8.orgPhone: 228.831.2992Hours: Monday-Thursday,9:00–4:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Incomebased.Documents Required:Proofof income,birthcertificate,SScard,andpictureID.

Services: Provides low-rent housing, and home ownership andrentalassistance.

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•MultiCountyCommunityServicesAddress: 2590SellersDr.,Meridian,MS39302Website: http://www.benefits.govPhone: 601.483.4838 800.898.0659

•St.VincentdePaulSocietyWebsite: http://svdpbiloxi.org/Services: Providesutilityassistance

East Jackson County Phone: 228.696.9009

Hancock County Phone: 228.467.0703

Harrison County Phone: 228.388.1837 228.392.6008

•WoodwardParkPublicHousingAddress: 102N.GirardAve.,LongBeach,MS39560Phone: 228.863.8256,service/intakeHours: Monday-Friday,9:00-2:00p.m. After2:00p.m.byappointmentonlyEligibility Requirements:SScard,photoID,andproofofincome.Services: Provides government, subsidized, private, and rentalhousinglistings,housingcounseling,publichousing,andSection8/RentalAssistanceProgram.

Legal•DisabilityRightsMississippi

Address: 11975SeawayRd.,Ste.B248,Gulfport,MS39503Website: www.disabilityrightsms.orgPhone: 228.604.4455 Services: Protectslegalrightssoindividualscanhavefullinclusionintheirjobs,homes,schools,andcommunity.

•MississippiCenterforJustice Address:963DivisionSt.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: www.mscenterforjustice.orgPhone: 228.435.7284Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00p.mServices: Offerslegalservicesforlow-incomeindividuals.

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•MississippiLegalServices Website: www.MSLegalServices.org Phone: 1.800.498.1804,IntakeServices: Provides(non-criminal)legalinformationandservices.

Administrative and Hattiesburg Office Address: 111E.FrontSt.,Hattiesburg,MS39403Mailing Address:P.O.Box1728,Hattiesburg,MS39403Phone: 601.545.2950 800.773.1737Fax: 601.545.2935

Gulfport Address: 520E.PassRd.,Ste.J,Gulfport,MS39507Mailing Address:P.O.Box8691,Gulfport,MS39507Phone: 228.896.9148 800.814.2140Fax: 228.896.9345

Jackson and State Initiatives Office Address: P.O.Box951,Jackson,MS39205Phone: 601.948.6757 800.959.6752Fax: 601.948.6757 601.948.6759

•MississippiVolunteerLawyersProjectAddress: P.O.Box1503,Jackson,MS39215Website: http://mymvlp.net Phone: 601.960.9577Fax: 601.944.9678Hours: Monday-Thursday,8:30-5:00p.m. Fridays,8:30-12:30p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Mustmeet federalpovertyguidelinesandcitizenshipstatus.Allprospectiveclientsscreened foreligibilitybyMVLPandLegalServices.

Documents Required:Proofofincome.Services: Offerslegalservicestoindigentcitizensonprobonoba-sis.

•VictimAssistanceMailing Address: P.O.Box1180,Gulfport,MS39502Website: http://www.mdoc.state.ms.us/Victims%20Services.htmPhone: 228.865.4003,service/intakeHours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Documents Required:MSStatePhotoIDServices: Provides support to victims of crimes, and referals tocounselors,doctors,etc.

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Local Support Groups •AA-AlcoholicsAnonymous

Website: www.aa-mississippi.orgPhone: 228.575.9225,Harrison County 662.280.3435,Jackson County

•CelebrateRecovery(Hurts, Hang-ups & Habits)Bayou Talla Fellowship Church

Address: 18555Hwy.43,Kiln,MS39556Website: http://bayoutalla.com/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.255.1118ext.210Fax: 228.255.8211

Mosaic Church Address: 2226BienvilleBlvd.,OceanSprings,MS39565Website: http://mosaicgc.com/connect/recovery-groups/Phone: 228.875.3500

Oasis Church Address: 4007PascagoulaSt.,Pascagoula,MS39567Website: http://www.oasisonline.tv/ministries/celebrate_recoveryE-mail: [email protected]: 228.762.5639

Old Spanish Trail Baptist ChurchAddress: 5078Hwy.90,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Phone: 228.467.4562

For more locations see:Website: http://www.celebraterecovery.com/

•ChemicalAbuseandPreventionServices(ChAmPs)Address: 3207MagnoliaSt.,#309,Pascagoula,MS39567Phone: 228.762.6540Services: Offers community education, crisis support for adults,technicalassistanceforotherpreventionprograms.

•DivorceCareWebsite: http://www.divorcecare.org/

•DivorceRecoveryWorkshopFirst United Methodist Church

Address: 230115thSt.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://www.fumcgulfport.orgPhone: 228.863.0047Services: Helpspeopledealwithdivorceand/oremotionalpain.

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•GamblersAnonymous:www.gamblersanonymous.org

•MentalHealthAssociationofSouthMississippiAddress: 4803HarrisonCir.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: www.msmentalhealth.orgEmail: [email protected]: 228.864.6274Fax: 228.864.1310

•NA-NarcoticsAnonymousWebsite: www.na.org http://mgcana.org/

•NationalAllianceonMentalIllness(NAMI)Website: www.nami.org

NAMI Gulf Coast Phone: 228.233.9294E-mail: [email protected]

NAMI Mississippi Address: 411BriarwoodDr.,Ste.401,Jackson,MS39206Website: www.namims.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 800.357.0388 601.899.9058Fax: 601.956.6380

•Sober24:HazeldenFoundationWebsite: http://www.sober24.com/Phone: 866.220.3089Services: Offersonlinefellowshipforpeoplesharingthejourneyofrecovery.

•St. Paul United Methodist Church - Grief Counseling ClassAddress: 800PorterAve.,OceanSprings,MS39564Website: http://stpaulos.org/Phone: 228.875.5701

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Mental Health•CrisisStabilizationUnit

Website: http://www.dmh.state.ms.us/crisis_intervention.htmPhone: 228.868.6524Hours: 24/7Eligibility Requirements:ResidentofHarrison,Hancock,Stone,orPearlRiverCountyundergoinginvoluntarycommitmentprocess.

Documents Required:ChanceryCourtOrderforCommitmentEval-uation

Services: Offersaresidentialtreatmentfacilityforcivillycommittedindividuals.Providescrisisstabilizationforacutementalhealthpa-tientswithplacementassistancefollowingachancerycourtordertocommit.

Cedar Point House:Address: 798DunbarAve.,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Phone: 228.466.0655Hours: 24/7Services: Grouphomeformenexperiencingmentalillness.

Friendship House:Address: 919St.JosephSt.,Waveland,MS39576Phone: 228.467.9904Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-4:00p.m.Services: Socialclubhouseforindividualswithmentalillness.

New Hope House:Address: 554LoposserAve.,Gulfport,MS39507Phone: 228.896.9395Hours: 24/7Services: Grouphomeforwomenexperiencingmentalillness.

Venture House:Address: 19049PinevilleRd.,LongBeach,MS39560Phone: 228.822.1414Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-4:00p.m.

•GulfCoastMentalHealthCenterAddress: 1600BroadAve.,Gulfport,MS39501,Main OfficeWebsite: http://www.gcmhc.com/Phone: 228.863.1132 800.681.0798,24/7crisishotlineHours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Services: Offers outpatient services,medication clinic, and casemanagementforchildrenandadults.Administrativeofficeforfourcountyregion.

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Hancock County Satellite Office Address: 819BCentralAve.,BaySt.Louis,MS39520Phone: 228.467.1881Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m. (1st time appointments should speak with Admissions Secretary)Services: Offers outpatient,medication clinic services, and casemanagement.

Harrison County Biloxi Address: 228RuePetitBois,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 228.388.7998Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00p.m.Services: Offersoutpatientservices.Firsttimepatientscallforin-formationaboutintake.EveningandSaturdayappointmentsavail-ablewithspecialarrangements.

Gulfport Crisis Stabilization Unit 59Address: 15120CountyBarnRd.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.868.6524Services: 24Hourprogram.Callforcommittmentinformation.

Pearl River County Address: 211Hwy.11S.,Picayune,MS39466Phone: 601.798.7001Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Services: Offers outpatient, mediation clinic, and case manage-mentservices.1sttimeappointmentsspeakwithAdmissions.

Stone CountyAddress: 200CoastalPaperAve.,Wiggins,MS39577Phone: 601.928.2357Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Services:Offersoutpatient,mediationclinic,andcasemanagementservices.1sttimeappointmentsspeakwithAdmissionsSecretary.

•GulfOaksHospitalAddress: 180DeBuysRd.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: www.gulfoaks.comPhone: 228.388.0600 228.388.6711

•MemorialBehavioralHealthAddress: 11150Hwy.49North,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://www.gulfportmemorial.comPhone: 800.831.1700Services: Offersadayprogramandinpatienttreatmentforchildren,adolescentsandadults.Servesallthreecoastalcounties.

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•MentalHealthAssociationofSouthMississippiAddress: 4803HarrisonCir.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: www.msmentalhealth.orgEmail: [email protected]: 228.864.6274Fax: 228.864.1310

•MississippiFamiliesasAlliesforChildren’sMentalHealthAddress: 5166KeeleSt.,Jackson,MS39206Website: http://msfaacmh.orgPhone:800.833.9671Fax: 601.981.1696Services: Providesadvocacyassistance,casemanagement,fam-ilytraining,referralservices,peersupport,respitecare,specialin-struction,stafftraining,andschoolassistance.

•NationalAllianceforMentalIllness(NAMI)Website: www.namims.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.233.9294Services: Offerssupportgroupsforadultsexperiencingmentalill-

ness.

•NationalSuicidePreventionHotlinePhone: 800.784.2433

•OpalSmithDaySupportCenterAddress: 4803HarrisonCir.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://msmentalhealth.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.864.1310 228.864.6274Hours: Monday-Thursday,8:30-5:00p.m.Services: Offersprogramsforseniors,psychosocialrehabilitation/vocational services, outreach services, prevention services, sup-portivehousing,education,andsupportgroups.

•OutreachClubhouse/CenterforEncouragementWebsite:www.singingriverservices.com Services: Providespsychosocialrehabilitation,enhancedsocializa-tion,workskillstraining,andworkforceopportunities.

Gautier Address: 1916LadnierRd.,Gautier,MS38553Phone: 228.497.6940Fax: 228.497.6856

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Lucedale Address: 94CowertSt.,Lucedale,MS39452Phone: 228.497.7110Fax: 601.947.8812

•SingingRiverHealthSystemBehavioralHealthServicesWebsite: http://mysrhs.com/Services: Offersamedicallysupervisedprogramforadultsrequir-ingintense,behavioral-healthsupport,andservesasatransitionalresourcebetweeninpatientpsychiatriccareandreintegrationintofullcommunitylife.

Ocean Springs HospitalAddress: 1721MedicalPk.,Biloxi,MS39532Phone: 228.818.9015

Singing River HospitalAddress: 2809DennyAve.,Pascagoula,MS39581Phone: 228.809.2273

•SingingRiverMentalHealthServices,RegionXIVAddress: 3407ShamrockCt.,Gautier,MS39553Website: http://www.singingriverservices.comPhone: 228.497.0690 1.866.497.0690,Toll Free NumberFax: 228.497.7604

•SpecializedTreatmentFacilityA Program of the Mississippi Department of Mental HealthAddress: 14426JamesBondRoad,Gulfport,MS39503Website: www.stf.state.ms.usPhone: 228.328.6000Fax: 228.328.6035Services: PsychiatricResidentialtreatmentFacilityforadolescentsages13-18

Senior Services•AreaAgencyonAgingSouthern Mississippi Planning & Devel-opment District

Address: 9229Hwy.49,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://www.smpdd.com/ http://www.mississippigethelp.com/Phone: 228.868.2311 800.444.8014Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30–5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements: 60+or caregiver of anelderly individual

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deficientinatleastthreeactivitiesofdailyliving.Services: Offersinformationassistance,referralservices,outreach,insurancecounselingandassistance, adult daycare, caseman-agement, congregatemeals, home deliveredmeals, homemakerservices,legalservices,andlong-termcare.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Mississippi SHIP)Website: www.shiptalk.orgServices: Provides information, assistance, and counseling forMedicare,Medicaid,andMedicareAdvantagesplans.Offerssup-plementalinsuracepolicies,prescriptionplans,long-termcarein-surance,andotherhealthinsurancebenefits.

•BenefitsCheckupWebsite: www.benefitscheckup.orgServices: Offers a comprehensive online screening service forfederal,state,andsomelocalprivateandpublicbenefitsforolderadults(55+).Alsoprovidesadetaileddescriptionoftheprograms,localcontactsforadditionalinformation,andmaterialstohelpsuc-cessfullyapplyforeachprogram.

•CatholicSocialandCommunityServicesAdministrative Office Address: 1790PoppsFerryRd.,Biloxi,MS39532Website: http://cscs.biloxidiocese.org/Phone: 228.702.2137

•D’IbervilleSeniorCenterLH (Red Barnett Senior Center)

Address: 10450LameyBridgeRd.,D’Iberville,MS39540Phone: 228.392.9988Fax: 228.392.8162Hours: Monday-Thursday,7:00–6:00p.m. Friday,7:00–5:00p.m.

•FrancesFredericksSeniorCitizenComplexNorth Gulfport Senior Center

Address:3312M.L.K.Jr.Blvd.,Gulfport,MS39501E-mail: [email protected]: 228.868.1268Fax: 228.864.2026 Hours: Monday-Friday,7:30-4:30p.m.Congregate Meals: Monday,Wednesday,Friday(mustpreregister)Eligibility Requirements:Age55+.Services: Offersactivitiesforseniors.Freeservicesincluderecre-ationalopportunities,arts/crafts,exerciseprograms,fieldtrips,andhotlunches,withtransportationprovided.

•HarrisonCountyHumanResourcesElderlyServicesAddress: 842CommerceSt.,Gulfport,MS39507

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Website: http://co.harrison.ms.us/departments/ senior%20services/

Phone: 228.896.0214Eligibility Requirements:Age55+.Services:Providesnutritionalassistance, transportation,adultdaycare,limitedgroceryshopping,andcongregate/deliveredmeals.

•IndependentLivingfortheBlindDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation for the BlindPhone: 228.575.4066Eligibility Requirements:Mustbelegallyblindandretired.Services:Providesassistancewithadaptingtoblindnessandorien-tationandmobility.

•LongBeachSeniorCitizenActivityCenterAddress: 20257DaughertyRd.,LongBeach,MS39560Website: www.cityoflongbeachms.comPhone: 228.868.7517Hours: Monday-Friday,7:30-3:00p.m.Services: Providesrecreationforseniors.

•LymanSeniorCenterAddress: 14592CountyFarmRd.,Gulfport,MS39503E-mail: [email protected]: 228.832.2606Fax: 228.831.3369Hours: Monday-Friday,7:00-3:30p.m.Day Care: 9:00-2:00p.m.Congregate Meals:Monday,Tuesday,andThursday(mustprereg-ister)

•PrimeofLifeSeniorCenterAddress: 16320OldWoolmarketRd.,Biloxi,MS39532E-mail: [email protected]: 228.396.3228Fax: 228.392.7363Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Congregate Meals:Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday (mustprereg-ister).

•RSVPRetired Senior Volunteer ProgramAddress: 842CommerceSt.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://www.co.harrison.ms.us/directory/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.896.0412 228.669.0007Hours:Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Age55+.Services: Will do small handyman jobs for seniors or individuals

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withdisabilitiesinHarrisonCountyforfree.Applicantsmustpayforallmaterials.

•SaucierSeniorCenterAddress: 24014ChurchAve.,Saucier,MS39574E-mail: [email protected]: 228.832.5835Fax: 228.831.9638Hours: Monday-Thursday,7:30-4:00p.m. Friday,9:00-3:00p.m.

•SeniorCompanionProgramAddress: 842CommerceSt.,Gulfport,MS39507E-mail: [email protected]: 228.896.2241Hours: Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,8:00-2:00p.m. Wednesday,Friday,8:00-12:00p.m.

Gulfport Address: 9229Hwy.49,Gulfport,MS39503Phone: 228.868.2311ext.1469 800.444.8014

Jackson Address: 1170LakelandDr.,JacksonMS39216Phone: 800.948.3090

Services & Advocacy For People Experiencing Homelessness

•BackBayMissionAddress:1012DivisionSt.,BiloxiMS39530Website: http://thebackbaymission.orgPhone: 228.432.0301Fax: 228.374.2922Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements: Low income or individuals experiencinghomelessness

Documents Required:PictureID,DD-214.Services: Offershousingrehabilitationassistance.Alsoofferssup-portservicesforveteransexperiencinghomelessness.

Micah Day CenterHours: Monday,Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., 1:30 -4:00p.m.Tuesday,9:00-12p.m.forshowersonly.

Services: Offersshowers,laundry,andmailservicesforindividuals

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experiencinghomelessness.

•CommunityCareNetworkAddress: OceanSprings,JacksonCounty Website: www.communitycarenetwork.orgPhone: 228.215.2662E-mail: [email protected] Services: Provideslongterm/transitionalhousingandlife/employ-ment skills training for women and children. Not an emergencyshelter.

•GulfCoastRescueMissionAddress:2750MissionLn.,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 228.388.3884,Fax: 228.388.2808Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-12:00p.m. Eligibility Requirements:Menexperiencinghomelessness -mustworkatshelter.

Documents Required:ID,proofofincomeServices: Offers temporary shelter, thrift store, and emergencyfood.

•InterfaithHospitalityNetworkMailing Address: P.O.Box8562,Biloxi,MS39535Phone: 228.388.3061Services: Workstoempower,educateandmobilizefamiliesexpe-riencinghomelessnesswithchildren.

Ocean Springs - Long Beach Interfaith Hospitality NetworkAKA – Rebekah’s HouseMailing Address: P.O.Box8562,Biloxi,MS39535Phone: 228.388.3061Hours: Monday-Friday,9:30-5:30p.m.Eligibility Requirements: Family with at least one adult and onechildundertheageof18.

Documents Required:PhotoID,SScard,birthcertificate(s)forchil-dren,andproofofcustody.Mustbeabletopasssexualoffender/criminalbackgroundcheck,anddrugandalcoholscreening.

Services: Providesmeals,temporaryhousing,andcasemanage-mentservicestofamiliesexperiencinghomelessness.

•OpenDoorsHomelessCoalitionAddress: 11975SeawayRd.Ste.B220,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://www.opendoorshc.org/Phone: 228.604.2048Fax: 228.604.2049Hours: Monday-Friday,7:00-3:00p.m.Meetings:3rdThursday(monthly),10:30a.m.Services: Providesassistancewithrent,gas,water,andlightbills.

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•SalvationArmy–Pascagoula–HomelessShelterAddress: 3217NathanHale,Pascagoula,MS39581Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org/msgulfcoast/Phone: 228.762.7222Fax: 228.762.7227Hours: Sunday-Saturday,4:00p.m.-8:00a.m.,shelter Monday-Friday,8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.,utilitiesServices: Provides an emergency shelter for men, women, andchildren,foodpantry,andutilitybillassistance.Callforfoodpantryappointment.

•SeashoreMissionAddress: 696Dr.M.L.K.Jr.Blvd,Biloxi,MS39533Mailing Address:P.O.Box1279,Biloxi,MS39533Website: http://www.seashoremission.org/Phone: 228.219.0100Services: Provides bagged lunches to individuals experiencinghomelessnessthroughmobile“MannaVan”.

•ShepherdoftheGulfPhone: 228.229.8980E-mail: [email protected]: Providesdirectneedstoindividualsexperiencinghome-

lessness.

Specific & Disability Needs•Alzheimer’sDivisionMS Dept of Mental Health

Address: 1170W.RailroadSt.,LongBeach,MS39560Website: http://www.dmh.state.ms.us/alzheimers.htmPhone: 228.214.5557Services: Offerseducationalprograms,trainingprogramsforcare-givers,andreferrals.

•AmericanCancerSociety-CoastDistrictAddress: 417SecuritySq.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://www.cancer.orgPhone: 228.896.7024 800.227.2345Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30–1:00p.m.,2:00-4:30p.m.Services: Offersdurablemedicalequipmentloancloset,rehabilita-tionprograms,financialassistance,visitation,volunteers,andwigbank.Provides limitedassistancetocancerpatientswithpainornauseaprescriptions,butnoresources.

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•AmericanHeartAssociationAddress: 440E.PassRd.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://www.heart.orgPhone: 228.604.5300 Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30-5:00p.m.Services: Provides speakers for civic clubs and schools, bloodpressure screenings,CPR instruction anddemonstrations, litera-ture, research, diet assistance, and information on strokes andheartattacks.

•AmericanLungAssociationofMississippiWebsite: www.lungs.orgPhone: 800.586.4872Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-4:30p.m.Services: Offerspatient services, education, andassistancewithprescriptionsandoxygen.

GautierAddress: 2707Hwy.90,Gautier,MS39553Phone: 228.282-5378

Kiln Address: 17304Hwy.603,Kiln,MS39556Phone: 228.255.6257Fax: 228.818.4582

Ocean Springs Address: 1599DBienvilleBlvd.,Ste.D,OceanSprings,MS39564Phone: 678.478.0314Fax: 228.215.1707

•ARCoftheGulfCoastAddress: 3109GulfAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: www.arcms.orgPhone: 228.868.9755 800.717.1180E-mail: [email protected]: Providesresourceinformationtoparentsandworkswithotheragencieswhoofferservicestopersonswithintellectualdis-abilities.Offers F.L.A.S.H., a summerday camp for childrenwithdisabilities,ages5andabove.

•AssociationforSickleCellDiseaseWebsite: www.sicklecelldisease.orgPhone: 228.769.6516Services: Provides newborn screenings and educational materi-als.

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•BrainInjuryAssociationofMississippiWebsite: www.msbia.org/Phone: 800-444-6443 800.641.6442Services: Local organizations for people with brain and spinalchordinjuryincludingadvocacy,informationandresources,aswellaspreventioneducation.

•Brandi’sHopeWebsite: www.brandishope.comAddress: 3109GulfAve.,Gulfport,MS39501Phone: 228.868.9755Services:Provides home and community support to individualswith intellectual/developmental disabilities partcipating in the ID/DDwaiver.

•CoastalPlainsInteragencyCoordinatingCouncilAddress: 11975SeawayRd.Ste.A226,Gulfport,MS39503Website: http://www.coastalplainsicc.org/Phone: 228.896.2824Services: Promotesearlyinterventionservicesforinfantsandtod-dlersunderPartCoftheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEd.Act.

•del‘EpeeDeafCenter,Inc.Address: 1450NorthSt.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://deafms.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.897.2280 Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00–4:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Hearing impairmentor speech/languageimpairment.

Services:Providesinterpretationandadvocacyforindividualswhoaredeaforhardofhearing.OffersAmericanSignLanguageclass-es.

•DisabilityConnectionAddress:700PassRd.,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://www.disabilityconnection.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.870.7775Fax: 228.284.4419Hours: Monday-Friday,9:30a.m.-4:30p.m.by appointmentServices: Providesaninternetresourcecenterforpeoplewithdis-abilities,referralserviceforpeoplewithdisabilities,andavarietyofinclusive events, forums,workshops, and sports clinics inSouthMississippi for disability awareness including: Arbor Day 5K-1Mile/Walk/Rolland¼MileChallenge (Feb),ArtAbilityFair (April),Mayor’sDisabilityAwarenessHealthFair (Oct),and theDisabilityConnectionCommunityPlaygroundevents.

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•InstituteforDisabilityStudies(IDS) Address: 118CollegeDr.,#5163,Hattiesburg,MS39406Website: www.usm.edu/idsE-mail: [email protected]: 601.266.5163TTY: 888.671.0051Fax: 601.266.5114Services: Offersavarietyofprogramsforindividualswithdisabilitieswithpriorityareassuchashousing,earlyintervention,inclusivechildcare,as-sistivetechnology,recreation,health,education,andfamilysupport.

•JacksonCountyAssociationforSickleCellDiseaseAddress: 3712OldMobileAve.,Pascagoula,MS39581Mailing Address: P.O.Box2517,Pascagoula,MS39569Website: http://sicklecelldisease.org/Phone: 228.769.6516Services:Providescounseling, emergencyfinancial assistance forindividualswithsicklecell,andpeersupportgroupsforadultsandchildren.

•LIFEofMississippiAddress: 2030PassRd.,Ste.C,Biloxi,MS39531Website: www.lifeofms.comE-mail: [email protected] Phone: 228.388.2401Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30–4:30p.m. Services: Assists people with disabilities to live independently.Helpsindividualsfindservicesandresources,andofferslifeskillstraining.

•Lion’sClubEligibility Requirements:CurrentprescriptionandLion’sClubformfromeyedoctor.

Services: Offersregularlyscheduleexaminationsandthefittingofglassesforthesightimpaired,andarrangessurgeryandprosthet-icsthroughMidSouthLionsSightandHearingService.

•MillcreekCentersWebsite: www.millcreekhcbs.comServices: Providesdayprogrammingforindividualswithdevelop-mentaldisabilities.

Long Beach Address: 4277EspyAve.,LongBeach,MS39560Phone: 228.452.5430

Moss Point Address:7125Hwy.613,MossPoint,MS39563Phone: 228.474.7589

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•MississippiCenterforAutismAddress: 4061SuzanneDr.,D’Iberville,MS39532Phone: 228.396.4434

•MississippiDeaf-BlindProjectAddress: 118CollegeDr.,#5115,Hattiesburg,MS39406Website: www.usm.edu/msdbEmail: [email protected]: 601.266.5135 800.264.5135Fax: 601.266.4978

•MississippiGulfCoastMultipleSclerosisSocietyAddress: 146St.CharlesAve.,Biloxi,MS39530Website: http://www.aisp.netPhone: 228.374.7403Services: Providespatientservicesanddirectassistance to indi-vidualswithMS.

•NationalTollFreeNumbers Alcohol/DrugHotline 800.252.6465 AmericanCounciloftheBlind 800.424.8666 AmericanSocietyfortheDeafChildren 800.942.2732 BrainCenterforNeuroSkills(BrainTrauma) 800.592.1117 CleftPalateFoundation 800.242.5338 CysticFibrosis 800.344.4823 EpilepsyFoundation 800.332.1000 HearingAidHelpLine 800.222.3277 InfantDeath–SIDS 800.221.7437 NationalAIDSHotline 800.342.2437 NationalCenterforLearningDisabilities 888.575.7373 NationalCenterforSight 800.221.2483 NationalCenterforStuttering 800.221.2483 NationalChildAbuseHotline 800.422.4453 NationalCouncilfortheBlind 800.424.8666 NationalDownSyndromeSociety 800.221.4602 NationalEasterSealSociety 800.221.6827 NationalLibraryServicefortheBlindandPhysicallyHandicapped800.424.8567NationalMultipleSclerosisSociety 800.344.4867 NationalNeurofibromatosisFoundation 800.323.7938 OrphanDrugsandRareDiseases 240.453.8280 Shriner’sInternational 800.237.5055 SpinaBifidaHotline 800.621.3141

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•PinkHeartFundsAddress: 5095BeatlineRd.,LongBeach,MS39560Mailing Address:P.O.Box1047,LongBeach,MS39560Website: http://pinkheartfunds.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 228.575.8299Fax: 228.575.8298Services: Provideswigs to individualswhohaveundergoneche-motherapy,orwhoexperienceAlopeciaorotherhairlossdiseases.Alsoprovidesbreastprosthesesandlymphedemasleevestothosewhohavehadlumpectomiesormastectomies.

•SouthMississippiAIDSTaskForceAddress: 2756FernwoodRd.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://smatf.com/Phone: 228.385.1214 800.826.2961,24/7 HIV/AIDS hotlineHours: Monday-Friday,8:30–5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:ProofofHIVstatus.Services: Provides prevention education, free HIV testing, casemanagement, community outreach, transitional housing for HIVpositiveindividuals,supportgroups,anddirectone-timeemergen-cyassistanceforhousingandutilities.

•SouthMississippiRegionalCenterMental HealthAddress: 1170W.RailroadSt.,LongBeach,MS39560Website: www.smrc.state.ms.usPhone: 228.868.2923 228.867.1321,service/intakeHours: 24/7Services: Servesindividualswithintellectualdisabilities.

•TechnologyLearningCenterAddress: 730E.BeachBlvd.,LongBeach,MS39560Website: www.usm.edu/gulfcoast/technology-learning-centerE-mail: [email protected]: 228.214.3400Fax: 601.500.7447Hours: Monday-Friday,CallforappointmentServices: Provides assessment, training, and computer access,andlendsassistivetechnologyincludingadaptivetoys,augmenta-tivecommunication,andadaptivesportsandrecreationequipmenttoindividualswithdisabilities,theirfamilies,andeducators.

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Substance Abuse/ Addictions•AlcoholicsAnonymous

Website: www.aa.orgPhone: 228.575.9225Services: Provides24hourcrisislineandreferralstotreatmentgroupsinthecommunity.

•CocaineAbuse Phone: 800.203.3602

•CrossroadsRecoveryCenterAddress: 15094CountyBarnRd.,Gulfport,MS39503Phone: 228.863.0091 228.248.0125For admission’s information, call the Substance Abuse Outpatient

Unit at 228.248.0125 – speak with the Director of Substance Abuse Services.

Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00–5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Diagnosis andcompletedadministrativeassessmentbyGulfCoastMentalHealth.Adultsonly.

Documents Required:PictureIDorbirthcertificate.

•GamblersAnonymousPhone: 888.777.9696

•GulfCoastSubstanceAbuseTaskForceAddress: 19148CommissionRd.,LongBeach,MS39560Website: http://www.gcdrugfree.org/Phone: 228.864.1146Fax: 228.863.3196Services: Offers programs for children and parents, communityoutreach,counselingservices,anddrugawareness.

•HomeofGraceforMenAddress: 14200JerichoRd.,Vancleave,MS39565Website: http://www.homeofgrace.orgPhone: 228.826.5283Hours: Monday-Thursday,8:00–4:30p.m. Friday,8:00-4:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Fee$4,200.00orcanapplyforfundingifavailable.MenmusthaveTBandHIVtests.

Services:Offersathreemonthresidentialprogramforaddictionre-covery.

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•HomeofGraceforWomen(TheHaven)Address: 7112HomeofGraceDr.,Gautier,MS39553Website: http://www.homeofgrace.org/womens-admissionsPhone: 228.497.1312Hours: Monday-Thursday,8:00–4:30p.m. Friday,8:00-4:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Fee$4,200.00orcanapplyforfundingifavailable.WomenmusthaveTB,HIV,andpregnancytests.

Services:Offersathreemonthresidentialprogramforaddictionre-covery.

•Jacob’sWellRecoveryCenterAddress: 45BufordLn.,Poplarville,MS39470Website: http://www.jacobswellrecoverycenter.com/wp/Phone: 601.916.4944 601.463.0022Services: Offers a faith-based addictions recovery program forwomen.

•NarcoticsAnonymous Website: www.na.org

•OvereatersAnonymous Website: www.oa.org

•SubstanceAbuse Phone: 800.662.4357

Transportation•CoastTransitAuthority(CTA)

Address: 333DeBuysRd.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://coasttransit.com/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.896.8080 228.896.4010,Harrison County 228.875.8070,Jackson CountyFax: 228.896.8081Services: Offers transportation for individualswith disabilities forsmallfee.Oneaccompanyingadultridesfree.Noticerequired.

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•NET-NonEmergencyTransportationLogistic Care of MS Reservations

Phone: 866.331.6004Hours: Monday-Friday,7:00-6:00p.m.Documents required: Medicaid ID number, nameand addressofhealthcareprovider.

Services: Providesfreetransportationtomedicalappointmentsforchildrenwithoneaccompanyingadult.Reservationsmustbemadethreebusinessdayspriortoappointmentdateandcanbemadeupto30daysinadvance.

Veterans & Military•AirForceAidSociety

Address: 500FisherSt.,Ste.110,KeeslerAFB,MS39534Website: http://www.afas.org/location/state_mississippi.cfmPhone: 228.376.8728Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-4:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Activeduty,retiredAirForcemembers,AirNationalGuard,Reservistsonactivedutyformorethan30days,militaryspousesandchildrenwithmember’sapproval.

Documents Required:Aletterfrom1stSgt,documentationofneed,andcurrentleaveandearningstatement.

Services: Provides financial assistance, interest free loans, andgrants. Provides assistance with rent, food, utilities, emergencytravel,andcarrepairforAirForcepersonnel.

•ArmedForceRetirementHomeAddress: 1800BeachDr.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: https://www.afrh.gov/Phone: 228.897.4401Services: Providesaretirementcommunityforveterans.

•BenefitsWebLinks http://www.ssa.gov/ http://www.ssa.gov/retire2 http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/ https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/Form/1010ez.pdf http://www.oefoif.va.gov/ http://www.caregiver.va.gov/ http://www.veteranaffairs.com/ http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ http://www.medicaid.ms.gov/ http://www.gibill.va.gov/

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•BiloxiVeteransAffairsMedicalCenterAddress:400VeteransAve.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.biloxi.va.gov/RegionalOffice:800.827.1000Phone: 228.523.5000,Biloxi to Pensacola 800.296.8872 800.949.1009,Jackson 601.296.3530,HattiesburgHours: Monday-Friday,8:00–4:30p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Veteran,referredbyveteran’sassistance.Documents Required:InsuranceCardand/orMedicare.Services: Provideshospitalizationforgeneralmedical,surgical,ill-ness,andout-patienttreatment.

•BiloxiVeteranCenterAddress: 288VeteransAve.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.vetcenter.va.govPhone: 228.388.9938Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-4:30p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Veteransandtheirfamilies.Documents Required:DD214Services: Offers counseling services for war veterans and theirfamiliesfocusingonreadjustmentissuesandsexualtrauma.

•DisabledAmericanVeteransWebsite: www.dav.orgPhone: 228.871.5463Services: Provides transportation toVAappointments (whereap-plicable) and VA claims assistance. Patient lodging available atKeeslerAirForceBase.

•EmploymentWebLinksforVeterans http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ http://www.abilityjobs.com/ http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/ http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov/ http://www.usajobs.com/USAjobs(governmentpositions) http://www.va.gov/jobs/ http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ http://www.wallstreetwarfighters.org. http://www.warriorgateway.org/ http://www.return2work.org/

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•FamilyWebLinks http://www.campcope.org/ http://www.couragetotalk.org/ http://www.guardfamily.org/ http://www.armymwr.com/ http://www.afsv.af.mil/ http://www.usmc-mccs.org/ http://www.vietnamveteranwives.org/ http://www.familyofavet.com/ http://www.ouhsc.edu/VetParenting/

•FamilyReadinessAddress: 4715HewesAve.,Gulfport,MS39507Website: http://nmcb74frg.zymichost.com/Phone: 866.618.9851 228.323.4453

•FleetandFamilySupportCenterNCBCAddress: 5301SneadSt.,Bldg.30,Gulfport,MS39501Website: http://www.cnic.navy.milPhone: 228.871.2581 800.342.3525

•FisherHouseofMississippiAddress: 509FisherSt.,KeeslerAFB,MS39534Website: www.fisherhouse.orgPhone: 228.377.8264 800.732.2984ext.8264Services: Offersshort-termlodgingfor familiesofWoundedWar-riors.

•FOCUSProjectAddress: 304JohnPaulJones,Rm.405,Gulfport,MS39501Website: www.focusproject.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 228.822.5736Services: Providesresiliencytrainingforactivedutymilitary.

•MentalHealthandAddictionsWebLinks http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ http://www.ptsd.va.gov/ http://www.afterdeployment.org/ http://www.dvbic.org/ http://www.militarymentalhealth.org http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ http://www.msgambler.org/ http://www.smokefree.gov http://www.becomeanex.org http://www.realwarriors.net/

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•MilitaryHOMEFRONTWebsite: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.milServices: OfficialDepartmentofDefensewebsiteforreliablequal-ity of life information designed to help troops and their families,leaders,andserviceproviders.

•MilitaryMinistryMailing Address: P.O.Box120124,NewportNews,Virginia23612Website: www.militaryministry.orgE-mail: [email protected]: 757.928.7200 800.444.6006Services: Providestrainingandtechnicalassistancetocongrega-tionswishingtostartprogramsandsupportgroupsforactivedutymilitary,veterans,andtheirfamilies.Publishesbookslikethe“Com-batTraumaHealingManual”foruseinleadingsupportgroups.

•MilitaryOneSourceWebsite: www.militaryonesource.comPhone: 800.342.9647Requirements:Activedutymilitary,activenationalguard,orsepa-ratedfromthemilitarywithinthelastsixmonths.

Services: Offers informationandreferralhelpwith locatingneedsformilitaryfamiliesorfamiliesseparatingfromthemilitary.Includesinformation on child care, personal finances, emotional supportduringdeployments,relocationinformation,andresourcesneededforspecialcircumstances.

•MotorcycleAssociationsforVeteransAmerican Legion Riders: http://www.legion.org/ridersBlueKnights(PoliceOfficers):http://www.blueknights.org/Christian Motorcyclists Association: http://www.cmausa.org/Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association: http://combatvet.org/GoldwingAssociation(Honda): http://www.gwrra.org/HarleyDavidsonOwnerGroup: http://www.harley-davidson.com/Patriot Guard Riders: www.patriotguard.orgRedKnights(Firefighters): http://www.redknightsmc.org/Rolling Thunder: http://www.rollingthunder1.com/VFW Riders: http://www.vfwriders.org/Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club: http://www.vnvmcfreedom.com/

•NationalCoalitionforHomelessVeteransAddress: 333PennsylvaniaAve.S.E.,WashingtonDC20003Website: http://www.nchv.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 202.546.1969 800.VET.HELP(8384357)Services: Providesinformationforallstates.

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•NationalGuardBureauJointServicesSupportAddress: 111S.GeorgeMasonDr.,Bldg.2, Arlington,VA22204Website: http://www.jointservicessupport.org/ http://www.yellowribbon.mil/index.htmlServices: Offers Yellow Ribbon Reintegration, employer support(GuardandReserve),NationalGuardFamily,PsychologicalHealth,SexualAssaultPreventionandResponse,andWarriorSupportpro-grams.

•NationalGuard&ReserveESGR (Employment Support of the Guard and Reserve)

Website: http://www.esgr.org/site/NationalCallCenter:800.336.4590Phone: 601.313.6508Services: Providesemployermediationassistancetohelpservicemembersretaintheirjobspreandpostdeployment.

•NationalResourcesAddress: 810VermontAve.N.W.,Washington,DC20420Website:http://www.gibill.va.govPhone: 888.442.4551(888.GIBILL1)Services: Provides information regarding VA education benefits,includingeligibility,paymentinformation,remainingentitlement,ortheaddressofthenearestregionaloffice.ManyColleges&Univer-sitieshaveaVeteransAffairsOfficeavailable.

•NationalVAProgramsforHomelessVeteransAddress: 810VermontAve.N.W.,Washington,DC20420Website: http://www1.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCallCenter.aspPhone: 877-4AIDVET(877-424-3838)Services: Providesassistance forveteransand their families.Of-ferspreventionservices,housingassistance, treatment,andem-ploymenttraining.

•OperationEnduringFreedom/OperationIraqiFreedom/NewDawn(OEF/OIF/ND)

E-mail: [email protected]: 800.296.8872ext.4933,ext.5455,ext.4787Services: Provides information, referral, case-management, andoutreachforOEF/OIF/NDVeteransandVeteranstransitioningfromactiveduty.

•PolytraumaClinicAddress: 810VermontAve.N.W.,Washington,DC20420Phone: 800-296-8872,ext.5840,ext.5459,ext.2184Services: Provides health care to Wounded Warriors. Referralismade throughprimary care clinic or throughDOD/VAhospitalstaff.

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Polytrauma and TBI Web Links:America’sHeroesatWork:

Website: http://www.americasheroesatwork.govCenterforNeuroSkillsTBIGuide:

Website: http://www.neuroskills.com/DefenseandVeteransBrainInjuryCenter:

Website: http://www.dvbic.org http://www.traumaticbraininjuryatoz.org/Resource-Center.aspxPhone: 800-870-9244

HelpwithAdaptiveHousing: Website: http://www.homesforourtroops.org

NationalResourceDirectory: Website: http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.org

TheBrainInjuryAssociationofAmerica: Website: http://www.biausa.org/

VA Website: http://www.polytrauma.va.gov/

•PostTraumaticStressDisorderFoundationofAmerica(PTSD)Mailing Address:P.O.Box390748,Houston,TX77267Website: http://ptsdusa.net/locations/E-mail: [email protected]: 877.717.PTSD(7873)Services: ProvidestrainingandguidancetohelplocalcommunitiesformVeteransupportgroups.

•RealWarriorsMessageBoardWebsite: http://www.realwarriors.net/Address: 2345CrystalDr.,CrystalPark4,Ste.120, Arlington,VA22202 Phone: 866.966.1020Services: Usedbyactivedutyservicemembers,veterans,militaryfamilies,andhealthcareprofessionalstoconnectwithoneanotherandsharenews,informationandinsightsonpsychologicalhealthconcernsandtraumaticbraininjury.

•ResourcesforVeteranSupportGroupsPoint Man International Ministries

Address: P.O.Box267,SpringBrook,NY14140Website: http://www.pmim.org/E-mail: [email protected]: 716.675.5552Services: FocusesonspiritualhealingfromPTSD,andofferssup-portgroups.

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•ServiceOrganizationsforVeteransAmerican Legion:

Website: http://www.legion.org/American Veterans:

Website: http://www.amvets.org/Disabled American Veterans:

Website: http://www.dav.org/Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America:

Website: http://iava.org/Military Order of the Purple Heart:

Website: http://purpleheart.org/Paralyzed Veterans of America:

Website: http://www.pva.orgThe Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks:

Website: http://www.elks.org/vets/Veterans of Foreign Wars:

Website: http://www.vfw.org/Vietnam Veterans of America:

Website: http://www.vva.org/

•StateofMississippiVeteransAffairsBoardMailing Address: P.O.Box5947,Pearl,MS39288Website: http://www.vab.ms.gov/Phone: 601.576.4850Services: Providesphone listofCountyVeteranServiceOfficers,StateBenefitsManual,andotherinformation.

•StudentVeteransofAmericaMailing Address: P.O.Box77673,Washington,DC20013Website: http://www.studentveterans.org/about/E-mail: [email protected]: 866.320.3826Services: Provides peer-to-peer networks for veterans attendingschool.

•TravelReimbursementforVAAppointmentsWebsite: http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-detail/314Phone: 228.523.4915Services: VAHandbookonTravelPay

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•VAGulfCoastVeteransHealthCareSystemAddress: 400VeteransAve.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.biloxi.va.govAppointment Line:(schedulingusingatouch-tonephone) 228.523.INFO(4636),local calls 877.205.7368,long distance callsBiloxiVAMainOperator: 228.523.5000,local calls 800.296.8872,toll-free long distance callsVR Specialist:228.523.4698 228.523.4241Services: Provides compensatedwork therapy, incentive therapy,supported employment, andother therapeutic assistance.Offerscouples counseling,workshops, classes, and counseling groupsforfamiliesofVeterans.

VA National Call Center for Caregiver Support: Phone: 855.260.3274Caregiver Support Program:http://www.caregiver.va.govServices: Offers support for those caring for veteranswho havebeenphysicallyormentallyinjured.

•VAHealthCareEligibilityInformationWebsite: www.va.gov/healtheligibilityPhone: 877-222-8387

•VAMentalHealthOutpatientClinicHealth Care Eligibility Office

Address: 400VeteransAve.,Bldg.3,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Phone: 228.523.4122 228.523.6038 228.523.6186NewPatientRequirements:VeteransmustenrollbycontactingVAEligibilityStaffinthenearestVABusinessOffice,thenobtainanap-pointmentforscreeningandtreatment.

Existing Patient Requirements: Veterans enrolled in the VAGulfCoastVeteransHealthCareSystemcanobtainmentalhealthtreat-mentthroughthenearestVAPrimaryCareClinic. Requestrefer-ral/consulttotheVAMentalHealthClinic.

Crisis Patient Requirements:VeteransnotcurrentlyenrolledinVAHealthCare,butwhoareexperiencinganemotionalcrisiscangodirectlytotheVAemergencydepartmentorcallbyphone.

Services: Free professional readjustment counseling services &referralsavailable.Offersmedicationmanagement,bereavement,individual, couples, and group counseling, referrals to intensiveresidentialtreatmentprograms,andlicensedmarriage,andfamilytherapy.Mobileoutreachvanavailableforcommunityevents.

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•VASubstanceAbuseOutpatientProgramAddress: 400VeteransAve.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: www.va.govPhone: 228.523.4785 VeteransinterestedinsubstanceabusetreatmentcanasktheirVAmedicalprovidertoenteraconsultforsubstanceabuseservices.Veterans can also contact aVAoutpatient addiction therapist toschedule an appointment for screening and evaluation to deter-mineneedforresidentialsupportorparticipationasacommunityveteran.Referralforhelpwithproblemgamblingisalsoavailable.

•VAVetCentersWebsite: http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Phone: 877.WAR.VETS(927.8387)Services: LocalVetCentersoffergroupsforfamiliesofcombatVet-erans,aswellascouplescounseling.

Vet Center - BiloxiAddress: 288VeteransAve.,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 228.388.9938

•VAVeteransBenefitAdministration(VBA)WebsiteforVeteranJobSeekers:http://www.vetsuccess.gov/Phone: 800-827-1000Services: Provides a wide range of benefits including: disability,employment,homeloanguaranty,dependantandsurvivorbenefits,medicaltreatment,lifeinsuranceandburialbenefits.Assistsveter-answithservice-connecteddisabilitiesbecomesuitablyemployed,maintainemployment,orachieveindependenceindailyliving.

Eligibility Requirements: See section “VA, VR&E, and Vet Suc-cess”.

VR&E Out-based Office:Address: 400VeteransAve.,Biloxi,MS39531Phone: 228.523.5160 228.523.5206

•VAVolunteerServicesVoluntaryServiceOffice: 400VeteransAve.Bldg.17, Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.volunteer.va.gov/Phone: 228.523.5786

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•WebsitesforFurtherInformation http://www.militaryhandbooks.com/ http://www.pmim.org/ http://supportyourvet.org/ http://www.saluteheroes.org/ http://www.soldiersangels.org/ http://www.veteransadvantage.com/ http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets(VeteranHistoryProject) http://www.whvets.org/index.html

•WomenVeteransComprehensivePrimaryHealthCareAddress: 400VeteransAve.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.biloxi.va.gov/Phone: 228.523.4280,clinic main 228.523.4283

•WomenVeteransProgramManagerBiloxi VHA/Gulf Coast

Address: 400VeteransAve.,Biloxi,MS39531Website: http://www.womenshealth.va.gov/Phone: 228.523.5149Services: CoordinatesalltheservicesfromprimarycaretoMentalHealthandSexualAbuseCounseling.

Volunteer Opportunities •HandsOnMississippi

Address: 11975SeawayRd.,Ste.B260,Gulfport,MS39503Website: www.handsonmississippi.orgPhone: 228.354.9660Fax: 228.354.9661Hours: Monday-Friday,9:00-5:00p.m.Eligibility Requirements:Volunteerwaiver.Services:AmeriCorpsmemberssetupthevolunteeropportunitiesandthenrecruitvolunteersfromaroundtheGulfCoast.HOGCalsooffersmoldremediationservicestoindividualswithintheGulfCoastregionthatrequireworkontheirhomesorbusinesses.

•VolunteerGulfCoastAddress: 11975SeawayRd.,Ste.B170,Gulfport,MS39503Mailing Address:P.O.Box2128,Gulfport,MS39505Website: http://www.uw-sm.orgPhone: 228.896.2213Fax: 228.896.2298Services: Providesinformationonlocalvolunteeropportunities.

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