This list is divided into six categories:
- Emergency Services,
- General Resources,
- Children’s Services,
- Domestic Violence Services,
- Health Services,
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
For additional resources, consult the lists for neighboring counties.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Jackson County Office of Emergency Services
Main: (228) 769-3111
Emergency: (228) 769-3063
River Stages: (228) 769-6508
Website: http://www.co.jackson.ms.us/departments/public-safety/emergency-management.php#resources
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency Numbers
Pascagoula (228) 769-3063
Ocean Springs (228) 875-6963
Hurley (228) 588-0151
Website: http://www.co.jackson.ms.us/officials/sheriff/
Mississippi Marine Patrol
Dispatch and Emergency: (800) 294-5551
Website: http://www.dmr.state.ms.us/
Mississippi Poison Control Center
For all poison exposures – 1-800-222-1222
For general information- Phone: (601) 984-1680
Website: http://www.umc.edu/poisoncontrol/
Mississippi State Troopers
Phone: (601) 987-1212
Website: http://www.dps.state.ms.us/
GENERAL RESOURCES
American Red Cross -Pascagoula, MS
Volunteers and staff assist communities daily with disaster response, assistance for military families, international aid, lifesaving training programs and blood services.
Phone: (228) 762-2455
Website: http://www.redcross.org/mississippi
Brandi’s Hope
“Brandi’s Hope Community Services provides an array of services for people with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities.”
Phone: (228) 219-2444
Website: http://www.brandishope.com/about-us
Community Care Network
“A faith bases, multi-service, nonprofit organization that focuses on building safe communities by responding to needs of vulnerable, under-served, or marginalized populations.”
Phone: (228) 215-2662
Website:http://www.communitycarenetwork.org
Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi
“Goodwill provides jobs, training, and counseling for welfare recipients, people with disabilities, low-wage workers, and other job seekers. Goodwill collects and resells donated items to fund our training and counseling programs.”
Gautier Phone: (228) 863-2323
Pasagoula Phone: (228) 938-0111
Website: http://www.goodwillsms.org
Jackson County- CASA
“Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained, local volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in deprivation proceedings through Youth Courts.”
Phone: (228) 762-7370
Website: http://www.jccasa.net
Jackson County Civic Action Committee
“It is the mission of Jackson County Civic Action Committee, Inc. to serve culturally diverse communities in Jackson County by providing quality services that focus on human development and self-sufficiency.”
Phone: (228) 762-5189
Website: http://www3.jccivicaction.org/
Jackson County Literacy Council
“Provides low- level reading, writing, math and English as a second language classes to locals”.
Phone: (228) 762-2814
Life of Mississippi: Living, Independence for Everyone:
Biloxi Office
Phone (228) 388-2401
Website: http://www.lifeofms.com
Meals on Wheels
Phone: (800) 444-8014
Website: http://www.smpdd.com
Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen
Phone: (228) 769-7510
Salvation Army – Pascagoula
“The Salvation Army of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s programs and services enable us to truly make a difference every day. We deliver our brand of Doing The Most Good commitment to the various neighborhoods and communities we serve in Jackson.
Phone: (228) 762-7222
Website: http://salvationarmyalm.org/msgulfcoast/about-us/our-locations/
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Offers assistance with Medicare and prescription plans.
Phone: (800) 948-3090
Website: http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/programs-services-for-seniors/state-health-insurance-assistance-program/
United Way of Jackson and George Counties
“Churches, school districts, elected officials, businesses, civic leaders, government entities, health care facilities and numerous community-minded volunteers all partner with our local United Way. By working together, we can produce measurable results right here at home.”
Phone: (228) 762-7662
Website: http://unitedwayjgc.org/
County Office
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Website: http://www.countyoffice.org
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County
Website: http://www.bgcjc.org/
Andrew Johnson Unit
(228) 712-2955
Jolly McCarty Unit
(228) 497-8030
Mary B. Ruddiman Unit
(228) 818-0518
Moss Point Outreach
(228) 217-4486
Jackson County Child Care Facilities
Website: http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,332,183,438.html
Women, Infants, and Children (W.I.C.)
Phone: (228) 769-0130
Website: http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Jackson County- CASA
“Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained, local volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in deprivation proceedings through Youth Courts.”
Phone: (228) 762-7370
Website: http://www.co.jackson.ms.us/courts/youth-court.php
Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Non-Violence
“Our Crisis Hotline provides an immediate, 24 hour crisis response to child and adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Jackson.”
Phone: (228) 436-3809 / (800) 800-1396
Website: http://gcwcfn.org/wordpress/
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline
1-800-800-1396 or (228) 435-1968
HEALTH SERVICES
Coastal Family Health Center
Moss Point Phone: (228) 475-9945
Vancleanve Phone: (228) 826-4711
Website: http://www.coastalfamilyhealth.com
Health and Handicapped Services of Jackson and George County
Phone: (228) 762-0364
Jackson County Health Department
Phone: 228-762-1117
Environmental office: 228-762-1173
Jackson County – Ocean Springs Clinic
Phone: 228-872-4861
Website: http://www.msdh.state.ms.us
Jackson County Association for Sickle Cell Disease
Phone: (228) 769-6516
Website: http://www.sicklecelldisease.org
Mississippi Partners for Rehabilitation – Jackson County
Vocational Rehabilitation
Phone: (228) 497-0231
Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind
Phone: (228) 497-0143
Office of Special Disability Programs
Phone: (228) 497-0248
AbilityWorks
Phone: (228) 897-7616
Ocean Springs Hospital
Phone: (228) 818-1111
Website: http://www.mysrhs.com/
Singing River Hospital
Phone: (228) 809-5000
Website: http://www.mysrhs.com/
Singing River Health System Clinics
“Singing River Health System operates several community medical clinics and primary care doctor’s offices throughout the Gulf Coast. Our doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and staff are committed to providing convenient care for your general health needs.”
Phone: (228) 588.6622
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 12 pm
Hurley Clinic
General Services:
| • Bronchitis | $49 |
| • Cold Sores | $49 |
| • Conjunctivitis | $49 |
| • Ear Ache / Infections | $49 |
| • Fever | $49 |
| • Influenza | $49 |
| • Minor Sprains / Strains | $49 |
| • Minor Wounds (not requiring suturing) | $49 |
| • Seasonal Allergies | $49 |
| • Sinus Infections | $49 |
| • Skin Rashes | $49 |
| • Stomach Cramps | $49 |
| • Strep Throat | $49 + $20 for strep test |
| • Suture Removal | $49 |
| • Urinary Tract Infections | $49 + $6.40 for urine test |
| • Wart Removal | Procedure |
| • School, Sports, Camp Physicals | $30 |
| • Ear Wax Removal | procedure |
| Other services at this Hurley clinic: | |
| X-ray | |
| Ultrasounds | |
| Lab | |
Pascagoula Clinic
Phone: (228) 762-3466
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
General Services:
| • Bronchitis | $49 |
| • Cold Sores | $49 |
| • Conjunctivitis | $49 |
| • Ear Ache / Infections | $49 |
| • Fever | $49 |
| • Influenza | $49 |
| • Minor Sprains / Strains | $49 |
| • Minor Wounds (not requiring suturing) | $49 |
| • Seasonal Allergies | $49 |
| • Sinus Infections | $49 |
| • Skin Rashes | $49 |
| • Stomach Cramps | $49 |
| • Strep Throat | $49 + $20 for strep test |
| • Suture Removal | $49 |
| • Urinary Tract Infections | $49 + $6.40 for urine test |
| • Wart Removal | Procedure |
| • School, Sports, Camp Physicals | $30 |
| • Ear Wax Remova | Procedure |
Ocean Springs Clinic
Phone: (228) 872-2403
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
General Services:
| • Bronchitis | $49 |
| • Cold Sores | $49 |
| • Conjunctivitis | $49 |
| • Ear Ache / Infections | $49 |
| • Fever | $49 |
| • Influenza | $49 |
| • Minor Sprains / Strains | $49 |
| • Minor Wounds (not requiring suturing) | $49 |
| • Seasonal Allergies | $49 |
| • Sinus Infections | $49 |
| • Skin Rashes | $49 |
| • Stomach Cramps | $49 |
| • Strep Throat | $49 + $20 for strep test |
| • Suture Removal | $49 |
| • Urinary Tract Infections | $49 + $6.40 for urine test |
| • Wart Removal | Procedure |
| • School, Sports, Camp Physicals | $30 |
| • Ear Wax Removal | Procedure |
Vancleave Clinic
Phone: (228) 826-1482
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
General Services:
| • Bronchitis | $49 |
| • Cold Sores | $49 |
| • Conjunctivitis | $49 |
| • Ear Ache / Infections | $49 |
| • Fever | $49 |
| • Influenza | $49 |
| • Minor Sprains / Strains | $49 |
| • Minor Wounds (not requiring suturing) | $49 |
| • Seasonal Allergies | $49 |
| • Sinus Infections | $49 |
| • Skin Rashes | $49 |
| • Stomach Cramps | $49 |
| • Strep Throat | $49 + $20 for strep test |
| • Suture Removal | $49 |
| • Urinary Tract Infections | $49 + $6.40 for urine test |
| • Wart Removal | Procedure |
| • School, Sports, Camp Physicals | $30 |
| • Ear Wax Removal | Procedure |
Walmart Clinic
Phone: (228) 938-0109
The clinic will provide convenient, affordable access to basic health care services, seven days a week, with no appointment necessary. The clinic will be open for walk-in care Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
-For busy customers who need care, especially after working hours or on weekends, the clinic will treat common health ailments and offer routine services. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Acne
• Bladder infections
• Blood sugar testing
• Camp and school physicals
• Cholesterol screening
• Common vaccinations
• Ear aches
• Flu
• Insect bites and stings
• Minor wounds
• Sinus infections
• Upper respiratory infections
• Wart removal
Promiss Pregnancy Resources of Mississippi
Helpline: (228) 861-4243
Business Phone: (228) 297-6477
Community Website: http://www.promiss4u.com
Donor/Volunteer Website: http://www.promissdonor.com
Rheumatoid Arthritis
“The Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network (RASN) is dedicated to providing up- to-date information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis patients. Our goal is simple. We want RA patients to know their options and fully understand their diagnosis. You can take steps, right now, to improve symptoms and your quality of life.”
Phone: 1(800) 405-4043
Website: https://www.rheumatoidarthritis.org
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Bienseance Clinic
Provides behavioral counseling and testing services.
Phone: (228) 875-9303
Singing River Health Systems Programs:
Addiction Services
Outpatient services for individuals with addictions.
Phone: (228) 712-2783
Adult Behavior Care Unit
Acute care provided to adults 18 years or older.
Phone: (228) 676-9224
Children’s Services
Case management, crisis intervention, early intervention program for youth with classes and services.
Phone: (601) 947-4274
Eddie DiSanti Group Home
Helps to increase independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Phone: (228) 522-0505
Medical Psychiatric Care Unit
Medical and psychiatric unit for individuals who need intervention.
Phone: (228) 809-2273
Outreach Clubhouse
Phone: (228) 497-6940
Singing River Industries
Serves adults with intellectual disabilities/ developmental disabilities with case management, supported employment, supported living, and other needs.
Phone: (228) 497-9471
Singing River Services
Community based mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services.
Phone: (228) 497-0690
The Haven/Home of Grace
In operation since 1965, the Home of Grace has helped tens of thousands of individuals who are battling addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, and other. Our program is founded on Christian principles, focusing on the Biblical virtues of truth, honor, integrity, respect, faith, and disciplined living.
Admin Office & Men’s Campus Phone: (228) 826-5283
Women’s Campus Phone: (228) 497-1312
Website: http://www.homeofgrace.org
Rehabs.com
“Rehabs.com was founded in 2011 with two goals in mind: to provide information for those suffering with substance abuse and behavioral addictions – either personally or through loved ones – and to connect those people with the treatment programs that can help them.”
Phone: 1(888) 823-3169
Website: http://www.rehabs.com/guides/substance-abuse-and-anxiety-disorders