Bay Springs
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Local offices in Bay Springs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Jasper County Office
37 West 8th Avenue, Bay Springs, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANF applicationsVisit the office for help applying for SNAP food benefits or TANF cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Mississippi
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, bills, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myunitedway.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
39 South 6th Street, Bay Springs, MS 39422
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help with city government services and departments.
- City utility billsContact City Hall or use the city payment portal to pay a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbaysprings.com
Library · Regional office
Bay Springs Municipal Library
2747 Highway 15, Bay Springs, MS 39422
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use a public computer, or access printing and copying services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on emrl.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bay Springs
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Multi-County Community Services Agency
2900 St. Paul Street, PO Box 905, Meridian, MS 39302-0905
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jasper County
Bay Springs is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services Jasper County Office
37 West 8th Ave, Bay Springs, MS 39422
Help here
- SNAP and TANFAsk about applying for food assistance or temporary cash assistance for your household.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Jasper County Health Department
2761 Highway 15, Bay Springs, MS 39422
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesCall the health department to ask about clinic services and make an appointment.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid Newton Regional Office
9423 Eastside Drive Extension, Newton, MS 39345
Help here
- Medicaid applications and helpAsk for help applying for Medicaid; this regional office serves Jasper County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
280 Commercial Drive, Newton, MS 39345
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesAsk about meals, transportation, homemaker help, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ecpdd.org
Veterans · County office
Jasper County Veterans Affairs
Help here
- Veterans assistanceContact the county Veterans Affairs officer for help with veterans' services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jasper.ms.us
Emergency help · County office
Jasper County Emergency Management and E-911
37 D W Eighth Ave, Bay Springs, MS 39422
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local emergency information, report storm damage, and sign up for weather and community alerts.
- E-911 address registrationContact the office to register a new or changed home address for emergency response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jasper.ms.us
Mississippi programs by kind of help
These are run by Mississippi and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Mississippi
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988