Bay St. Louis
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Local offices in Bay St. Louis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Bay Waveland Housing Authority
601 Lucien Kidd Street, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or check whether rental assistance applications are being accepted.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baywavehousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Bay St. Louis Utilities
688 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsOpen or manage a city utility account and pay water, sewer, or gas bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baystlouis-ms.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Hancock County Senior Citizen's Center
601 Bookter Street, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- Meals and support for older adultsHancock County residents age 60 and older can get meals, transportation, activities, and referrals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hancockhra.org
Jobs and training · State office
Hancock County WIN Job Center
856 Highway 90, Suite D, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- Job search and unemployment claim helpGet help looking for work, training, or support with an unemployment claim.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Bay St. Louis Library
312 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hcls.info
Local office · City office
Bay St. Louis City Hall
688 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baystlouis-ms.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Court Street Community Center
122 Court Street, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- Community center spaceResidents can ask the city about using this space for gatherings and events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baystlouis-ms.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bay St. Louis
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
Feeding the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
756 Highway 98 Bypass, PO Box 188, Columbia, MS 39429-0188
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hancock County
Bay St. Louis is in Hancock County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Hancock County Office
856 Highway 90, Suite D, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- SNAP and TANF applicationsApply for food and cash assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
500 24th Street, Gulfport, MS 39502
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about energy bill and weatherization help available to eligible residents in Hancock County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Hancock County Health Department
856 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520-8602
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet health clinic services and information about appointments.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Hancock County Justice Court
8450 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Help here
- Justice Court mattersGet information about civil claims, evictions, misdemeanor cases, and citations handled by Justice Court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcounty.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
10441 Corporate Drive, Suite 1, Gulfport, MS 39503
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smpdd.com
Veterans · County office
Hancock County Veteran Services Office
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for state and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcounty.ms.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Mississippi 211
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