Clarksdale
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Local offices in Clarksdale
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
The Housing Authority of the City of Clarksdale
2401 Sixth Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Clarksdale Public Utilities
416 Third Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Help here
- Electric, water, and wastewater serviceGet electric and water service, pay your utility bill, or ask about your account.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cdpu.net
Local office · City office
Clarksdale City Hall
121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government questions and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofclarksdale.org
Jobs and training · State office
Clarksdale WIN Job Center
236 Sharkey Avenue, 3rd Floor, Federal Building, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding a job, building job skills, and learning about training programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Carnegie Public Library
114 Delta Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Help here
- Library servicesUse books, computers, online resources, and other library services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cplclarksdale.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clarksdale
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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Inc.
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
Coahoma Opportunities, Inc.
115 Issaquena Ave, P.O. Box 1445, Clarksdale, MS 38614-4314
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Coahoma County
Clarksdale is in Coahoma County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Coahoma County Office
923 Ohio Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Help here
- SNAP and TANF assistanceVisit this office for help with SNAP food benefits and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
- Child support servicesContact the state child support program for help with child support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Coahoma County Health Department
785 Ohio Avenue, Suite 1-D, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Help here
- County health clinic servicesCall the health department to ask about clinic services and make an appointment.
- WICThe clinic offers WIC appointments on Mondays for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office · State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Clarksdale Regional Office
520 South Choctaw Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614-4800
Help here
- Medicaid applications and helpVisit the regional office serving Coahoma County for help with Medicaid information and applications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Local office · Regional office
Mississippi 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local health and human services and other community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ms.com
Older adults · Regional office
North Delta Planning and Development District, Area Agency on Aging
220 Power Drive, Batesville, MS 38606
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, in-home help, legal assistance, and other local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ndpdd.com
Veterans · State office
Coahoma County Veterans Benefits Office
504 2nd Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceContact this office for help with veterans benefits and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msva.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