Clay County
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Local offices in Clay County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Clay County Office
266 Washington St, West Point, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food and cash assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Prairie Opportunity, Inc., Clay County Office
122 Jackson St, West Point, MS 39773
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about help with energy bills, home weatherization, and other community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prairieopportunity.org
Housing help · City office
The Housing Authority of the City of West Point
980 East Brame Avenue, West Point, MS 39773
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Public health · State office
Clay County Health Department
179 E Jordan Ave, West Point, MS 39773
Help here
- County health clinic servicesGet public health services and ask the clinic about appointments and available care.
- WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Starkville Regional Office
313 Industrial Park Road, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Medicaid assistanceContact the regional office that serves Clay County for help applying for Medicaid.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Golden Triangle Area Agency on Aging
106 Miley Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Aging services and referralsCall for referrals to meals, health care, legal help, personal care, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtpdd.com
Veterans · County office
Clay County Veterans Affairs Office
329 Court Street, West Point, MS 39773
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with VA benefits and claims if you are a veteran living in Clay County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claycountyms.com
Emergency help · County office
West Point Clay County Emergency Management Agency
2392 W Church Hill Rd, West Point, MS 39773
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local emergency planning, alerts, and 911 address applications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claycountyms.com
Jobs and training · State office
The Communiversity WIN Job Center
7003 South Frontage Road, Columbus, MS 39701
Help here
- Employment and job trainingGet help finding work, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Tombigbee Regional Library System
436 Commerce Street, West Point, MS 39773
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, internet, and learning resources across the system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tombigbee.lib.ms.us
Clay County, Mississippi website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clay County
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
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
Prairie Opportunity, Inc.
501 Highway 12 W, Ste. 11, Starkville, MS 39760-1526
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Clay County
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
- 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