Collins
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Local offices in Collins
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Collins City Hall
300 Main St., Collins, MS 39428
Help here
- City services and utility billingAsk about city services, start electric, water, sewer, or garbage service, or get help with a utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcollins.com
Library · County office
R.E. Blackwell Memorial Library
403 S. Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428
Help here
- Library servicesUse the public library and ask staff about library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcollins.com
Older adults · City office
Collins Senior Citizens Center
900 S. Civic Center Boulevard, Collins, MS
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can ask about meals, exercise, and social activities at the senior center.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcollins.com
State office · Nonprofit
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Collins Office
500 9th St., Collins, MS 39428
Help here
- Community assistance referralsContact the local community action office to ask what help and referrals it offers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Local office · Regional office
Mississippi 211
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with health, financial, housing, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaysems.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Covington County
Collins is in Covington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Covington County Office
107 Arrington Ave, Collins, MS 39428
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food and cash assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
- Child protectionContact the local state office about child protection services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Covington County Health Department
600 South Arrington Ave, Collins, MS 39428
Help here
- Public health clinicGet public health clinic services by appointment.
- WICGet help with WIC nutrition services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Veterans · County office
Covington County Veterans Service Office
502 S Arrington Ave, Collins, MS 39428
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on covingtoncountyms.gov
Emergency help · County office
Covington County Emergency Management
502 S Arrington Avenue, Collins, MS 39428
Help here
- Disaster information and unmet needsContact the county office for disaster information or to report storm damage and unmet needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on covingtoncountyms.gov
Library · County office
Covington County Library System
403 S Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428
Help here
- Library cards and public resourcesGet a library card and use library materials and services throughout the county system.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ccls.lib.ms.us
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services information and referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults live independently.
- Medicare counselingGet counseling about Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance choices.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smpdd.com
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