Lafayette County

Local offices in Lafayette County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Lafayette County Office

  72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 301, Oxford, MS

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceVisit or call for help with state food and family assistance programs.Read more
  Call 662-234-1861DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  LIFT, Inc., Lafayette County

  181 Highway 6 East, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Basic needs and utility assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, housing costs, and other basic needs.
  Call 662-238-6222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• Public health · State office

  Lafayette County Health Department

  72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 100, Oxford, MS

  Help here

  • Public health and WICGet public health services and ask about WIC for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 662-234-5231DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Communicare, Lafayette County Office

  152 Highway 7 South, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use supportContact Communicare for mental health or substance use care and crisis support.
  Call 866-837-7521DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communicarems.org

• State office

  Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Oxford Regional Office

  204-1 Colonnade Cove, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Medicaid assistanceGet information and help applying for Medicaid at the office serving Lafayette County.Read more
  Call 662-371-1365DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ms.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging

  75 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency about services for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
  Call 662-489-2415DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trpdd.com

• Veterans · County office

  Lafayette County Veterans Affairs Office

  1301 Monroe Avenue, Suite 107, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claimsGet help connecting with VA services and filing claims for service-related injuries.
  Call 662-236-3111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettems.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Lafayette County Emergency Management

  72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsFind county emergency information, preparedness guidance, and instructions for local alerts.
  Call 662-801-8323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettems.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oxford WIN Job Center

  1310 Belk Boulevard, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help finding a job, preparing a resume, and accessing workforce training.
  Call 662-236-7201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov

• State office

  Mississippi Driver Service Bureau, Oxford

  72 F.D. Buddy E. Parkway, Suite 103, Oxford, MS

  Help here

  • Driver licensingApply for or renew a Mississippi driver's license at this office.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

• Library · Regional office

  First Regional Library

  401 Bramlett Boulevard, Oxford, MS 38655

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, public computers, and other library resources.
  Call 662-234-5751DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on firstregional.org

Lafayette County, Mississippi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lafayette County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Lafayette County

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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