Lamar County
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Local offices in Lamar County
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Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Lamar County Office
207 Main St, Purvis, MS 39475
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food or cash assistance and get help with an existing case.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and an existing case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Lamar County Health Department
207A Main St, Purvis, MS 39475
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the county health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Veterans · County office
Lamar County Veterans Affairs
12 Veterans Drive, Purvis, MS 39475
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet free help understanding and filing claims for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lamarcountyms.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lamar County Emergency Management
196 Central Industrial Row, Purvis, MS 39475
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lamarcountyms.gov
Library · County office
Lamar County Library System
144 Shelby Speights Drive, Purvis, MS 39475
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for books, learning resources, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lamarcountylibrarysystem.org
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
Community action · Nonprofit
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
756 Highway 98 Bypass, Columbia, MS 39429
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about help with utility bills, housing costs, food, and other basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prvoinc.org
Jobs and training · State office
Hattiesburg WIN Job Center
1911 Arcadia Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help searching for jobs, planning a career, and finding job training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.mississippi.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Southeast Mississippi 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free referrals to local help with health, housing, money, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaysems.org
Lamar County, Mississippi website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lamar 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.
- 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
- United Way of Southeast Mississippi 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-472-8265 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988