Lauderdale County
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Local offices in Lauderdale County
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Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Lauderdale County Office
5224 Valley Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the local MDHS office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Lauderdale County Health Department
5224 Valley Street, 2nd Floor, Meridian, MS
Help here
- Health department and WIC servicesVisit the health department for public health services and WIC help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Meridian Housing Authority
2425 E Street, Meridian, MS
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher programs for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on meridianhousing.net
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Area Agency on Aging
280 Commercial Drive, Newton, MS 39345
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding meals, transportation, and other services for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ecpdd.org
Veterans · County office
Lauderdale County Veterans Service Office
1827 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39302
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msva.ms.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Weems Community Mental Health Center
1415 College Road, Meridian, MS 39304
Help here
- Community mental health servicesContact Weems for community mental health services in Lauderdale County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on weemsmh.com
Jobs and training · State office
Meridian WIN Job Center
5313 Old Highway 80 West, Meridian, MS 39307
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job placement, career planning, and workforce training services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
State office · State office
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau, Meridian
910 Highway 11 & 80 East, Meridian, MS 39301
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Mississippi driver license or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lauderdale County Emergency Communications Center
1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
Help here
- Emergency communicationsCall 911 for emergency help, or contact the center about local emergency communications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lauderdalecounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency
2525 14th Street, Meridian, MS
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for and responding to local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lemaonline.com
Library · County office
Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library
2517 7th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the library system for books, information, and public learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on meridianlauderdalecolibrary.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Multi-County Community Service Agency
2900 Saint Paul Street, Meridian, MS
Help here
- Community services assistanceAsk about community programs that may help with energy bills and other basic needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lauderdale 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
- 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