Prentiss
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Local offices in Prentiss
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Local office · City office
Town of Prentiss City Hall
911 3rd Street, Prentiss, MS 39474
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help with town services and to report a street light that is out.Read more
- Water and sewer billsPay your town water and sewer bill at the office, online, or by mail.Apply onlineRead more
- Garbage collectionContact City Hall with questions about trash pickup or to request an extra garbage cart.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofprentiss.gov
Library · Regional office
Prentiss Public Library
2229 Pearl Avenue, Prentiss, MS 39474
Help here
- Library services and activitiesVisit the library to borrow materials and take part in reading and activity programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on smrl.lib.ms.us
Older adults · City office
Town of Prentiss Senior Citizen Center
2312 Columbia Avenue, Prentiss, MS 39474
Help here
- Senior activities and social programsVisit the center for senior activities, recreation, and time with other community members.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofprentiss.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson Davis County
Prentiss is in Jefferson Davis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Jefferson Davis County Office, Mississippi Department of Human Services
1185 Frontage Road, Prentiss, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFVisit or contact this office to ask about food and cash assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Jefferson Davis County Health Department
1185-A Frontage Road, Prentiss, MS 39474
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and appointments.
- WICThe health department offers WIC services on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson Davis County Emergency Management
2426 Pearl Avenue, Prentiss, MS 39474
Help here
- Emergency information and assistanceContact the county office for help and information during emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jefferson-davis.ms.us
Veterans · County office
Jefferson Davis County Veterans Service Office
Jefferson Davis County Courthouse, Prentiss, MS
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceContact the county veterans service office for help with veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msva.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
South Mississippi Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system provides books, information, public computers, and learning resources to county residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smrl.lib.ms.us
Community action · Nonprofit
South Central Community Action Agency
3891 I-55 South Frontage Road, Jackson, MS 39212
Help here
- Community assistanceThe agency serves county residents with utility assistance and other community support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yoursccaa.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