Waynesboro
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Local offices in Waynesboro
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Local office · City office
Waynesboro City Hall
714 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and for information about city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waynesboroms.us
Utilities · City office
City of Waynesboro Water Department
714 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the Water Department to ask about water service, utility bills, and payment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waynesboroms.us
Library · County office
Waynesboro-Wayne County Library
1103 A Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library technology, and attend learning programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wwcls.lib.ms.us
State office · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Wayne County Office
1104-A Cedar St., Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- SNAP and TANF applicationsVisit the office for help with applications for food and cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Waynesboro
1069 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about applying for city public housing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Mississippi Helpline
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myunitedway.com
City of Waynesboro, Mississippi website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wayne County
Waynesboro is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Wayne County Health Department
1100-A Cedar Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, family planning, testing, and other public health care.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecounty.ms
Veterans · County office
Wayne County Veterans Service Office
Wayne County Courthouse, 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding, applying for, or maintaining veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecounty.ms
Emergency help · County office
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
816 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and recoveryGet local information and assistance with emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecounty.ms
Community action · Nonprofit
Multi-County Community Service Agency, Wayne County Office
1100 Bradley Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367
Help here
- Community assistanceTalk with the local office about assistance programs for low-income individuals and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecounty.ms
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
Library · Regional office
Waynesboro-Wayne County Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public resources, and learning services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wwcls.lib.ms.us
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
- 211 Mississippi Helpline
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