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Local offices in Wesson
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Utilities · City office
Wesson Water and Sewer Department
1011 Spring Street, Wesson, MS 39191
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact City Hall about town water and sewer service and bills.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wessonms.org
Local office · City office
Wesson City Hall
1011 Spring Street, Wesson, MS 39191
Help here
- Town services and informationContact City Hall for town government questions and local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wessonms.org
Library · Regional office
Longie Dale Hamilton Memorial Library
1012 Spring Street, Wesson, MS 39191
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mlc.lib.ms.us
Local office · City office
Old School Community Center
Help here
- Community centerThe town budget includes support for the Old School Community Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wessonms.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wesson
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
AJFC Community Action Agency, Inc.
8 Feltus Street, Natchez, MS 39120-2875
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Copiah County
Wesson is in Copiah County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Copiah County Office, Mississippi Department of Human Services
640 Georgetown St, Suite 2, Hazlehurst, MS 39083
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food or cash assistance and get help with your application.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.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
Community action · Nonprofit
AJFC Hazlehurst Office
133 West Gallatin St, Suite 102, Hazlehurst, MS
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the local community action office to ask about help available to residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Housing authority · City office
Hazlehurst Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and check your application status.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.hazlehurstha.com
Public health · State office
Copiah County Health Department
640 Georgetown St, Hazlehurst, MS 39083
Help here
- County health clinic servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, family planning, and disease testing.
- WICApply for food support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Region 8 Mental Health Services, Copiah County
1019 Carroll Drive, Hazlehurst, MS 39083
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the local office for community mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on region8mhs.org
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