Yazoo County
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Local offices in Yazoo County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Young Williams Child Support Office, Yazoo City
128 W. Jefferson St, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the child support office for help with child support cases and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Yazoo County Office
1315 Grady Ave, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Help here
- SNAP and TANFContact this office to ask about food and cash assistance applications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Yazoo City Housing Authority
121 Lindsey Lawn Drive, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing programs and how to apply for housing assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yazoocityha.org
Public health · State office
Yazoo County Health Department
230 East Broadway St, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for county clinic services and health appointments.
- WICCall the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition support and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
River Ridge Behavioral Health Services
3444 Wisconsin Avenue, Vicksburg, MS 39182
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the regional center for behavioral health services for Yazoo County residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warren-yazoo.org
Older adults · Regional office
Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability supportContact the Area Agency on Aging for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmpdd.org
Veterans · County office
Yazoo County Veterans Affairs Office
2201 Gordon Ave, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpA veterans service officer helps veterans and their families with benefit claims and paperwork.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yazoocounty.net
Jobs and training · State office
Yazoo City WIN Job Center Navigator Service Station
Ricks Memorial Library, 310 N Main St, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Help here
- Job search and unemployment helpVisit this service station for a video connection to job center staff and help finding work or filing an unemployment claim.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Yazoo Library Association
310 N Main Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and tools, use computers and printers, and get help with learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yazoolibraryassociation.org
Yazoo County, Mississippi website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Yazoo County
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
Warren Washington, Issaquena Sharkey Community Action Agency, Inc.
19719 Hwy 1 South, Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Yazoo 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
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