- Administrative Issues
- Domestic Abuse
- Employment
- Health
- Mental Health
- Public Libraries
- Shelter
- Transportation
Administrative Issues
US Social Security Administration
Vicksburg Social Security Office
4155 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS - 39183
800-772-1213
Program Provides:
- Ministry
- Food
- Housing
- Clothing
Who Qualifies: Adults and Children
Open: Monday-Friday
Domestic Abuse
Angel Wings Outreach Center
415 Simpson Circle
Mendenhall, MS 39114
Crisis Line: 1-866-847-5802
601-847-5802
Services:
- Emergency Shelter
- Transitional/ Supportive Housing
- Childcare
- Advocacy Services
- 24-hour crisis line
- Residential Counseling
- Non-Residential Counseling
- Community Education
- Referral Services
Counties Served: Hinds, Issaquena, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Warren, Yazoo
Catholic Charities, Inc. Shelter for Battered Families
Jackson, MS
Crisis Line: 1-800-273-9012
601-366-0222
http://www.catholiccharitiesjackson.org/services/domestic.violence.html
Services:
- Emergency Shelter
- Transitional/ Supportive Housing
- Childcare
- Advocacy Services
- 24-Hour Crisis Line
- Residential Counseling
- Non-Residential Counseling
- Emergency Transportation
- Community Education
- Referral Services
- Legal Services
Counties Served: Hinds, Issaquena, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Sharkey, Warren, Yazoo
Center for Violence Prevention
Pearl, MS
Crisis Line 1-800-266-4198
601-932-4198 or 1-800-799-SAFE
www.mscvp.org
Services:
- Crisis and Referral Line: a twenty-four hour crisis and referral line to assist in immediate needs.
- Temporary Shelter
- Counseling
- Workshops
- Second Chance: Retail store
- Sexual Assault crisis center
- Batters intervention program
Counties Served: Hinds, Issaquena, Madison, Rankin, Sharkey, Simpson, Warren, Yazoo
Haven House Family Shelter
Vicksburg, MS
Crisis Line: 1-800-898-0860
601-638-0021
www.myhavenhouse.org
Services provided:
- Emergency Shelter
- Transitional/ Supportive Housing
- Childcare
- Advocacy Services
- Batterer Intervention Program
- 24-hour Crisis Line
- Residential Counseling
- Non-Residential Counseling
- Emergency Transportation
- Community Education
- Referral Services
Counties Served: Hinds, Issaquena, Madison, Rankin, Sharkey, Simpson, Warren, Yazoo
Employment
Greenville WIN Job Center
800 Mississippi 1
Greenville, MS 38703
662-332-8101
http://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/
greenvillejobcenter@mdes.ms.gov
Job Placement, WIA Services, Priority Services for Veterans, TAA, Job Corps, On-the-Job Training
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Closed Thursday at 4:00pm
MS Department of Employment Security (WIN Job Center)
1625 Monroe St, Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-638-1452
Program Provides:
- Employment Assistance
- Unemployment claims
- Veteran Services
Who Qualifies: Public
Open: Monday-Friday
Health
Sharkey-Issaquena County Health Department
297 Race St
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
662-873-6202
http://msdh.ms.gov/
- Breast & Cervical Cancer
- Child Health (EPSDT)
- Children’s Health Insurance
- Children’s Medical Program
- Diabetes control
- Early Intervention (First Steps)
- Family Planning
- Hypertension (High blood pressure)
- Immunization
- Maternity
- Perinatal (PHRM)
- Social Work
- STD/HIV
- Tuberculosis
- WIC
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Mental Health
Life Help
2504 Old Browning Road
P. O. Box 1505
Greenwood, MS 38935-1505
662-453-6211
662-455-5243 Fax
www.region6-lifehelp.org/
A full service community mental health facility dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.
Offers counseling, support housing, care and treatment.
Public Libraries
Sharkey-Issaquena County Public Library
116 China St
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
662-873-4076
www.youseemore.com/sharkeyissaquena
Shelter
Community Action Agency/ WWISCA
2022 Cherry Street
601-638-2474
Program Provides:
- Utility Assistance
- Shelter (Washington Co.)
- Weatherization Program (homeowners)
Open: Monday-Friday
Servicing: Warren Washington Issaquena Sharkey
Mountain of Faith Women’s Restoration Shelter
P.O. Box 820138
Vicksburg, MS 39182
601.661.8990
601.661.6233
www.mtnoffaith.org
Program Provides:
- Physical
- Examinations
- Transitional Housing
- Permanent Housing
- Emergency Sheltering
- Case Management
- Job Training and Placement
- Mental Health Care
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Childcare
- Life Skill Training
- Computer Skills
- Parenting Skills
- Adult Education/GED
- Bus Passes
- Transportation
- Nutrition Education
- Food Stamps
Open: 24 hours
River City Rescue Mission
3705 Washington St
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-6602
www.rivercityrescuemission.org
Program Provides:
- Residency Program
- Thrift Store
Open: 24 hours
Transportation
NRoute Transit Commission
2501 Halls Ferry Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-636-1053
www.vicksburg.org/departments/public-transportation
Provides:
- public transportation through the NRoute system
- All buses are handicapped accessible. They are also equipped with bike racks for those commuting from place to place.
Who Qualifies: Public
Open: Monday-Friday Hours from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Warren Washington Issaquena Sharkey