Jasper County

Jasper County Circuit Clerk Office

1st District:
1782 Highway 503
Paulding, MS 39348
Phone: (601) 727-4941

2nd District:
27 East 8th Avenue
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-2245
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The circuit clerk’s office provides information regarding outstanding restitution and records related to criminal cases.
Website: https://www.co.jasper.ms.us/courts

Jasper Probation & Parole Office

230 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
Phone: (601) 782-9512 or (601) 782-4104
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Parole and Probation office provides supervision for people who are on probation or parole. Any questions about requirements or conditions of probation and parole should be made to them directly.
Website: https://www.mdoc.ms.gov/About/Pages/Area-Locations.aspx#Jasper

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc.

420 North 6th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: ​​(601) 915-3237
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (800) 649-1092
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, Smith, and Wayne.
Services Provided: Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Inc. provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors and their children.
Website: www.dafsms.org

Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention

507 North 37th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: ​​(601) 264-7078
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (601) 264-7777
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Perry, Marion, Smith, Wayne
Services Provided: The Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention is a nonprofit center that provides a variety of services for survivors of violence, including:

  • Provides support, advocacy, counseling, and resources for survivors of sexual assault
  • 24/7 help line with trained professionals and volunteers and first responders at local hospitals

Website: https://www.theshafercenter.info

Weems Community Mental Health Center - Jasper County, Mobile Crisis Response Team

78 South 5th Street
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: 1-800-803-0245
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Weems Community Mental Health Center’s Mobile Crisis Response Team responds to people experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week for assistance.
Website: http://www.weemsmh.com

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Laurel

3 Thames Road
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 649-8094
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Jasper, Jones, Scott, Smith, and Wayne
Services Provided: Abilityworks is a community rehabilitation program that provides vocational assessment, job training, and actual work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks

Vocational Rehabilitation

304 Northside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-7580
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jasper, Newton, Scott, and Simpson
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment and other support services for people with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

710 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-5685
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Jasper, Jones, Marion, and Smith
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides a range of services to people who are blind and low-vision impaired, including meal planning, recreation, independent living support, and vocational rehabilitation.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vrb

Office of Special Disability Programs

304 Northside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-7460
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jasper, Newton, Scott
Services Provided: The Office of Special Disability Programs provides services and disability services for people with disabilities, including case management, respite care, transitional services, durable medical supplies, and vehicle modifications.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/special-disability-programs

Education

Jones College - Jasper County Center

3209 MS-15
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 477-5473 or (601) 764-9393
Services Provided: Jones Community College provides a range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.
Website: https://www.jcjc.edu/workforce/locations/jasper-campus/

Employment

Laurel WIN Job Center

2139 Mississippi 15 North Suite D
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 399-4000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Smith, Wayne
Services Provided: Laurel WIN Job Center provides services to help people find employment, including priority services for veterans.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/laurel-win-job-center/

AbilityWorks of Laurel

3 Thames Road
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 649-8094
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Jasper, Jones, Scott, Smith, and Wayne
Services Provided: Abilityworks is a community rehabilitation program that provides vocational assessment, job training, and actual work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/AbilityWorks/Pages/default.aspx

Vocational Rehabilitation

304 Northside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-7580
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jasper, Newton, Scott, and Simpson
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment and other support services for people with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/VocationalRehab/Pages/default.aspx

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Jasper County Department of Human Services SNAP Office

37 East 8th Avenue, Suite A
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-2151
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Jasper County’s Department of Human Services provides SNAP applications which offer monthly benefits to low-income households in need of food assistance. For more information about this program, please call the office.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/

Edwards Street Fellowship Center

1919 Edwards Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-6149
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Thursday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forest, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, & Wayne
Services Provided: The Edwards Street Fellowship Center’s Food Pantry is available to individuals and families in need of food assistance. The Center provides clothing, furniture, and other essential household items at a low cost.
Website: https://edwardsstreetfellowship.org/index.html

Health

Jasper County Health Department

2761 Highway 15
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-2419
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Jasper County Health Department provides a range of outpatient medical services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/

Jasper Family Medical Clinic

20 South 6 Street
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-4494
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Services Provided: Jasper Family Medical Clinic provides medical services. Walk-ins are welcome. Call for more information.
Website: https://www.jaspergeneralhospital.com/home/family-medical-clinic

Jasper County After Hours Clinic

27 South 6th Street
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-2155
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Jasper County After Hours Clinic provides a variety of outpatient medical services. Call for more information.
Website: https://www.jaspergeneralhospital.com/home/jasper-county-after-hours-clinic

Housing

Jasper County Department of Human Services

37 East 8th Avenue, Suite A
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-2151
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Jasper County Department of Human Services offers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
Website: https://www.access.ms.gov/Application

Identification

Laurel DMV

130 North 12th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 425-3802
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Laurel DMV is where you obtain a driver’s license or a state-issued identification card.
Website: For identification and license requirements: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/ClassR  
For the location of offices: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Laurel Social Security Office

3210 Mississippi 15 North
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: 866-964-4927
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Laurel Social Security Office is where you can obtain a copy of your social security card. You can also apply for Disability or Medicare benefits. Please call for specific information on what is needed to get a copy of your social security card.
Website: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp

Law Enforcement

Bay Springs Police Department

39th South 6th Street
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-4112
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Heidelberg Police Department

114 West Park Street
Heidelberg, MS 39439
Phone: (601) 787-3961
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Louin Police Department

4240 Highway 15 North
Louin, MS 39338
Phone: (601) 739-3630
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mental Health

Weems Community Mental Health Center

78 South 5th Street
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 483-4821
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (800) 803-0245
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Weems Community Mental Health Center provides inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment for adults. For more information about their services please call.
Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/

Public Libraries

Bay Springs Municipal Library  

2747 Highway 15
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-2291
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and  Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://emrl.lib.ms.us/about-us/branches/bay-springs-municipal-library

Mary Weems Parker Memorial Library

1016 North Pine Avenue
Heidelberg, Mississippi 39439
Phone: (601) 787-3857
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://emrl.lib.ms.us/about-us/branches/mary-weems-parker-memorial-library

Substance Abuse Treatment

Weems Community Mental Health Center

78 South 5th Street
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 483-4821
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (800) 803-0245
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Weems Community Mental Health Center provides inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment for adults and adolescents.  For more information about their services please call.
Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/default/services/drug-and-alcohol-abuse-treatment/

Veteran Services

Jasper County Veteran Affairs

27 East 8th Avenue
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Phone: (601) 764-2871
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Jasper County Veterans Affairs Center provides a variety of benefits to veterans who meet eligibility requirements. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: https://www.msva.ms.gov/serviceofficers