Forrest County

Forrest County Circuit Clerk Office

630 Main Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
Phone: (601) 582-3213
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://forrestcountyms.us

Forrest Probation and Parole Office

17 J.M. Tatum Industrial Dr. Building 1, Suite 100
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-3514
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#Forrest

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: 1-800-649-1092
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, including a crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling and childcare.
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

Christian Service Center

301 East Second Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-5683
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Christian Service Center offers the Loving Hands Program which offers financial assistance to families within service areas by application. Assistance will be provided on a case-by-case basis to pay utility bills and/or other approved household expenses.
Website: www.christianserve.org

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Hattiesburg

18 J.M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-9530
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Perry
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

17 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive, Suite 130
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-4381
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest and Lamar
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

17 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-5613
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest, Greene, Lamar, Perry, and Wayne
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

18 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-6225
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Lamar, and Perry
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

Pine Belt Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services

41 Bonhomie Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
Phone: (601) 450-0431
Hours: Monday through Friday,  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Pine Belt provides support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Call for more information about their services.
Website: https://www.pbmhr.org/

REM Mississippi Day Program - Serenity Springs

6770 US Highway 98
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 271-7107
Services Provided: The REM Mississippi Day Program provides day services that help develop independent living and job training skills.
Website: https://www.rem-ms.com/our-services/

Education

Pearl River Community College – GED

5448 Highway 49 South
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 403-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Pearl River 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://prcc.edu/about/locations/forrest-county-campus/

RISE

411 North 38th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: RISE provides a variety of classes on several topics such as job skills, financial management, goal setting, and mentorship. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: ​​https://www.risenonprofit.org

East Central Community College

521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (877) 462-3222
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Services Provided: East Central 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.eccc.edu/forestscott-county-career-technical-center

Lighthouse Rescue Mission

204 Eupora Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-2169
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Lighthouse Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of services to support women who are domestic violence survivors, need substance use treatment and/or experiencing homelessness.
Website: http://lighthouserescuemission.org/

Employment

Hattiesburg WIN Job Center

1911 Arcadia Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 584-1202
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: Lamar, Perry, and Forrest
Services Provided: Hattiesburg WIN Job Center  provides services to help people find employment, including priority services for veterans.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/hattiesburg-win-job-center/

AbilityWorks of Hattiesburg

18 J.M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-9530
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Perry
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

17 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive, Suite 130
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-4381
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest, Lamar
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment and other support services for people with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/VocationalRehab/Pages/default.aspx

Financial ∕ Banking Services

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc.

756 Hwy 98 Bypass
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-9564
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Perry
Services Provided: Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc provides financial education and assistance with taxes and budgeting. For more information about their services, please call their office.
Website: http://prvoinc.org/

Bank on Hattiesburg, United Way of Southeast Mississippi

210 West Front Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1648
Phone: (601) 545-7141
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Bank on Hattiesburg works to connect people to safe, affordable, and certified banking accounts by providing a variety of community banking resources.
Website: https://www.unitedwaysems.org/

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Christian Service Center

301 East Second Street
Hattiesburg, MS
Phone: (601) 582-5683
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Christian Service Center provides a soup kitchen, mobile feeding unit, and groceries at a reduced cost for families and individuals in need.
Website: www.christianserve.org

Goodwill

2305 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 584-0448
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Goodwill Donation Center & Thrift Store provides clothing and furniture at a discounted rate for families and individuals in need.
Website: http://goodwillms.org/

Lighthouse Rescue Mission

204 Eupora Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-2169
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Lighthouse Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization that is focused on serving the needs of homeless families by reaching out through meeting both short term and long term needs. They provide a variety of services, including food for individuals in need. For more information about their services please call the office.
Website: http://lighthouserescuemission.org

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 and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forest, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, and Wayne
Services Provided: Edwards Street Fellowship Center provides a food pantry and clothes, furniture, and other household essentials at a reduced cost.
Website: https://edwardsstreetfellowship.org/index.html

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc. - Forrest County

100 West Front Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-8110
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided:  Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc, provides a Senior Congregate Meal Program that offers a nutritionally balanced meal primarily for individuals 60 years and older. Seniors citizens are provided a nutritious lunch five days per week and an opportunity to engage in various interactive social activities. For more information about this specific program, please contact the office.
Website: http://prvoinc.org/

Health

AIDS Services Coalition

121 College Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 450-4286
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: AIDS Services Coalition provides services and support for those who are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Website: https://ascms.net

Brooklyn Family Health Center

44 Brooklyn Janice Road
Brooklyn, MS 39425
Phone: (601) 582-1188
Hours: Monday through Friday,  8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Brooklyn Family Health center provides access to affordable quality primary and preventive health care to our communities in a patient-centered, safe, compassionate environment. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: https://www.semrhi.com/clinic/brooklyn-family-health-center/  

Forrest County Health Department

5008 Old Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 583-0291
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Forrest County Health Department provides a variety of medical services for individuals in need of health care. Appointments are required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Website: http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/19,866,166.html#Forrest

Hattiesburg Community Dental Center

62 Old Airport Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-8382
Phone: (601) 583-4800
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Hattiesburg Community Health Center provides a variety of dental services. Call for more information or to make an appointment.
Website: https://www.semrhi.com/clinic/hattiesburg-community-dental-center/

Hattiesburg Family Health and Dental Center

66 Old Airport Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-8382
Phone: (601) 544-7500
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Hattiesburg Family Health and Dental Center provides medical and dental services. Call for more information or to make an appointment.
Website: https://www.semrhi.com/clinic/hattiesburg-family-health-center/

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

5488 US Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-8700
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative provides a variety of medical and case management services. Call for more information or to make an appointment.
Website: https://www.semrhi.com

Women’s Health Center

62 Old Airport Road
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
Phone: (601) 544-4550
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone:1-800-649-1092
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Women’s Health Center provides a variety of outpatient health services for women.
Website: https://www.semrhi.com/clinic/hattiesburg-womens-health-center/

Housing

The Lighthouse Rescue Mission

204 Eupora Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-2169
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Lighthouse Rescue Mission provides housing for families who are homeless by reaching out through meeting both short term and long term needs.
Website: http://lighthouserescuemission.org

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.
Shelter Hours: Seven days a week 24 hours
Crisis Phone: 1-800-649-1092
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 temporary emergency shelter and childcare for domestic violence survivors and their children.
Website: www.dafsms.org

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc.

756 Highway 98 Bypass
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-9564
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Perry
Services Provided: Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc, provides a variety of housing assistance programs for families in need. For more information about their programs, please call the office.
Website: http://prvoinc.org/

Identification

Hattiesburg DMV

36 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-3814
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Hattiesburg 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

Hattiesburg Social Security Office

1911 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (866) 331-2186
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Hattiesburg 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

Hattiesburg Police Department

300 Klondyke Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-7900
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Petal Police Department

127 West Eighth Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: (601) 544-5331
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mental Health

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources

103 South 19th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
Phone: (601) 544-4641
Hours: Monday through Friday,  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources provides a variety of residential and outpatient services for adults and adolescents to treat mental health and developmental disabilities. For more information about their treatment services please call the office.
Website: www.pbmhr.com

Public Libraries

Hattiesburg Public Library

329 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-4461
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://hattlibrary.org/

Petal Public Library

714 South Main Street
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: (601) 584-7610
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://hattlibrary.org/

Substance Abuse Treatment

Clearview Recovery Center

3 Clearview Circle
Moselle, MS 39459
Phone: (601) 544-1499
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Clearview Recovery Center provides a variety of substance use treatment services. For information about a specific service, please contact the office.
Website: www.clearviewrecovery.com

Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services

2255 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (888) 574-4673
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Pine Grove provides a range of crisis, inpatient, and outpatient substance use treatment services for adults and adolescents.  
Website: https://www.pinegrovetreatment.com/drug-addiction-treatment/

The Hills, LLC

2018 Hardy, Suite 20
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 336-0445
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Hills offers intensive substance use treatment aftercare support groups for adults.

South Central Recovery

460 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 543-7541
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: South Central Recovery is a hospital-based alcohol and drug dependency facility. Provides a detox to rehab pathway and resources for individuals dealing with addiction.

Professional Enhancement Program - Pine Grove

2255 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (888) 574-4673
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Professional Enhancement Program provides substance use treatment services for adults.
Website: ​​https://www.pinegrovetreatment.com/professional-enhancement-program/

Veteran Services

Forrest County Veteran Affairs

1200 Corinne Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
Phone: (601) 583-4521
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The 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

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