Greene County

Greene County Circuit Clerk Office

400 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2379
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: http://www.greenecountyms.gov/circuit-clerk

Greene/George County Probation & Parole Office

38 London Street
Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: 601-947-3479
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#George

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.

  • 24/7 Crisis Line
  • Residential and Non-Residential Counseling
  • Outreach
  • Childcare and Children’s Program
  • Temporary Emergency Shelter
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Public Education and Training
  • Batterer’s Educational Groups

Website: www.dafsms.org

Boat People SOS

150 Porter Avenue
Biloxi MS 39530
Phone: (228) 436-9999
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: BPSOS provides a Community Against Domestic Violence (CADV) program that offers a full range of services for victims of domestic violence.

  • 4-hour crisis response hotline
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Safety-planning and ongoing emotional support
  • Accompaniments in court, police stations, medical facilities, etc.
  • Translation and/or interpretation assistance
  • Public benefits application assistance
  • Connections to counseling
  • Crime victim compensation assistance
  • Shelter and/or housing relocation

Website: https://www.bpsos.org/bpsos-gulf-coast

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 resource center that provides a variety of services for survivors of violence.

  • Provides support, advocacy, counseling, and resources for survivors of sexual assault and co-victims
  • Support groups for survivors of sexual assault, suicide, and homicide.
  • 24/7 help and support line staffed with trained professionals and volunteers
  • 24/7 First Responders for victims of sexual assault and rape at local hospitals
  • Provides referrals for local community resources and services based on individual needs
  • Community education services and bystander training for violence prevention
  • Assistance filling out the Victim's Compensation forms

Website: https://www.theshafercenter.info

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.

  • Support, counseling, instruction, and motivation for the workplace
  • Assistance in job-seeking, setting job goals, work experience, and work habits

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks

Vocational Rehabilitation

732 15th Avenue, Suite A
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 428-4442
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Greene, Jones, Wayne
Services Provided:

  • Deaf Services
  • Supported Employment
  • Transitional Services
  • Vocational Evaluation
  • Counseling and Guidance
  • Educational Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Job Placement
  • Assistive Technology

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, Wayne
Services Provided:

  • Orientation and mobility
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Computer instruction
  • Communications
  • Recreation and physical conditioning
  • Independent living services for persons who are blind
  • Deaf-blind services
  • Vocational rehabilitation counseling

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vrb

Office of Special Disability Programs

18 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-4411
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Lamar, Perry
Services Provided:

  • Case Management
  • Attendant Care
  • Durable Medical Equipment and Specialized Medical Supplies
  • Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (Home Modifications)
  • Vehicle Modifications
  • Respite Care
  • Transition Services

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/special-disability-programs

Education

Jones College Greene County Center

167 Vo-Tech Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 477-4238
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.

  • Provides traditional academic classes
  • Workforce training
  • Career and technical programs
  • General Education Diploma (GED) courses

Website: https://www.jcjc.edu/workforce/locations/greene-campus/#about

Employment

Laurel WIN Job Center

2139 Hwy 15 North, Suite D
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 399-4000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington County, Greene County, Jasper County, Jones County, Smith County, and Wayne County
Services Provided:

  • Job placement
  • Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
  • Trade Adjustment Act (TAA)

Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/laurel-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.

  • Support, counseling, instruction, and motivation for the workplace
  • Assistance in job-seeking, setting job goals, work experience, and work habits

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/AbilityWorks/Pages/default.aspx

Vocational Rehabilitation

732 15th Avenue, Suite A
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 428-4442
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Greene, Jones, Wayne
Services Provided:

  • Deaf Services
  • Supported Employment
  • Transitional Services
  • Vocational Evaluation
  • Counseling and Guidance
  • Educational Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Job Placement
  • Assistive Technology

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/VocationalRehab/Pages/default.aspx

Financial ∕ Banking Services

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.
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/

Boat People SOS

150 Porter Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone: (228) 436-9999
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Boat People SOS annually provides free income tax assistance to low– to moderate-income families who cannot prepare their own tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The IRS-certified and trained volunteers can help prepare the basic tax returns and E-file the return.
Website: https://www.bpsos.org/bpsos-gulf-coast

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Boat People SOS

150 Porter Avenue
Biloxi MS 39530
Phone: (228) 436-9999
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Boat People SOS offers SNAP/Food Stamp as a program that assists qualified individuals to receive monthly benefits to help pay for the cost of groceries.
Website: https://www.bpsos.org/bpsos-gulf-coast

Greene County Department of Human Services

1008 Jackson Avenue
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2361
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided:  Greene County’s Department of Human Services provides SNAP applications which offer monthly benefits to low-income households in need of food assistance.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/

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.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Perry
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

Community Medical-Adult Clinic

401 McInnis Avenue
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-5714
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided:

  • Checkups
  • Treatment
  • Pregnancy care (where applicable)
  • Immunizations and child care (where applicable)
  • Prescription medicine

Website: https://www.freeclinics.com/det/ms_Community_Medical-Adult_Clinic

Coastal Family Health Center

951 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2381
After Hours: 877-374-4991
Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided:

  • Family Practice
  • Dentistry
  • School-Based Health Services
  • Pediatrics
  • Optometry
  • Radiology
  • Behavioral Health
  • Telehealth
  • Telepsychiatry
  • Social Services & Medication Assistance
  • Medicaid Outreach Station

Website: https://coastalfamilyhealth.org/

Greene County Health Department

1799 Davis Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2389
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (877) 978-6453
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided:

  • Breast & Cervical Cancer Program
  • Child Health (EPSDT)
  • Children’s Medical Program
  • Early Intervention (First Steps)
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Pregnancy Test
  • Perinatal (Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby)
  • Social Work
  • STD/HIV (Preventative)
  • Tuberculosis (Preventative)
  • WIC

Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,866,166.html#Greene

Leakesville Dental Clinic

1616 Williams Drive
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2640
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Leakesville Dental Clinic provides a variety of dental services such as cleanings, extractions, x-rays for individuals in need of dental care.
Website: https://coastalfamilyhealth.org/locations/leaksville/

Coastal Family Health Center

175 Annex Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2381
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday,  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Greene, George, Jackson, Harrison, Hancock, and Wayne
Services Provided:

  • Primary Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Women’s Health
  • Psychiatry
  • HIV care
  • Dental
  • Optometry
  • Laboratory
  • Radiology
  • Mammography
  • Behavioral Health
  • Pharmacy
  • Telehealth Services
  • Vaccines

Website: http://www.coastalfamilyhealth.org

Housing

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

South Mississippi Housing and Development

1320 Highway 63 North
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-5004
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The South Mississippi Housing Development provides a variety of financial resources for individuals and families in need of housing assistance.
Website: https://smhd.org/affordable-housing

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.

  • Develop Affordable Housing Projects
  • Offers Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Community Service Block Grant
  • Financial Housing Support

Website: http://prvoinc.org/

Greene County Human Services Department

1008 Jackson Avenue
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2362
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Green County Human Services Department provides a variety of services for elderly, disabled, low-income individuals and families, and families with children.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/tanf/

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 ID.
Website: For identification and license requirements: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/ClassR  
For the location of offices use this website: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Laurel Social Security Office

3210 Highway 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

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

Greene County Sheriff Office

300 Lafayette Avenue
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2342
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours; Doors lock Monday through Sunday, at 6:00 p.m.

McLain Police Department

106 S Church Ave
McLain, MS 39456
Phone: (601) 753-2757
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mental Health

Greene Mental Health Center

1501 Lackey Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-5047
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Greene Mental Health Center  provides outpatient treatment  programs, and residential programs for individuals in need of mental health care.
Website: www.pbmhr.com

Public Libraries

Leakesville Public Library

301 LaFayette Avenue
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2897
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Color and black & white prints and copies
  • Digital Scanning
  • Library Card Registration

Website: www.pineforest.lib.ms.us

McLain Public Library

106 Church Avenue
McLain, MS 39456
Phone: (601) 753-9207
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 11:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Color and black & white prints and copies
  • Digital Scanning
  • Library Card Registration

Website: www.pineforest.lib.ms.us

State Line Public Library

229 Main Street
State Line, MS 39362
Phone: (601) 848-7011
Hours: Monday and  Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Color and black & white prints and copies
  • Digital Scanning
  • Library Card Registration

Website: www.pineforest.lib.ms.us

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 treatment services for individuals battling addiction. For information about a specific service, please contact the office.

  • Individual/Family/Group Programs
  • Treatment Education
  • Residential Treatment Program
  • Transitional Living Program
  • Intensive Outpatient Services
  • Family Matters

Website: www.clearviewrecovery.com

Pine Belt Mental Health

1501 Lackey Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-5047
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Pine Belt offers mental healthcare resources to individuals of all ages, genders, and medical histories that are dealing with substance and alcohol abuse.

  • Aftercare Support
  • Drug Rehab
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Intervention
  • Outpatient treatments

Website: www.pbmhr.com

Veteran Services

Greene County Veteran Affairs

313 Lafayette Avenue
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: (601) 394-2442
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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