Oktibbeha County

Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk Office

108 West Main Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-1356

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.oktibbehacountyms.org/164/Circuit-Court

Oktibbeha Probation and Parole Office

110 North Lafayette Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-6250

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

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

6671 Highway 45 Alternate South
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-6122

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal services to low-income people throughout Mississippi. They offer representation to elderly people, people with disabilities, and other residents who qualify based on income. Please call for more info about their services.

Website: http://nmrls.com/

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 1-800-890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Shelter and Transitional and Supportive Housing
  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Domestic Violence Education
  • Emergency Local Transportation
  • Counseling Services

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Starkville

207 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, MS 39760

Phone: (662) 324-9617

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Counties Served: Chickasaw County, Choctaw County, Clay County, Montgomery County, Noxubee County, Oktibbeha County, and Webster County

Services Provided: Abilityworks provides vocational assessment, job training, and work experience for individuals with disabilities.

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

Community Counseling Services-Starkville Main Counseling Office

302 North Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-9318

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Community Counseling Services provides a range of programs for people with mental health needs and those who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, including waiver services and community support program services.

Website: https://www.ccsms.org/

Education

East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle Campus

8731 South Frontage Road
Mayhew, MS 39753

Phone: (662) 243-1900

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Counties Served: Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee and Oktibbeha

Services Provided: East Mississippi 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.eastms.edu/locations/golden-triangle/

Employment

Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC)

207 Lafayette Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 722-3016

Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Counties Served: Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha

Services Provided: The Christian Women’s Job Corps helps women gain life and employment skills through job training and education.

Website: www.cwjcgtms.org

The Communiversity WIN Job Center

7003 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701

Phone: (662) 243-1751

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Counties Served: Choctaw County, Clay County, Lowndes County, Noxubee County, and Oktibbeha County

Services Provided: WIN Job Centers offer programs and resources for job seekers.

  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Resume Preparation
  • Access to Training information
  • Priority Services for Veterans
  • Career Planning & Assessment
  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Services
  • Trade Act Adjustment (TAA)

Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/the-communiversity-win-job-center/

Financial ∕ Banking Services

Triangle Federal Credit Union

12036 Highway 182 East
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 338-9131

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Website: https://www.trianglefcu.com/

Statewide Federal Credit Union

333 Highway 12 West
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-5020

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Website: https://www.statewidefcu.org/branches-and-atms/starkville-branch/

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

6671 Highway 45 Alternate South
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-6122

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services is a legal non-profit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal and other related services to elderly people, people with disabilities, and other people who qualify based on income. Call for more information.

  • Free Tax Return Preparation
  • Provide information to taxpayers about qualifying special tax credits
  • Provides taxpayers with free legal assistance on federal and state tax matters
  • Assistance program offers free tax help to low- and middle-income individuals

Website: http://nmrls.com/

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Peter's Rock Food Pantry

223 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 615-4493

Hours: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Peter’s Rock Food Pantry provides free food to low-income people and elderly individuals.

Health

Oktibbeha County Health Department

203 Yeates Street
Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-4565
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Oktibbeha County Health Department provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://www.oktibbehacountyms.org/184/Health-Department

Housing

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV

2845 South Frontage Road
Columbus, Mississippi 39703

Phone: (662) 327-4121

TTD: (662) 327-8114

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cities Served: Columbus, Starkville, West Point, Eupora, Louisville, Ackerman, Grenada, and Winona

Services Provided: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV offers public housing units and Section 8 Housing Voucher Choice Program to qualifying individuals.

Note: You may be subject to a criminal background check which could impact your eligibility. Please call to learn more about the application process and how to apply for benefits.

Website: www.mrh4.com/contact-us.htm

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 1-800-890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven Inc. provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing

Identification

Starkville DMV

1280 East Lee Boulevard
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-5316

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: The Starkville 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: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Columbus DMV

17 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702

Phone: (662) 327-1833

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: The Columbus 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: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Starkville Social Security Office

1089C Stark Road
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (800) 305-6919

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Services Provided: The Starkville Social Security Office is where you can obtain a copy of your social security card. You can also apply for Disability or Medicare benefits. Contact the office for information on documents needed to obtain a copy of your social security card or apply for benefits.

Website: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp

Law Enforcement

Starkville Police Department

101 East Lampkin Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-4134

Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Sturgis Police Department

3851 Hwy 12 West
Sturgis, MS 39769

Phone: (662) 465-7970

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Mental Health

Community Counseling Services-Starkville Main Counseling Office

302 North Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-9318

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Community Counseling Services provides mental health services for adults and children.

Website: https://www.ccsms.org/

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 1-800-890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven Inc. provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Onsite mental health services
  • Shelter resident counseling
  • Non-resident counseling
  • Peer support groups
  • Sexual violence support groups
  • Referral Services

Public Libraries

Starkville Public Library

326 University Drive
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-2766

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

Website: https://starkville.lib.ms.us/

Maben Public Library

831 2nd Avenue
Maben, MS 39750

Phone: (662) 263-5619

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

Website: https://starkville.lib.ms.us/

Sturgis Public Library

2732 MS Highway 12
Sturgis, MS 39769

Phone: (662) 465-7493

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

Website: https://starkville.lib.ms.us/

Substance Abuse Treatment

Community Counseling Services-Starkville Main Counseling Office

302 North Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-9318

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Community Counseling Services provides a range of mental health programs, including substance use disorder services.

Website: https://www.ccsms.org/

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 1-800-890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven Inc. provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Substance abuse counseling

Transportation

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: (800) 890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven Inc. provides emergency transportation for domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Transportation