Panola County

Panola County Circuit Clerk Office

1st District:
215  South Pocahontas Street
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: (662) 487-2073
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2nd District:
151 Public Square
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-6210
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://panolacoms.com/offices/circuit-clerk/

Panola Probation & Parole Office

560 Highway 51 South
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-5393
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

5 County Road 1014
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-8731
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 with disabilities, and other people who qualify based on income. Call for more information.
Website: http://nmrls.com/

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

House of Grace

8535 US-51A
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 253-0252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (662) 342-1432
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties served: DeSoto, Tate, Tunica, Yalobusha, Marshall, Panola, Lafayette, Coahoma, Benton, Quitman
Services Provided: House of Grace provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing
  • Advocacy Services
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  • Batterer Intervention Program
  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Residential Counseling
  • Non-Residential Counseling
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Community Education
  • Referral Services
  • Legal Services

Website: https://www.houseofgracedv.org/

Communicare - Panola County Office, Mobile Crisis Unit

100 East Frontage Road
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: (662) 234-7521
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 1-866-837-7521
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Communicare’s Mobile Crisis Unit responds to people experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week for assistance.

  • Access to Mental Health Therapists
  • Access to Community Support Specialists
  • Post Crisis Follow-up Appointment

Website: https://www.communicarems.org/crisis-services

Disability Services

AbilityWorks

51 County Road 166
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-0857
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Calhoun, Coahoma, Clay, Lafayette, Panola, Quitman, Yalobusha  
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

Office of Special Disability Programs

103 Bates Street
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-8509
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, and Yalobusha
Services Provided: Office of Special Disability Programs provides vocational rehabilitation services and disability services for people with disabilities.

  • 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

Vocational Rehabilitation

184 South Market Street, Suite B
Charleston, MS 38921
Phone: (662) 647-8738
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Grenada, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Yalobusha
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides a range of vocational services for people with disabilities.

  • 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

51 County Road 166
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-6092
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette County, Panola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica, Webster, Yalobusha
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides a range of services for people who are blind and low-vision impaired.

  • 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

Education

Northwest Mississippi Community College, The Concourse Campus

325 Lakewood Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 360-1236
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Northwest 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.northwestms.edu/

Employment

Batesville WIN Job Center

325 Lakewood Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 360-1236
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Panola, Tallahatchie
Services Provided:  WIN Job Center provides job placement assistance, skill training, and other assistance for people seeking employment.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/batesville-win-job-center/

Christian Women’s Job Corps/ Merea Ministry, Inc.

358 Highway 6 West
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 578-4928
Hours: Call for hours
Services Provided: Christian Women’s Job Corps/ Merea Ministry, Inc. helps to equip women in Panola County and surrounding areas with both job training and life skills.

  • Mentoring
  • Job Placement
  • Job Corps
  • On-the-Job Training

Website: https://www.mereaministry.org

Financial ∕ Banking Services

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

5 County Road 1014
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-8731
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 with disabilities, and other people who qualify based on income. Call for more information.
Website: http://nmrls.com/

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

South Panola Food Pantry

201 Van Voris Street
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 703-1739
Hours: Tuesday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Services Provided: South Panola Food Pantry distributes free food and groceries to low-income residents and families in the community. Please call for more information about their services.

Health

Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center, Inc - Batesville

216 Highway 51 North
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-1858
Hours: Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties served: Tunica, Tate, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola
Services Provided: Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://www.aehchc.org/index.php

Panola County Health Department

381 Highway 51 South
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-4616
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Panola County Health Department provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,821,166.html#Panola

 

Housing

House of Grace

8535 US-51A
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 253-0252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (662) 342-1432
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: DeSoto, Tate, Tunica, Yalobusha, Marshall, Panola, Lafayette, Coahoma, Benton, Quitman
Services Provided: House of Grace provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing

Website: https://www.houseofgracedv.org/

Identification

Batesville DMV

22000 Highway 35 North
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 653-6400
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Batesville 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

Grenada DMV

1230 Fairground Road
Grenada, MS 38901
Phone: (662) 226-2341
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Grenada 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

Hernando Social Security Office

2631 Mcingvale Road, Suite 15
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: (866) 739-4771
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Hernando 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

Batesville Police Department

106 College Street
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-5653
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Como Police Department

103 North Main Street
Como, MS 38619
Phone: (662) 526-5106
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Crenshaw Police Department

600 Broad Street
Crenshaw, MS 38621
Phone: (662) 382-5272
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Sardis Police Department

619 East Lee Street
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: (662) 487-1383
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Communicare - Panola County Office

100 East Frontage Road
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: (662) 234-7521
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 1-866-837-7521
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Communicare provides a range of mental health services.

  • Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Anger Management
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Trauma-Related Counseling

Website: https://www.communicarems.org

House of Grace

8535 US-51A
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 253-0252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (662) 342-1432
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: DeSoto, Tate, Tunica, Yalobusha, Marshall, Panola, Lafayette, Coahoma, Benton, Quitman
Services Provided: House of Grace provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Residential Counseling
  • Non-Residential Counseling
  • Referral Services

Website: https://www.houseofgracedv.org/

Communicare - Panola County Office, Mobile Crisis Unit

100 East Frontage Road
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: (662) 234-7521
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (866) 837-7521
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Communicare’s Mobile Crisis Unit responds to people experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week for assistance.

  • Access to Mental Health Therapists
  • Access to Community Support Specialists
  • Post Crisis Follow-up Appointment

Website: https://www.communicarems.org/crisis-services

Magnolia Counseling Associates

590 Highway 6 East
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-8703
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8300 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Magnolia Counseling Associates provides mental health  and addiction treatment services.

  • Outpatient
  • Medication Management
  • Mental Health & Addiction Education
  • Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Community Resources

Website: https://magnoliacounselingclinic.com

Public Libraries

Batesville Public Library

206 US-51
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-1038
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ; Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: www.firstregional.org

Como Public Library

104 Main Street
Como, MS 38619
Phone: (662) 526-5283
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: www.firstregional.org

Sardis Public Library

101 McLaurin Street
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: (662) 487-2126
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ; Thursday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 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: www.firstregional.org

Crenshaw Public Library

Sam Lapidus Memorial Public Library
108 Missouri Avenue
Crenshaw, MS 38621
Phone: (662) 382-7479
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 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: www.firstregional.org

Substance Abuse Treatment

Communicare - Panola County Office

100 East Frontage Road
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: (662) 234-7521
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mobile Crisis Line: 1-866-837-7521
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Communicare provides a range of mental health services.

  • Substance Abuse Treatment

Website: https://www.communicarems.org

Magnolia Counseling Associates

590 Highway 6 East
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: (662) 563-8703
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Magnolia Counseling Associates provides mental health  and addiction treatment services.

  • Addiction treatment
  • Medication management
  • Addiction counseling
  • Relapse prevention
  • Addiction education
  • Community support resources

Website: https://magnoliacounselingclinic.com

Transportation

DARTS

Clarksdale, MS
Call for complete address
Phone: (662) 624-5907
Hours:  Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties served: Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Panola, Desoto, Tunica
Services Provided: DARTS operates multi-passenger vehicles that connect people to jobs, training opportunities, shopping centers, childcare centers, and human service agencies. DARTS also offers low-cost curb-to-curb service for seniors (60+ years old) and persons with disabilities who have registered with the system.   
Website: https://www.aehchc.org/darts/

House of Grace

8535 US-51A
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 253-0252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (662) 342-1432
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: DeSoto, Tate, Tunica, Yalobusha, Marshall, Panola, Lafayette, Coahoma, Benton, Quitman
Service Provided: House of Grace provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Transportation

Website: https://www.houseofgracedv.org/