Scott County

Scott County Circuit Clerk Office

100 East 1st Street
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601) 469-3601
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.scottcountyms.gov/chancery-clerk

Scott Probation & Parole Office

530 Airport Road
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601) 469-3376
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#Scott

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 483-8436
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (601) 693-4673
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Scott, Winston
Services Provided: Care Lodge provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • 24-Hour Crisis Line
  • Victim Support Services
  • Safety Planning
  • Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter
  • Domestic Abuse Protection Order Assistance
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Court Advocacy
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Violence Intervention Program
  • Transitional Housing Program for Victims
  • Resources

Website: www.carelodge.com

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

1514 Homewood Road
Forest, MS 39074
Phone:  (601) 469-2211
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 1-800-803-0245
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Weems Community’s Mobile Crisis Response Team 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.

  • Admission to Hospital or Crisis Stabilization Unit
  • Access to Mental Health Therapists
  • Access to Community Support Specialists
  • Intervention Services
  • Post Crisis Follow-up Appointment

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: Convington, Jasper, Jones, Scott, Smith, Wayne
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

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: 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 for the Blind

1003 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 483-5391
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Clarke, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Scott
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides a range of vocational 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

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 County, Newton County, Scott County, and Simpson County
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

Education

East Central Community College, Career Advancement Center

121 East Main Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 298-0723
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Neshoba, Leake, Newton, Scott, Winson
Services Provided: East Central Community College Career Advancement Center provides a wide range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.
 *Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Scott County
Website: https://www.eccc.edu/

Employment

Forest WIN Job Center

536 Deerfield Drive
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601) 469-2851
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: WIN Job Centers provide services to job seekers.

  • Job Placement
  • Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
  • Priority Services for Veterans
  • Trade Adjustment Act(TAA)
  • Job Corps
  • Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
  • Job Search Skills Training
  • Referral to supportive services
  • Job Corps

Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/forest-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 County, Jasper County, Jones County, Scott County, Smith County, and Wayne County
Services Provided: Abilityworks provides vocational assessment, job training, and 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 County, Newton County, Scott County, and Simpson County
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational services to people with disabilities.

  • Vocational evaluation
  • Counseling and guidance
  • Educational assistance
  • Job training
  • Job placement
  • Assistive technology

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

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Baptist Crisis Center Food Bank

518 Airport Road
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601) 469-1915
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Baptist Crisis Center Food Bank provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals in Scott County. To receive food assistance please call to schedule an appointment.

Central Mississippi Food Pantry

109 Main Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Phone: (601) 278-7666
Hours: Open Every 4th Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Central Mississippi’s Food Pantry provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals.

Health

Scott County Health Department

519 Airport Road
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601) 469-4941
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Scott County Health Department provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,822,166.html#Scott

Sebastopol Medical & Dental Clinic

1488 Highway 487
Sebastopol, MS 39359
Phone: (601) 625-7403
Hours: Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Sebastopol Medical and Dental Clinic provides a variety of medical services at a sliding fee discount for those who qualify. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://www.ecmhci.com/

Housing

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601) 483-8436
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (601) 693-4673
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Scott, Winston
Services Provided: Care Lodge provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.
Website: www.carelodge.com

Identification

Walnut Grove DMV

108 Park Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Phone: (601) 253-0487
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Walnut Grove 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

Newton DMV

523 Old Highway 15
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-2576
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Newton 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

Forest Social Security Office

558 Deer Field Drive
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: 1-866-829-2497
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Forest 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

Forest Police Department

850 Park Road
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601) 469-4141
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Lake Police Department

100 Front Street
Lake, MS 39092
Phone: (601) 775-3552
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Morton Police Department

19 West 1st Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
Phone: (601) 732-8933
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Weems Community Mental Health Center, Scott County Office

1514 Homewood Road
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601) 469-2211
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 1-800-803-0245
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Weems Community Mental Health Center provides a variety of mental health treatment services.

  • Outpatient Counseling
  • Residential Treatment
  • Nursing and Psychiatric Services
  • Prevention Treatment
  • Mobile Crisis Unit  

Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (601) 693-4673
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Scott, Winston
Services Provided: Care Lodge provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • 24-Hour Crisis Line
  • Counseling
  • Case Management

Website: www.carelodge.com

Public Libraries

Forest Public Library

210 South Raleigh Street
Forest, MS, 39074
Phone: (601) 469-1481
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and  Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

  • Printing and Copying Services
  • Library Card Registration
  • Youth Services

Website: https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/forest/

Lake Public Library

100 Front Street
Lake, MS 39092
Phone: (601) 775-3560
Hours: Monday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 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.

  • Printing and Copying Services
  • Library Card Registration

Website: https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/lake/

Morton Public Library

16 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
Phone: (601) 732-6288
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 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.

  • Printing and Copying Services
  • Library Card Registration

Website: https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/morton/

Sebastopol Public Library

17403 Highway 21 North
Sebastopol, MS 39359
Phone: (601) 625-8826
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

  • Printing and Copying Services
  • Library Card Registration

Website: https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/sebastopol/

Substance Abuse Treatment

Weems Community Mental Health Center - Scott County

1514 Homewood Road
Forest, MS 39074
Phone:  (601) 469-2211
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 1-800-803-0245
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Weems Community Mental Health Center provides a variety of mental health treatment services, including drug and alcohol treatment.

  • Residential Treatment
  • Secondary Residential Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Program
  • DUI Program for individuals who have lost their driver's license due to a DUI citation
  • Recovery Support Services
  • Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program

Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/

Transportation

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis Line Phone: (601) 693-4673
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Scott, Winston
Services Provided: Care Lodge provides emergency transportation for survivors of  domestic violence, victims of sexual assault, and people experiencing homelessness.
Website: www.carelodge.com

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