Attala County

Attala County Circuit Clerk Office

100 Courthouse, Suite 1
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-1471
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.attalacounty.net/circuit-clerk

Attala Probation & Parole Office

715 Fairground Road
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-6641
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 information about their services.
Website: http://nmrls.com/

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Life Help

314 Huntington Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-4735
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Crisis Phone: (866) 453-6216
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Montgomery, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington
Services Provided: Life Help provides a wide range of behavioral health services.
Website: http://www.region6-lifehelp.org

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS
Call for complete address
Phone: (662) 327-6118
Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours
Crisis Phone: 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
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing
  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Domestic violence education
  • Emergency local transportation
  • Counseling Services

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Kosciusko

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5472
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake, Winston
Services Provided: AbilityWorks of Kosciusko provides vocational assessment, job training, and work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks

Life Help

314 Huntington Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-4735
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (866) 453-6216
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Montgomery, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington
Services Provided: Life Help provides a wide range of behavioral health services.

  • Intellectual and developmental disability Services

Website: http://www.region6-lifehelp.org

Office of Special Disability Programs

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5039
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake
Services Provided: The Office of Special Disability Programs provides programs and services for individuals with physical 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

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-1089
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake
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/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

104 Professional Plaza
Greenwood, MS 38701
Phone: (662) 289-5039
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Montgomery County, Tallahatchie
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides programs and 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

Holmes Community College - Attala Center

620 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 290-0808
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Holmes Community College Attala Center provides a range of academic and workforce offerings. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.
Website: https://holmescc.edu/about-us/attala-center/

Employment

Carthage WIN Job Center

254 Highway 12 West
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-2535
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and 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 offer programs and resources for job seekers.

  • Job Placement
  • Priority Services for Veterans
  • Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) services
  • Job Corps
  • Job Search Skills Training class
  • On-the-Job Training

Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/attala-county-kosciusko-win-job-center/

AbilityWorks of Kosciusko

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5472
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake, Winston
Services Provided: AbillityWorks of Kosciusko provides vocational assessment, job training, and work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/AbilityWorks/Pages/default.aspx

Vocational Rehabilitation

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-1089
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake
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

Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

104 Professional Plaza
Greenwood, MS 38701
Phone: (662) 289-5039
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Montgomery, Tallahatchie
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides programs and 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/VocationalRehabBlind/Pages/default.aspx

Financial ∕ Banking Services

Central Mississippi, Inc.

101 South Central Avenue
Winona, MS 38967
Phone: (662) 283-4781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Yalobusha, Leflore, and Montgomery
Services Provided: Central Mississippi, Inc. provides assistance to people who are low-income.

  • Rent and utility bill help
  • Emergency Food and Shelter
  • Short term loans
  • Credit counseling
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application

Website: http://cmicsp.org/

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

Helping Hands Ministries

14117 Attala Road, Suite 4202
Kosciusko MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-7231
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Helping Hands Ministries provides emergency food and clothing assistance.

Durant Missionary Baptist Church

16455 North Jackson Street
Durant, MS 39063
Phone: (662) 653-3261
Hours: Every 3rd Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Durant Missionary Baptist Church offers food distribution every third Tuesday afternoon.
Website: https://www.durantmissionary.org/

Health

Attala County Health Department

999 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-2351
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Attala County Health Department provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,869,166.html#Attala

Housing

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS
Call for complete address
Phone: (662) 327-6118
Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours
Crisis Phone: 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
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing

Identification

Kosciusko DMV

127 Northside Shopping Center
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5437
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Kosciusko 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 use this website: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Kosciusko Social Security Office

80 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (866) 875-5995
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Kosciusko 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

Greenwood Social Security Office

604 Yalobusha Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone: (866) 331-2209
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Greenwood 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

Kosciusko Police Department

209 West Adams Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-3131
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Life Help

314 Huntington Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-4735
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (866) 453-6216
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Montgomery, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington
Services Provided: Life Help provides a wide range of behavioral health services.

  • Adult outpatient mental health services
  • Community residential services

Website: http://www.region6-lifehelp.org

Public Libraries

Attala County Library

201 South Huntington Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5141
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://midmisslib.com/attala/

Substance Abuse Treatment

Life Help

314 Huntington Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-4735
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (866) 453-6216
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Montgomery, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington
Services Provided: Life Help provides a wide range of behavioral health services.

  • Alcohol and drug treatment services

Website: http://www.region6-lifehelp.org

Transportation

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS
Call for complete address
Phone: (662) 327-6118
Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours
Crisis Phone: 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, including emergency transportation for those in crisis.

  • Emergency Transportation

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