Choctaw County

Choctaw County Circuit Court Office

22 East Quinn Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
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.

Choctaw Probation and Parole Office

148 South Court Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-2253
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
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

Community Counseling Services - Ackerman Main Counseling Office

100 Old Sturgis Road
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: (662) 285-6225
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.

  • Crisis Response Services

Website: www.ccsms.org/

Disability Services

AbilityWorks

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, Choctaw, Clay, Montgomery, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Webster
Services Provided: AbilityWorks is a community rehabilitation program that 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

47 Early Grove Avenue
Eupora, MS 39744
Phone: (662) 258-2697
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Choctaw County, Montgomery County, and Webster County
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

47 Early Grove Avenue
Eupora, MS 39744
Phone: (662) 258-6888
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Choctaw, Montgomery
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

48 Datco Industrial Drive
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 328-8807
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Choctaw, Clay, Kemper, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides services and programs 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

Community Counseling Services - Ackerman Main Counseling Office

100 Old Sturgis Road
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: (662) 285-6225
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 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Website: www.ccsms.org/

Education

Holmes Community College

1 Hill Street
Goodman, MS 39079
Phone: (662) 290-0808
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Holmes Community College provides a range of academic and workforce offerings. 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 Choctaw County.
Website: https://holmescc.edu/

Employment

The Communiversary WIN Job Center

7003 South Frontage Road
Columbus MS 39701
Phone: (662) 243-1751
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.
Counties Served: Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha
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/the-communiversity-win-job-center/

AbilityWorks

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 is a community rehabilitation program that provides vocational assessment, job training, and work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/AbilityWorks/Pages/default.aspx

Vocational Rehabilitation

47 Early Grove Avenue
Eupora, MS 39744
Phone: (662) 258-6888
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Choctaw, Montgomery
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

48 Datco Industrial Drive
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 328-8807
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Choctaw, Clay, Kemper, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha County, Winston
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides services and programs 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

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.

Services Provided:

  • 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

Choctaw County Food Ministry

168 Jailhouse Road
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: (662) 736-4480
Hours: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Choctaw County Food Ministry offers food assistance.

Providence MB Church

12011 Road 101
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 253-2041
Hours: Every second Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Providence MB Church offers food assistance every second Wednesday.

Health

Choctaw County Health Department

123 Chester Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: (662) 285-6213
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Choctaw County Health Department provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,872,166.html#Choctaw

Philadelphia Health Center

10330 Road 375
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 625-7140
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Philadelphia Health Center provides a range of family medical and dental care services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://www.ecmhci.com/locations

Housing

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV - Ackerman Branch

Route 2, Keller Circle
Ackerman, MS
Phone: (662) 285-6057
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Counties Served: Lowndes, Clay, Oktibbeha, Webster, Choctaw, Winston, Montgomery, Carroll, and Grenada
Services Provided: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV offers housing assistance such as section 8 vouchers and low-income apartments to income-qualified individuals and families.
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: http://www.mrh4.com/

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

Starkville DMV

987 Highway 182 East
Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: (601) 987-1224
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 use this website: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Starkville Social Security Office

1089 C Stark Road
Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: 1-800-325-0778
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

Greenwood Social Security Office

604 Yalobusha Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone: 1-866-331-2209
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Greenwood 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

Ackerman Police Department

999 West Main Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: (662) 285-3600
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mental Health

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

Community Counseling Services - Ackerman Main Counseling Office

100 Old Sturgis Road
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: (662) 285-6225
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Community Counseling Services provides a range of mental health services.

  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Community Support Services
  • Psychiatric/Physician Services
  • Crisis Response Services
  • Children and Youth Mental Health Services

Website: www.ccsms.org/

Public Libraries

Choctaw County Library

511 South Louisville Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone:  (662) 285-6348
Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://choctaw.biblionix.com/catalog/

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

  • Emergency Transportation

 

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