Department of Human Services-Housing Services
29 Harris Avenue
Quitman, MS 39355
Phone: (601) 776-3756
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Department of Human Services provides housing assistance as well as housing vouchers for families in need. For more information on how to apply, please call the office.
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.
Veteran Affairs Center
101 South Archusa Avenue
Quitman, MS 39355
Phone: (601) 776-2461
Services Provided: The Veterans Affairs Center in Quitman provides housing assistance to veterans who meet eligibility requirements, including Section 8 benefits. For more information about this service, please call the office.
Website: https://www.msva.ms.gov/serviceofficers
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
LIHEAP, Clarke County DHS Office
29 Harris Avenue
Quitman, MS 39355
Phone: (601) 776-3756
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: LIHEAP provides financial assistance to eligible households to help pay the cost of home energy bills and other energy-related services.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/