Clay County

Clay County Circuit Clerk Office

365 Court Street
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-3384

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.claycountyms.com/index.php/government_offices/circuit_clerk

Clay Probation & Parole Office

7299 Highway 45 Alternate North
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-1713

Hours: Monday through, 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#Clay

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

Note: 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 Starkville

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 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

317 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 324-1881

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Counties Served: Clay County and Oktibbeha County

Services Provided: Office of Special Disability Programs provides vocational rehabilitation services and disability services for people with disabilities.

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/special-disability-programs

Community Counseling Services - West Point Main Counseling Office

337 Court Street
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 573-3713

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: https://www.ccsms.org/

Education

East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle Campus

8731 South Frontage Road
Mayhew, MS 39753

Phone: (662) 243 -1900

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Counties Served: Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha

Services Provided: East 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.eastms.edu/locations/golden-triangle/

Employment

Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC)

207 Lafayette Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 722-3016

Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Counties Served: Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha

Services Provided: The Christian Women’s Job Corps helps women gain life and employment skills through job training and education.

Website: www.cwjcgtms.org

The Communiversity WIN Job Center

7003 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701

Phone: (662) 243-1751

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Counties Served: Choctaw County, Clay County, Lowndes County, Noxubee County, and Oktibbeha County

Services Provided: WIN Job Centers offer programs and resources for job seekers.

  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Resume Preparation
  • Access to Training information
  • Priority Services for Veterans
  • Career Planning & Assessment
  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Services
  • Trade Act Adjustment (TAA) Services

Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/the-communiversity-win-job-center/

Financial ∕ Banking Services

Hope Credit Union - West Point Branch

470 Commerce Street
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-7473

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Website: https://hopecu.org/locationsms/west-point-branch/

Triangle Federal Credit Union - West Point Branch

7290 US-45 ALT
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-7700

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Website: https://www.trianglefcu.com/

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
  • Provides 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

Peter's Rock Food Pantry

223 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 615- 4493

Hours: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Peter’s Rock Food Pantry provides free food to people with a low-income and elderly individuals.

Health

Clay County Health Department

138 South Division Street
West Point, MS 39773
Phone: (662) 494-4514
Hours: Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to  5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Clay County Health Department provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments. Walk-ins are accepted on a limited basis.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/page/19,872,166.html#Clay

Housing

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV

2845 South Frontage Road
Columbus, Mississippi 39703

Phone: (662) 327-4121

TTD: (662) 327-8114

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cities Served: Columbus, Starkville, West Point, Eupora, Louisville, Ackerman, Grenada, and Winona

Services Provided: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV offers public housing units and a Section 8 Housing Voucher Choice Program to qualifying individuals.

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: www.mrh4.com/contact-us.htm

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 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 Shelter
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing

Identification

Columbus DMV

17 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702

Phone: (662) 327-1833

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: The Columbus 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: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Starkville DMV

1280 East Lee Boulevard
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-5316

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: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Columbus Social Security Office

3577 Bluecutt Road
Columbus, MS 29705

Phone: (877) 626-9914

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Services Provided: The Columbus 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

Clay County Sheriff's Office

348 West Broad Street
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-2896

Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Community Counseling Services - West Point Main Counseling Office

337 Court Street
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 573-3713

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided:

  • Adult Mental Health Services
  • Children and Youth Mental Health Services

Website: https://www.ccsms.org/

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for hours

Crisis Line: 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.

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

Public Libraries

Bryan Public Library (West Point)

436 Commerce Street
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-4872

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

Website: https://tombigbee.lib.ms.us/bryan

Substance Abuse Treatment

Community Counseling Services -West Point Main Counseling Office

337 Court Street
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 573-3713

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Community Counseling Services provides a range of mental health programs, including substance use disorder services.

Website: https://www.ccsms.org/

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 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 substance use counseling to domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

Transportation

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 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