Covington County

Covington County Circuit Clerk Office

101 South Dogwood Avenue
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-6506
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.covingtoncountyms.gov/government/circuit-clerk

Covington County Probation & Parole Office

101 North Dogwood Avenue
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-0146
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: 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

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc.

420 North 6th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: ​​(601) 915-3237
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (800) 649-1092
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, Smith, and Wayne.
Services Provided: Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Inc. provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors and their children, including childcare, emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis line, counseling, and victim advocacy.
Website: www.dafsms.org

Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention

507 North 37th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: ​​(601) 264-7078
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (601) 264-7777
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Perry, Marion, Smith, Wayne
Services Provided: The Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention is a nonprofit resource center that provides a variety of services for survivors of violence, including:

  • Provides support, advocacy, counseling, and resources for survivors of sexual assault and co-victims
  • Support groups for survivors of sexual assault, suicide, and homicide
  • Help line with trained professionals and volunteers and first responders at local hospitals

Website: https://www.theshafercenter.info

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: Covington, Jasper, Jones, Scott, Smith, Wayne
Services Provided: Abilityworks is a community rehabilitation program that provides vocational assessment, job training, and actual work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks

Office of Special Disability Programs

18 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: ​​(601) 545-4405
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Lamar, Perry
Services Provided: The Office of Special Disability Programs provides services and disability services for people with disabilities, including case management, respite care, transitional services, durable medical supplies, and vehicle modifications.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/special-disability-programs

Vocational Rehabilitation

732 North 15th Avenue, Suite A
Laurel, MS 39452
Phone: (601) 649-6190
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Greene, Jones, Wayne
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment and other support services for people with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

710 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: ​​(601) 736-5685
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Jasper, Jones, Marion, Smith
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides a range of services to people who are blind and low-vision impaired, including meal planning, recreation, independent living support, and vocational rehabilitation.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vrb

Education

Jones County Junior College Adult Education

100 North 1st Street
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 477-2228
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Clarke, Covington, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Perry, Smith and Wayne
Services Provided: Jones County Junior 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.nld.org/jcjc-abe-covington-county-abe?student=1

Employment

Laurel WIN Job Center

2139 Mississippi 15
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: ​​(601) 399-4000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Smith, Wayne
Services Provided: Laurel WIN Job Center provides job placement and workforce training.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/laurel-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, Jasper, Jones, Scott, Smith, and Wayne
Services Provided: Abilityworks is a community rehabilitation program that provides vocational assessment, job training, and actual work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/AbilityWorks/Pages/default.aspx

Vocational Rehabilitation

732 North 15th Avenue, Suite A
Laurel, MS 39452
Phone: (601) 649-6190
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Greene, Jones, Wayne
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment and other support services for people with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/VocationalRehab/Pages/default.aspx

Financial ∕ Banking Services

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc. - Covington County

500 9th Street
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-8353
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Perry
Services Provided: Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc. provides financial education and assistance with taxes and budgeting. For more information about their services, please call their office.
Website: http://prvoinc.org/

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Covington County Department of Human Services

107 North Arrington Avenue
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: ​​(601) 765-6585
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Covington County’s Department of Human Services provides a variety of assistance programs for families in need, including SNAP benefits and TANF assistance. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/

Edwards Street Fellowship Center

1919 Edwards Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-6149
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m; Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forest, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, and Wayne
Services Provided: The Edwards Street Fellowship Center provides food assistance and clothing and furniture at a reduced cost for individuals in need.
Website: https://edwardsstreetfellowship.org/index.html

Health

Covington County Health Department

600 South Arrington Avenue
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-4291
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Covington County Health Department provides a variety of outpatient medical services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/19,866,166.html#Covington

Seminary Family Health Center

100 Highway 535
Seminary, MS 39479
Phone: (​​601) 722-3208
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Seminary Family Health Center provides a variety of outpatient medical and mental health services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: https://www.semrhi.com/clinic/seminary-family-health-center/

Housing

Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc.

420 North 6th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: ​​(601) 915-3237
Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (800) 649-1092
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, Smith, and Wayne
Services Provided: Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Inc provides temporary emergency shelter and childcare for domestic violence survivors and their children.
Website: www.dafsms.org

Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.

756 Hwy 98 Bypass
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-9564
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Perry
Services Provided: Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc. provides a variety of housing assistance programs for families in need. For more information about their programs, please call the office.
Website: http://prvoinc.org/

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VIII

1401 Dawson Drive
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-8968
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority provides affordable housing to eligible people within Covington County.
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: https://mrha8.org/covington-county/

Covington County Human Services Department

107 North Arrington Avenue
Collins, Mississippi 39428
Phone: ​​(601) 765-5005
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Covington County Human Services Department provides a variety of services for elderly, disabled, low-income individuals and families, including household water assistance, energy assistance, and weatherization assistance.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/community-services/

Identification

Laurel DMV

130 North 12th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 425-3802
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Laurel DMV is where you obtain a driver’s license or a state-issued identification.
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

Collins DMV

101 North Dogwood Avenue
Collins, Mississippi 39428
Phone: (601) 765-4205
Hours: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Collins DMV is where you obtain a driver’s license or a state-issued identification.
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

Laurel Social Security Office

3210 Mississippi 15 North
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (866) 964-4927
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Services Provided: The Laurel 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

Collins Police Department

202 South Arrington Avenue
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-6541
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mount Olive Police Department

510 Main Street
Mount Olive, MS 39119
Phone: (601) 797-3496
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Pine Belt Mental Health Resources

22 Westview Drive
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-4514
Services Provided: Pine Belt offers specialized, community-based mental health and substance use treatment services for children and their families and adults.
Website: https://www.pbmhr.org/

Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc.

420 North 6th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: ​​(601) 915-3237
Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (800) 649-1092
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, Smith, and Wayne
Services Provided: Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Inc. provides residential counseling and inpatient treatment services for victims of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Intervention Program and support groups are held by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please contact the office.
Website: www.dafsms.org

Public Libraries

R. E. Blackwell Memorial Library

403 South Fir Avenue
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-4612
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: www.ccls.lib.ms.us

Conner-Graham Memorial Library

102 Willow Street
Seminary, MS 39479
Phone: (601) 722-9041
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: www.ccls.lib.ms.us

Jane Blain Brewer Memorial Library

102 South Fifth Street
Mt. Olive, Mississippi 39119
Phone: (601) 797-4955
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: www.ccls.lib.ms.us

Substance Abuse Treatment

Pine Grove Treatment Center

2255 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS
Phone: (601) 402-9694
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Pine Grove Treatment Center provides a variety of residential and outpatient treatment services for individuals struggling with substance use. For information about a specific service, please contact the office.
Website: https://www.pinegrovetreatment.com/

Veteran Services

Covington County Veteran Affairs

502 South Arrington Avenue
Collins, MS 39428
Phone: (601) 765-4004
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Covington County Veterans Affairs Center provides a variety of benefits and support services to veterans who meet eligibility requirements. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: https://www.msva.ms.gov/serviceofficers

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