Jefferson Davis County

Court ∕ Legal Services
Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services
Disability Services
Education
Employment
Financial ∕ Banking Services
Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture
Health
Housing
Identification
Law Enforcement
Mental Health
Public Libraries
Substance Abuse Treatment
Transportation

Court ∕ Legal Services

Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk Office

1025 3rd Street
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-4231
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.jeffersondaviscountyms.com/circuit-clerk

Jefferson Davis Probation & Parole Office

2400 Columbia Avenue, 2nd Floor
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-2700
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#Jefferson-Davis

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.
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 Brookhaven

934 Industrial Park Road, N.E.
Brookhaven, MS 39601
Phone: (601) 835-3902
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Adams, Amite, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, Walthall, Wilkinson
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

Vocational Rehabilitation

710 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-5851
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jefferson Davis and Marion
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

1221 Parklane Road
McComb, MS 39648
Phone: (601) 684-3392
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, and Walthall
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

Office of Special Disability Programs

710 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-0451
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jefferson Davis and Marion
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

Education

Pearl River Community College – GED

5448 Highway 49 South
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 403-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Pearl River 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: http://www.prcc.edu/forrest/ged

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
Phone: (601) 928-5211
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Gulf Coast 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://mgccc.edu/

Employment

Columbia WIN Job Center

1111 US Highway 98
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-2628
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: Marion and Jefferson Davis
Services Provided: Columbia WIN Job Center provides job placement and workforce training.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/columbia-win-job-center/

AbilityWorks of Brookhaven

Vocational Rehabilitation

Financial ∕ Banking Services

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc.

756 Highway 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 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

Cherith Ministries Food Pantry

22 Myers Lane
Carson, MS 39427
Phone: (601) 943-6963
Hours: Call for hours
Services Provided: The Cherith Ministries Food Pantry provides food assistance for families, children, and individuals in the community.

Edwards Street Fellowship Center Food Pantry

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

Health

Prentiss Family Practice Clinic

1014 Rose Street, Suite D
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-2071
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Prentiss Family Practice Clinic provides a variety of outpatient medical services for people in need of care. For more information about their services, please contact the office.
Website: http://www.hattiesburgclinic.com/department/prentiss-family-practice-clinic/

Jefferson Davis County Extended Care Facility

1102 Rose Street
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-4276
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Jefferson Davis County Extended Care Facility provides emergency and outpatient medical services. Call for more information about specific services.
Website: https://www.forresthealth.org/our-locations/jefferson-davis-community-hospital/

Jefferson Davis County Health Department

1185-A Frontage Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-5135
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Jefferson Davis 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#JeffersonDavis

Housing

Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc.

756 Highway 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/

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.
Shelter Hours: Seven days a week 24 hours
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 emergency shelter and childcare for domestic violence survivors and their children.
Website: www.dafsms.org

Identification

Jefferson Davis Sheriff’s Office

2330 Columbia Avenue
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-5169
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Prentiss Police Department

911 3rd Street
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-5198
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Law Enforcement

Jefferson Davis Sheriff

2330 Columbia Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
601-792-5169
Hours: 24/7

Prentiss Police Dept.

PO Box 1344
Prentiss, MS 39474
601-792-5198
Hours: 24/7

Mental Health

Jefferson Davis County Mental Health Center

116 J East Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-4872
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Jefferson Davis County Mental Health Center provides residential and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment to adults and children.
Website: www.pbmhr.com

Public Libraries

Dr. Frank Leggett Public Library

225 A. General Roberts East Blount Drive
Bassfield, MS 39421
Phone: (601) 712-3013
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: www.smrl.lib.ms.us

Jefferson Davis Public Library

2229 Pearl Street
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-5845
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://smrlcolumbia.wixsite.com/mslibrary/copy-2-of-columbia-marion-county-public

Dr. Frank L. Leggett Public Library

161 General Robert East Blount Drive
Bassfield, MS 39421
Phone: (601) 943-5420
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://smrlcolumbia.wixsite.com/mslibrary/copy-of-columbia-marion-county-public

Substance Abuse Treatment

Pine Belt Mental Health

116 J. E. Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-4872
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Pine Belt provides residential and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment to children and adults.
Website: www.pbmhr.com

Clearview Recovery Center

3 Clearview Circle
Moselle, MS 39459
Phone: (601) 544-1499
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Clearview Recovery Center provides residential and outpatient substance use treatment. For information about a specific service, please contact the office.
Website: www.clearviewrecovery.com

Transportation

Transportation for the Elderly

1118 3rd Street
Prentiss, MS 39474
Phone: (601) 792-4196
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: This program provides transportation services for elderly and individuals with disabilities in the surrounding community. Call for more information.