Kemper County

Kemper County Circuit Court Office

123 Main Avenue
De Kalb, MS 39328
Phone: (601) 743-2224
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://ms10thjudicialdistrict.org/circuit.htm

Kemper Probation and Parole Office

39 Bell Street
De Kalb, MS 39328
Phone: (601) 743-2771
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

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 a variety of services to victims of domestic violence in east central Mississippi.

  • 24-Hour Crisis Line
  • Victim Support Services
  • Safety Planning
  • Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter
  • Domestic Abuse Protection Order Assistance
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Court Advocacy
  • Information and Referrals
  • Violence Intervention Program
  • Transitional Housing Program for Victims
  • Training and Speakers Bureau
  • Teen Dating Violence Education

Website: www.carelodge.com

Disability Services

AbilityWorks

1003 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 483-3871
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton
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

90 Pilot Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39250
Phone: (601) 656-3986
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Kemper, Neshoba
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

90 Pilot Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39250
Phone: (601) 656-3742
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Kemper, Neshoba
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 County, Oktibbeha County, Winston
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides services to people who are blind and low vision impaired individuals.

  • 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

Education

East Mississippi Community College - Scooba Campus

1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
Phone: (662) 476-5000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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: http://www.eastms.edu/

Meridian Community College

910 Highway 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 483-8241
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Meridian 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.  
*Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Kemper County.
Website: https://meridiancc.edu/

Employment

AbilityWorks

1003 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 483-3871
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton
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

Meridian WIN Job Center

2000 Highway 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 553-9511
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: Kemper, Newton, Clarke, Lauderdale
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/meridian-win-job-center/

Vocational Rehabilitation

90 Pilot Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39250
Phone: (601)656-3742
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Kemper, Neshoba
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational services to people with disabilities.

  • Vocational evaluation
  • Counseling and guidance
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  • 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, Winston
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides services to people who are blind and low vision impaired individuals.

  • 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

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Kemper Springs Community Center

2397 Kemper Spring Road
De Kalb, MS 39328
Phone: (601) 743-4371
Hours: The last Saturday of every month, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Services Provided: The Kemper Springs Community Center offers food assistance every last Saturday of the month.

Maranatha Fellowship Church

720 A John Stennis Drive
Meridian, MS 39305
Phone: (601) 679-7927
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Maranatha Fellowship Church offers food assistance.
Website: http://www.maranathameridian.org/?p=4061

Health

Kemper County Health Department

14431 Highway 16 West
De Kalb, MS 39328
Phone: (601) 743-5865
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Kemper County Health Department  provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,822,166.html#Kemper

Kemper County Family Medical Center

201 Birch Street
De Kalb, MS 39328
Phone: (601) 743-2642
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Kemper County Family Medical Center  provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: http://www.gmhcinc.org

Housing

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 a variety of services to victims of domestic violence in east central Mississippi.

  • Transitional housing

Website: www.carelodge.com

Identification

Philadelphia DMV

12000 MS-15 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 987-1224
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Philadelphia DMV is where you obtain a driver’s license or a state-issued identification card.
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

Meridian Social Security Office

4717 26th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
Phone: 1-866-403-8014
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Meridian 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  

Philadelphia Social Security Office

100 Pilot Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: 1-877-531-4681
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Philadelphia 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

Scooba Police Department

888 Edward East Nave Drive
Scooba, MS 39358
Phone: (662) 476-8451
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mental Health

Weems Community Mental Health Center

1415 College Road
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 483-4821
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 1-800-803-0245
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, and Smith
Services Provided: Weems Community Mental Health Center provides a range of mental health services.

  • Outpatient mental health therapy
  • Medication evaluation and monitoring
  • Nursing services
  • Community support services
  • Children and youth services
  • Geriatric services

Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/

Public Libraries

Dekalb Public Library

141 Bell Street
Dekalb, MS 39328
Phone: (662) 743-5981
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources
Website: https://www.knrls.lib.ms.us/dekalb/

Substance Abuse Treatment

Weems Community Mental Health Center

1415 College Road
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 483-4821
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (800) 803-0245
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, and Smith
Services Provided: Weems Community Mental Health Center offers a range of drug and alcohol abuse treatment services.

  • Residential Treatment
  • Secondary Residential Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Program
  • DUI Program
  • Recovery Support Services
  • Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program

Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/

Transportation

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 a variety of services to victims of domestic violence in east central Mississippi.

  • Transportation

Website: www.carelodge.com

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