Lafayette County

Lafayette County Circuit Clerk Office

1 Courthouse Square, Suite 101
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-4951
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://lafayettems.com/circuit-clerk/

Lafayette Probation & Parole Office

2627 West Oxford Loop, Suite F
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-9555
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

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

5 County Road 1014
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-8731
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 information about their services.
Website: http://nmrls.com/

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

House of Grace

8535 US-51A
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 253-0252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (662) 342-1432
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties served: DeSoto, Tate, Tunica, Yalobusha, Marshall, Panola, Lafayette, Coahoma, Benton, Quitman
Services Provided: House of Grace provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing
  • Advocacy Services
  • Batterer Intervention Program
  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Residential Counseling
  • Non-Residential Counseling
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Community Education
  • Referral Services
  • Legal Services

Website: https://www.houseofgracedv.org/

Communicare - Lafayette County, Mobile Crisis Unit

152 Highway 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-7521
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 1-866-837-7521
Crisis Hours:  Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Communicare’s Mobile Crisis Unit responds to people experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week for assistance.

  • Access to Mental Health Therapists
  • Access to Community Support Specialists
  • Post Crisis Follow-up Appointment

Website: https://www.communicarems.org/crisis-services

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Oxford

51 County Road 166
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-0857
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Calhoun, Coahoma, Clay, Lafayette, Panola, Quitman, Yalobusha  
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

Elderly and Disabled Transportation

107 Courthouse Square
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 232-2476
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Elderly and Disabled Transportation provides transportation to doctor’s appointments, the pharmacy, grocery stores, food pantries, and rehabilitation offices for individuals 55 years of age and older with no valid driver’s license and individuals with a disability that prevents them from driving. Please call for information about their services.
Website: https://www.oxfordms.net/living-here/elderly-and-disabled-transportation

Office of Special Disability Programs

51 County Road 166
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-5744
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall
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

51 County Road 166
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-4179
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Calhoun County and Lafayette County
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational services for 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

Phone: (662) 234-6092
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Panola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica, Webster, Yalobusha
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides a range of services for people who are blind and low-vision impaired.

  • 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

Northwest Mississippi Community College - Lafayette Yalobusha Center

1310 Belk Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 236-2023
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Northwest 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.northwestms.edu/about/campuses/lafayette-yalobusha-oxford

Employment

Oxford WIN Job Center

1310 Belk Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 236-7201
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Lafayette, Yalobusha
Services Provided:  Oxford WIN Job Center provides job placement assistance, skill training, and other assistance to people seeking employment.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/oxford-win-job-center/

AbilityWorks of Oxford

51 County Road 166
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-0857
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Abilityworks provides vocational assessment, job training, and work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/AbilityWorks/Pages/default.aspx

Financial ∕ Banking Services

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

5 County Road 1014
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-8731
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.

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

The Pantry Of Oxford & Lafayette County

713 Molly Barr Road
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 832-8001
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Services Provided: The Pantry of Oxford and Lafayette County provides food assistance for low-income families and residents in Oxford.

Abundant Truth SLM Emergency Food Pantry

485 County Road 303
Taylor, MS 38673
Phone: (662) 380-3587 and (662) 550-0880
Hours: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Abundant Truth provides emergency food assistance for residents of Lafayette County.
Website: https://atslm-emergency-food-pantry.business.site/#summary

Health

Lafayette County Health Department

72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Building 3, Suite 100
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-5231
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Lafayette County Health Department provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,806,166.html#Lafayette

Housing

House of Grace

8555 Highway 51 North
Southaven, MS, 38621
Phone: (662) 253-0252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (662) 342-1432
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: House of Grace provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing

Website: https://www.houseofgracedv.org/

Identification

Oxford DMV

72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 100
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 513-6601
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to  5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Oxford 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 use this website: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Tupelo DMV

589 North Coley Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: (662) 844-2408
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Tupelo 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 use this website: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Tupelo Social Security Office

199 Saddle Creek Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: (866) 504-4267
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Tupelo 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

Oxford Police Department

715 Molly Barr Road
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 232-2400
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department

711 Jackson Avenue East
Oxford, MS 38655
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Phone: (662) 234-6421
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Communicare - Lafayette County

152 Highway 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-7521
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (866) 837-7521
Crisis Hours:  Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Communicare provides a range of mental health services.

  • Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Trauma-Related Counseling

Website: https://www.communicarems.org

Communicare - Lafayette County, Mobile Crisis Unit

152 Highway 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-7521
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 1-866-837-7521
Crisis Hours:  Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Communicare’s Mobile Crisis Unit responds to people experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week for assistance.

  • Access to Mental Health Therapists
  • Access to Community Support Specialists
  • Post Crisis Follow-up Appointment

Website: https://www.communicarems.org/crisis-services

House of Grace

8535 US-51A
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 253-0252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (662) 342-1432
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties served: DeSoto, Tate, Tunica, Yalobusha, Marshall, Panola, Lafayette, Coahoma, Benton, and Quitman
Services Provided: House of Grace provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Residential Counseling
  • Non-Residential Counseling
  • Referral Services

Website: https://www.houseofgracedv.org/contact-us

Right Track Mental Health Clinic - Oxford

1203 Medical Park Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-7601
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties served: Lee, Harrison, Lowndes, Rankin, Forrest, Madison, Desoto, Lafayette, Oktibbeha
Services Provided: Right Track Mental Health Clinic provides a range of mental health services.

  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Medication Management
  • Individual & Family Therapy
  • Coping Skills Groups
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Website: https://www.righttrackmedical.com/oxford

Public Libraries

Oxford Public Library

401 Bramlett Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-5751
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: www.firstregional.org

Substance Abuse Treatment

Communicare - Lafayette County

152 Highway 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-7521
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Line: 1-866-837-7521
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Communicare provides a range of substance use disorder services.

  • Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Anger Management
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Trauma-Related Counseling

Website: https://www.communicarems.org

The Oxford Center

297 County Road 244
Etta, MS 38627
Phone: (662) 281-9992
Crisis Phone: (888) 515-8312
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Oxford Center provides drug and alcohol treatment services.

  • Detoxification
  • Outpatient
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Primary Residential, Adult Males/Females

Website: https://oxfordtreatment.com/

Transportation

Elderly and Disabled Transportation

107 Courthouse Square
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 232-2476
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Elderly and Disabled Transportation provides transportation to doctor’s appointments, the pharmacy, grocery stores, food pantries, and rehabilitation offices for individuals 55 years of age and older with no valid driver’s license and individuals with a disability that prevents them from driving. Please call for information about their services.
Website: https://www.oxfordms.net/living-here/elderly-and-disabled-transportation

House of Grace

8535 US-51A
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 253-0252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (662) 342-1432
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: DeSoto, Tate, Tunica, Yalobusha, Marshall, Panola, Lafayette, Coahoma, Benton, Quitman
Services Provided: House of Grace provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness. They provide emergency transportation services.
Website: https://www.houseofgracedv.org/

Veteran Services

Veterans Affairs Office - Lafayette County

1301 Monroe Avenue, Suite 107
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 236-3111
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Services Provided: The Office of Veteran Affairs assists veterans and their families with a wide range of services, including but not limited to: healthcare, housing, and rehabilitation services.
Website: https://lafayettems.com/veterans-2/

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