Lamar County

Lamar County Circuit Clerk Office

203 Main Street
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 794-8504
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://lamarcountyms.gov/ms/departments/circuit-clerk/

Lamar Probation & Parole Office

210 Shanks Street
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 794-5567
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#Lamar

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: 1-800-649-1092
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 a crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling and childcare.
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 center that provides a variety of services for survivors of violence, including:

  • Provides support, advocacy, counseling, and resources for survivors of sexual assault
  • 24/7 help line with trained professionals and volunteers and first responders at local hospitals

Website: https://www.theshafercenter.info

Disability Services

Lamar Mental Health Center - Developmental Disabilities Services

805 Highway 589
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 794-8127
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Lamar Mental Health Center-Developmental Disabilities Services provides support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Call for more information about their services.
Website: https://www.pbmhr.org/contact/

AbilityWorks of Hattiesburg

18 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-9530
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Perry
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

17 J.M. Tatum Industrial Drive, Suite 130
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-4381
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest County and Lamar County
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

17 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-5613
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest, Greene, Lamar, Perry, and Wayne
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

18 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-5607
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Lamar, and 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

Education

Pearl River Community College – GED

5448 Highway 49 South
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 403-1000
Services Provided: Pearl River Community College provides a range of courses, degrees, and certification, including free GED classes for people over the age of 17. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.
Website: http://www.prcc.edu/forrest/ged

Employment

Hattiesburg WIN Job Center

1911 Arcadia Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 584-1202
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: Lamar, Perry, Forrest
Services Provided: Hattiesburg WIN Job Center provides services to help people find employment, including priority services for veterans.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/hattiesburg-win-job-center/

AbilityWorks of Hattiesburg

18 J.M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-9530
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Perry
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

17 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive, Suite 130
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-4381
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Forrest, Lamar
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.

756 Highway 98 Bypass
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-9564
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

Lamar Baptist Association- Mission Center

2843 Highway 589
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 268-6978 or (601) 268-7334
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Lamar Baptist Association’s Mission Center helps residents in Lamar County with food and clothing. For assistance, please call the office.

Lamar County Department of Human Services

207 Main Street
Purvis, MS 39475
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Services Provided: The Lamar County Department of Human Services provides SNAP applications which offer monthly benefits to low-income households in need of food assistance.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/

Extra Table

904 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 264-0672
Hours: Food is distributed at the last week of each month. For specific hours please call the office.
Services Provided: Extra Table provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families in need. For specific distribution hours please call the office.
Website: https://extratable.org/

Christian Service Center

301 East Second Street
Hattiesburg, MS
Phone: (601) 582-5683
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Christian Service Center’s Loving Hands Program offers financial assistance to families within service areas. Assistance will be provided on a case-by-case basis to pay utility bills and/or other acceptable household expenses. Call for more information on how to apply for services.
Website: www.christianserve.org

Salvation Army

5611 US Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-1449
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Salvation Army Thrift Store provides clothing and furniture at a discounted rate for families and individuals in need.
Website: https://salvationarmyalm.org/hattiesburg/  

Edwards Street Fellowship Center

1919 Edwards Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-6149
Hours: Monday through 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, 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

Lamar County Health Department

207 Main Street
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 794-1055
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments required on Tuesdays.
Services Provided: Lamar County Health Department provides a variety of medical services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/19,866,166.html#Lamar

Lumberton Family Health Center

598 West 11th Avenue
Lumberton, MS 39455
Phone: (601) 796-4215
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Lumberton Family Health Center provides a variety of primary care services, dental services, and speciality services for individuals and families in need of medical care. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: https://www.semrhi.com

Merit Health Medical Group - Primary Care Purvis

5808 US-11
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 348-5460
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Merit Health Medical Group provides medical and mental health services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: https://www.merithealthwesleydocs.com/our-locations/merit-health-medical-group-primary-care-purvis

Lamar Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

6428 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
Phone: (601) 794-8566
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Lamar Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides hospice, skilled nursing and other short and long-term services. Call for more information about their services.
Website: http://www.lamarhrc.com/

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.
Shelter Hours: Seven days a week 24 hours
Crisis Phone: 1-800-649-1092
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 Highway 98 Bypass
Columbia, MS 39429
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/

Identification

Hattiesburg DMV

36 J. M. Tatum Industrial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-3814
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Hattiesburg 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: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Hattiesburg Social Security Office

1911 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (866) 331-2186
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Hattiesburg 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

Lumberton Police Department

102 East Main Avenue
Lumberton, MS 39455
Phone: (601) 796-8891
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Purvis Police Department

136 Shelby Speights Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 794-6512
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sumrall Police Department

11 City Hall Avenue
Sumrall, MS 39482
Phone: (601) 794-8610
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Website: http://www.sumrallms.org/departments/police-department/

Hattiesburg Police Department

300 Klondyke Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-7900
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Lamar Mental Health Center

805 Highway 589
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 794-6543
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Lamar Mental Health Center provides a variety of residential and outpatient services for adults and adolescents to treat mental health and developmental disabilities. For more information about their treatment services please call the office.
Website: www.pbmhr.com

Professional Enhancement Program - Pine Grove

2255 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (888) 574-4673
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Professional Enhancement Program- Pine Grove provides substance use and mental health treatment services.
Website: ​​https://www.pinegrovetreatment.com/professional-enhancement-program/

Public Libraries

Purvis Public Library

122 Shelby Speights Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 794-6291
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://www.lamarcountylibrarysystem.org

Lumberton Public Library

106 West Main Avenue
Lumberton, MS 39455
Phone: (601) 796-2505
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://www.lamarcountylibrarysystem.org

Oak Grove Public Library

4958 Old Highway 11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 296-1704
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://www.lamarcountylibrarysystem.org

L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

121 Poplar Street
Sumrall, MS 39482
Phone: (601) 428-4313
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;  Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://www.lamarcountylibrarysystem.org

Substance Abuse Treatment

DREAM

614 West Pine Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-2102
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services provided: DREAM offers a variety of substance use treatment programs and activities for adults.
Website: https://www.dreamofhattiesburg.org/

Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services

2255 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (888) 574-4673
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Pine Grove provides a range of substance use treatment services for adults and adolescents.  
Website: https://www.pinegrovetreatment.com/drug-addiction-treatment/

Professional Enhancement Program - Pine Grove

2255 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (888) 574-4673
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Professional Enhancement Program provides substance use treatment services for adults.
Website: ​​https://www.pinegrovetreatment.com/professional-enhancement-program/

Veteran Services

Lamar County Veteran Affairs

12 Veterans Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
Phone: (601) 794-4218
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Veterans Affairs Center provides a variety of benefits 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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