Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk Office

500 Constitution Avenue
Meridian, MS 39302-1005
Phone: (601) 482-9731
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://lauderdalecounty.org/circuit-court/

Lauderdale Probation & Parole Office

1920 6th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 693-4713
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#Lauderdale

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 483-8436
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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, and Winston
Services Provided: Care Lodge provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.
Website: www.carelodge.com

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Meridian

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 actual work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks

Vocational Rehabilitation

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, Lauderdale
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

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, Lauderdale, Neshoba, and Scott
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

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, Lauderdale
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

Employment

Meridian WIN Job Center

2000 Highway 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 553-9511
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: Kemper, Newton, Clarke, Lauderdale
Services Provided: Meridian WIN Job Center provides services to help people find employment, including priority services for veterans.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/meridian-win-job-center/

AbilityWorks of Meridian

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 actual work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/abilityworks/Pages/default.aspx

Vocational Rehabilitation

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, Lauderdale
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

Multi-County Community Service Agency

2900 St Paul Street
Meridian, MS 39301
601-483-4838 or 1-800-898-0659
http://mobile.multicountycsa.org/
Services

  • Emergency food and shelter
  • senior services
  • self sufficiency programs
  • employment training and case management
  • GED assistance
  • substance abuse counseling and treatment
  • domestic violence assistance
  • medical aid
  • travelers aid

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Wesley House Community Center

1520 8th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 485-4736
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Wesley House Community Center provides a variety of services for individuals and families in need of food, clothing, and financial assistance.

  • Assists people with their rent, utilities, and prescription medications (with appropriate documentation)
  • Access to clothing closet
  • Access to a food pantry and weekly food delivery
  • Seasonal Thanksgiving & Christmas food bags

Website: https://wesleyhousemeridian.org/

Meridian Salvation Army Thrift Store

2306 North Frontage Road
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 483-9570
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 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/meridian/

Hope Village Thrift Shop

2716 8th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 483-7009
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Hope Village Thrift Shop provides clothing and furniture at a discounted rate for families and individuals in need.
Website: http://www.hopevillagems.org/how-can-you-help/thrift-store/

Feed by Faith

3401 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 483-8999
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Services Provided: Feed by Faith provides hot, nutritious meals to the homeless, poor, elderly individuals, and families that are in need.
Website: http://feedbyfaith.org/

Lauderdale Baptist Association Crisis Center

5521 Clinton Street
Marion, MS 39342
Phone: (601) 482-4230
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Lauderdale Baptist Association Crisis Center provides a free soup kitchen for individuals and families in need.
Website: https://lbams.org/

Maranatha Fellowship Church

720 John C Stennis Drive
Meridian, MS 39305
Phone: (601) 679-7927
Hours: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Maranatha Fellowship Church provides a food pantry for people and families in need.

Zion Hill CME Church Food Pantry

1190 Sandflat Road
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
Phone: (601) 934-3587
Hours: Please call for hours
Crisis Phone: (601) 479-3173
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Zion Hill CME Church provides food assistance and offers household supplies to community members in need.

Multi-County Community Service Agency

2906 Saint Paul Street
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: (601) 483-4838 or 1-800-898-0659
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Multi-County Community Service Agency offers a variety of food programs such as Meals on Wheels and their Community Supplemental Food Program. They also provide emergency food assistance for individuals and families in need.
Website: http://mobile.multicountycsa.org/

Lauderdale County MDHS Office

5224 Valley Street
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 484-5117
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Program provides for families with children under age 18. The program is designed to help families achieve self-sufficiency through employment and training.
Website: https://www.tanfbenefits.com/lauderdale-county-mdhs-office-wol1645

Health

Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc.

2701 Davis Street
Meridian, MS 39301-5708
Phone: (601) 693-0151
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 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Greater Meridian Health Clinic provides a range of medical and dental services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.

  • Adult Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • OB/GYN
  • Dental Services
  • WIC
  • Pharmacy

Website: https://www.gmhcinc.org/

Lauderdale County Health Department

5224 Valley Street
Meridian, MS 39304
Phone: (601) 693-2451
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Lauderdale County Health Department provides a variety of medical services for people in need of care. For family planning services, please call before you visit.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,822,166.html#Lauderdale

Greater Meridian Health Clinic - Mobile Access to Care Unit (MAC)

2701 Davis Street
Meridian, Mississippi, 39301-5708
Phone: (601) 693-0151
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Greater Meridian Mobile Access to Care Unit offers general medical services and emergency services for people in need of care. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week for assistance.
Website: http://www.gmhcinc.org

Housing

Multi-County Community Service Agency

2906 Saint Paul Street
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: (601) 483-4838 or 1-800-898-0659
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Multi-County Community Service Agency provides a variety of housing programs for people in need of assistance. For more information about their programs, please call the office.
Website: http://mobile.multicountycsa.org/

NAS Meridian Housing Service Center

718 Gill Street
Meridian, MS 39305
Phone: (601) 679-2520
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The NAS Meridian Housing Service Center provides housing assistance and related services to individuals and families in need.
Website: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/nas_meridian/ffr/NavyHousing.html

Meridian Housing Authority

2425 East Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 693-4285
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Meridian Housing Authority provides several housing programs for people and families in need of assistance. For more information about their programs, please contact the office.
Website: http://www.meridianhousing.net/

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601) 483-8436
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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 emergency shelter and transitional housing for domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.
Website: www.carelodge.com

Identification

Meridian DMV

910 Highway 11 & 80 East
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 693-1926
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Meridian 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

Meridian Social Security Office

4717 26th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
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. 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

Marion Police Department

6021 Dale Drive
Marion, MS 39342
Phone: (601) 483-9573
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Meridian Police Department

510 22nd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 485-1893
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office

2001 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 482-9806
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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
Services Provided: The Weems Community Mental Health Center provides a variety of residential and outpatient mental health treatment services.
Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/

Behavioral Medicine Clinic, Inc.

2208 MS-39
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 482-2400
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Behavioral Medicine Clinic, Inc. provides a variety of mental health treatment services and offers well-trained counselors that are specialized in social work.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Behavioral-Medicine-Clinic-Inc-162903243738636/

Comprehensive Care LLC Behavioral Health

1054 MS-19 South
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 531-3200
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Comprehensive Care LLC provides individual and group services to support people who need mental health treatment.
Website: https://www.comprehensivecarellc.org/

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis Line 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 support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.
Website: www.carelodge.com

Public Libraries

Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

2517 7th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 693-6771
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: http://meridianlauderdalecolibrary.com

Substance Abuse Treatment

New Leaf Recovery - Alliance Health Center

5000 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 581-9449
Hours: Seven days a week
Services Provided:  New Leaf Recovery provides intensive inpatient and outpatient treatments services and recovery support for adult men and women. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: https://alliancehealthcenter.com/

East Mississippi State Hospital Adult Alcohol and Drug Unit

1818 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 482-6186
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The East Mississippi State Hospital Adult Alcohol and Drug Unit provides inpatient services and detoxification treatment services for adult males. For more information about their services, please contact the office.
Website: http://www.emsh.state.ms.us

Weems Life Care

1415 College Road
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 483-4821 or (800) 803-0245
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided:  The Weems Community Mental Health Center provides a variety of residential and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment services. For more information about their services, please call.
Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/default/index.cfm/services/drug-and-alcohol-abuse-treatment/

Multi-County Community Service Agency

2906 Saint Paul Street
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: (601) 483-4838 or 1-800-898-0659
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Multi-County Community Service Agency provides substance abuse counseling and treatment, and a variety of recovery programs. For more information about their services, please contact the office.
Website: http://mobile.multicountycsa.org

Transportation

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis Line 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 emergency transportation for survivors of  domestic violence, victims of sexual assault, and people experiencing homelessness.
Website: www.carelodge.com

Veteran Services

Lauderdale County Veteran Affairs

1827 23rd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: (601) 482-9811
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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