Leake County

Leake County Circuit Clerk Office

101 Court Square, #115
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-8357
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://leakecountyms.org/circuit-clerk/

Leake Probation and Parole Office

209 South Pearl Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-6901
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#Leake

 

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, Winston
Services Provided: Care Lodge provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • 24-Hour Crisis Line
  • Victim Support Services
  • Safety Planning
  • Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter
  • Domestic Abuse Protection Order Assistance
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Court Advocacy
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Violence Intervention Program
  • Transitional Housing Program for Victims
  • Resources

Website: www.carelodge.com

Weems Community Mental Health Center - Leake County, Mobile Crisis Response Team

529 East Main Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: 1-800-803-0245
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Weems Community Mental Health Center’s Mobile Crisis Response Team 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.

  • Admission to Hospital or Crisis Stabilization Unit
  • Access to Mental Health Therapists
  • Access to Community Support Specialists
  • Intervention Services
  • Post Crisis Follow-up Appointment

Website: http://www.weemsmh.com

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Kosciusko

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5472
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake, Winston
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

Office of Special Disability Programs

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-2792
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake
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

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-1089
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides a variety of vocational services to people with disabilities.

  • Deaf Services
  • Supported Employment
  • Transitional Services
  • 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

1032 Center Pointe Boulevard, Suite A
Pearl, MS 39208
Phone: (601) 709-5618
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Leake, Newton, Rankin, Simpson
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides services and programs to 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

East Central Community College, Career Advancement Center

121 East Main Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 298-0723
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Neshoba, Leake, Newton, Scott, Winson
Services Provided: East Central Community College Career Advancement Center provides a wide 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 Leake County
Website: https://www.eccc.edu/

Employment

Carthage WIN Job Center

202 C O Brooks Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-9282
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Carthage WIN Job Center provides services for job seekers.

  • Job Placement
  • Workforce Investment Act (WIA) services
  • Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) services
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Priority Services for Veterans
  • Job Corps  

Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/carthage-win-job-center/   

AbilityWorks of Kosciusko

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5472
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala County, Leake County and Winston County
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

Vocational Rehabilitation

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-1089
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala County and Leake County
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides a variety of 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/VocationalRehab/Pages/default.aspx

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Central Mississippi Food Pantry

109 Main Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Phone: (601) 278-7666
Hours: Open Every 4th Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Central Mississippi’s Food Pantry provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals in Leake County.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/centralmississippifoodpantry/

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Leake County

110 MS-16 East
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-1100
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Baptist Memorial Hospital collaborates with a number of service organizations that offer financial assistance programs and opportunities.

  • Food Assistance

Website: https://baptistresources.com/

Health

Leake County Health Department

300 C O Brooks Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-3072
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and  Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Leake 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#Leake

Walnut Grove Medical Clinic

199 Rimmer Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Phone: (601) 235-2733
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 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Walnut Grove Medical Clinic provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://www.ecmhci.com/

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Leake County

110 MS-16 East
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-1100
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Baptist Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/leake

Housing

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Leake County

110 MS-16 East
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-1100
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Baptist Memorial Hospital collaborates with a number of service organizations that offer many financial assistance programs and opportunities.

  • Housing

Website: https://baptistresources.com/

Identification

Walnut Grove DMV

108 Park Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Phone: (601) 253-0487
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Walnut Grove 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

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 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

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. 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

Carthage Police Department

302 West Main Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-8011
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Walnut Grove Police Department

139 Main Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Phone: (601) 253-2321
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mental Health

Weems Community Mental Health Center - Leake County

529 East Main Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone:  (601) 267-3551
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 mental health treatment services.

  • Outpatient Counseling
  • Residential Treatment
  • Nursing and Psychiatric Services
  • Prevention Treatment
  • Crisis Stabilization Unit

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

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.

  • 24-Hour Crisis Line
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Case Management

Website: www.carelodge.com

Public Libraries

Carthage-Leake County Library

114 East Franklin Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-7821
Hours: Monday through Friday  8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

  • Printing and Copying Services
  • Library Card Registration
  • Genealogy Library
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Notary Services  

Website: https://midmisslib.com/carthage/

Walnut Grove Public Library

146 Main Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Phone: (601) 267-7821
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.

  • Printing and Copying Services
  • Library Card Registration
  • Genealogy Library

Website: https://midmisslib.com/walnutgrove/

Substance Abuse Treatment

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Leake County

110 MS-16 East
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-1100
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Baptist Memorial Hospital provides substance abuse treatment and recovery services. For more information about their services please call.
Website: https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/leake

Weems Community Mental Health Center - Leake County

529 East Main Street
Phone:  (601) 267-3551
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 substance abuse treatment services. For more information about their services please call.

  • Outpatient Counseling
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Nursing and Psychiatric Services
  • Residential Treatment
  • DUI Programs
  • Recovery Support Services
  • Prevention Treatment

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

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

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