Lowndes County

Lowndes County Circuit Clerk Office

505 2nd Avenue
Room 260
Columbus, MS 39701

Phone: (662) 329-5900

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://www.lowndescountyms.com/178/Circuit-Clerk

Lowndes Probation & Parole Office

1207 Highway 45 North
Columbus, MS 39705

Phone: (662) 241-4051

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

6671 Highway 45 Alternate South
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-6122

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 info about their services.

Website: http://nmrls.com/

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 1-800-890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

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

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing
  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Domestic violence education
  • Emergency local transportation
  • Counseling Services

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Columbus

48 Datco Industrial Drive
Columbus, MS 39702

Phone: (662) 328-0275

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 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/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks

Community Counseling Services - Columbus Main Counseling Office

1001 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39701

Phone: (662) 328-9225

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Community Counseling Services provides a range of programs for people with mental health needs and those who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, including waiver services and community support program services.

Website: https://www.ccsms.org/

Education

East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle Campus

8731 South Frontage Road
Mayhew, MS 39753

Phone: (662) 243-1900

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Counties Served: Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee, and Oktibbeha

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: https://www.eastms.edu/locations/golden-triangle/

Employment

Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC)

207 Lafayette Street
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 722-3016

Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Counties Served: Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha

Services Provided: The Christian Women’s Job Corps helps women gain life and employment skills through job training and education.

Website: www.cwjcgtms.org

The Communiversity WIN Job Center

7003 South Frontage Road
Columbus MS 39701

Phone: (662) 243-1751

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Counties Served: Choctaw County, Clay County, Lowndes County, Noxubee County, and Oktibbeha County

Services Provided: WIN Job Centers offer programs and resources for job seekers.

  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Resume Preparation
  • Access to Training information
  • Priority Services for Veterans
  • Career Planning & Assessment
  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Services
  • Trade Act Adjustment (TAA)

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

Financial ∕ Banking Services

Triangle Federal Credit Union - Columbus Eastside

126 Alabama Street
Columbus, MS 39702

Phone: (662) 329-6602

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Website: https://www.trianglefcu.com/

Triangle Federal Credit Union - Columbus Centre

2330 Highway 45 North
Columbus, MS 39705

Phone: (662) 327-9450

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Website: https://www.trianglefcu.com/

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

6671 Highway 45 Alternate South
West Point, MS 39773

Phone: (662) 494-6122

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.

  • Free Tax Return Preparation
  • Provide information to taxpayers about qualifying special tax credits
  • Provides taxpayers with free legal assistance on federal and state tax matters
  • Assistance program offers free tax help to low- and middle-income individuals

Website: http://nmrls.com/

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Helping Hands Ministry

223 22nd Street North

Columbus, MS 39703

Phone: (662) 328-8301

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Services Provided: Helping Hands Ministry offers a food pantry and financial assistance.

Health

Lowndes County Health Department

801 North Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 328-6091
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Lowndes County Health Department provides a range of medical services. Call for more information and appointments.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,872,166.html#Lowndes 

Housing

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV

2845 South Frontage Road
Columbus, Mississippi 39703

Phone: (662) 327-4121

TTD: (662) 327-8114

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cities Served: Columbus, Starkville, West Point, Eupora, Louisville, Ackerman, Grenada, and Winona

Services Provided: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV offers public housing units and a Section 8 Housing Voucher Choice Program to qualifying individuals.

Note: You may be subject to a criminal background check which could impact your eligibility. Please call to learn more about the application process and how to apply for benefits.

Website: www.mrh4.com/contact-us.htm

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 1-800-890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven Inc. provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Transitional/ Supportive Housing

Identification

Columbus DMV

17 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702

Phone: (662) 327-1833

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: The Columbus 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: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Starkville DMV

1280 East Lee Boulevard
Starkville, MS 39759

Phone: (662) 323-5316

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: The Starkville 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: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Columbus Social Security Office

3577 Bluecutt Rd
Columbus, MS 29705

Phone: (877) 626-9914

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Services Provided: The Columbus 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

Caledonia Town Marshals

754 Main Street
Caledonia, MS 39740

Phone: (662) 356-4117

Hours: Please call for hours

Columbus Police Department

1501 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39701

Phone: (662) 244-3528

Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Community Counseling Services - Columbus Main Counseling Office

1001 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39701

Phone: (662) 328-9225

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Community Counseling Services provides mental health services for adults and children.

Website: https://www.ccsms.org/

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: (800) 890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven Inc. provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Onsite Mental Health Services
  • Counseling
  • Peer support groups
  • Sexual violence support groups
  • Referral Services

Public Libraries

Columbus-Lowndes Public Library

314 7th Street North
Columbus, MS 39701

Phone: (662) 329-5300

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:00 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.lowndeslibrary.com

Substance Abuse Treatment

Community Counseling Services - Columbus Main Counseling Office

1001 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39701

Phone: (662) 328-9225

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Community Counseling Services provides a range of mental health programs, including substance use disorder services.

Website: https://www.ccsms.org/

Recovery House Inc

770 Golding Road
Columbus, MS 39702

Phone: (662) 329-4333

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Recovery House is a residential substance abuse treatment program for women.

Website: http://www.recoveryhouse.com

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 1-800-890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven Inc. provides substance abuse counseling to domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

Transportation

Safe Haven

Columbus, MS

Note: Call for complete address

Phone: (662) 327-6118

Hours: Please call for non-crisis hours

Crisis Line: 1-800-890-6040

Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Counties Served: Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster

Services Provided: Safe Haven Inc. provides a variety of services to support domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • Emergency Transportation

 

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