Newton County

Newton County Circuit Clerk Office

92 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-2368
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.newtoncountyms.net/elected-offices/circuit-clerk

Newton Probation & Parole Office

89B West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-3384
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#Newton

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.
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

304 Northside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-7580
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jasper, Newton, Scott, Simpson
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

1032 Center Pointe Boulevard
Pearl, MS 38208
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 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

304 Northside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-7460
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jasper, Newton, Scott
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

East Central Community College

275 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (877) 462-3222
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: East Central 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.

  • ABE/ESL classes are offered free of charge
  • Classes are offered day and night at most locations
  • GED Testing is offered

Website: https://www.eccc.edu/decatur-campusnewton-county

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, and Lauderdale
Services Provided: Meridian WIN Job Center provides job placement and worforce training services.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/meridian-win-job-center/

Newton County Unemployment Career Center

107 Adams Street
Newton, MS  39345
Phone: (601) 683-2021
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Newton County Unemployment Career Center offers access to a national job listing network, applicant screenings, and employment interviews. For more information about their services please contact the office.
Website: https://unemploymentoffice.us/mississippi-unemployment-offices-2/newton-county-ms-unemployment-career-job-center-office/

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

304 Northside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-7580
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Jasper, Newton, Scott, Simpson
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment and other support services for people with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/VocationalRehab/Pages/default.asp

Food ∕ Clothing ∕ Furniture

Newton County Department of Human Services, SNAP Office

14712 Mississippi 15
Decatur, Mississippi, 39327
Phone: (601) 635-4490
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Newton County’s Department of Human Services SNAP Office helps people apply for monthly food assistance benefits. For more information about this program, please call the office.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/

Ephesus Baptist Church

3535 Ephesus Road
Forest, MS - 39074
Phone: (601) 469-1107
Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Ephesus Baptist Church provides food assistance for families and individuals in need. Hours are subject to change.
Website: https://ephesusbaptist.churchtrac.com/

Health

Newton County Health Department

15776 Highway 15
North Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-2337
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Newton County Health Department provides a variety of outpatient health services. Please call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,822,166.html#Newton

Medicaid Division Office

9423 Eastside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 635-5205
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Newton Medicaid Division Office provides assistance with locating a medical provider and offers managed care, child health care, and nursing facility information. For information about a specific service or program, please contact the office.
Website: https://medicaid.ms.gov/

Newton County Department of Human Services

14712 Mississippi 15
Decatur, Mississippi, 39327
Phone: (601) 635-2346
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Newton County Department of Human Services offers prescreening and application assistance for Medicaid or CHIP. For more information, please contact the office.
Website: https://www.access.ms.gov/Prescreen/Start

Fast Pace Health

296 Eastside Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 228-8985
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;  Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Fast Pace Health provides urgent care and other health services. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.
Website: https://fastpacehealth.com/location/newton/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext&utm_campaign=local-listings&y_source=1_MjQxODc2NjctNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Housing

Mississippi Regional Housing Office, Newton County

110 Broad Street
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-3371
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Mississippi Regional Housing Office in Newton County provides a variety of public housing programs and subsidized housing programs for families in need of assistance. For more information about a specific program, please contact the office.
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: http://www.officialhousingauthority.com/mississippi/newton-housing-authority-2/?cat=2915

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 supportive housing for domestic violence survivors, sexual assault victims, and people experiencing homelessness.
Website: www.carelodge.com

Identification

Newton DMV

523 Coliseum Drive
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-2576
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Newton 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

Newton Social Security Office

558 Deerfield Drive
Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (866) 829-2497
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Newton 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

Decatur Police Department

115 7th Street
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-2761
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Newton County Sheriff’s Office

300 Access Road
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-4401
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Newton Police Department

103 Banks Street
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-2041
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union Police Station

404 Bank Street
Union, MS 39365
Phone: (601) 774-9211
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Weems Community Mental Health Center

90 South Sixth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-3342
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 services for people who need residential and outpatient mental health services. For more information about their services please call.
Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/

Public Libraries

J. Elliott McMullan Public Library

300 West Church Street
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-3367
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: http://knrls.lib.ms.us/

Union Public Library

101 Peachtree Street
Union, MS 39365
Phone: (601) 774-5096
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: http://knrls.lib.ms.us/

Jessie Mae Everett Public Library

306 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-2777
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: http://knrls.lib.ms.us/

Substance Abuse Treatment

Summit Health & Rehab Services Inc.

1009 South Main Street
Newton, MS 39345
Phone: (601) 683-6644
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Summit Health and Rehab Services Inc. provides a variety of long and short-term programs for drug and alcohol abuse treatment. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: https://www.healthpro-heritage.com

Weems Community Mental Health Center

90 South Sixth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-3342
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (800) 803-0245
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Weems Community Mental Health Center provides a variety of treatment services for people struggling with substance use. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: http://www.weemsmh.com/

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