Perry County

Perry County Circuit Clerk Office

101 Main Street
New Augusta, MS 39642
Phone: (601) 964-3756
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.

Perry County Probation and Parole Office

103 South Main Street
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8609
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.

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: (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 childcare, emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis line, counseling, and victim advocacy.
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 resource center that provides a variety of services for survivors of violence, including:

  • Provides support, advocacy, counseling, and resources for survivors of sexual assault and co-victims
  • Support groups for survivors of sexual assault, suicide, and homicide
  • Help line with trained professionals and volunteers and first responders at local hospitals

Website: https://www.theshafercenter.info

Disability Services

AbilityWorks of Hattiesburg

18 J.M. Tatum Industrial Road
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.

  • Support, counseling, instruction, and motivation for the workplace
  • Assistance in job-seeking, setting job goals, work experience, and work habits

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks

Vocational Rehabilitation

732 15th Avenue, Suite A
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 428-4442
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Bolivar, Perry
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, 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) 545-4405
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Lamar, 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

Jones College Workforce College - Advanced Technology Center (ATC)

72 Technology Boulevard
Ellisville, MS 39437
Phone: (601) 477-4114
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Advanced Technology Center at Jones 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.jcjc.edu/workforce/locations/atc-campus/#about

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 job placement, training, and other employment services.
Website: https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/hattiesburg-win-job-center/

PrideStaff

5910 US 49, Suite 5
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-8881
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: PrideStaff is based in Hattiesburg and provides job placement and staffing services.
Website: https://www.pridestaff.com/hattiesburg/

AbilityWorks of Hattiesburg

18 J.M. Tatum Industrial Road
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

732 15th Avenue, Suite A
Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 428-4442
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Bolivar, Perry
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. - Perry County

105 Main Street, Suite 6-8
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8231
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 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

Perry County Department of Human Services SNAP Office

2011st Street West
New Augusta, Mississippi 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8374
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided:  Perry 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/

Perry County Goodwill

5916 US 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 584-0448
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Goodwill provides clothing and household items at affordable prices for individuals and families.
Website: https://www.goodwill.org/location/

Health

New Augusta Family Health Center

404 Main Street
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8391
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services Provided: New Augusta Family Health Center provides a variety of outpatient medical services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: https://www.semrhi.com/clinic/new-augusta-family-health-center/  

Perry County Health Department

102 Main Street
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-3288
Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Perry County Health Department provides a variety of medical services to adults and children. Call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/19,866,166.html#Perry

Perry County General Hospital

206 Bay Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
Phone: (601) 788-6316
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Perry County General Hospital provides a variety of emergency and outpatient medical services. Call for more information and to make an appointment.
Website: https://www.forresthealth.org/our-locations/perry-county-general-hospital/

Perry County Nursing Center

206 Bay Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
Phone: (601) 788-2490
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours.
Services Provided: The Perry County Nursing center provides a variety of services for elderly patients. For more information about their services, please contact the office.
Website: https://www.perrycountynursing.com/

Housing

Perry County DHS - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

201 1st Street West
New Augusta, Mississippi 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8374
Services Provided: The Perry County Department of Human Services offers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. For more information about this program, please contact the office.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/community-services/liheap/

Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi

301 Buschman Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-5115
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Recover Rebuild Restore Southeast Mississippi is a non-profit organization that provides recovery support from natural disasters, affordable housing, and workforce development and training. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: https://www.r3sm.org/about

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 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

New Augusta Police Department

102 2nd Street East
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8101
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Richton Police Department

206 Dogwood Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
Phone: (601) 788-5575
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Perry County Sheriff's Office

103 1st Street
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8461
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Beaumont Police Department

1510 F S 303
Beaumont, MS 39423
Phone: (601) 784-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mental Health

Perry Mental Health Center-Pine Belt Mental Health Resources

91180 MS-42
Richton, MS 39476
Phone: (601) 544-4222
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Perry Mental Health Center provides residential and outpatient mental health services for adults and children. It also provides services for substance abuse and people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information about their services, please call the office.
Website: www.pbmhr.com

Public Libraries

Richton Public Library

210 Front Street
Richton, MS 39476
Phone: (601) 788-6539
Hours: Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://pineforest.lib.ms.us/

New Augusta Public Library

510 1st Street East
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-3774
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Most public libraries offer free computer access for job search and other resources.
Website: https://new-augusta-public-library.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

Substance Abuse Treatment

Perry Mental Health Center-Pine Belt Mental Health Resources

91180 MS-42
Richton, MS 39476
Phone: (601) 544-4222
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Perry Mental Health Center provides residential and outpatient services to treat substance use.
Website: www.pbmhr.com

Veteran Services

Perry County Veteran Affairs

103 South Main Street - Perry County Courthouse
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8214
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Perry County 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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