Winston County

Winston County Circuit Clerk Office

148 South Court Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-3581
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: http://www.winstonms.com/p/circuit-clerk.html?m=1

Winston Probation and Parole Office

148 South Court Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-2253
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 information about their services.
Website: http://nmrls.com/

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 victims of domestic violence in east central Mississippi.

  • 24-Hour Crisis Line
  • Victim Support Services
  • Safety Planning
  • Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter
  • Domestic Abuse Protection Order Assistance
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Court Advocacy
  • Information and Referrals
  • Violence Intervention Program
  • Transitional Housing Program for Victims
  • Training and Speakers Bureau
  • Teen Dating Violence Education

Website: www.carelodge.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 is a community rehabilitation program that 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

154 Ball Drive
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-5458
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Noxubee, Winston
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

211 A Ball Drive
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-7960
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Choctaw, Clay, Kemper, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides 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/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

48 Datco Industrial Drive
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 328-8807
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Choctaw, Clay, Kemper, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides services to people who are blind and low vision impaired individuals.

  • 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

275 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601) 635-2111
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 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.  
*Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Winston County.
Website: https://www.eccc.edu/

Employment

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: A community rehabilitation program that provides vocational assessment, job training, and work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/AbilityWorks/Pages/default.aspx

Louisville WIN Job Center

790 North Court Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-5051
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: WIN Job Centers offer programs and resources for job seekers

  • Job Placement
  • Priority Services for Veterans
  • Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) services
  • Job Corps
  • Job Search Skills Training class
  • On-the-Job Training

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

Vocational Rehabilitation

211 A Ball Drive
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-7960
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Noxubee, Winston
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides 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

Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

48 Datco Industrial Drive
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 328-8807
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Choctaw, Clay, Kemper, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides services to people who are blind and low vision impaired individuals.

  • 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/VocationalRehabBlind/Pages/default.aspx

Financial ∕ Banking Services

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

Pine Lake Care Center - Starkville

104 Willow Road
Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: (601) 829-4509
Hours: First and Third Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Pine Lake Care Center is a community resource center that operates a free food pantry.
Website: https://pinelake.org/engage/care-and-support/care-center/

Health

Winston County Health Department

260 Vance Street
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-8087
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00  p.m.
Services Provided: The Winston 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#Winston

Winston County Family Medical Center

14130 Highway 15 South, Suite D
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 779-1175
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Winston County Family Medical Center
Website: https://www.winstonmedical.org/

Housing

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV

2845 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: (662) 327-4121
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority offers federal housing assistance such as section 8 vouchers to income-qualified individuals and families. In addition, they run a number of low-income housing apartments and units in the region.
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

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 victims of domestic violence in east central Mississippi.

  • Transitional housing

Website: www.carelodge.com

Identification

Kosciusko DMV

127 Northside Shopping Center
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5437
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Kosciusko 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 use this website: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

Philadelphia Social Security Office

100 Pilot Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (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. 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

Louisville Police Department

202 South Church Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-3511
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours

Mental Health

Community Counseling Services - Louisville Main Counseling Office

16220 West Main Street
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: (662) 773-9377
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Community Counseling Services offers a range of mental health services.

  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Community Support Services
  • Psychiatric/Physician Services
  • Crisis Response Services
  • Substance Abuse Assistance
  • Children and Youth Mental Health Services

Website: www.ccsms.org/

Public Libraries

Winston County Library

100 West Park Street
Louisville, Mississippi 39339
Phone: (662) 773-3212
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 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.
Website: https://midmisslib.com/winston/

Transportation

Care Lodge

1627 23rd Avenue
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
Phone: (601) 482-8719
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 victims of domestic violence in east central Mississippi.

  • Transportation

Website: www.carelodge.com