Byram

Local offices in Byram

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Mississippi Helpline

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myunitedway.com

• Utilities · City office

  Byram Public Works and Utility Billing

  550 Executive Blvd, Byram, MS 39272

  Help here

  • Sewer service and billingContact Public Works to apply for city sewer service, ask about a bill, or make a sewer payment.Apply online
  • Water service informationContact Public Works for information about city utility service; the city application includes water service requests.Apply online
  Call 601-372-7791DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on byram-ms.us

• Local office · City office

  Byram City Hall

  5901 Terry Road, Byram, MS 39272

  Help here

  • City government help and recordsVisit or call City Hall for help with city records, public notices, and other city government questions.
  Call 601-372-7746DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on byram-ms.us

• Library · Regional office

  Beverly J. Brown Library

  5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS 39272

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers, and get help with reading and learning resources.
  Call 601-372-0954DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jhlibrary.org

City of Byram website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Byram

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Hinds County

Byram is in Hinds County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Young Williams Child Support Office – Jackson

  350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39214

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the child support office for help with a child support case.Read more
  Call 877-882-4916DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• State office · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services Hinds County Office

  4777 Medgar Evers Boulevard, Jackson, MS

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANF assistanceContact the county office about SNAP or TANF applications and benefits.
  Call 601-362-9892DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• Public health · State office

  Hinds County Health Department

  Jackson Medical Mall, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Suite 411, Jackson, MS 39213

  Help here

  • County health clinicCall to make an appointment for services at the county health department clinic.
  • WICContact the health department to ask about WIC services and appointments.
  Call 601-364-2666DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov

• State office · State office

  Mississippi Division of Medicaid Hinds County Office

  500 Clinton Center Drive, Building 3, Floor 2, Clinton, MS 39056

  Help here

  • Medicaid assistanceGet help with Medicaid services at the regional office serving Hinds County.
  Call 601-978-2399DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportAsk about services and referrals for older adults and people with disabilities in Hinds County.
  Call 601-981-1511Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmpdd.org

• Older adults · County office

  Hinds County Aging Outreach Worker

  1000 I-20 West Frontage Road, Bolton, MS 39041

  Help here

  • Rural senior referrals and outreachOlder adults in rural Hinds County can ask for referrals, outreach, and activities.
  Call 601-852-2045DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hindscountyms.com

Everything in Hinds County

Mississippi programs by kind of help

These are run by Mississippi and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026