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Local offices in Canton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Canton Housing Authority
120 Faith Lane, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing or ask about an existing housing application.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cantonhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Canton Municipal Utilities
127 West Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- Utility service and billsVisit or call CMU about electric, gas, water, and sewer service and bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cmu.com
State office
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau, Canton
152 Watford Parkway Drive, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Mississippi driver license or identification card at this office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · County office
Canton Public Library
102 Priestley Street, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- Library servicesGet books and other library materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or ask about library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcls.ms
Local office · City office
Canton City Hall
226 East Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city offices, services, and public information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cantonms.gov
City of Canton, Mississippi website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Canton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
South Central Community Action Agency, Inc.
3891 I-55 South Frontage Road, Jackson, MS 39282-6590
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Madison County
Canton is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Madison County Office
867 Martin Luther King Drive, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food or cash assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions about a case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · County office
Madison County Citizens Services Agency
140 West Center Street, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- Energy bill helpAsk about help paying eligible home energy bills through LIHEAP.
- Food and senior servicesAsk about food programs, outreach, and meals for older adults.
- Information and referralsGet information and referrals to local services for Madison County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mccsaweb.org
Housing help · City office
Canton Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing and other affordable housing programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cantonhousing.org
Public health · State office
Madison County Health Department
309 North Hickory Street, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Region 8 Mental Health Services, Madison County
103 South Lake Circle, Canton, MS 39046
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the local Region 8 office about mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on region8mhs.org
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Madison County Office
805 South Wheatley, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Help here
- Medicaid servicesContact the regional Medicaid office about Medicaid services and your case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
Talk to a person
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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