Philadelphia
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Local offices in Philadelphia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Philadelphia Utilities
435 East Myrtle Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- Utility billingVisit or call the utility office for help with utility accounts and bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on philutil.net
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Philadelphia Regional Office
340 West Main Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- Medicaid servicesContact the regional office for help with Medicaid services and coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Local office · Regional office
Mississippi 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local health and human services and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ms.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
525 Main Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for information about city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on philadelphiathecity.com
Older adults · Regional office
Philadelphia-Neshoba County Senior Citizens Center
100 Burt Drive, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can visit for meals and activities at the senior center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neshobacounty.net
Jobs and training · State office
Philadelphia WIN Job Center
1016 Saxon Airport Road, Suite 104, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs and using job search services.Read more
- Unemployment claimsGet information and help with filing an unemployment claim.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
Library · County office
Philadelphia-Neshoba County Public Library
230 Beacon Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a free library card and borrow books and other materials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neshobalibrary.net
City of Philadelphia, Mississippi website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Philadelphia
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
Multi-County Community Services Agency
2900 St. Paul Street, PO Box 905, Meridian, MS 39302-0905
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Neshoba County
Philadelphia is in Neshoba County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Neshoba County Department of Human Services
1016 Holland Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food and family assistance through the county office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority V
298 Northside Drive, Newton, MS 39345
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about housing programs for people with low incomes, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mrhav.org
Public health · State office
Neshoba County Health Department
1014 Holland Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- Public health services and WICVisit for county health services and WIC nutrition help for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Weems Community Mental Health Center
1415 College Road, Meridian, MS 39304
Help here
- Community mental health servicesContact Weems for community mental health services in Lauderdale County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on weemsmh.com
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet connected with services such as meals, transportation, and support for caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Veterans · County office
Neshoba County Veterans Service
11901 Highway 15 North, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on neshobacounty.net
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
- Mississippi 211
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.
Call 988Text 988