Southaven
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Local offices in Southaven
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utilities (Water & Sewer)
8710 Northwest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceResidents can contact the city about water and sewer service and pay their utility bills.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southaven.org
Older adults · City office
Arts & Cultural Affairs / Forever Young
3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672
Help here
- Forever Young senior programResidents age 60 and older can join classes, exercise, and social activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southaven.org
Jobs and training · State office
DeSoto County WIN Job Center
Northwest Mississippi Community College, 5197 W.E. Ross Parkway, Room 300-L, Southaven, MS 38671
Help here
- Job search and employment supportJob seekers can use computers, get job search help, and learn about employment and training services.
- Unemployment servicesResidents can get help with unemployment services and finding out how to file a claim.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
M.R. Davis Public Library
8554 Northwest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671
Help here
- Library materials and programsResidents can borrow books and other materials and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on firstregional.org
Local office · City office
Southaven City Hall
8710 Northwest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southaven.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
Help here
- Recreation programs and sportsResidents can find recreational sports, community events, and information about facility rentals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southaven.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Southaven
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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Inc.
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
Mid-State Opportunity, Inc.
204 N. Church Street, PO Box 270, Charleston, MS 38921-0270
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of DeSoto County
Southaven is in DeSoto County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Young Williams Child Support Office, Hernando
165 West South Street, Hernando, MS 38632
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case steps at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, DeSoto County Office
3210 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANF benefitsResidents can contact this office about applying for food or cash assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
DeSoto County Health Department, Hernando Office
3212 Highway 51 South, Suite A, Hernando, MS 38632
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesContact the clinic about available county health services and appointments.
- WICWIC offers eligible families nutrition support, healthy foods, and breastfeeding help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Public health · State office
DeSoto County Health Department, Olive Branch Clinic
6569 Cockrum Road, Building A, Suite 2, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesContact the clinic about available county health services and appointments.
- WICWIC offers eligible families nutrition support, healthy foods, and breastfeeding help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Public health · State office
DeSoto County Health Department, Southaven Clinic
8705 Northwest Drive, Building A, Suite 1, Southaven, MS 38671
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesContact the clinic about available county health services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Delta Planning and Development District, Area Agency on Aging
2339 Gwynn Road, Nesbit, MS 38651
Help here
- Services for older adults and caregiversAsk about services, referrals, transportation, and support for older adults and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ndpdd.com
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
- 211 Mississippi
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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