Sunflower County

Local offices in Sunflower County

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

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Sunflower County Office, Indianola

  225 Martin Luther King Drive, Indianola, MS

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state human services programs.Apply online
  Call 662-887-2051DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · State office

  Mississippi Department of Human Services, Sunflower County Office, Ruleville

  630 Elisha & Everett Langdon Street, Ruleville, MS

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state human services programs.Apply online
  Call 662-756-4301DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Sunflower County Health Department

  227 Martin Luther King Drive, Indianola, MS 38751

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall or visit the health department for public health services and clinic appointments.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families get food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people and young children.Read more
  Call 662-887-4951DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Sunflower County Government

  200 Main Street, Indianola, MS 38751

  Help here

  • County government informationContact the county for help reaching county offices and officials.
  Call 662-887-4703DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Delta Area Agency on Aging

  1427 S. Main Street, Greenville, MS 38701

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet help finding services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 662-378-3831DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Sunflower County Veterans Service Office

  Sunflower County Courthouse, first floor, Indianola, MS

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Indianola WIN Job Center

  226 N. Martin Luther King Drive, Indianola, MS 38751

  Help here

  • Job and unemployment servicesVisit the job center for in-person employment services and help with unemployment questions.
  Call 662-887-2502DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Sunflower County Library System

  201 Cypress Drive, Indianola, MS 38751

  Help here

  • Library resourcesGet a library card to borrow books and use public computers, internet, and learning resources.Read more
  Call 662-887-2153DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sunflower.lib.ms.us

Sunflower County, Mississippi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sunflower County

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

Cities and towns in Sunflower County

• Doddsvillenot checked yet
• Drew
• Indianola
• Inverness
• Moorhead
• Ruleville
• Sunflower

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