Alcoholics Anonymous
228-392-6667
See www.aa-mississippi.org for meeting times/locations.
Alliance for Health (Prescription Assistance)
One-time assistance to eligible clients for prescription and supplies.
Vouchers available through Hancock County Human Resource Agency, Hancock Resource Center, St. Gerard's Community Outreach and St. Vincent De Paul Pharmacy.
CANNOT HELP WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
American Red Cross
228-467-7609 or After hours 855-891-7325.
Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Assurance Wireless
Call or text 228-285-0335/601-255-7472
Free phone to qualifying households receiving government assistance or low income based.
Back Bay Mission
228-432-0301
1012 Division street, Biloxi, MS. Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9-11:30 & 1:30-4. Emergency Services: Mon, Wed, & Fri, 9-11.
Day Center for the homeless offering showers, laundry, computers, phone, job services and haircuts. Emergency Services Mon, Wed, & Fri, 9-11. Offering $4 generic prescriptions, no narcotics, assist with purchase of birth certificates and I.D. Utility assistance for all coastal counties (Call on Thursdays at 9 a.m. for an appointment.)
Bay St. Louis Lion's Club
Eyeglass Assistance for residents of Hancock County south of I-IO. Applications in all Hancock County Libraries and Walmart.
Bay/Waveland Housing Authority
228-467-4545
Bay Pines: 228-466-4511 - 601 Lucien Kidd St., BSL
Bay Pines: 228-466-4511 - 601 Lucien Kidd St., BSL
Oak Haven (age 50 & up): 228-467-4247 - 1200 Russell Dr., Waveland
Monday-Thursday, 8 am to 4 pm, closed 12 to I pm for lunch.
Bethel Free Health Clinic
228-594-3640
1650 Carrol Drive, Biloxi
Free Healthcare/medications as available for the un/under-insured on Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:30, 1:00 - 4:00 & Thursdays 8:30-11:30 (first come/ first serve basis). Call for other days for doctor availability.
Biloxi Vet Center
228-388-9938
288 Veterans Ave, Biloxi
Liaison with Community agency for Veterans and their families. Also provides Ind. Readjustment counseling, group meetings, counseling for military sexual trauma, bereavement, marital and family counseling, substance abuse information and referral.
Boys and Girls Club of Gulf Coast
228-467-9515
310 Old Spanish Trail, Bay St. Louis
After school program 2:30pm-6pm. $ 75 dollars a month per member
Serving children 4 yrs old- 18 yrs old
Registration: www. parentportal.bgcgulfcoast.org
Catholic Charities of South Mississippi
Call 228-701-0555 or 1-855-847-0555 for an appointment.
640A Highway 90 (Water Tower Plaza), Waveland.
Wed, Thurs, and Fri 9-12 and 1-4.
Utility assistance, food provision, pregnancy tests and infant and child supplies all provided through case management.
Coastal Family Health Center
228-463-9666
109 Hospital Dr., BSL
We offer primary healthcare and accept private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Sliding scale fee discounts are available based on family size & income if uninsured. Our patients are eligible to receive medications from our pharmacy and may be eligible for assistance based on income and prescription coverage.
Court Appointed Special Advocates
228-344-0419
644 Dunbar Ave, Bay St. Louis M-F 9am-5pm
Trained volunteers who advocate for abused/neglected children involved in both the CPS and Youth Court systems. CASA's see children 2-3 month, attend court hearings, and testify to the child's best interest.
Diamondhead Lions Club
Eyeglass Assistance for residents of Hancock County north of I- 10 and Pearlington.
Applications in all Hancock County Libraries, The Hancock Resource Center, The office of Dr. Joseph Gregory, Neco's Market, and the pharmacy in Diamondhead.
Elijah's Closet
859-317-1472
www.elijahscloset.org
Assist families with children in foster care and families that have children who are susceptible of going into foster care. Clothes closet and in-home services through a referral.
Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County
228-216-PETS (7387)
www.friendsoftheanimalshelter.org
Spay/Neuter assistance, feral/free roaming cat program, animal adoption/ foster programs, education/outreach
Gamblers Anonymous
228-864-0442
Gulf Coast Christian Women's Job Corp/Magdalene House
228-586-3510
10469 Hwy 603, BSL
Job skills training for employment development, Life skills, parenting classes, anger management classes, one-on-one mentoring.
Gulf Coast Mental Health Center
228467-1881
24 Hour Crisis line 1-800-681-0798
819 Central Ave, Bay St. Louis - Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Mental Health outpatient services for children and adults provided based on a sliding scale fee. Rehab program for mentally ill adults in Waveland. 24 hr crisis stabilization unit and drug /alcohol rehab in Gulfport.
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence
228-252-1999
www.gccfn.org
Serves adult & child victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and human trafficking as well as family members of homicide victims. Services include domestic violence shelters, counseling and mental health services, court advocacy, case management services, civil legal services, a therapeutic preschool, childcare, housing programs, and outreach education.
Habitat for Humanity
228-467-9699
Fax #228-467-2974
www.habitatbw.org
103 Central Ave, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Veterans Repair Program (critical home repairs), Home Preservation Program (minor exterior repairs & painting), Aging in Place Program (small accessibility upgrades), and Critical Home Repair Program available to qualifying individuals and families. Contact our office or email.
Hancock Community Development Foundation
228-467-9048
100 South Beach Blvd, Ste A, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Business assistance and community development.
Hancock County Excel by 5
288-255-0376
www.excelby5.com/hancock-county
Provides Pre-K educational resources for children at all Hancock County Libraries and partners with the libraries for Storytime.
Hancock County Food Pantry
228-467-2790
9972 Highway 603, Bay St. Louis - Mon-Friday 9-12 (except holidays)
Must be a resident of Hancock County, provide photo ID, and income must be below the federal poverty level. Families with head of household under 60 can receive food once every 90 days; families with HOH over 60 may receive food once every 30 days.
Hancock County Health Department
228-4674510
856 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, Mon-Fri 8—5
WIC, Family Planning, Immunizations, First Steps.
Hancock County Seniors Center
228-467-9292
601 Bookter Street, Bay St. Louis - Monday-Friday 8 - 3
For Hancock county residents 60 years or older. Call for information on Meals on Wheels. Bus service available to center and other services. Breakfast & lunch served; bus riders served first.
Hancock County Human Resource Agency
228-467-8050
9930 Hwy 603, Bay St. Louis
Providing early education and children's services.
Hancock County Library System
228-467-5252
312 Hwy 90, Bay St. Louis
Providing library services including computer use.
Hancock County RSVP
301 Coleman Ave, Waveland, MS
Senior volunteers mentoring school children and supporting local nonprofits in Hancock County
Hancock County Veterans Service Office
228-467-2100
854 Highway 90, Suite B, Bay St. Louis
Mon-Thurs 8-5 - Friday by appointment only.
Advocacy for Veterans/ dependents including assistance with completing forms, directing these forms to the proper area, and obtaining the necessary documentation in support of VA claims.
Hancock Resource Center
228-463-8887
454 Highway 90, Suite B, Waveland
Mon-Thurs 9-4:30
Counseling for budget/credit, foreclosure, homelessness, Veterans, domestic violence survivors and homeowner rehab. Employment assistance for Veterans. Community Development and Youth Leadership Programs.
Hope Haven Children's Advocacy Center
228-466-6395
Advocate on behalf of abused/neglected children & provides forensic interviews services for them. Conducts prevention programs on child sexual abuse to the community and support for resource families and children in care. As funds permit, will provide aid to families in crisis.
The King's Kitchen/The Clothesline
228-493-4796
2005 Longfellow Dr., BSL
Clothes Closet open and Meals served Mon-Sat 11-1.
Lakeshore Baptist Church (Mercy House)
228-469-0110
6077 Lakeshore Rd., Lakeshore - Wed 9-3
Can be helped once per week for food, clothing, & household items.
Manna Ministries
601-799-2121
120 Street A, Suite A, Picayune
Free Medical Clinic Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Call to schedule an appt.
MS Access to Care Center
(844) 822-4MAC (4622) or (228) 868-2311
www.MississippiAccesstoCare.org
MAC Center provides a "No Wrong Door" approach in helping people obtain reliable, unbiased information about a broad of programs and services regardless of income or eligibility.
MS Center for Legal Services
800-498-1804
www.mscenterforlegalservices.org
520 E. Pass Rd, Suite J, Gulfport - Mon-Thurs 8:30-5:30, Fri 8:30-3
Provides free civil legal assistance for eligible low-income individuals.
MS Dept. of Human Services
856 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis
Dept. of Family and Children Services Suite C 228-467-4100
Child abuse and neglect hotline 800-222-8000
Economic Assistance (TANF/SNAP) Suite E 228-467-4565
Child Support Suite D Mon-Fri, 8-5 228-467-2808
MS Dept. of Rehabilitation Services
228-575-3791
13486 Fastway Lane, Gulfport - 8 am-5pm
State agency that provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to help them become employed and self-sufficient. Various programs available.
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Outreach
228-255-1294
9062 Kiln Delisle Rd. Pass Christian
Walk-in basis 1st and 3rd Sat, 9:00—11
Assistance with emergency needs once/year for residents in parish boundary.
Old Spanish Trail Baptist Church
228-324-8404
5078 Hwy 90 west, BSL - Tues-Thurs 7-9 p.m.
Recovery program for any hurt, habit or hang-up.
Ochsner Medical Center in Hancock
228-467-8790
Provides healthcare education/screenings. Mammography screening for those who are uninsured and do not qualify for public assistance.
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
228-231-1314
www.virtualroma.mdhs.ms.gov.
808 Hwy 90, Bay St. Louis
Utility assistance to low income individuals. Must complete a pre-app online at the website above.
Power House of Deliverance
228-466-3841
1978 Washington St., Bay St. Louis
Food Box once/month for Hancock County residents 60+ and meet income eligibility guidelines. Call for info.
St. Vincent De Paul
228-342-1545
301 Necaise Ave, Bay St. Louis
Call Mon 9-11 for an appointment. Hancock County residents only.
Appts. on Wed starting at 10 am . Emergency needs assistance once/year.
St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy
228-374-9097
856 Hwy 90, Bay St Louis
www.svdprx.org
Hancock County residents. Walk-in basis 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. 9-11. Must provide ID, income proof, bills, and original RX.
St. Vincent DePaul St. Clare Conference
228-363-1302
236 S. Beach Blvd., Waveland
Utility assistance for Waveland residents only. Limited food pantry available. Walk-in Mon-Tues 10-1
Salvation Army
228-374-8301
2019 22nd St., Gulfport
Food Pantry Mon, Wed, & Fri, 8:30 or Mon & Wed 1:30. First Come; First Serve. Food pantry will close when we reach our capacity for that time period. Available once every 90 days. Call for list of documents that must be provided. Emergency Vital Records assistance for obtaining employment. Call for appointment time and requirements.
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District
228-868-2311
10441 Corporate Dr, Suite 1, Gulfport
Mon-Fri, 8-4:30
Agency on Aging, Workforce Development, Senior Community Service Employment Program & the Elderly and Medicaid Waiver Program.
SMPDD/TDWDA
228-344-3526
640 Hwy 90, Ste. B, Waveland
Mon-Fri 8-4:30.
WIOA assistance to out-of-school youth, age 16-24.
Tutoring/skills training for GED, Work Readiness Training., Paid Internships and assistance with entering college, advanced technical training or military programs.
The Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen
228-467-8047
Waveland United Methodist Church, 314 Vacation Lane, Waveland
Wednesdays 11-1 Lunch served.
Starfish Café
228-229-3503
211 Main St., BSL
Continuous Experimental Job and Life Skills Training program for individuals 18 years and older. Apply in person at Starfish Café.
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
WIN Job Center, Hancock County
228-466-5425
856 Hwy 90, Suite D, Bay St. Louis
8-5 M-F, 8-4 W, Closed for lunch 12-1.
Job placement assistance, job and skill training, priority services for Veterans, career counseling and referral to many other valuable services.