HOMELESS RESOURCE GUIDE SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS IN HINDS, MADISON, RANKIN, WARREN AND COPIAH COUNTY

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1 HOMELESS RESOURCE GUIDE SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS IN HINDS, MADISON, RANKIN, WARREN AND COPIAH COUNTY Compiled by Partners to End Homelessness and the City of Jackson

2 HINDS COUNTY Emergency Shelters BILLY BRUMFIELD HOUSE (Stewpot Community Services) Address: 1244 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 5:30 p.m. 6:00 a.m. Emergency shelter for males 18 and over; alcohol and drug rehabilitation; provide transitional housing for mentally and physically handicapped men; make referrals Length of Stay: 4 days per week for emergency shelter (starts over each Sunday); minimum of 3 months stay for rehab and disabled program participants. ID Required: Picture ID, Social Security Card, TB card FLOWERS HOUSE (Stewpot Community Services) OPENING SPRING 2010 Address: 355 Livingston Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Emergency shelter for women and children only. Provide supportive services such as case management, referrals and counseling. Length of Stay: Up to 30 days. ID Required: Driver s license or work ID, TB card GATEWAY RESCUE MISSION Address: 328 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) / Shelter: (601) Hours: Business : 8:30 5:00 Shelter: Emergency shelter for adult males. Christian-based. New Life A & D Program; mental health counseling; day services. Shelter: 24 Hours w/ 8:30 pm curfew. Length of Stay: Unlimited. ID Required: Picture ID if possible, TB card MATT S HOUSE (Stewpot Community Services) Address: 343 Adelle Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 5 p.m. - 8 a.m., 7 days per week. Emergency shelter for homeless women; case management, counseling, assistance with finding housing & employment. Length of Stay: Up to 30 days; only one night without ID. ID Required: Picture ID (State or work), TB card 2

3 THE SALVATION ARMY, CENTER OF HOPE Address: 110 Presto Lane, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: Social services 8:30 a.m.-4:30 Shelter: 4 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. Emergency shelter for homeless males and females age 19 and older. Length of Stay: 1 to 7 days per month for emergency shelter. ID Required: Valid picture ID. SHELTER FOR BATTERED FAMILIES, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. Address: 200 N. Congress Street, Suite 100, Jackson, MS Telephone: Crisis Line: (601) ; Hours: 24 hours Length of Stay: days ID Required: None. Shelter for women (18 & older) and children who are victims of domestic violence. Services include: shelter, supportive counseling, nutrition and wellness, case management, legal assistance, court advocacy, day care, and follow-up services. Transitional Shelters COVENANT GROUP HOME Address: McDowell and Teresa Drive Telephone: Transitional group home Cost: $550 month Contact person- Pam Kitchens DAYLIGHT MINISTRIES TRANSITIONAL HOME FOR WOMEN Address: 141 Marcus L. Butler Drive, Jackson, MS Telephone: Provides female ex-offenders and those recovering from substance abuse a structured secure aftercare environment providing life counseling, job skills assistance, and education. RUTH S REFUGE (Gateway Rescue Mission) Address: 1204 First Avenue, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Shelter and transitional housing for single homeless women over the age of 21. Provide life skills classes, bible study and discipleship, transportation and referral services. Church attendance is mandatory. Length of Stay: 7 days up to six months. 3

4 I.D. Required: Drivers License or other State I.D., Birth Certificate, Social Security Card GOD S HOMELESS HAVEN Address: New Jerusalem Church Telephone: Transitional housing for women and women with children. Length of Stay: Determined on an individual basis GRACE HOUSE Address: 236 Millsaps Avenue, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Transitional housing, food pantry, case management, job readiness, educational programs, help with access to I.D. and permanent housing placement. Specific medical criteria and referral needed. Length of stay: 12 months or as determined by counselor; maximum 2 year stay ID Required: None. NEW DIMENSIONS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION/LIZZIE S HOUSE Address: 111 West Monument Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: Office-8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M F Provide transitional living for women 19 & older, clothing, food, job assistance. Operates West Jackson Apparel. Length of Stay: 30 days up to 12 months. ID Required: Driver s License or other state ID. THE SALVATION ARMY, CENTER OF HOPE Address: 110 Presto Lane, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: Social services 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Transitional and other programs for homeless men and women 19yrs and older. Length of Stay: 90 days Enrollment fee: $150 Cost: $75 per week. ID Required: Valid ID SECOND STAGE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. Address: Confidential Telephone: (601) Transitional living for women and children fleeing domestic violence or homeless situation, case management, child care, supportive and group counseling. 4

5 Length of Stay: Up to 2 year based on individual needs. ID Required: None. SIMS HOUSE (Stewpot Community Services) Address: 1010 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Transitional shelter for homeless females 20 years & older and their children (no male children age 14 or over). Must be referred from another agency. Case management, counseling, money management, parenting and life skills. Length of Stay: 90 days. ID Required: Picture ID, Work ID, TB card. SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, P.A.L.S. TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITY Address: 5260 Manhattan Road, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Adolescents ages who are homeless. Independent living skills, money management, education, employment, counseling. Length of stay: Up to 2 years ID Required: State ID, SS card, birth certificate WINGARD HOUSE Address: 1279 N. West Street Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8 5 M F Length of stay: Up to 1 year I.D. Requirement: Valid I.D. Housing, Chapel Ministries, referral. Clients must be able to work. Everything is offered by availability only. Day Shelters GRACE PLACE (Galloway United Methodist Church) Address: 305 N. Congress Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8:30 am - 11:30 am M F Daytime shelter. Coffee, breakfast, place to rest. Mon. & Thurs. lunch bags given out. Clothes closet and hygiene items. Bus passes, 1 st come-1 st served. Other requests considered. OPPORTUNITY CENTER (Stewpot Community Services) Address: 845 East Amite Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 days a week 5

6 Shower, phone, mail, laundry, computer, service providers, lockers. Hot Meals GATEWAY RESCUE MISSION Address: 328 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Breakfast (5:00am) /Lunch (12:00 noon) /Dinner (5:00pm) ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL Address: 305 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: Tues. restroom 5:30-7 a.m.; breakfast 7 a.m. Breakfast, family crisis program, bus passes STEWPOT COMMUNITY SERVICES Address: 1100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 12 noon Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday Lunch/food pantry/clothing closet NEW CREATIONS Address: 2395 Livingston Rd, Jackson, MS Telephone: Lunch served Mon-Fri at noon. Food boxes and clothing given out as well. Open to anyone. Daytime Case Management Services OPPORTUNITY CENTER (Stewpot Community Services) Address: 845 East Amite Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 6-4/ 7 days a week Case management provide at specific times by several different providers. Call for schedule. V.A. HEALTH CARE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS Address: V.A. Medical Center, 1500 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) , (601) Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M F Daytime outreach and case management. 6

7 HINDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Address: 3450 Highway 80 West, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8-4/ M F Mental health services for residence of Hinds County. Health Care BUILDING BRIDGES Address: 2147 Henry Hills Ste. 206, Jackson, Ms Telephone: HIV/Aids referral/information DIVISION OF MEDICAID Address: 239 North Lamar Street Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) JACKSON REGIONAL MEDICAID OFFICE Telephone: (601) HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACKSON MEDICAL MALL Address: 350 Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8 5/ M F WIC, Shots, Family Planning, Maternity CROSSROADS CLINIC / JACKSON MEDICAL MALL Address: 350 Woodrow Wilson Drive, 3 rd Floor, Suite 3516, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8 5 MWF / 8 8 Tu.-Thurs STD Screening, HIV/AIDS Testing JACKSON FREE CLINIC FOR THE HOMELESS Address: 925 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 12 4 Saturdays JAMES IVORY HOMELESS CLINIC of Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Address: 327 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M F Basic healthcare for the homeless LIONS CLUB OF MISSISSIPPI STATE OFFICE 7

8 Address: 431 Katherine Drive, Flowood, MS Telephone: (601) Assistance with eye glasses and hearing aids Must call to request application. Application must be sent back to the club of the applicants home town. MISSION FIRST Address: 275 Roseneath St Telephone: (601) Medical and Dental Wellness Program, Children and youth ministries ST. DOMINIC HEALTH CLINIC (Inside Stewpot) Address: 1100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: M-T 8:30-2 Healthcare to homeless and low-income persons UMC: Coordinated Care Telephone: Fills prescriptions from UMC * Apply online for meds at Mental Health Services HINDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Address: 3450 Highway 80 West, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8-4:30/M F Mental health services for Hinds county residents. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF THE CAPITAL AREA Address: 407 Briarwood Drive, Suite 208, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8-5/ M F Psychotropic medication assistance once a year. Must be referred. MS. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH Address: 239 Lamar Street (Robert E. Lee Bldg.) Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8 5/ M F Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Children and Youth, Community Services STUBBS HOMELESS PROGRAM Address: 350 Capers Avenue, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8-4:30/ M F Mental health services for adults (18 & older) homeless/potentially homeless seriously mentally ill. Case management, psychiatric and 8

9 medication monitoring, psychological, educational services (GED), money management, dual diagnosis counseling, art classes. Treatment Facilities BORN FREE PRIMARY TREATMENT Address: 799 Flag Chapel, Jackson, MS Telephone: Length of Stay: 6 months ID Required: none Primary treatment program for pregnant and parenting women who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. COPAC Address: 3949 Highway 43 North, Brandon, MS Telephone: , Website: COMMON BOND ASSOCIATION 24hr residential treatment center Alcohol abuse, drug abuse, compulsive gambling, eating disorders, sexual compulsivity I.S.I.A.H. House Address: 855 South Plaza, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 24 hours For male homeless veterans 18 years & over. Alcohol and drug treatment, life management skills, GED, mental health referrals, employment, and referrals. Length of Stay: 3 months- 2 years ID Required: Prefers MS driver s license, Social Security card. James House Address: 825 South Plaza, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 24 hours Transitional residential facility for graduates of I.S.I.A.H. Project. Length of Stay: Determined by resident s counselor. ID Required: MS driver s license, Social Security card. Jeremiah House Address: 820 South Plaza, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 24 hours Veteran s PTSD Program (Male/Female) 9

10 Length of Stay: 60 days. I. D. Required: Veterans ID. Jonah House Address: 845 South Plaza, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 24 hours Intensive in-patient transitional facility for males 18 years and over. Length of Stay: 28 days ID Required: MS driver s license, Social Security card. COUNTRY OAKS RECOVERY CENTER Address: 1005 Country Club Drive, Jackson, MS Telephone: Substance abuse treatment for men Length of Stay: Case by case basis ID Required: State ID, Birth certificate, Social Security Card FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION/CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING, INC. Address: 1480 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 24 hours Length of Stay: 90 days. ID Required: None Secondary treatment for female/pregnant ex-offenders. Parenting, GED, art class, individual and family group counseling, life skills, coping skills, and aftercare services. LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES Address: 1075 Maderia Avenue, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: Office 8-6 Recovery/relief center for males 18 and older (homeless, alcoholics, addicts); food, housing, job assistance, spiritual counseling. Length of Stay: 6 months or longer, if needed. ID Required: State ID. MY FATHER S HOUSE OF FREEDOM Address: 826 North West Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: Office 8:30-6:30/M F Transitional recovery program for males 18 years and older who have completed primary treatment. Will work with males who have addictions other than drugs or alcohol. Length of Stay: Minimum of 6 months. 10

11 ID Required: Driver s license or other State ID. NEW LIFE FOR WOMEN Address: 814 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 24 hours Primary, Secondary, Transitional and Aftercare services for chemically dependent/dually diagnosed females 18 and older. Transitional (New Life Villages) operates as permanent housing. Length of Stay: days/open ended transitional program ID Required: Driver s license or other state ID, Social Security card or birth certificate needed but not required. NEW BEGINNINGS TRANSITIONAL TREATMENT Address: 2307 McFaddin Rd, Jackson, MS Telephone: Length of Stay: 6 months ID Required: none Transitional treatment program for pregnant and parenting women who are addicted drugs and alcohol. VICTORY COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC. Address: 100 West Northside Drive, Clinton, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: Office 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Primary/secondary alcohol & drug treatment for males 18 & older. Intensive outpatient inpatient program. DUI assessment to assist in license renewal. Transportation. ID Required: None. Legal Advice, Referral and Representation AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION/MISSISSIPPI Address: Post Office Box 2242, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Assistance with issues such as freedom of speech, prison and jail accountability, discrimination due to mental disability, mental health commitment practices, adequacy of mental health services, etc. LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLINIC FOR VICTIMS, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. Address: 407 Briarwood Drive, Suite 205A, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601)

12 Legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. LEGAL LINE of the MS Bar Association and the MS Volunteer Lawyers Project Address: 643 North State Street, Jackson, MS Telephone: Jackson: (601) HOURS: 8-5/M-F Statewide Toll-Free: Legal representation for low income families with civil cases only Hours: Mon. Fri., 12 noon - 2 p.m. MISSION FIRST LEGAL CLINIC Address: 275 Roseneath St Telephone: Provide legal service and spiritual counsel to under-served residents of Jackson MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR LEGAL SERVICES Statewide Toll-Free Telephone: (1-877) Fair Housing Services (discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, mental or physical disability, or presence of children in household) Telephone: (601) Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Copiah (228) Coast Toll-Free Phone: (1-800) Services Legal assistance with parents rights, disability rights, landlord-tenant problems, other non-criminal matters MISSISSIPPI LEGAL ADVOCACY NETWORK of the MS Workers Center for Human Rights Telephone: Statewide Toll-Free Telephone: Jackson office: (601) Greenville office: (662) Employment rights and criminal cases. Employment Training CARES OF MISSISSIPPI Address: 430 Bounds Street, Suite D-1, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Fax: (601) Job training. JACKSON WIN JOB CENTER of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security Address: 5959 I-55 N. Frontage Road, Suite C, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8 5/ M,T,Th,F Job search and placement assistance, internet access for job searches and resume posting, resume preparation software, fax, copier; phones; information on unemployment benefits, assistance for laid-off 12

13 ID Required: workers, Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits, child care, transportation, referral to job training; services for veterans. For verification purposes. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES Address: 3895 Beasley Road Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 7:30-5/ M-F Assist persons with physical or mental disability to maintain/obtain employment ID Required: MS Driver s License or Insurance card MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMETN OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Address: 1281 Highway 51, Madison, MS Telephone: job training, rehabilitation CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Address: 2703 First Avenue, Jackson, MS Telephone: job training MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT Address: 1235 Echelon Pkwy, Jackson, MS Telephone: job training and placement for ages INROADS/MISSISSIPPI INCORPORATED Address: 210 East Capitol St, Jackson, MS Telephone: Paid internship program Additional Services ACT CENTER A Comprehensive Tobacco Program Address: Jackson Medical Mall 350 Woodrow Wilson, Suite 310, Jackson, MS Telephone: Hours: 8:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday Intervention program including counseling methods and medications with follow-up services. Education, training for healthcare professionals and research. CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD HOMES Address: 3930 Skyview Dr.,Jackson, Ms

14 Telephone: Housing for low-income individuals and families. CONTACT: THE CRISIS LINE Address: Confidential Telephone: Crisis Line (601) Contacto Linea De Crisis (601) hour telephone counseling, emergency intervention, information and referral. GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER Address: 114 Millsaps Avenue, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: Clothing: Mon 9:00 a.m., Wed 1:00 p.m. Food assistance: Friday 1:00 p.m. Clothing, food, rental assistance, etc. OPERATION SHOESTRING Address: 1711 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) After-school services, summer camp, drop-out prevention, food pantry, parenting classes, ACT prep classes and crisis referrals. UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL AREA Address: Confidential Telephone: 211 or (601) Hours: M - F /7 a.m. -7 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 4 p.m. 24 hrs (during disaster) Referral to community services and agencies. MAIN STREAM RESOURCES JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT HOMELESS PROGRAM Address: 101 Near Street Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. / M F Assists homeless families and children with school supplies, tutorial services to children, assist with securing birth certificates, referral services. JUSTICE COURT SYSTEM Clerk and General Information (601) LIBRARIES JACKSON/HINDS SYSTEM Library System - Information (601)

15 MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Address: 4777 Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, MS Economic Assistance Food Stamps (601) Medical Assistance (601) TANF Case Management (601) Child Care (601) Child Support (601) Social Services (601) Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (601) Midtown Office Address: 152 Millsaps Avenue Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8 5/M-F MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Address: 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8 5/M F State drivers license and ID cards, commercial drivers license, motor vehicle inspections, suspended drivers license, accident reports. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Address: 100 West Capitol Street Jackson, MS Telephone: Toll Free: Office: (601) Hours: 9 4/M F Process social security cards; process claims for SSI, SSD, SSDI, retirement and survivors benefits. BIRTH CERTIFICATES/VITAL STATISTICS Address: 570 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS Telephone: (601) Hours: 8 5/M F PARENTING CLASSES/YMCA Contact: Quincy Coleman Telephone: ext. 204 CATHOLIC CHARITIES RESOURCE LIST 0Resource%20Directory.pdf 15

16 MADISON COUNTY MADCAP Telephone: Provide food and clothing on 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday; provide limited utility assistance once a year. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MADISON Address: 2100 Main Street, Madison, MS Telephone: Fax Medical and Dental (no general teeth cleaning) Hours: 4-8pm on the 3 rd Thursday of the month Requirements: Cannot have any form of insurance MADISON CITIZEN SERVICES OUR DAILY BREAD Address: 505 South Union St Telephone: Lunch five days a week; Food pantry Hours: Food Pantry: Thurs. 9-11, Lunch: 12:00 noon ID Required: For Food Pantry only - picture ID, SS card and proof residence RANKIN/COPIAH COUNTY SHELTER THE CENTER FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION Address: PO Box 6279, Pearl, MS Telephone: Domestic violence shelter Length of Stay: 30 days ID Required: none MAINSTREAM RESOURCES Rankin Economic Assistance

17 Rankin County Adult Education Council on Aging Family and Children Services Human Resources FOOD BANKS Crossgates Baptist Church Pine Lake Baptist Church WARREN COUNTY SHELTERS HAVEN HOUSE FAMILY SHELTER Address: P.O. Box 57, Vicksburg, MS Phone: Hours: 24/7 Domestic violence services Length of Stay: days ID Required: None RIVER CITY RESCUE MISSION Address: 3705 S. Washington St, Vicksburg, MS Phone: Hours: 24/7 Shelter for homeless men; Christian rehabilitation center Length of stay: 6 months ID Required: State ID MOUNTAIN OF FAITH WOMENS RESTORATION SHELTER Address: Confidential Phone: Hours: 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless women and children Length of Stay: 3 months ID Required: State ID CHILDRENS SHELTER

18 MAINSTREAM SERVICES CITY OF VICKSBURG AFFORDABLE HOUSING RED CROSS OF VICKSBURG Cherry St. Vicksburg, MS SALVATION ARMY Mission 66 St. Vicksburg, MS CEDAR HEADSTART SCHOOL Cedars School Circle, Vicksburg, MS WARREN YAZOO MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC Wisconsin Ave, Vicksburg, MS WARREN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Monroes St, Vicksburg, MS UNITED WAY South St, Vicksburg, Ms HEALTH SERVICES WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TRI COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC / Oak St., Vicksburg, Ms GOOD SHEPARD COMMUNITY SERVICES Free medical and dental services Cherry St, Vicksburg, MS