Olive Branch Community Christian Coalition (OB3C) Mercy Ministry Resource Directory
Table of Contents Assistance Programs Homeless Shelters 3 Food 5 Clothing/Thrift Stores 6 Medical 7 Dental 7 Transportation 8 Financial Assistance With Bills 9 Counseling Personal 11 Legal 15 Substance Abuse 16 Financial 18 Gambling 19 Grief Recovery 19 Homosexuality 21 Mental 22 Sexual Addiction 23 Family Issues Battered/Abused Women 24 Abortion 26 Foster Care/Adoption Services 27 Senior Services 29 Divorce Care/Recovery 30 2 of 32
Assistance Programs Homeless Shelters Memphis Union Mission - Men s Homeless Shelter 901-526-8434 383 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN Offers nutritious meals, shelter, and an invitation to enter a 30-day awareness program as a first step to recovery from substance abuse. Takes in transient, mentally ill, or homeless men. Houses 30 men in their awareness program before graduating new clients to Calvary Colony. Memphis Union Mission - Intact Family Shelter 901-526-8434 Safe haven for families, 3 bedroom home for up to 90 days (more time is conditional), depends on availability. Food supplements, clothing, and shelter are provided, must pass drug test, must have transportation with insurance, male must be employed, must show efforts to move out on own within 30 days, subject to availability. Memphis Family Shelter 901-452-6446 Women and children only 3 of 32
Assistance Programs Salvation Army Shelter 901-543-8584 Women and children only, women must have picture ID and children must have birth certificate, 30 days max. YMCA Shelter 901-725-4277 4 of 32
Assistance Programs Food Olive Branch Emergency Food Ministry 662-895-2913 9797 Hwy 178 Olive Branch, MS 38654 Provides emergency food for up to seven days to Olive Branch-area residents who are having a difficult time providing food for their family. Tues, 10 am -12 pm Southaven Samaritan s Food Bank 662-393-6439 Mon/Weds/Fri Memphis Food Bank 901-525-2800 W.I.C. (Women, Infants, & Children) 662-8384911 Old Hwy 178 Byhalia, MS Nutritional, income based assistance for pregnant women, postpartum women for 6 months, infants and children under 5 years old. Must register at the Olive Branch Health Department (662-895-3090) located on Hwy 305, Bldg A, Suite 2, next to the library. Hours: 8-5 M-F. 5 of 32
Assistance Programs Clothing/Thrift Stores Olive Branch Thrift Store 662-895-2913 9797 Hwy 178 Olive Branch, MS 38654 Thurs-Fri 12pm 4pm, Sat 9am 1pm Bibles for Missions Thrift Store - Horn Lake 662-280-6792 Mon - Fri 10am 5pm, Sat 10am 4pm Desoto Sunrise Thrift Store 662-342-2019 385 Stateline Road Southaven, MS Serves the community as a low-cost retail outlet for clothing, furniture, books, child care items, household items and appliances, electronics, canned goods, and more. Hours: 9 to 6 M-S. 6 of 32
Assistance Programs Medical Christ Community Clinic 2861 Broad Street 901-458-0584 3298 South 3rd Street 901-345-6201 Memphis, TN Church Health Center 901-272-7170 1200 Peabody Ave Memphis, TN 38104 For people who work but have no health insurance, patients pay according to their income Medical Walk-In Clinic 662-838-6898 Byhalia, MS Reduce rate medical payments for treatment. Must show proof of income. Hours 7:30 am to 6 pm. Dental University of Tennessee (adults) 901-525-6220 (children) 901-525-4395 7 of 32
Assistance Programs Transportation Delta Area Rural Transportation (Darts) 800-989-RIDE Free transportation for those over 60 within Desoto County. Fees for general public are based on distance traveled. Must call two days in advance. Medicaid Transportation 888-269-5554 Transportation to non-emergency medical appointments. Must have Medicaid. Must give three business days notice. 8 of 32
Assistance Programs Financial Assistance for Bills Sacred Heart Southern Mission Catholic Social Services Hernando 662-429-4461 499 E. Commerce Street 662-429-5578 Hernando, MS 38632 Hours of operation: Mon, Weds, Friday 10:00 am 2 pm, other times by appointment. Catholic Social Services Olive Branch 662-893-0255 9607 Hwy 178 fax 662-893-4632 Olive Branch, MS 38654 Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Weds, Friday 10:00 am 2 pm, other times by appointment. Provides emergency aid in areas of food, clothing, utilities, rent, and medicine. Further assistance is also given through information, referrals, encouragement and advocacy. Requirements for services: proof of residency, Social Security Cards and birth dates on all in household, proof of household income. Verifications pertinent to client s situation and request; e.g. copy of bills, proof of unemployment, proof of effort to seek employment, etc. 9 of 32
Assistance Programs Mid-state Opportunity 662-895-4153 9607 Hwy 178 Olive Branch, MS 38654 Provides utilities assistance. Samaritans 662-393-6439 2600 Goodman Road Horn Lake, MS 38637 Gives assistance to needy families in Southaven and Horn Lake in the form of help with utilities, rent, food, clothing and prescriptions. Hours of operation: Mon, Weds, Fri from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Desoto Co. Dept of Human Services Economic Assistance 2725 Hwy 51 South 662-429-4461 Hernando, MS 38632 Food stamps, TANF work program, Medicaid and Chip applications processed. Proof of income and utility bills are required to receive services. Social Security Office 662-890-0439 8760 Midsouth Dr. 800-560-2617 Olive Branch, MS 38654 Apply for Social Security Insurance (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). 10 of 32
Counseling Christian Counselors Bobby Scott 662-893-6556 Turning Point Counseling and Consulting M.A. in Counseling Psychology Licensed minister as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has extensive training and experience in managing aggressive behaviors, domestic violence, and critical incidents such as workplace violence. Most major insurances accepted. Dr. David R. Donalson 662-342-0155 Christian Counseling Ministries of Southaven 1281 Main Street Southaven, MS 38671 www.ccmsouthaven.org Doctorate of Philosophy in Biblical Counseling. Marriage and Family, Children, and Youth, Substance Abuse, Premarital Counseling, Workshops and Seminars, and Meditation services for local churches and businesses are some of the services that are provided. 11 of 32
Counseling Betty Jo Clark L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T. 662-349-3020 7075 Golden Oaks Loop West Suite 6 Southaven, MS A licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience. Deals with anxiety, depression, stress management, anger, and destructive habits, marriage and family therapy, parenting skills, children s problems, loss, grief, and divorce issues. Charles Hannaford, PH.D. 901-756-5060 Clinical Psychologist (Bellevue member) Cathy Harrison, LPC 901-854-8727 Counselor who deals with women s issues such as depression, anxiety, marital, eating disorders, emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. Also sees adolescent girls ages 12 and older (will deal with abuse issues) 12 of 32
Counseling David Jones, M.S. 901-831-4711 Life Strategies Christian Counseling Memphis, TN www.lifestrategies.org Counselor who deals with men who have problems with pornography, sexual addictions and may need intensive treatment for these problems. He also sees adolescent boys ages 14 and older and couples and individuals. Jeannie Anderson, M.S. 901-494-2201 Life Strategies Christian Counseling 328 E. Poplar View Lane Suite 2 Collierville, TN Counselor who deals with children, adolescents, and their parents. Dr. Jim Alford 662-566-7722 Northeast Mississippi Family Ministries Director Fees are based on ability to pay. Christian professional counseling for families and individuals. Workshops are conducted in local churches. Some subjects include parenting, marriage enrichment, suicide, divorce prevention, parents of adult children who have strayed, senior adult issues, and aging parents. 13 of 32
Counseling Faith Ministries 662-842-5060 Bob McCustion, Director Tupelo, MS Biblically-based counseling, individual and marriage. Conducts marriage seminars in local churches. Fees based on ability to pay. Family Resource Fellowship 662-562-6929 Brad Becker, M.A. Arkabutla, MS Director and father of nine. Offers counsel for marital, family, parenting, and personal concerns. Uses applicable Biblical teaching and appropriate resources, seminars, teaching, and training for specific needs to include premarital, marital, parenting, home-schooling, discipline, budgeting, health, etc. 14 of 32
Legal Counseling North Mississippi Rural Legal Services 662-234-2918/8731 Mississippi Bar Volunteer Lawyers Project 601-960-9577 PO Box 2168 800-682-0047 Jackson, MS 39225-2168 Legal representation for low income families with civil cases only Desoto Co. Dept. Human Services - Child Support 662-449-1401 3246 Hwy 51 South, Suite 1 Hernando, MS 38632 To assist in getting child support payments and arrange to pay child support. Proper documentation required to receive services (child support legal documents, birth certificate, and Social Security Card). Rural Legal Services/Legal Aid 800-559-5074 Oxford, MS Fees are based on household income. 15 of 32
Substance Abuse Counseling Desoto County Alcoholics Anonymous 662-280-3435 24 hours Call for listing of meetings in the Desoto County area. Al Anon Meetings 662-280-3435 Turning Point Christian Counseling and Consulting 662-893-6556 Offers an eight-week chemical dependency group therapy. Parkwood Hospital 662-895-4900 Olive Branch, MS Inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for chemical dependency. Bellevue Baptist Church 901-347-5830 2000 Appling Road Cordova, TN Breaking Free (Adult Group). Using God s Word to face and conquer alcohol/drugs or other addictions. 16 of 32
Counseling Bellevue Baptist Church 901-347-5830 2000 Appling Road Cordova, TN A Long Side Addiction for family member of those who are chemically dependent. Memphis Union Mission 901-526-8434 Men s Homeless Shelter Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN Offers nutritious meals, shelter, and an invitation to enter a 30-day awareness program as a first step to recovery from substance abuse. Takes in transient, mentally ill, or homeless men. Houses 30 men in their awareness program before graduating new clients to Calvary Colony. Memphis Union Mission 901-357-9641 Calvary Colony 4535 Benjestown Road Memphis, TN Offers the long term phase of recovery to those men who graduate from the 30-day awareness program. A 12-step program, MRT, Christian counseling, Bible study, and educational opportunities are all offered as a part of a goalcentered plan to restore men to faith, community, and family. 17 of 32
Counseling Financial David Rochester 901-757-5757 Shoemaker Financial Advisors 800-757-1059 2176 West Street, Suite 110 Germantown, TN This company provides professional advice, quality products, and continues service to help people define and achieve their financial goals. Using biblical principles of financial management. David will also conduct workshops in the local churches. Mark Logen 901-624-0052 Over 20 years experience. Budget yourself out of debt. Plan for future necessities. No investment or insurance sold. Budgeting only. Will also conduct workshops at local churches. 18 of 32
Counseling Gambling Mississippi Council on Problems and Compulsive Gambling 888-777-9696 Call for help and a list of local meetings. Grief Recovery Trinity Baptist Church 662-349-3333 7200 Swinnea Southaven, MS Spring and fall six week sessions. Small or large groups according to the loss. Christian Counseling Ministries of Southaven 662-342-0155 1281 Main Street Southaven, MS 38671 Coping with Loss eight-week support group. www.ccmsouthaven.org Compassionate Friends 662-393-2434 Southaven City Hall Support group for adults dealing with a child s death. 19 of 32
Counseling Grief Share 901-756-9450 Germantown Baptist Church 9450 Poplar Avenue Germantown, TN 38139 Support Group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Bellevue Baptist Church 901-347-5830 2000 Appling Road Cordova, TN Recovering From the Losses of Life This course offers encouragement and practical guidance for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one through death. www.bellevue.org Second Presbyterian Church 901-454-0034 4055 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN Grief Support Group 20 of 32
Homosexuality Counseling Love in Action 901-751-2468 Based on God s word. Referred by Exodus, Int. Featured in Focus on the Family. Also offers support groups for family and friends of loved ones involved in homosexual sin. www.loveinaction.org Exodus, International 888-264-0877 Home Office: 206-784-7799 www.exodusnorthamerican.org Desert Stream (International Ministry) 714-779-6899 Orange, CA Between 1:00-5:00 p.m. PST www.deserstream.org Genesis Counseling 714-502-1463 Joe Dallas Orange, CA www.genesiscounseling.org 21 of 32
Counseling Mental Delta Transformed Life Treatment 901-369-8140 3000 Getwell Road Memphis, TN Christian-based inpatient program and short term crisis (anxiety, depression, grieving, suicidal) www.deltamedcenter.com Suicide and Crisis Intervention 901-274-7477 24-hour hotline Telephone crisis counseling and mental health information for the tri-state area 901-274-7477 22 of 32
Sexual Addition Counseling Life Strategies Counseling Center 901-831-4711 Memphis, TN Help for men struggling with sexual addictions 3- day intensive one-on-one workshop, biblicallybased. www.life-strategies.org Esther Ministries 662-429-6533 PO Box 248 Toll Free: 877-637-8437 Hernando, MS 38632 Workshops and counseling for spouses of sex addicts, biblically-based www.estherministries.org Faithful & True 901-756-9450 Germantown Baptist Church 9450 Poplar Ave., Germantown, TN 38139 A sexual purity support group for men. 23 of 32
Family Issues Battered/Abused Women House of Grace 662-342-1889 24-hour crisis line 662-342-1432 Offers a Christ-centered way out of a seemingly hopeless situation for victims of domestic abuse. FREE and confidential counseling, support groups, and 30 day emergency shelter. Also offers legal advocacy. Located in the basement of the Desoto Times Building on Hwy. 51 in Southaven. Christian Counseling Ministries of Southaven 662-342-0155 1281 Main (Stateline Road) Southaven, MS 38671 Battered Women a biblically-based eight-week study and support group www.ccmsouthaven.org Surviving Sexual Abuse Christian counsel and support for women who are victims of childhood or adolescent sexual abuse www.ccmsouthaven,org 24 of 32
Family Issues Memphis Union Mission Moriah House 901-522-8819 Offers a long term safe house and program for women and children. Women in need of rescue from domestic violence, the sex trade industry, an alternative to abortion, or any other situational crisis are welcome. This highly structured program offers educational opportunities, Christian counseling with professional staff, Bible study, parenting classes, and more. Bellevue Baptist Church 901-347-5830 2000 Appling Road Cordova, TN Sufficient Grace For ladies who have suffered emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. www.bellevue.org Abused Women s Services 901-725-4277 24-hour hotline for rape, battered women, and suicide. 25 of 32
Family Issues Abortion Christian Counseling Ministries of Southaven 662-342-0155 1281 Main Street Southaven, MS Beyond Abortion eight-week biblically-based study for women with past abortions. www.ccmsouthaven.org Life Choices 24 hour help line 901-323-5441 Park Avenue, Memphis 901-323-5433 Covington Pike, Memphis 901-388-1172 FREE pregnancy testing, counseling, adoption, and post-abortion counseling. 26 of 32
Family Issues Foster Care/Adoption Services Adoption Ministries of Mississippi 601-957-8715 P.O. Box 20346 800-352-AMOM Jackson, MS 39289-0346 Minority and special needs adoption services and pregnancy counseling. Baptist Children s Village 662-233-2155 150 Farrow Manor Dr. Coldwater, MS 38618 Residential care for abused, neglected and dependent children. Department of Human Services-Foster Care/Adoption 3246 Hwy 51, Suite 2 662-429-1480 Hernando, MS 38632 Foster parent Licensing, Adoption services in Tate County 27 of 32
Family Issues Northwest Mississippi Foster Parent Network 662-393-4654 Desoto Family Resource Center 6341 Ridgewood Rd. Horn Lake, MS 38637 Foster parenting information and support services. Palmer Homes 662-449-2400 Hernando, MS Group home for orphans. Youth Villages 901-252-7200 P.O. Box 341154 877-983-6767 Memphis, TN 38184-1154 Therapeutic foster care and adoption for children with serious emotional disturbances. Desoto Sunrise Homes 662-342-0155 Home for youths from dysfunctional homes. Individual and group therapy. Family therapy, anger management, self esteem building, behavior management. 28 of 32
Family Issues Senior Services North Delta Agency for the Aging 800-844-2433 Can help answer any concerns regarding the elderly. Also provides information on eligibility for meals, light housekeeping, and home health aid for the elderly. Forever Young 662-349-4362 1320 Brookhaven Drive 662-895-1138 Southaven, MS 38671 Organized activities for seniors citizens living in Desoto County. Golden Branches 662-893-5219 8877 College Street Olive Branch, MS 38654 Senior citizens meet every Thursday at 11:00 am. Hermitage Gardens Adult Day Care 662-349-9350 108 Clarington Drive Southaven, MS 38671 Adult day care program, assisted living, respite program. 29 of 32
Family Issues Divorce Care/Recovery Trinity Baptist Church 662-349-3333 Southaven, MS Biblically-based divorce/separation support group for men and women. Fall and spring semester, 13 weeks. Colonial Hills Baptist Church 662-393-2445 Learning to deal with the stresses of separation or divorce. Biblically-based. Christian Counseling Ministries of Southaven 662-342-0155 1281 Main Street Southaven, MS Biblically-based support group, eight-week session. www.ccmsouthaven.org Bellevue Baptist Church 901-385-5660 2000 Appling Road Cordova, TN Divorce Recovery and Separated But not Severed www.bellevue.org 30 of 32
Family Issues Christ United Methodist Church 901-761-0576 4488 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN Divorce Recovery Divorce survival lessons, 12- week program. Second Presbyterian Church 901-454-0034 4055 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN Divorce Recovery Germantown Baptist Church 901-756-9450 9450 Poplar Avenue Germantown, TN 38139 Divorce Care Group 31 of 32
Olive Branch Christian Community Coalition does not imply any endorsement of any particular professional or ministry. To the best of our knowledge, the information listed is accurate and credible. This guide is not exhaustive or inclusive, but is offered to share possible resources that might be of help. You are encouraged to prayerfully examine objectives, purpose, methods, and mission statements before making any choice. To correct or amend this directory contact OB3C at www.ob3c.org. 32 of 32