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You can talk with an advocate any time. It is free and private, and they can help you make a safety plan.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233
- 911Emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineText 988
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Programs in Mississippi
Mississippi programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Mississippi Department of Human Services
Child Support Enforcement
The division helps establish and enforce child support orders and establish paternity.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Free legal help in Mississippi
Legal aid groups funded by the Legal Services Corporation give free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, to people with low incomes.
- Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Serves Adams County, Amite County, Claiborne County, Clarke County, Copiah County, Covington County, Forrest County, Franklin County and 35 more
Call 800-519-2915Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Serves Alcorn County, Attala County, Benton County, Bolivar County, Calhoun County, Carroll County, Chickasaw County, Choctaw County and 31 more
Call 800-898-8731Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 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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