Alcorn County
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Local offices in Alcorn County
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Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Alcorn County Office
2690 S Harper Road, Corinth, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFVisit the county office for help applying for food or cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Child support · State office
Young Williams Child Support Office, Corinth
610 S Cass Street, Corinth, MS 38834
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can visit for help with child support cases and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Corinth Housing Authority
1101 Cruise Street, Corinth, MS 38834
Help here
- Public housingApply in person for public housing for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on corinthhousingauthority.org
Public health · State office
Alcorn County Health Department
3706 Jo Ann Drive, Corinth, MS 38834
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic provides county health services by appointment and accepts limited walk-ins.
- WICThe clinic offers WIC services on weekdays.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Region IV Mental Health Services
303 N Madison Street, Corinth, MS 38835
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careThe center offers counseling, psychiatric care, and substance use treatment for people in Alcorn County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on regionivmhs.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Alcorn County Justice Court
2835 South Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834
Help here
- Justice Court informationResidents can contact the court clerk for information about local court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alcorncounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Mississippi Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to local support and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Veterans · County office
Alcorn County Veterans Service Center
600 East Waldron Street, Courthouse, Corinth, MS 38834
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpVeterans and their dependents can get help understanding benefits and completing claim forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alcorncounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Alcorn County Emergency Management Agency
2831 S Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834
Help here
- Disaster help and preparednessResidents can report storm damage or unmet needs and get local emergency information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msema.org
Jobs and training · State office
Corinth WIN Job Center
2759 South Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834
Help here
- Job search and career helpUse job search resources or ask staff for help finding work and training.Read more
- Unemployment claimsAsk the center how to get help with unemployment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
State office
Corinth Driver License Office
2759 South Harper Road, Corinth, MS
Help here
- Driver licensingResidents can visit to apply for Mississippi driver licenses and other driver credentials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Northeast Regional Library
1023 Fillmore Street, Corinth, MS 38834
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the regional library system to borrow books and access digital learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nereg.lib.ms.us
Alcorn County, Mississippi website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alcorn County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Northeast Mississippi Community Services
801 Hatchie St, P.O. Box 930, Booneville, MS 38829-4803
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Alcorn County
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Mississippi
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-472-8265 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988