Columbia
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Local offices in Columbia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Jobs and training · State office
Columbia WIN Job Center
1111 US Highway 98, Suite A, Columbia, MS 39429
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and job placement.
- Unemployment claim assistanceGet help finding information and support for unemployment claims.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
State office
Columbia Driver License Office
153 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit for driver license services, including renewals, permits, and duplicate licenses.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Columbia-Marion County Public Library
900 Broad Street, Columbia, MS 39429
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or attend library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on smrl.lib.ms.us
Local office · City office
Columbia City Hall
201 Second Street, Columbia, MS 39429
Help here
- City services and questionsVisit or call City Hall to reach the mayor, city clerk, or other city officials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcolumbiams.com
City of Columbia, Mississippi website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbia
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
Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, Jackson, MS 39201
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
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
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
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
756 Highway 98 Bypass, PO Box 188, Columbia, MS 39429-0188
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Marion County
Columbia is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Marion County Office
1111 Hwy 98 Bypass, Suite C, Columbia, MS 39429
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food and cash assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Mississippi
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, bills, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myunitedway.com
Public health · State office
Marion County Health Department
908 Sumrall Road, Columbia, MS 39429
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the county health department for local public health services and information.
- WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, parents, and young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Columbia Regional Office
501 Eagle Day Avenue, Suite A, Columbia, MS 39429
Help here
- Medicaid enrollment helpContact this regional office for information about Medicaid and applying for coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
10441 Corporate Drive, Suite 1, Gulfport, MS 39503
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smpdd.com
Emergency help · County office
Marion County Emergency Management
502 Courthouse Square, Columbia, MS 39429
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and help with disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Emergency alertsSign up to receive county alerts about urgent situations, closures, and utility service updates.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marioncountyms.com
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 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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