Gulfport
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Local offices in Gulfport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
City of Gulfport Community Development Department
1410 24th Avenue, Gulfport, MS
Help here
- Housing and community development informationContact the department for information about city housing and community development programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfport-ms.gov
Housing help · Regional office
South Mississippi Housing Authority
10430 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
Help here
- Public housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about its housing assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southmississippihousing.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of South Mississippi 2-1-1 Call Center
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 any time for free referrals to local help with food, housing, utilities, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaysm.org
Local office · City office
Gulfport City Hall
2309 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
Help here
- City information and helpCall or visit City Hall for information about city services and where to get help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfport-ms.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Gulfport WIN Job Center
10162 Southpark Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and finding job training.
- Unemployment benefitsGet help with unemployment benefit questions and reemployment services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.mississippi.gov
State office
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau, Gulfport Airport Office
14035 L Airport Road, Gulfport, MS
Help here
- Driver license duplicates and renewalsThis appointment-only office handles duplicate licenses and renewals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Gulfport Public Library
1708 25th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or call the library to use its collections and public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrison.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gulfport
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
Feeding the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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
Community Action of South MS
5343 Jefferson Ave, Moss Point, MS 39563-6242
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Harrison County
Gulfport is in Harrison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Harrison County Department of Human Services
10260 Larkin Smith Dr, Gulfport, MS 39503
Help here
- SNAP and TANFVisit or contact the office for help with food and cash assistance applications.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
D'Iberville WIC Center
4046 Suzanne Drive, D'Iberville, MS 39540
Help here
- WIC certificationVisit for WIC certification and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Child support · State office
Harrison County Child Support Enforcement
10260 Larkin Smith Dr, Gulfport, MS 39503
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the office for help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Mississippi Helpline
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myunitedway.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action of South Mississippi
500 24th St, Gulfport, MS 39507
Help here
- Community assistanceVisit or contact the agency to ask about energy assistance and other help for local families.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casoms.org
Public health · State office
Harrison County Health Department
1102 45th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
Help here
- County health servicesVisit for public health services and health appointments offered by the county health department.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
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
- United Way of South Mississippi 2-1-1
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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