Laurel
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Local offices in Laurel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Laurel Housing Authority
701 Leontyne Price Boulevard, Laurel, MS 39440
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority for public housing information and application status.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelha.net
Utilities · City office
Laurel Water Department
401 N 5th Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingApply for water service, pay a bill, or get help with a billing question.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelms.com
Local office · City office
Laurel City Hall
401 N 5th Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440
Help here
- City government helpVisit City Hall for help finding the city office or service you need.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelms.com
Older adults · City office
B.E. Murph Senior Center
Help here
- Senior centerCall the center for information about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelms.com
State office
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau, Laurel
134 N 12th Avenue, Laurel, MS
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit this office for driver license services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · County office
Laurel-Jones County Library, Laurel Branch
530 Commerce Street, Laurel, MS 39440
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its programs and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laurel.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Laurel
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 Jones County
Laurel is in Jones County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Jones County Department of Human Services Office
5110 Hwy 11 North, Ellisville, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with SNAP and TANF benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Child support · State office
Young Williams Child Support Office - Laurel
1600 Highway 15 N, Laurel, MS 39440
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps parents with child support services and case steps.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Jones County Health Department
5168 Old Highway 11, Ellisville, MS 39437
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and clinic appointments.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Local office · Regional office
Mississippi 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local health and human services and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ms.com
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
Veterans · County office
Jones County Veterans Service Center
695 County Home Road, Ellisville, MS 39437
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceStaff can help veterans and their dependents file benefit claims and find services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyms.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
- United Way of Southeast Mississippi 2-1-1
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