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Local offices in Picayune
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Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Picayune
821 Sixth Avenue, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about its low-rent public housing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Picayune Gas & Water Department
203 Goodyear Boulevard, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- Gas and water billsPay gas and water bills or ask the city about your utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on picayune.ms.us
Local office · City office
Picayune City Hall
203 Goodyear Boulevard, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- City government informationGet help with city services and contact city departments.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on picayune.ms.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Senior Center of South Pearl River County
45 El Patch Parkway, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- Senior activities and servicesPeople age 50 and older can join activities, classes, and social events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prcseniorcenter.org
Jobs and training · State office
Picayune WIN Job Center
2005 Wildwood Road, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, training, and job placement.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdes.mississippi.gov
State office
Picayune Driver License Office
917 Goodyear Boulevard, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the state office for driver license services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · Regional office
Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library
900 Goodyear Boulevard, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials and resources at the Picayune public library.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pearlriver.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Picayune
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
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 Pearl River County
Picayune is in Pearl River County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Pearl River County Office, Mississippi Department of Human Services
153 Savannah Millard Road, Suite C, Poplarville, MS
Help here
- Apply for public assistanceVisit the county office for help with Mississippi Department of Human Services programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc., Picayune Office
309 North Main Street, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- Community action servicesThe agency connects residents with local community services and assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prvoinc.org
Public health · State office
Pearl River County Health Department
7547 Highway 11 North, Carriere, MS 39426
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and appointments.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, Area Agency on Aging
10441 Corporate Drive, Suite 1, Gulfport, MS
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for services and support for older adults.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smpdd.com
Veterans · County office
Pearl River County Veterans Services
153 Savannah Millard Road, Poplarville, MS 39470
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe Veterans Service Officer helps veterans and their families with benefits questions and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pearlrivercounty.net
Emergency help · County office
Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services
810 Highway 11 South, Poplarville, MS 39470
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and shelter informationContact the office for county disaster preparedness information and help getting to an activated shelter.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pearlrivercounty.net
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
- Mississippi 211
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.
Call 988Text 988