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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program, provides monthly benefits that help low income households buy the food they need for good health. Mississippi residents who face food insecurity are urged to apply for the program. Help is available for those struggling to put food on the table.

Kids, Families and COVID-19

Pandemic Pain Points and the Urgent Need to Respond

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi children and their families are struggling with food security, housing, health insurance, and mental health care. This new data and recommendations to meet these needs is published in the Kids, Families and COVID-19: Pandemic Pain Points and a Roadmap for Recovery, a 50-state KIDS COUNT policy report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation on how families are faring during the pandemic.

American Heart Association

Providing information and resources about heart disease and heart problems related to other diseases. 

American Association of Poison Control Centers

PHONE:  800.222.1222     24 hours a day, 365 days a year or https://www.poisonhelp.org/help 

AAPCC represents the poison control centers of the United States and the interests of poison prevention and treatment of poisoning.

American Asthma Association

Information about asthma and resources for parents 

American Diabetes Association

Resources you may need as you navigate life with diabetes for you or a family member.

American Kidney Association

Information about kidney disease and resources you might need.

CASA Mississippi

(601) 672-4257          Resource list: https://casams.org/programs-resources

includes contact information for local CASA chapters.

A non-profit organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children through the development and support of court-sanctioned, community-based programs which provide trained and supervised volunteers.

Community Health Care Centers in MS

Find a free or low-cost health care center in your area of MS.

Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center

601-266-4745

108 Sheffield Loop Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Through professional development, mentoring, and support, MECIC meets the needs of early childhood educators, families, and young children with disabilities by providing high quality early childhood inclusion. Visit their website here

MECIC is also a partner with the CFM on the Mississippi LIFT project. Learn more here.