Health
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.
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.
Providing information and resources about heart disease and heart problems related to other diseases.
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.
Information about asthma and resources for parents
Resources you may need as you navigate life with diabetes for you or a family member.
Information about kidney disease and resources you might need.
(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.
Find a free or low-cost health care center in your area of MS.
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.