help guide 2011

HELP GUIDE 2011

No one can ever be fully prepared for disaster or tragedy, but when tough times do arise, it is good to

know there are people and places to turn to for a helping hand. Because of the

generosity of people in our community, United Way supports a network of caring right here in

Northeast Mississippi. When stressful situations such as economic hardship, employment

uncertainty, family or personal crisis come into our lives, United Way is here to help people care for

one another, to help rebuild lives and ignite hope.

This guide is designed to help you and your company’s employee group receive the help that is

needed. It contains tips and resources that can help ease stress and plan for the future. This is not a

complete listing of all services that are available, but simply a reference of where to turn for general

information and assistance.

If you cannot find the information you need in this guide, please call 211 or 866-472-8265 for help.

For more information of this directory, or to obtain additional copies, contact United Way of

Northeast Mississippi at 662-841-9133 or download a copy from www.unitedwaynems.org.

Index Page # Basic Needs 2

Parenting & Children’s Services 6

Healthcare Services 13

Counseling Services 16

Helpful Numbers 18

Emergency Assistance 19

2-1-1 Information 20

Basic Needs Food, Clothing, and Shelter

F.A.I.T.H. (Food Available In This House)

Food Pantry 1338 Maple Road, Nettleton, MS 38858

662-963-2646 Fax: 662-963-2603

Counties Served: Itawamba and Lee

Secures and distributes a regular source of food to residents, with emphasis on families with children,

families in crisis, and the elderly under the USDA guidelines.

Food Depot of Tishomingo County P.O. Box 36, Iuka, MS 38852

662-423-9610

County Served: Tishomingo

Provides Tishomingo County residents in need with food

baskets once a month to feed themselves and their families.

Food Pantry West 235 Highway 371 North, Mantachie, MS 38855

662-282-4877

County Served: Itawamba

Secures and distributes donated and purchased food to those residents who qualify under the USDA

guidelines and

residency guidelines, focusing on the elderly and families with children.

Fulton Food Pantry P.O. Box 907, Fulton, MS 38843

662-862-9530

Fax: 662-862-9533


Supplies needy families with food on the third Saturday of each month. Food is also provided on an

emergency basis to

referrals from churches, The Salvation Army, DHS and other local community service agencies.

Shelter Food Clothing

Habitat for Humanity of Houston 111 East Washington Street, Houston, MS 38851

662-456-5757 Fax: 662-456-5740

County Served: Chickasaw

Partners with families living in substandard housing to build modest, affordable homes or repair existing

ones. Families must meet guidelines of residency, income and willingness to partner.

Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Mississippi 213 West Main Street, Suite 260

P.O. Box 7321, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-842-4675 Fax: 662-842-1051

County Served: Lee

Habitat for Humanity of Pontotoc P.O. Box 486, Pontotoc, MS 38863

662-488-9090 Fax: 662-488-9099

County Served: Pontotoc

Helpful Samaritan Food Pantry 119 Eastport Street, Iuka, MS 38852

662-423-1263


Assists people during periods of emergency economic crisis by providing food and/or other necessities

on a limited term basis to meet hunger and other needs.

L.I.F.E. (Living Independence For Everyone

of Mississippi) 1051 Cliff Gookin Boulevard, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-844-6633 Fax: 662-844-6803

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc,

Prentiss, Tishomingo and Union

Empowers people with significant disabilities to be as

independent and as fully involved in their communities as they choose to be.

The Lighthouse Enrichment Center, Inc. P.O. Box 2463, New Albany, MS 38652

662-266-0076 Fax: 662-538-4234

County Served: Union

Provides necessary home repair assistance for elderly or disabled home owners or the working poor who

live at or near the poverty level.

Meals on Wheels 2800 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-844-1441 ext. 1056 Fax: 662-840-3802

County Served: Lee

Provides a hot, well-balanced noon time meal 5 days a week to individuals in Lee County who are age

60+ and meet eligibility requirements.

Mission Okolona P.O. Box 537, Okolona, MS 38860

662-891-7243

Counties Served: Chickasaw

Following the example of Jesus to provide for the hungry among us, Mission Okolona distributes food

that meets the USDA

guidelines.

Neighborhood Development Corporation P.O. Box 782, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-841-6411 Fax: 662-841-6550

County Served: Lee

Revitalizes neighborhoods by providing safe, decent, affordable housing and by creating home ownership

opportunities for

families through home buyer and financial literacy counseling.

S.A.F.E., Inc. (Shelter and Assistance in Family Emergencies) P.O. Box 985, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-841-9138 or 1-800-527-7233 Fax: 662-680-5785

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo and Union

Serves victims of domestic violence, their children, and all

victims of sexual assault. Offers shelter and counseling for all victims.

St. Luke United Methodist Food Pantry 1400 Clayton Avenue, Tupelo, MS 38804

662-842-6522 Fax: 662-844-5802

County Served: Lee

Provides Lee County residents, who meet the qualifications, with food baskets. Open every Thursday

from 9 am—12 pm. Targets the elderly and families with children.

The Salvation Army 527 Carnation Street, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-842-0301 Fax: 662-680-2756

Provides minimum necessities of life, such as emergency food, shelter, utilities and medicine, on a crisis

intervention basis

including food, clothing, shelter, rent, utilities, furniture,

transportation, medical and other emergency needs.

Salvation Army—Houston 114 West Washington Street, Houston, MS 38851

662-456-0070 Fax: 662-456-0139

Salvation Army—Fulton.

P.O. Box 1561, Fulton, MS 38843

662-862-7249 Fax: 662-862-7438

Salvation Army—Pontotoc P.O. Box 267, Pontotoc, MS 38863

662-509-9400 Fax: 662-509-9400

The Sunday Fund 2800 West Main St., Tupelo, MS 38802

662-844-1441 Fax: 662-840-3802

Provides assistance with rent, meals, and general care to the

residents of Traceway Retirement Community whose expenses are greater than their income.

Union County Good Samaritan Center 806 Jay Street, New Albany, MS 38652

662-534-0931 County Served: Union

Provides emergency assistance for poor, distressed and

underprivileged households in Union County.

Parenting & Children’s Services

4-H Itawamba 304C Wiygul St., Fulton, MS 38843

662-862-3201 Fax: 662-862-3213


All 4-H Clubs prepare youth to meet the challenges of childhood,

adolescence and adulthood by utilizing a coordinated long-term,

progressive series of educational experiences that enhance life skills and develop positive social,

emotional, physical and cognitive

competencies.

4-H Lee P.O. Box 2297, Tupelo, MS 38803

662-841-9000 Fax: 662-841-9003

County Served: Lee

4-H Prentiss P.O. Box 130, Booneville, MS 38829

662-728-5631 Fax: 662-728-2004

County Served: Prentiss

4-H Tishomingo 1008 Battleground Drive, Iuka, MS 38852

662-423-7016 Fax: 662-423-7018


Alpha House Home for Boys 302 Franklin Street


662-841-9009 Fax: 662-680-6052


Provides a home for abused, neglected, unsupervised or homeless young men for an undetermined period

of time. Also provides a

home-like environment and attempts to instill good morals and values while the boys reside there.

Association for Excellence in Education (AEE) P.O. Box 1053, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-844-8989 Fax: 662-844-8141

County Served: Lee

Works to improve education in the Tupelo Public Schools by funding specific programs and initiatives.

The Autism Center of Tupelo 615 Pegram Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-840-0974

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss and Union

Provides affordable therapeutic services to children with autism by

utilizing research-proven techniques to overcome the most debilitating effects of this disorder. Also trains

parents and educators in the use of these techniques.

Banah Pregnancy Testing Center P.O. Box 216, Pontotoc, MS 38863

662-488-9683 Fax: 662-488-9684

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Lee, Pontotoc and Union

Offers pregnancy testing, ongoing pregnancy support, abstinence and marriage education, dating,

relationship, parenting classes, family

counseling, and community referrals as a free service.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mississippi P.O. Box 1701, Fulton, MS 38843

662-687-1532 662-687-1299

Counties Served: Itawamba and Lee

Matches carefully screened adult volunteers with children between the ages of 5 – 15 to motivate and

empower them through positive

one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Boy Scouts, Yocona Area Council 505 Air Park Road, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-842-2871 Fax: 662-842-2875


Engages, empowers and nurtures over 6,000 Northeast Mississippi youth toward becoming responsible,

contributing members of society through its partnership with community and government organizations.

Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi P.O. Box 1098, Tupelo, MS 38802-1098

662-841-6504 Fax: 662-841-6425

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Tippah and Union

Provides a positive place for all youth to enhance their quality of life in a safe, structured environment,

with a special emphasis on at-risk or disadvantaged youth. Allows children to learn, develop relationships

with caring, adult professionals, and participate in life-enhancing and

character developing experiences.

Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Mississippi Baldwyn and Booneville Unit

P.O. Box 642, Corinth, MS 38829

662-286-6662

Iuka Unit

P.O. Box 1191, Iuka, MS 38852

662-423-3155

Counties Served: Prentiss and Tishomingo

Provides a positive place for all youth to enhance their quality of life in a safe, structured environment,

with a special emphasis on at-risk or disadvantaged youth. Allows children to learn, develop relationships

with caring, adult professionals, and participate in life-enhancing and

character developing experiences.

C.A.S.A. (Church After School Association, Inc.) 1800 West Main Street, Box 7, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-842-3887

County Served: Lee

Provides children of working parents, grades K-6, an opportunity to experience Christ’s love by providing

a place of enjoyment and

security, both physically and emotionally. Scholarships available.

COPES Program P.O. Box 505, Houston, MS 38851

662-456-2321


Provides civic, economic and community development for Houston and Chickasaw County, with the

intentions of enhancing all aspects of

community life through volunteer sponsored programs. Targets at risk youths, pregnant teens, and school

dropouts.

El Centro, Inc. 1800 West Main Street, Suite 116, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-823-7450

County Served: Lee

Provides after-school programs for immigrant children to help them acclimate to the community while

working closely with the child’s

classroom teacher to monitor progress.

EXCEL, Inc. 230 West Main Street, Okolona, MS 38860

662-447-2030 Fax: 662-447-2030

County Served: Chickasaw

Works to further education, promote community building, encourage community service and foster

healthy lives for families and individuals.

Exceptional Progress In Education Through Curriculum &

Technology (ExPECT) P.O. Box 845, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-841-9144 Fax: 662-680-6012

County Served: Lee

Helps provide quality, equal education for students in Lee County Schools by providing funds for

projects, undertakings and studies that cannot be funded through ordinary means.

Family Resource Center of Northeast Mississippi 425 Magazine Street, Tupelo, MS 38804

662-844-0013 Fax: 662-844-0560


Provides information about caring for children, brings relevant issues about the needs of children and

their families to the attention of the public, provides educational tutorial programs and developmental

screening for children to enhance their opportunities for school success and provides support to families

in times of crisis or in chronic stress.

Faith Haven Emergency Shelter P.O. Box 835, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-844-7091 Fax: 662-844-3146


Provides 24-hour emergency care for children, birth to eighteen years, who have been removed from

abusive or neglectful situations or have been abandoned.

Gardner-Simmons Home for Girls, Inc. 2794 Boatner Drive, Suite 230, Tupelo, MS 38802


662-844-4433 Fax: 662-844-4433


Strives to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of girls ages 11-21 who have been victims of

abuse and/or neglect by using a group home facility and an independent living program. Also offers a

foster home program to recruit, approve, train and supervise foster families to take boys and girls ages

birth-18 into their homes.

Girl Scouts Heart of the South 1800 West Main Street


662-844-7577 or 1-800-624-4185 Fax: 662-680-3164


Delivers an informal contemporary education program to girls, ages

5-18, with four main goals: to help each girl reach her own highest

self–potential, to teach girls to relate to others with respect and

understanding, to instill values and morals for decision making later in life, and to show each girl that she

can make a difference in the lives of others through community service and involvement.

Harden House 1800 North Gloster Street Suite A, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-680-9191 Fax: 662-680-9196

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Lee, Itawamba, Pontotoc, Prentiss, and Tishomingo

Serves and equips vulnerable children and youth, assisting them in the process of becoming self-sufficient

and contributing members of

society.

New Haven Center P.O. Box 135, New Albany, MS 38652

662-534-4289

Counties Served: Pontotoc, Tippah and Union

A day facility for special needs adults where they can experience a

variety of activities, enjoy the company of a peer group, learn life skills, and work toward greater

independence through lifelong learning geared toward their individual needs.

Okolona Learning Community Initiative P.O. Box 559, Okolona, MS 38860

662-447-3222


Raises educational expectations, ensures academic preparation and

offers financial assistance for post-secondary education.

Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic, Inc. 100 Parkgate Extension, Suite A2H, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-841-1517


Provides a safe, Christ-like environment designed to empower women and men to make life-affirming

choices through education and support.

Sally Kate Winters’ Family Services P.O. Box 1233, West Point, MS 39773

662-494-4867 Fax: 662-494-0870

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss and Tishomingo

Provides emergency shelter services are available for children from birth to age 17 who have been

violated by crimes of child abuse,

neglect, and family violence. The program also offers overnight respite services for children within the

foster care system. Runaway and

homeless youth services are additionally available.

Special Education & Handicapped Students Bowling

Association 3473 Highway 178, Mooreville, MS 38857

662-372-4974

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc and Prentiss

Provides bowling activities for students in special education classes to develop social skills and to

improve motor skills and eye coordination.

The Salvation Army 527 Carnation Street


662-842-0301 Fax: 662-680-2756

Counties Served: Lee, Monroe, Prentiss and Union

Provides an after-school tutorial program for children referred by the school system to increase

achievement.

Tishomingo County Junior Auxiliary P.O. Box 1213, Iuka, MS 38852

662-423-6583


Renders charitable services beneficial to the general public with

particular emphasis on children. Provides school supplies, coats, books, mentoring and Christmas gifts,

visits with the elderly once a month and provides games and lunch.

Healthcare Services

Antone Tannehill Good Samaritan Free Clinic 420 Magazine Street


662-844-3733 Fax: 662-844-3453

County Served: Lee

Serves Lee County residents, birth – 65, who need primary health care, who are employed or temporarily

unemployed, and who do not have or cannot afford health insurance or do not receive VA or

disability benefits.


662-488-9683 Fax: 662-488-9684





CATCH Kids P.O. Box 796, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-377-2194 Fax: 662-377-2374

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Lee and Pontotoc

Makes comprehensive, high quality health care accessible and available to children birth to 18 years old

who have barriers getting needed care. The care focuses on prevention and wellness as well as treatment

of acute and chronic illnesses.

NMMC– Camp Breathe Ezzze 830 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-377-4930


Teaches children with asthma in a camp setting how to manage their condition to reduce hospitalization

and improve school attendance.

NMMC– Cancer Patient Assistance Fund 830 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-377-4049


Provides help with medications, transportation and nutritional

supplements to cancer patients in need.

NMMC– Diabetes Assistance Fund 830 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-377-2500 or 1-800-THE-DESK Fax: 662-377-2069


Provides supplies and self-management training for persons with

diabetes who have inadequate financial resources to improve their

quality of life and decreases preventable hospital admissions for the service area.

NMMC– Heart Patient Assistance Fund 830 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-377-3158 Fax: 662-377-3460


Provides assistance to NMMC heart patients and their families. These needs may include medications,

educational tools, medical

supplies and/or equipment, and travel assistance for those patients who have inadequate financial

resources. Our goal is to improve their

quality of life and decrease preventable hospital admissions.

NMMC– Hospice Patient Assistance Fund 422-A President Avenue, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-377-3612 or 1-800-852-1610


Provides a specialized program of care emphasizing the management of pain and other symptoms

associated with terminal illness. Works with the family and the patient to help each person live each day

as fully and meaningfully as possible.

NMMC– Social Work Fund 830 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-377-3158 Fax: 662-377-3460


Provides assistance to NMMC patients and their families whose needs cannot be met by other patient care

funds or by community resources. These needs may include medication, clothing, and/or medical supplies

for those who are uninsured.

North Mississippi Kidney Foundation 308 Hwy 8 West, Aberdeen, MS 39730

662-369-6149 Fax: 662-369-2675


Provides support services such as medication, transportation, and

emergency financial assistance to patients on kidney dialysis.

Regional Rehabilitation Center 615 Pegram Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-842-1891 Fax: 662-840-0941


Provides speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational

therapy, audiology services and early intervention services to all ages in a long-term outpatient,

therapeutic rehabilitation center. Services are provided until maximum benefit is received at no charge to

the client or his insurance company.

Women First 215 North Gloster Street, Suite D, Tupelo, MS 38804

662-842-5725 Fax: 662-842-5739


Offers support groups for breast cancer and fibromyalgia patients,

community awareness programs, a casserole ministry and resource

library to fill its commitment to educate, inform and empower women’s lives.

Counseling Services


662-488-9683 Fax: 662-488-9684





El Centro, Inc. 1800 West Main Street, Suite 116, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-823-7450

County Served: Lee

Offers assistance with issues such as setting up appointments, filling out paperwork, and understanding

information from school, and referrals to facilitate the integration of Hispanics and other immigrants into

the community.

Family Resource Center of Northeast Mississippi 425 Magazine Street, Tupelo, MS 38804

662-844-0013 Fax: 662-844-0560

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc,


Provides information about children and how to provide a healthy home environment. Brings relevant

issues about the needs of children and their families to the attention of the public, provides educational

programs to enhance their opportunities for school success and provides support to families in times of

crisis.

Hope Family Ministries 2754 Mattox Street, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-842-4673 Fax: 662-842-7170

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc,


Offers confidential, Biblical, pastoral counseling to individuals,

couples, and families while providing encouragement, direction, hope, and practical skills as people grow

in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Marriage Enrichment workshops are also offered.

National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence 200 North Spring Street, Tupelo, MS 38804

662-841-0403 Fax: 662-841-9373


Provides free, confidential assessments for adolescents and adults

suffering from substance abuse and addiction.

The Salvation Army 527 Carnation Street


662-842-0301 Fax: 662-680-2756

Lodge phone number: 662-680-ARMY (ext.12)

Counties Served: Lee, Prentiss and Union

Provides counseling and self-help classes such as budgeting, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, family

counseling and more.

Survival, Inc. P.O. Box 171, Saltillo, MS 38866

662-869-7088 Fax: 662-869-7140

Toll Free: 1-888-915-7788


Provides outreach services to victims of violent crime and survivors of homicide victims, enabling them

to reconstruct their lives and develop something positive from the tragedy.

Women First 215 North Gloster, Suite D, Tupelo, MS 38804

662-842-5725 Fax: 662-842-5739


Offers support groups for breast cancer and fibromyalgia patients,

community awareness programs, a casserole ministry and resource

library to fill its commitment to educate, inform and empower women’s lives.

Emergency Assistance

American Red Cross, Northeast Mississippi Chapter 4127 Westside Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801

662-842-6101 After Hours: 662-871-7078 Fax: 662-680-5244

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss,

Tishomingo and Union

Provides assistance to victims of disasters, service to military personnel and their families, standard first

aid and CPR courses, blood borne

pathogens, baby-sitting courses, water safety, life-guard certification and community disaster

preparedness education.

S.A.F.E., Inc.

(Shelter and Assistance in Family Emergencies) P.O. Box 985, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-841-9138 or 1-800-527-7233 Fax: 662-680-5785

Counties Served: Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss,

Tishomingo and Union

Serves victims of domestic violence, their children, and all victims of

sexual assault. Offers shelter and counseling for all victims.

The Salvation Army 527 Carnation Street, Tupelo, MS 38802

662-842-0301 Fax: 662-680-2756

Provides minimum necessities of life, such as emergency food, shelter, utilities and medicine, on a crisis

intervention basis

including food, clothing, shelter, rent, utilities, furniture,

transportation, medical and other emergency needs.

Salvation Army—Houston 114 West Washington Street, Houston, MS 38851

662-456-0070 Fax: 662-456-0139

Salvation Army—Fulton P.O. Box 1561, Fulton, MS 38843

662-862-7249 Fax: 662-862-7438

Salvation Army—Pontotoc P.O. Box 267, Pontotoc, MS 38863

662-509-9400 Fax: 662-509-9400

Helpful Numbers

Department of Human Services / Food Stamps

Benton County 662-224-6945

Calhoun County 662-412-3169

Chickasaw County 662-447-5544

Itawamba County 662-862-9781

Lee County 662-841-9050

Monroe County 662-369-2872

Pontotoc County 662-489-3923

Prentiss County 662-728-3118

Tippah County 662-837-9307

Tishomingo County 662-423-7020

Union County 662-534-1984

Baldwyn Housing Authority 662-365-2335

Booneville Housing Authority 662-728-4032

Iuka Housing Authority 662-423-9232

Okolona Housing Authority 662-447-5473

Pontotoc Housing Authority 662-489-1312

Tennessee Valley Reg. Housing Auth. 662-869-5751

Tupelo Housing Authority 662-842-5122

Medicaid (Lee and Itawamba) 662-844-5304

Medicaid (Pontotoc, Union and Tippah) 662-534-0441

Medicaid (Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo) 662-286-8091

Medicaid (Chickasaw, Clay and Oktibbeha) 662-323-3688

Medicare

General Information 1-800-633-4227

Eligibility 1-800-772-1213

Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-222-8000

Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255

Pregnancy Hotline 1-800-264-2229

Federal Emergency Management Agency 1-800-621-3362

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency 1-866-519-6362

Employment Agencies

AAA Employment 662-844-8448

Select Staffing Services 662-620-0860

Express Employment Professionals 662-842-5500

Kelly Services 662-842-9602

Key Staff Source 662-680-6999

Commission Job Service 662-534-1933

Snelling Personnel 662-842-1045

Win Job Center 662-842-4371

Dial 2-1-1 for assistance in finding health and human services throughout Mississippi.

Emergency food and clothing

Emergency utility and rent assistance

Shelter/housing

Vision and hearing services

Health and dental care

Youth services

Support groups

Volunteer opportunities

Job services

Counseling, and much more….

Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with highly trained

information and referral specialists. Some cell phones or cable phones dial 1-866-472-8265

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