State & County Caregiving Resources

 

Alzheimer's Association Mississippi Chapter
We are proud to be a strong statewide affiliate of the national Alzheimer's Association, the largest non profit organization dedicated to supporting families and professionals and working to find effective treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's. There are over 80 chapters of the Alzheimer's Association throughout the nation, enabling us to assist families, wherever they live.

http://www.msalz.org/

For more information contact:

Email: cstegall@msalz.org
1900 Dunbarton Drive
Suite H
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-987-0020

 

Healthcare in Mississippi
Visit this webpage to find information on hospitals, social services, disabilities, mental health, professional licensing and health resources in the state of Mississippi.

http://www.mississippi.gov/ms_sub_template.jsp?Category_ID=7

 

MealCall
Visit this site to locate a facility that provides Meals On Wheels that is closest to you.

http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/ms/index.htm

 

Mississippi Department of Health
Find information on Mississippi state services & programs, regulation and licensure, emergency preparedness, and vital records and statistics.

http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/

For more information contact:

570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-576-7400
Phone 2: 866-458-4948

 

Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services
With the population of Mississippi living longer and longer each year, specialized services for persons over 60 become increasingly important. The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services is dedicated to keeping pace with the needs of the state's older citizens and to improving their quality of life.

http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/aas_info.html

For more information contact:

750 N. State St
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-359-4929
Phone 2: 800-948-3090

 

Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Since its inception in 1974, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health has endeavored to provide services of the highest quality through a statewide service delivery system. As one of the major state agencies in Mississippi, the Department of Mental Health provides a network of services to persons who experience problems with mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse/dependence, or who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

http://www.dmh.state.ms.us/

For more information contact:

1101 Robert E. Lee Building
239 N. Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601-359-1288
Phone 2: 877-210-8513

 

Mississippi Methodist Senior Services, Inc.
For 39 years, Mississippi Methodist Senior Services has been providing a special place for elders to live in comfort and security. In addition, MMSS keeps an eye on affordability, working to stay reasonably priced so we can serve as many elders as possible throughout the state of Mississippi.

http://www.mississippimethodist.org/main.html

For more information contact:

109 South Broadway
Post Office Box 1567
Tupelo, MS 38802-1567
Phone: 662-844-8977

 

SeniorRxMS.org
SenioRxMS.org is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.

http://www.seniorxms.org/

For more information contact:

Phone: 800-948-3090

 

South Mississippi Homecare and Hospice
The health care professionals at South Mississippi HomeCare and Hospice turn homes into healing environments where patients and their families learn to care for themselves. Working hand in hand with the patient's physician, our skilled professionals offer superb and compassionate service. With physician referral, we offer skilled nursing, including enterostomal therapy, oncology and infusion nursing; home health aide; physical, speech, and occupational therapy and medical social services all within the comfort and security of the patient's home.

http://www.southmississippihomecare.com/

For more information contact:

Email: contact@deaconesshomecare.com
P.O. Box 16929
Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6929
Phone: 601-268-1842
Phone 2: 800-234-1842

 

Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in Mississippi (TEAAAM)
TEAAM is a non-profit, volunteer organization comprised of parents, family members, educators and service providers interested in the field of Autism. Focused on advancing the service potential for Mississippians with autism, as well as those who serve them and those who support them, our organization is dedicated to improving the understanding of Autism through extensive training.

For more information contact:

Email: admin@teaam.org
Phone: 601-683-6840
Phone 2: 866-993-2437