Emergency Homeless Shelters Address: 1244 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 948-2864 Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Services: Emergency shelter for males 18 and over; alcohol and drug rehabilitation; room and board for disabled men; assistance with finding permanent housing.
Length of Stay: 4 days per week for emergency shelter (starts over each Sunday); minimum of 3 months stay for rehab and disabled program participants.
ID Required: Picture ID, Social Security Card.
FLOWERS HOUSE (Stewpot Community Services)
Address: 355 Livingston Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Telephone: (601) 949-9262
Services: Emergency shelter for women and children only. Provide supportive services such as case management, referrals and counseling.
Length of Stay: Up to 30 days.
ID Required: Driver’s license or work ID.
GATEWAY RESCUE MISSION
Address: 328 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 353-5864 / Shelter: (601) 944-0409
Hours: Bus. 8:30– 5:00
Services: Emergency shelter for adult males. Christian-based. New Life A & D Program; mental health counseling; day services. Shelter: 24 Hours w/ 8:30 pm curfew.
Length of Stay: Unlimited.
ID Required: Picture ID if possible.
God’s Homeless Haven
Address: New Jerusalem Church
Telephone: 601-720-5078 Contact person: Bridgett
MATT’S HOUSE (Stewpot Community Services)
Address: 343 Adelle Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Telephone: (601) 948-2873 Hours: 5 p.m. - 8 a.m., 7 days per week.
Services: Emergency shelter for homeless females; case management, counseling, assistance with finding housing & employment.
Length of Stay: 14 nights; only one night with ID.
ID Required: Picture ID (State or work).
THE SALVATION ARMY, CENTER OF HOPE
Address: 110 Presto Lane, Jackson, MS 39206
Telephone: (601) 982-4881
Hours: Social services 8:30 a.m.-4:30
Check-in: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Morning exit: 7:30 a.m.
Services: Emergency shelter for homeless males and females age
19 and older.
Length of Stay: 1 to 7 days per month for emergency shelter.
ID Required: Valid picture ID.
SHELTER FOR BATTERED FAMILIES, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC.
Address: 200 N. Congress Street, Suite 100, Jackson, MS 39201
Telephone: Crisis Line: (601) 366-0222; 1-800-273-9012Hours: 24 hours
Services: Shelter for women (18 & older) and children who are victims of domestic violence. Services include: shelter, supportive counseling, nutrition and wellness, case management, legal assist ance, court advocacy, day care, and follow-up services. ID Required: None.
Day Shelters:
GRACE PLACE (Galloway United Methodist Church)
Address: 305 N. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Telephone: (601) 353-9691 Hours: 8:30 am - 11:30 am M –F
Services: Daytime shelter. Coffee, breakfast, place to rest.
Mon. & Thurs. lunch bags given out. Clothes closet and hygiene items. Bus passes, 1st come-1st served. Other requests considered.
Transitional Shelters
Covenant Group Home
Address: McDowell and Teresa Drive
Telephone: 601-966-1554 601-573-4149
Services: Transitional group home, but you must pay rent. $550
Contact person- Pam Kitchens
Daylight Ministries Transitional Home for Women
Address: 141 Marcus L. Butler Drive, Jackson, MS 39209
Telephone: 982-3858
Services: Provides female ex-offenders and those recovering from
substance abuse a structured secure aftercare environment providing life counseling, job skills assistance, and education.
Email:daylightministry@yahoo.com
Executive Director: Myra Ramsey
GATEWAY RESCUE MISSION – RUTH’S REFUGE
Address: 1204 First Avenue, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 961-3025
Services: Shelter and transitional housing for single homeless women,
Life skills classes, food, clothing, Spiritual counseling, transportation, referral services.
Length of Stay: 7 days up to six months.
I.D. Required: Drivers License or other State I.D., Birth Certificate, Social Security Card
GRACE HOUSE
Address: 236 Millsaps Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202
Telephone: (601) 353-1038
Services: Transitional housing, food pantry, educational programs, help with access to I.D. and permanent housing placement. Specific medical criteria and referral needed.
Length of stay: 12 months or as determined by counselor
ID Required: None.
FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION
Address: 1480 Raymond Rd. Jackson, MS 39204
Telephone: (601) 373-1533
Services: recovery center for women
HARBOR HOUSE
Address: 5354 I-55, Jackson, MS 39211
Telephone: (601)371-7335
Services: chemical dependency, addiction recovery services for women
DILLWORTH CENTER
Address: 4010 Country Club Dr. Jackson, MS
Telephone: (601) 982-1447
Services: Drug rehabilitation for women
NEW DIMENSIONS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION/LIZZIE’S HOUSE
Address: 111 West Monument Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Telephone: (601) 969-9856 Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M – F
Services: Provide transitional living for women 19 & older, clothing, food, job assistance. Operates West Jackson Apparel.
Length of Stay: 30 days up to 12 months.
ID Required: Driver’s License or other state ID.
THE SALVATION ARMY, CENTER OF HOPE
Address: 110 Presto Lane, Jackson, MS 39206
Telephone: (601) 982-4881
Hours: Social services 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services: Transitional and other programs for homeless 19 and older.
Length of Stay: 90 days Enrollment fee: $150 Cost: $75 per week.
ID Required: Valid ID
SECOND STAGE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC.
Address: Confidential
Telephone: (601) 366-0222
Services: Transitional living for women and children fleeing domestic violence or homeless situation, case management, child care, supportive and group counseling.
Length of Stay: Up to 1 year based on individual needs.
ID Required: None.
SIMS HOUSE (Stewpot Community Services)
Address: 1010 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 948-2795
Hours: 7 days per week; curfew 6 p.m. weekdays, 11 p.m. on weekends.
Services: Transitional shelter for homeless females 20 years & older and their children (no male children age 14 or over). Must be referred from another agency. Case management, counseling, money management, parenting and life skills.
Length of Stay: 90 days.
ID Required: Picture ID, Work ID.
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, P.A.L.S. TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITY
Address: 5260 Manhattan Road, Jackson, MS 39206
Telephone: (601) 366-7733 Hours: 24 hours
Services: Adolescents ages 16-21 who are homeless. Independent living skills, money management, education, employment, counseling.
Length of stay: Up to 18 months.
ID Required: Driver’s license, State ID, birth certificate, Social Security card.
WINGARD HOUSE
Address: 1279 N. West Street Jackson, MS 39202
Telephone: (601) 969-2775 Hours: 8 – 5; M – F
Services: Housing, Chapel Ministries, referral. Clients must be able to work. Everything is offered by availability only.
Length of stay: Up to 1 year
I.D. Requirement: Valid I.D.
HEALING PLACE
Address: 5965 Highway 18 Suite 305 Jackson, MS 39209
Telephone: (601) 519-0499 (Ms. Tala)
Services: Transitional Housing for families (emergency shelter in near future), clothing, food, some economic assistance
Length of stay: 12 Months
LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRY
Address: 2640 McDowell Road Ext. Jackson, MS 39204
Telephone: (601) 953-9586 (Dr. Carolyn Knight)
Services: Transitional housing for women, requires income to be housed
BORN FREE (CATHOLIC CHARITIES/Second part to New Beginnings)
Address: 200 N. Congress St, suite 100 Jackson, MS 39209
Telephone: (601) 371-7483
Services: Primary and transitional program for pregnant women or women with children under age 6 with drug addicition
Food Services GATEWAY RESCUE MISSION
Address: 328 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 353-5864
Services: Breakfast (5:00am) /Lunch (12:00 noon) /Dinner (5:00pm)
ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
Address: 305 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Telephone: (601) 354-1535 Hours: Tues. restroom 5:30 - 7 a.m.; breakfast 7 a.m.
Services: Breakfast, family crisis program, bus passes
STEWPOT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Address: 1100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 353-2759 Hours: 12 noon Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m.
Sunday
Services: Lunch/food pantry/clothing closet
Health Care Resources Building Bridges
Address: 2147 Henry Hills Ste. 206, Jackson, Ms 39204
Telephone: 601-922-0100
Services: HIV/Aids referral/information
DIVISION OF MEDICAID
Address: 239 North Lamar Street Jackson, MS 39201
Telephone: (601) 359-6050
JACKSON REGIONAL MEDICAID OFFICE
Telephone: (601) 961-4361
First Baptist Church Madison
Address: 2100 Main Street, Madison, Ms 39110
Telephone: 601-856-6177 fax 601-856-8940
Services: Medical and Dental (no general teeth cleaning)
Hours: 4:00-8:00pm Only offered on the 3rd Thursday of the month
Requirements: Cannot have any form of insurance
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Address: Jackson Medical Mall 350 Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39213
Telephone: (601) 364-2666 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / M – F
Services: WIC, Shots, Family Planning, Maternity
CROSSROADS CLINIC / JACKSON MEDICAL MALL
Address: 350 Woodrow Wilson Drive, 3rd Floor, Suite 3516, Jackson, MS 39213
Telephone: (601) 987-6728
Hours: 8 – 5 MWF / 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tu.-Thurs.
Services: STD Screening, HIV/AIDS Testing
BIRTH CERTIFICATES/VITAL STATISTICS
Address: 570 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39213
Telephone: (601) 576-7960 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / M – F
JACKSON FREE CLINIC FOR THE HOMELESS
Address: 925 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 355-5161 Hours: 12 – 4:00 p.m. Saturdays
JAMES IVORY HOMELESS CLINIC of Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center
Address: 327 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 914-1789 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M – F
Services: Basic healthcare for the homeless
Lions Club of Mississippi State Office
Address: 431 Katherine Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
Telephone: (601) 420- 5739 ext: 109
Services: Assistance with eye glasses and hearing aids
Must call to request application. Application must be sent
back to the club of the applicants home town.
Mission First
Address: 275 Roseneath
Telephone: (601) 608-0050
Services: Medical and Dental
Contact person- Lori Bakker lbakker@missionfirst.org
Wellness Program, Children and youth ministries
Contact person- Cludette Nolan 601-608-0048
Community Development- 601-608-0061
ST. DOMINIC HEALTH CLINIC
Address: 1100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Telephone: (601) 944-0091Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Services: Healthcare to homeless and low-income persons in West
Jackson
UMC: Coordinated Care
Telephone: 601-815-2800 601-815-1516
Services: Fills prescriptions from UMC
· Apply online for meds at www.needymeds.com
WELLS CHURCH
Address: 2019 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, Ms 39213
Telephone: 601-353-0658
Services: Prescription medication assistance