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Transitional housing and homeless shelters in Mississippi.

Mississippi families, single people or the currently homeless can receive help from emergency shelters and transitional programs. Non-profits, churches, and government agencies coordinate services to assist residents across the state. As part of the transitional housing process, long term solutions will be provided, including assistance in finding and paying for a permanent home or apartment. Find short term housing programs in MS.

The demand for affordable and safe transitional housing in Mississippi is very high. There are also homeless shelters for people that need a place to stay and homes for people recovering from addiction or ex-feleons / people leaving prison. Some centers in MS also focus on single parents, veterans, or the youth. However hundreds of people benefit from these resources every month, and if a location can’t meet your needs for rent or housing help, they may provide referrals. Look here for rental assistance programs in MS.

As part of the stay in an emergency homeless shelter or transitional home, individuals will be able to receive case management, information on employment programs, free meals, and future financial help. Also get information on long term, low income housing units that operate in Mississippi.

Mississippi temporary housing

South Mississippi AIDs Task Force - Augusta House
2756 Fernwood Road, Biloxi, Mississippi 39535. Call (228) 385-1214 or 228-207-0801 for service.
Patients of AIDs and their family members in Harrison County MS can get assistance, including housing. There is income based transitional housing, social services and other support for people with HIV or AIDS.

AIDs Services Coalition Haven House - Forrest County
Address: 121 College Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401. Call (601) 450-4286
Transitional housing is offered for HIV/aids patients. In addition access their intensive case management, prevention, and outreach programs. All this is in addition to the short term, emergency housing.

Christian Services
301 East 2nd Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Telephone - (601) 582-5683
Numerous churches in Forrest County and nearby Mississippi towns are part of this organization. There are homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and lodging, including for adults, parents with kids and others who are housing insecure.

 

 

 

PRIDE (Pearl River Information and Drug Education, Inc)
714 Lakeside Drive, 5 Buford, Carriere, MS 39426.
Main Phone: (601)798-9686 or a second number is at (601) 798-4508

Stewpot Community Services
Main address: 1100 W. Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203. Phone: (601) 353-2759
Runs an emergency shelter for men and women. Other assistance includes free food, elderly and children's programs, and help in finding a job. Kids, adults, pregnant teens and others can get help from the shelter.

Lighthouse Rescue Mission
204 Eupora Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Telephone number is (601) 544-2169
Many services are offered for the homeless, single parents and very low income. Receive emergency shelter, food, job training, and an opportunity to receive a GED in MS. Other resources include money management and credit repair classes and general counseling.

Pine Grove Green Meadow
Min address is 2255 Broadway Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Call 601-288-2273
This non-profit agency provides low income and supportive housing for those who are chronically homeless that need rehab too.

Gateway Rescue Mission of Hinds
Main office is 328 South Gallatin Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203. Call (601) 353-5864
They house the homeless, hungry, veterans, and seniors. Other assistance available includes clothing and a furniture program. GED classes, information on government housing and financial assistance for rent or deposits is available.

 

 

 

 

Wingard House Ministry
Main address is 1279 N. West Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202. Telephone - (601) 969-2775 or 601) 906-1976
Transitional housing for children, women, pregnant teens, men, and whole families that are homeless or that were evicted. The ministry has immediate transitional housing too.

Mountain Of Faith (for Women And Children)
1529 Walnut St, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Phone: (601) 501-4508 or Call (601) 661-8990

Metro Counseling Center
Located in Hinds County at 911 Palmyra St, Jackson, MS 39203. Call (601) 353-0502
Housing and other services available include counseling and treatment of individuals with problems of tobacco, alcohol, and maybe even drug use or housing for people with other addictions.

Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc.
2900 St. Paul Street, Meridian, MS 39301. Dial (601) 483-4838
Offers a number of social services, including income subsidized transitional apartments for the low-income. Case managers try to help Mississippi families overcome poverty. Funds for paying rent, energy bills, food, and housing costs are available.Transitional housing – shelters in MS

Guardian Shelter (City of Natchez)
Natchez, Mississippi 39121, Phone: (601) 442-0142 or 601) 442-0142
Administers free supportive housing for women who are homeless due to domestic violence. They help women in MS who need a shelter or safe transitional housing unit to live in.

New Way Mississippi
916 Inge Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203. Call (601) 255-1833 or (601) 355-0413
Referrals, meals, short term housing, and other social services and support is offered. They help formerly incarcerated people and ex-felons find a place to live in Mississippi.

Bolivar County Community Action Agency, Inc.
810 E Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS 38732. Call (662) 846-1491 for intake.
Transitional shelter, job finding programs, funds for deposits, and other housing programs are administered.

Salvation Army of Pascagoula and Jackson County
3217 Nathan Hale Avenue, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39568. Main number: (228) 762-7222
Provides assistance to people facing eviction, behind on their rent, and the homeless. They also partner with other non-profits and charities, including Salvation Army centers across Mississippi, to offer shelter and low income housing. Some emergency help may be offered for paying a security deposit when ready to move into a new home or apartment. Find other MS Salvation Army emergency assistance programs.

 

 

 

Recovery House, Inc.
770 Golding Rd, Columbus, MS 39702. Phone: (662) 329-4333
Housing, counseling and support for addicts, including people recovering from drugs, alcohol, or other addictions.

Mental Health Association of Mississippi
4803 Harrison Circle, Gulfport, Mississippi 39507. Phone: (228) 864-6274
Transitional housing and other support services for the disabled and those with a mental illness.

Back Bay Mission
Address is 1012 Division Street, Biloxi, MS 39533-0509. Telephone - (228) 432-0301
The homeless and evicted families can look into receiving permanent supportive housing from the non-profit. Transitional housing from private landlords or the government is available.

New Dimensions Development Foundation, Inc.
Location is 111 W Monument St, Jackson, MS 39202. Phone: (601) 969-9856
Coordinates temporary housing for single women, parents, and children.

Youth Villages - Jackson
805 South Wheatley Street, Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157. Main number - (601) 572-3700
Assistance for children, youth, teenagers, and others in the community.

New Life for Women, Inc.
Location is 814 North Congress Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202. Call (601) 355-2195
A drug rehab center, including transitional, substance free housing.

Gulf Coast Women's Center for Nonviolence
213 Porter Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530. Phone: (228) 436-3809

Baddour Center
626 Baddour Blvd, Senatobia, MS 38668. Call (662) 562-0100 for service.
This Tate County non-profit administers numerous services and housing programs. The center can offer supervised living in group homes first of all. Then people can obtain transitional living and housing. A permanent home or apartment is the last option for qualified applicants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catholic Charities
Address: 731 S Pear Orchard Rd #51, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Main phone: (601) 355-8634
Short term housing is for single mothers, ex-felons, migrants and homeless people. They also offer other financial assistance to the poor and struggling.

Hinds County Human Resource Agency
258 Maddox Road, Jackson, MS 39212. Phone: (601) 923-1775
Offers case management, housing support services. Qualified low income families can also apply for low income government housing, including section 8 private apartments.

 

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