Who do I call first for disability services in Forrest County, Mississippi?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Mississippi vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Forrest County.

Is help available in Spanish in Forrest County?

Yes. This Forrest County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Mississippi agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Forrest County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Forrest County, Mississippi

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Forrest County, Mississippi. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Forrest County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Forrest County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Forrest County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Living Independence For Everyone of South Mississippi - Hattiesburg ((601) 583-2108, Hattiesburg)
Project SEARCH — Forrest General Hospital (Hattiesburg). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Mississippi. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources — Region 12 (601-544-4641, Hattiesburg)
Reg 12/Pine Belt Mental Hlthcare Res — Forrest County Child and Adol Building (601-582-1111 x186, Hattiesburg)
Twin Oaks Senior Center (601-545-5614, Hattiesburg)
Hattiesburg Community Dental Center (601-550-4843, Hattiesburg)
Hattiesburg Family Health Center (601-544-7500, Hattiesburg)
HATTIESBURG High School & COMMUNITY CLIN. (601-450-0310, Hattiesburg)
Hattiesburg Public School and COMMUNITY CLINIC (601-450-6500, Hattiesburg)
Absolute Joyce Comfort Llc (601-519-0050, HATTIESBURG). Respite care
Adcock Behavioral Services (601-433-7950, HATTIESBURG). Behavioral health agency
Aids Services Coalition (601-450-4286, HATTIESBURG). Case management / support coordination
Beyond Belief Home Care Services, Llc (601-543-6607, HATTIESBURG). In-home support
Dj Shuttle & Tour Service, Inc. (601-544-7539, HATTIESBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Elite Care Transportation Llc (769-280-9356, HATTIESBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Grove Transportation Company Of Mississippi Llc (601-544-5403, HATTIESBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Hot Seat Transportation (601-549-3032, HATTIESBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Caritas Manor Apartments (601-545-7744, Petal)
Eagle Wing Estates (601-544-2724, Hattiesburg)
Eagle Wing Estates II (601-544-2724, Hattiesburg)
Ivy Trace (aka Pine Belt) (601-582-0913, Hattiesburg)
Sos Transitional Living Services, Llc (601-441-2220, HATTIESBURG). Meal program
Wilderness Refuge Recovery Ministries (PETAL)

Statewide programs serving Forrest County

These serve every county in Mississippi, including Forrest County.

Institute for Disability Studies. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Mississippi (800-772-4057). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities ((601) 359-6238). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Project START ((601) 853-5249). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center (601-969-0601). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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