Who do I call first for disability services in Hancock 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 Hancock County.

Is help available in Spanish in Hancock County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Hancock 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 Hancock County, Mississippi

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County

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

The Arc of Mississippi. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Bay St. Louis Health Center (228-463-9666, Bay Saint Louis)
Coastal Family Pharmacy - Bay St. Louis (228-374-2494, Bay Saint Louis)
SBHC - Bay High (228-386-1145, Bay Saint Louis)
SBHC - Bay Waveland Middle (228-386-1145, Bay Saint Louis)
Always Family Home Health, Llc (228-563-4021, DIAMONDHEAD). In-home support
Care4all Caregivers, Llc (228-216-4000, BAY SAINT LOUIS). In-home support
Changing Minds, Llc (228-463-2680, BAY ST LOUIS). Children's mental-health clinic
Guardian Senior Care, Inc. (228-216-6360, BAY ST LOUIS). In-home support
Wildlife Rehabilitation Outpost Inc (BAY ST LOUIS)
Alarms Plus (228-255-3961, DIAMONDHEAD). Medical equipment & supplies
Altair Incorporated (228-222-4354, DIAMONDHEAD). Prosthetics & orthotics
Coastal Medical Supply & Equipment Inc (228-467-5567, WAVELAND). Medical equipment & supplies
Duramed, Inc (228-333-9231, DIAMONDHEAD). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Hancock County

These serve every county in Mississippi, including Hancock 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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