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

Is help available in Spanish in Harrison County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Keesler Air Force Base (Biloxi). 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
Canopy Childrens Solutions — South Region (228-863-4992, Gulfport)
Gulf Coast VAMC — Behavioral Health Services (116) (228-523-5000, Biloxi)
Oceans Behavioral Hospital — Biloxi (228-388-0600, Biloxi)
Psycamore Psychiatric Programs (228-385-7744, Biloxi)
Biloxi Health Center (228-374-4991, Biloxi)
Biloxi Pediatric Health Center (228-386-1192, Biloxi)
CFHC Mobile Unit (228-374-2494, Gulfport)
Coastal Family Health Center Corporate Office (228-374-2494, Gulfport)
Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School (BILOXI)
Ability Club Corporation (251-404-0016, GULFPORT). Behavioral health agency
Abundant Home Care (601-508-6339, GULFPORT). Respite care
Affinity Healthcare Llc (228-233-3574, GULFPORT). Respite care
Alexander Therapy Services, Llc (228-861-3202, GULFPORT). Hearing & speech services
Adoration Home Health (228-388-4144, BILOXI)
Enhabit Home Health Of The Gulf Coast (228-762-9355, GULFPORT)
Saads Home Nursing Of Ms (228-432-8855, DIBERVILLE)
Vitalcaring Group (228-604-2155, GULFPORT)
Atlas Transportation (228-465-9111, BILOXI). Medical & accessible transport
Basa Medical, Llc (228-465-9522, BILOXI). Medical & accessible transport
Care Transport Llc (228-334-4503, BILOXI). Medical & accessible transport
Comfort Care Transport Llc (228-346-4644, GULFPORT). Medical & accessible transport
Carlow Manor (228-539-0707, Gulfport)

Statewide programs serving Harrison County

These serve every county in Mississippi, including Harrison 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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