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

Is help available in Spanish in Lamar County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Lamar 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
Canopy Childrens Solutions — South Central Region (601-264-7079, Hattiesburg)
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources — Lamar County (601-794-6543, Purvis)
Pine Grove BH and Addiction Servs (601-288-2273, Hattiesburg)
Baxterville School (601-796-4483, Lumberton)
Bellevue Elementary (601-264-6724, Hattiesburg)
Lamar County School Clinic (601-794-5982, Purvis)
Lumberton Elementary School (601-796-3721, Lumberton)
Advocates Assisting Students With Disabilities (HATTIESBURG)
Absolute Faith Healthcare Inc (601-325-7195, HATTIESBURG). Respite care
Anchored Hope Clinic, Pllc (601-376-9144, HATTIESBURG). Children's mental-health clinic
Becoming Undone Therapy Services Llc (601-463-8418, HATTIESBURG). Behavioral health agency
Beyond The Brokenness Mental Welness Solutions, Llc (601-596-8937, HATTIESBURG). Behavioral health agency
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (601-268-0408, HATTIESBURG)
Forrest General Home Care (601-288-4344, HATTIESBURG)
Homechoice Health Services- Hattiesburg (601-268-8450, HATTIESBURG)
Acwmotorsllc (601-818-5912, SUMRALL). Medical & accessible transport
Cherub Care Transit Servicesllc (601-466-6337, HATTIESBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Community Care Transportation Llc (601-758-3050, SUMRALL). Medical & accessible transport
Compassionate Hearts And Hands Llc (601-627-9478, HATTIESBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Wesley Manor I (601-264-8847, Hattiesburg)
Epic Homecare Llc (601-657-4147, HATTIESBURG). Meal program
Quality Senior Care Llc (601-436-2279, HATTIESBURG). Home-delivered meals
A&A Home Health Equipment, Inc. (601-261-3936, HATTIESBURG). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Lamar County

These serve every county in Mississippi, including Lamar 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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