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

Is help available in Spanish in Marion County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Marion 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
Region XII Pine Belt MH — Marion County Mental Health Center (601-736-6799, Columbia)
Family Health Care Clinic, Columbia--Head Start (601-736-6877, Columbia)
Family Health Care Clinic, Inc., --Columbia (601-823-1710, Columbia)
Ability Llc (601-441-9821, FOXWORTH). Early intervention (birth–3)
Aligned Life Center, Llc (985-264-7745, SANDY HOOK). Adult day program
Angelic Home Care Services Llc (228-297-4636, COLUMBIA). Respite care
Anointed Hands Personal Care Llc (601-731-8446, COLUMBIA). Respite care
Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General (601-740-2201, COLUMBIA)
A1 Transit Of Mississippi Llc (601-441-1210, COLUMBIA). Medical & accessible transport
Always Able In Home Care, Llc (601-522-3787, COLUMBIA). Medical & accessible transport
Angels Transportation (601-419-1691, COLUMBIA). Medical & accessible transport
C,S&C Transportation Llc (601-466-3751, COLUMBIA). Medical & accessible transport
Safe Journey (225-406-8989, SANDY HOOK). Home-delivered meals
Village Of Grace Corp (601-633-1573, COLUMBIA). Meal program
Mc Medical, Inc. (601-736-7994, COLUMBIA). Medical equipment & supplies
Mississippi Pharmaceutical Services, Llc (601-736-0843, COLUMBIA). Medical equipment & supplies
Wal-Mart Stores East Lp (601-731-1266, COLUMBIA). Medical equipment & supplies
Walgreen Co (601-736-0368, COLUMBIA). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Marion County

These serve every county in Mississippi, including Marion 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

Other counties in Mississippi

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