Who do I call first for disability services in Pearl River 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 Pearl River County.

Is help available in Spanish in Pearl River County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Pearl River 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
Picayune Family Health Center (601-251-3500, Picayune)
Belle Ame Pcs (470-696-6176, CARRIERE). In-home support
Caring Butterflies Homecare Llc (601-590-5325, PICAYUNE). In-home support
Clarity Psychiatric Wellness Pllc (601-202-9644, PICAYUNE). Children's mental-health clinic
Clever Recovery (601-215-2017, PICAYUNE). Substance-use treatment
Mississippi Homecare Of Picayune (601-749-9101, PICAYUNE)
Align Health Llc (601-347-2066, CARRIERE). Medical & accessible transport
Transporters International Llc (985-205-3227, CARRIERE). Medical & accessible transport
Bridgeway Apartments ((601) 749-4848, Picayune)
Bridgeway Apartments, Phase II ((601) 749-4848, Picayune)
Picayune VOA Senior Housing, Inc. (601-812-5207, Picayune)
Alice Kate Special Needs Foundation (POPLARVILLE)
Arc Of Pearl River County (PICAYUNE)
Boones Pharmacy Inc (601-795-4566, POPLARVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Community Home Care Pharmacy Inc. (601-798-4830, PICAYUNE). Medical equipment & supplies
Grace Healthcare Dme (601-240-0001, POPLARVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Home Medical Services (601-795-6863, POPLARVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Pearl River County

These serve every county in Mississippi, including Pearl River 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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