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

Is help available in Spanish in Sharkey County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Sharkey 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
Life Help Mental Health Ctr/Region 6 — Rolling Fork Office/Issaquena County (662-873-6228, Rolling Fork)
Rolling Fork Satellite (662-873-6082, Rolling Fork)
Delta Community Mental Health Services (662-873-6228, ROLLING FORK). Behavioral health agency
Elt Inc. (662-873-6964, ROLLING FORK). Adult day program
Hair Rehab (662-744-2675, ANGUILLA). Adult day program
Happy Daze Adult Day Services Llc (662-744-2675, ANGUILLA). Adult day program
Betty Newman Residential Center ((662)873-0077, Rolling Fork)
Kinetix Medical Equipment, Llc (662-873-9222, ROLLING FORK). Medical equipment & supplies
North Mississippi Foot Specialists Pc (662-513-6600, ROLLING FORK). Medical equipment & supplies
On Call Medical Equipment Inc. (662-873-9222, ROLLING FORK). Medical equipment & supplies
Pain Treatment Centers Of America Pllc (501-712-2571, ROLLING FORK). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Sharkey County

These serve every county in Mississippi, including Sharkey 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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