Shelter

During an emergency, any crucial public information will be released through MEMA with the help of other state agencies that may be involved in the response actions. During any type of evacuation in the state, the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Network will broadcast that evacuation and traffic information on all MPB radio stations.

Domestic Violence Program The Center domestic violence program provides 24-hour, 7 day per week crisis intervention services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The crisis line is staffed by trained personnel who can assist women who call in with accessing our domestic violence shelter if needed or other community resources.

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The Institute for Disability Studies is all about people. For over 30 years, IDS has worked to provide technical assistance, training, resources and supports for Mississippians with disabilities and their families. We like to think we are providing pathways to a better life for people of all ages infants, toddlers, school-age children, youth, workers, parents, families and seniors.

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to solve the problem of inadequate shelter by forming partnerships between people in need and those with the willingness and resources to help. Our goal is to eliminate substandard housing from the Starkville area.

Provides a clearinghouse for Starkville and Oktibbeha County churches and agencies in dispensing assistance to those in need, helping with utilities, food and rent.

Recovery House, Inc. provides substance abuse treatment for females 18 and older. Recovery house, Inc. Operates several familities with a homelike envionment and provides a comprehensive approach to rehavilitation, including an emergemcy shelter, as well as transitional and permanent housing for women served by the program. Funding is provided by Mississippi Departent of Mental Health, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and United Way at Lowndes, Clay, and North Central Mississippi. Recovery House serves the state of Mississippi.

Emergecy shelter for abused, abandonded, and neglected children for up to forty-five days.

Provides temporary emerency shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and their dependents. Provides counseling and referrals to other shelters, if necessary.

Church Service with occasional food services for the needy.

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Our mission is to offer a continuum of high quality,affordable and effective chemical dependency treatmentservices and programs".ms for adults and their families, including those who cannot afford private treatment facilities.

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Every day, The Salvation Army in Jackson houses more than 100 men and women who have no place to call home. Every day, The Salvation Army gives food and rental assistance to families. Every day, The Salvation Army provides hope to the hopeless, a home to the homeless and food for the hungry. We are here to serve others – every day.

Basic Needs