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.

Gateway Rescue Mission serves the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless. We do this by providing tasty, nutritious meals for the body, a clean bed for the night, and a message of hope in Jesus Christ for the soul. We also offer programs for those seeking biblical life transformation. At Gateway Rescue Mission, we preach the Good News of Jesus Christ to the poor. The Bible proclaims a message of release to those in captivity to drugs, alcohol and poverty; recovery of sight to the spiritually blind, freedom to those oppressed by mental illness; and the glorious hope that we live in the favorable year of the Lord.

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Haven House Domestic Violence Shelter has provided victims and their families with a safe haven and support while helping them gain independence through self-empowerment and education. Haven House offers both emergency shelter for crisis situations as well as long-term transitional shelter for women and children. Thousands of victims have passed through these doors making life changing commitments to themselves and their children for a safer and healthier future.

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.

Helping Hands Ministries of Oktibbeha County (HHMOC) was founded in 1996 to assist low income families and individuals in the Oktibbeha County area with utility bills, rent/mortgage, prescription drugs, or any other basic need. Locally, Helping Hands has aided over 500 needed families this year.

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.