Disability Services

Local ResourceAbilityWorks of Kosciusko

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5472
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake, Winston
Services Provided: Ability Works of Kosciusko provides vocational assessment, job training, and work experience for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation/abilityworks

Local ResourceLife Help

314 Huntington Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-4735
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: (866) 453-6216
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Counties Served: Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Montgomery, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington
Services Provided: Life Help provides a wide range of behavioral health services.

  • Intellectual and developmental disability Services

Website: http://www.region6-lifehelp.org

Local ResourceOffice of Special Disability Programs

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5039
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake
Services Provided: 

  • Case Management
  • Attendant Care
  • Durable Medical Equipment and Specialized Medical Supplies
  • Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (Home Modifications)
  • Vehicle Modifications

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/special-disability-programs

Local ResourceVocational Rehabilitation

610 West Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-1089
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Leake
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational services to people with disabilities.

  • Vocational evaluation
  • Counseling and guidance
  • Educational assistance
  • Job training
  • Job placement
  • Assistive technology

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vocational-rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

104 Professional Plaza
Greenwood, MS 38701
Phone: (662) 289-5039
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Montgomery County, Tallahatchie
Services Provided: Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind provides programs and services for people who are blind and low vision impaired.

  • Orientation and mobility
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Computer instruction
  • Communications
  • Recreation and physical conditioning
  • Independent living services for persons who are blind
  • Deaf-blind services
  • Vocational rehabilitation counseling

Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/workforce/vrb

Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities

2 Old River Place, Suite M
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 969-0601
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crisis Phone: 711
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week. 24 hours
Services Provided: The Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities (MSCCD) works to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and their families. For any questions regarding specific programs, please call the office.
Website: http://www.msccd.org/

Disability Rights Mississippi

5 Old River Place, Suite 101
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 968-0600
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Disability Rights Mississippi provides legal and advocacy rights to Mississippians with disabilities throughout the state.
Website: http://www.drms.ms/

Addie McBryde Rehabilitation Center for the Blind

2550 Peachtree Street
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 364-2700
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Addie McBryde Rehabilitation Center is a comprehensive personal adjustment center for adults who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind. For questions regarding specific classes, please contact the office.
Website: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/VocationalRehabBlind/Pages/Addie_McBryde.aspx

Mississippi RELAY

232 Market Street, Suite K
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone: 711 or (800) 582-2233 (English) or (800) 582-2544 (Spanish)
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Mississippi Relay is a no-cost service that enables people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or those with a speech disability to place and receive phone calls.

  • Captioned Telephone
  • Speech Disabled Services
  • Outreach Program

Website: https://mississippirelay.com/

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