HEALTH
Mississippi Department of Human Services
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/
Information about all state-assisted, health-related
programs can be found on this site. Areas of focus include
child and elder health and care, women's health, economic
assistance, and general health and safety concerns in
Mississippi.
General Information Phone Number: 1-800-345-6347
Resources available by County:
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/csdir2.html
Division of Economic Assistance
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/ea_ma.html
Find out here about Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and
also about initiatives at the state level to assist pregnant
women and families.
The Central Cancer Registry
http://www.cancer.msdh.state.ms.us/
Resource for cancer statistics.
Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Agency
http://www.dom.state.ms.us/
1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669)
CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) is a free/low
cost private health plan supported by state government that
covers eligible children to their 19th birthday.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the
Central Mississippi Area
http://www.ncaddcenms.org/
This Council increases awareness about the devastating
effects of alcoholism and drug dependence of the individual,
the family, and the community and provides the opportunity
for recovery through information, education and support.
Narcotics Anonymous, Mississippi Region
http://www.mrscna.com/whatis.htm
CHILD/ELDER CARE
Mississippi Division of Aging and Adult Services
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/aas_info.html
750 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (800) 948-3090
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is dedicated to
keeping pace with the needs of the state's older citizens
and to improving their quality of life. They provide
assistance with Medicare and Medicaid, transportation, and
employment.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Mississippi
http://www.aarp.org/statepages/ms.html
AARP works to advocate for older persons' issues and
provides information, links, contacts, and volunteer
opportunities.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/consumer.asp
This page is a doorway to information about all Medicare and
Medicaid services in the country.
Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Office of the Governor
239 North Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201-1399
Phone: (601) 359-6050
Fax: (601) 359-6048
ElderCare Locator
http://www.eldercare.gov/
Provides links to local resources for elders, by ZIP Code.
Mississippi Office for Children and Youth
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/ocy.html
The Mississippi Office for Children and Youth (OCY) provides
subsidized childcare assistance to eligible, low-income
parents that will enable them to become and remain employed.
Child Care Express is a toll-free resource and referral
system that provides technical assistance and information
about childcare services. 1-800-877-7882.
The Mississippi Forum on Children and Families
http://www.mfcf.org/
The Mississippi Forum on Children and Families provides
community resource development through information,
education, and training in the areas of early childhood
education and care, child health, youth development,
employment preparation and family support. The Forum has
four primary objectives: establishment of quality programs;
distribution of information; development of new leadership
to support programs for children and families; and expansion
of service provider networks.
Focus Adolescent Services: Family Help in Mississippi
http://www.focusas.com/Mississippi.html
Provides access to programs, schools, and services for
Mississippi teens and their families.
Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse
http://www.datasync.com/~cpca/welcome.html
Resources for children and families on the Gulf Coast. Also
includes registries for civic groups, hospitals, and other
community resources.
Parent Partners
http://www.parentpartners.org/
Parent Partners is the parent training and information
center for the state of Mississippi. The group educates
parents of children with disabilities on the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act.
Mississippi Children's Home Society and CARES Center
http://www.mchscares.org/
The State's largest provider of family and children's
services with a full cadre of traditional Child Welfare
Services and a large and steadily growing array of
Behavioral Healthcare Services.
Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative
http://www.mschildcare.org/
Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative (MLICCI )is a statewide organization of parents, providers, and community leaders working together to: Improve the quality of child development experiences for all poor children living in Mississippi; Advocate for better childcare policies and greater public investment in child care subsidy programs for poor families; Build a strong, grassroots constituency for poor children
and families in Mississippi.
CRIME & VIOLENCE
Mississippi Sex Offender Registry
http://www.sor.mdps.state.ms.us/
Safe and Orderly Schools
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/lead/osos/
Family Crisis Centers of Northwest Mississippi
http://www.watervalley.net/users/rcs/default.html
Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi, Inc. (FCS)
is a prevention education and victim assistance
organization. The agency addresses the problems, concerns,
treatment and expenses of the survivors of violence and
their families.
Mississippi Crime Victim Compensation Program
http://www.dfa.state.ms.us/cvcompx.html
The Crime Victim Compensation Program provides financial
assistance to victims of criminal acts who have suffered
bodily injury or death.
Mississippi Department of Corrections
http://www.mdoc.state.ms.us/
Lists resources for victims and victims' rights.
Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.mcadv.org/
1-800-898-3234; (601) 981-9196
P.O. Box 4703, Jackson, Mississippi 39296
The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence was
founded in 1980 by domestic violence shelter programs and
advocates for battered women to help all victims of domestic
violence.
Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault
PO Box 4172
Jackson, MS 39296-4172
(601) 987-9011
Mississippi Rape Crisis Hotlines
Gulf Coast Women's Center
P.O. Box 333
Biloxi, Mississippi 39533
(601)435-1968
(601)436-3809
Jackson Rape Crisis Center
P.O. Box 2248
Jackson, Mississippi 39225-2248
(601)366-3880
EDUCATION & LITERACY
Mississippi Department of Education
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/
Mississippi Governor's Office of Literacy
http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/gol/
A central clearinghouse of information for literacy groups
in Mississippi.
MAGNOLIA (Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities
Through Library Information Access)
http://www.lib.usm.edu/~magnolia/magnolia.html
MAGNOLIA provides online, searchable databases for publicly
funded K-12 schools, public libraries, community college
libraries, and university libraries in Mississippi.
State GED Administration
Eloise Richardson, GED Administrator
State Board for Community/Jr. Colleges
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 982-6687
Office of Women in Higher Education
State Network Information for Mississippi
http://www.acenet.edu/programs/owhe/state.cfm
Dr. Clyda Rent
President
Mississippi University for Women
PO Box W-1600
Columbus, MS 39701-0000
Telephone: (662) 329-7100 Fax: (662) 329-7297
Email: crent@muw.edu
Directory of National and State Literacy Contacts --
Mississippi
http://www.nifl.gov/NSDirectory/mississippi.htm#Adult Ed
POLITICS
Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women
http://www.geocities.com/mississippiwomen2002/
Provides state, local and national resources for women.
Mississippi League of Women Voters
http://www.lwv-ms.org/
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, multipurpose
organization of women and men that encourages the informed
and active participation of citizens in government and
influences policy through education and advocacy. The site
includes information on contacting political leaders and
current legislative issues. The League does not support or
oppose candidates or political parties.
ECONOMICS & BUSINESS
Economic Policy Institute
State data at a glance:
http://www.epinet.org
http://epi.lights.com/content.cfm/datazone_states_usmap_index
Mississippi Small Business Administration
http://www.sba.gov/ms/
The Small Business Association serves the many small
businesses in Mississippi, providing resources, support, and
contacts.
Enterprise Corporation of the Delta
http://www.ecd.org/
ECD is a dynamic, market-driven community development
financial institution working to improve the lives of Delta
residents through developing businesses.
NATIONAL RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov
This site contains information on a wide range of health-
and safety-related topics, including disease and illness as
well as disease prevention, environmental health, and
safety.
United States Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.os.dhhs.gov/
This government organization focuses on the health and
well-being of all Americans, and its site is a clearinghouse
for information on diseases, United States laws that pertain
to health, and health matters that relate to specific
populations such as the elderly.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Health Facts Online
This site provides detailed information on health for all 50
states and the District of Columbia.
http://statehealthfacts.kff.org
MedLine Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/directories.html
This national database provides links that allow people to
find healthcare professionals in all disciplines, all over
the country. There are also links to organizations that
will help locate nursing homes and long-term care
facilities, doctors and clinics, and addiction and recovery
programs.
National Child Care Information Center
http://www.nccic.org/index.html
The National Child Care Information Center provides links to
community child care resources. Their goal is to ensure
that all children and families have access to quality child
care. The Child Care Bureau works all over the country to
improve child care conditions.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov/publications/publications.html
http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
These pages link users to directories of substance abuse
programs in their area. Click on any state, provide a ZIP
code, and locate substance abuse and mental health programs
and professionals all over the country.
Kids Count Census Data Online
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/census/
This site allows users to generate profiles of American
children based on Census data.
National Institute of Literacy
http://novel.nifl.gov/
A federal organization that shares information about
literacy and supports the development of high-quality
literacy services for all Americans.
Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
http://www.cfda.gov/
This web site gives you access to a database of all Federal
programs available to State and local governments (including
the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian
tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the
United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private
profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions;
specialized groups; and individuals.
Institute for Women's Leadership
http://iwl.rutgers.edu/
http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/
Provides current and historical data on women in politics
both by state and nationally.
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was established
as a functional commission of the Economic and Social
Council by Council resolution 11(II) of 21 June 1946 to
prepare recommendations and reports to the Council on
promoting women's rights in political, economic, civil,
social and educational fields. The Commission also makes
recommendations to the Council on urgent problems requiring
immediate attention in the field of women's rights. The
object of the Commission is to promote implementation of the
principle that men and women shall have equal rights
