Health and Human Services 2014 Directory of United Way Health and Human Services Directory
The 2014 Health & Human Services Directory is produced by United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County and is intended for use as a guide to services available to residents of Lafayette County. For further information or updates, contact the United Way at 662-236-4265. For information on services available outside of the Lafayette County area, please call 211 - the Health & Human Services Hotline.
Printed Spring 2014, Volume 1 Publisher - United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County Photography by Meagan Marascalco EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Emergency 911
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
Crisis Intervention 662-234-9929
Hospital Ambulance Service 662-232-8100
Lafayette County Sheriff 662-234-6421
Oxford Police Department 662-232-2400
University Police 662-915-7234 The following booklet lists agencies by 211:The 2-1-1 system connects people category. Full details with needed human services. Specially trained information specialists analyze and contact information what services are needed and provide for each agency follows the appropriate resource and information. in alphabetical order. ABUSE/VIOLENCE Child/Adult Abuse Hotline Child Protective Services Exchange Club Family Center Family Crisis Services Mississippi Department of Human Services
AIDS/HIV Family Crisis Services
CHILDREN/YOUTH Boy Scouts, Yocona Area Council Boys & Girls Club of North MS Camp Lake Stephens Catholic Charities Host Homes Child Advocacy & Play Therapy Institute (CAPTI) Child Find Child Protective Services Child Support Enforcement CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Plan) Christmas Store Civil Air Patrol Early Childhood Care & Development Exchange Club Family Center Family Crisis Services First Steps: Early Intervention Program Foster Grandparent Program Girl Scouts Heart of the South Lafayette County Extension 4-H Lafayette County Health Department Lafayette County Literacy Council Leap Frog LOU Excel by 5 Coalition Lovepacks Mississippi Department of Human services Mothers Against Drunk Driving Northwest Mississippi Child Care Resource & Referral Center Project RUN
COUNSELING American Red Cross—Disaster Assistance Baptist Home Care & Hospice Child Advocacy & Play Therapy Institute (CAPTI) Christian Ministries Program 2 Communicare Doors of Hope Transition Ministries Exchange Club Family Center Family Crisis Services Haven House Mississippi Department of Human Services National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) North Mississippi Hospice of Oxford Psychological Services Center at University of MS
DISABILITY SERVICES Ability Works Baptist Home Care & Hospice Canterbury Crest Child Advocacy & Play Therapy Institute (CAPTI) Child Find First Steps Early Intervention Program Foster Grandparent Program Heritage Park Apartments Hermitage Gardens LIFE (Living Independence For Everyone) Mississippi Dept of Rehabilitation Services Ability Works of Oxford Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mississippi School for the Blind Mississippi State Veterans Home North Mississippi Regional Center Project RUN Social Security Administration Special Olympics Very Special Arts
DISASTER SERVICES American Red Cross Civil Air Patrol Salvation Army LOU Recovery Organization (LOURO)
EDUCATION, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREVENTION American Red Cross Communicare Exchange Club Family Center Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi Lafayette County Extension Service 3 Lafayette County Health Department Mothers Against Drunk Driving Oxford Medical Ministries Clinic Schools/Daycare Centers
EMERGENCY/CRISIS SERVICES American Red Cross Catholic Charities of Jackson Civil Air Patrol Doors of Hope Transition Ministries Family Crisis Services of NW Mississippi Interfaith Compassion Ministry Lift, Inc. LOU Recovery Organization The Pantry Salvation Army
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Mississippi Department of Employment Securities WIN Job Center
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE American Red Cross Amos Network Christmas Store Food Stamps Interfaith Compassion Ministry Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lift, Inc. Medicaid Mississippi Department of Human Services North Mississippi Kidney Foundation Salvation Army Social Security Administration VITA Center
FOOD & CLOTHING Compassion Food Ministries, Inc. Goodwill Holding Hands Resale Shop Interfaith Compassion Ministry Lafayette County Human Services Department Lovepacks Manna: A Feeding Ministry 4 Meals on Wheels More Than A Meal The Pantry Rivers Hill Church of Christ Salvation Army WIC Program
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES Allcare Mississippi Alzheimer’s Association American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, Immunology American Cancer Society American Heart Association Arthritis Foundation Asthma & Allergy Foundation Baptist Home Care & Hospice Baptist Memorial Hospital (BMH) BMH - Acute Rehab Camellia Hospice Child Advocacy & Play Therapy Institute (CAPTI) Communicare Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi End-Stage Renal Disease Network Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi Exchange Club Family Center Family Crisis Services FamilyWize Haven House Lafayette County Health Department Legacy Hospice of the South Leukemia & Lymphoma Society March of Dimes Medicaid/Medicare Memory Makers MDRS Office of Vocational Rehab for the Blind Mid-South Transplant Foundation Mississippi Blood Services Mississippi Department of Human Services Mississippi Health Advocacy Program Mississippi Health, Vital Records, and Statistics Dept Mississippi School for the Blind Mississippi State Veterans Home Mothers Against Drunk Driving Muscular Dystrophy Association 5 National Alliance on Mental Illness National Cancer Institute National Eye Care Project National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute National Kidney & Urologic Diseases Information National Multiple Sclerosis Society National Stroke Association North Mississippi Hospice of Oxford North Mississippi Kidney Foundation Oxford Lions Club Oxford Medical Ministries Oxford Urgent Care United Blood Services YMCA
MENTORING/TUTORING Boys & Girls Club of North MS Civil Air Patrol Foster Grandparent Program Exchange Club Family Center Lafayette County Literacy Council Leap Frog Schools
SENIORS/AGING SERVICES Alzheimer’s Association American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Baptist Home Care & Hospice Canterbury Crest Doors of Hope Transition Ministry Emeritus at Oxford (formerly Azalea Gardens) Foster Grandparent Program Graceland Care Center of Oxford Heritage Park Apartments Hermitage Gardens Leisure Lifestyles of Oxford Meals on Wheels Medicaid Memory Makers Mississippi Department of Human Services Mississippi State Veterans Home National Eye Care Project North Mississippi Hospice of Oxford North Mississippi Rural Legal Services 6 Pantry Retiree Attraction Program RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Social Security Administration Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging TRIAD Veterans Home
SHELTER (Temporary) Amos Network Catholic Charities of Jackson Doors of Hope Transition Ministry Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Compassion Ministry LOU HOME, Inc. Oxford Housing Authority Red Shield Lodge Salvation Army
SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADDICTION (Prevention & Treatment) 24-hour Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline Communicare Haven House Spirit of Freedom Ministries/Christian Intervention Program
SUPPORT GROUPS & SUPPORT SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Home Care & Hospice Baptist Memorial Hospital C.A.R.E. Council on Aging Exchange Club Family Center Family Crisis Services Haven House Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Memory Makers Mississippi Health Advocacy Program North Mississippi Hospice of Oxford North Mississippi Regional Center
TRANSPORTATION MDRS—Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind North Mississippi Kidney Foundation Oxford University Transit (OUT) Bus System Retired Senior Volunteer Program Salvation Army 7 UTILITIES Interfaith Compassion Ministry Lift, Inc. Salvation Army
VETERANS SERVICES Mississippi State Veterans Home
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Retired Senior Volunteer Program United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County Volunteer Oxford
OTHER Oxford Chamber of Commerce Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society Oxford-Lafayette Recycling Oxford Tourism Council United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County Yoknapatawpha Arts Council
Ability Works of Oxford 662-234-0857 — Contact: Beverly Danahy Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PO Box 1415, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mdrs.ms.gov Provides evaluation and job training opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Contracts with local businesses to provide quality products and services while clients in the center learn vocational skills in a real work situation.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Line 1-800-821-4357 A national hotline that answers 24 hours a day, 7days a week. Someone will tell you about alcohol and drug abuse organizations in your area. The call is free and confidential.
AllCare Mississippi Phone: 662-234-6464 Email: [email protected] Web: www.allcarems.com MON-FRI 8am-6pm, SAT 9am-3pm 8 Treats urgent and family medical conditions related to acute injuries or chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
Alcoholics Anonymous 1720 University Ave. Oxford, MS 38655 Phone: 662-238-3022 Web: www.aa.org Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900 — 24-Hour Call Center (National) 601-987-0020 — Mississippi Chapter Business Line 196 Charmont Drive, Suite 4 Ridgeland, MS 39517 Web: www.alz.org/ms Works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (National) 800-822-2762 (for material & information) Web: www.aaaai.org A membership organization of more than 6,600 allergist / immunologists and related professionals around the world with advanced training and experience dedicated to allergy, asthma, immune deficiencies and other immunologic diseases.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 800-523-5800 — Health Care Department 866-554-5382 — Mississippi Regional Chapter 601-206-1841 — Sherri Davis, State Director 888-687-2277 — National organization
AARP 6360 I-55 North, Suite 160 Jackson, MS 39211 1-800-253-2017 (Regional Office) 1-866-554-5382 (State Office) Email: [email protected] Web: www.aarp.org/states/ms 9 MON-FRI 9am-5pm AARP is a non-profit membership organization for people age 50 and over. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age, leading positive social change, and delivering value to members through information, advocacy and service.
American Cancer Society 662-801-0340 — Community Representative: Amy Wilkes Email: [email protected] Web: www.cancer.org Nationwide, community based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, and service.
American Heart Association 4830 McWillie Circle Jackson, MS, 39206 Phone: 601-321-1200 Web: www.americanheart.org Mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Heart disease is the #1 killer in Lafayette County & the U.S.
American Red Cross Director: Jennifer Coleman 2706 West Oxford Loop, Suite 105 Oxford, MS 38655 Phone: 662-236-1282 Email: [email protected] Web: www.redcross.org/mississippi MON-FRI 9am-4:30pm Provides relief to fire victims & victims of other disasters.
Amos Network Contact: Janice Carr 60 Lynch Drive Abbeville, MS 38601 Phone: 662-380-0662 Faith based nonprofit organization that specializes in first time home buyer education.
Arthritis Foundation Director: Cynthia Baker 731 Avignon Drive, Suite 2 Ridgeland, MS 39157 10 800-283-7800 (National) 601-853-7556 — Mississippi Chapter Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.arthritis.org Offers information and tools to help people live a better life with arthritis. Whether it’s advice from medical experts to specialized arthritis self- management or exercise classes, the Arthritis Foundation has your solution.
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America 800-727-8462 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aafa.org Provides practical information, community services, and support to people through a network of regional chapters, educational support groups, and other local partners around the U.S.
Baptist Home Care & Hospice Contact: Paula Manzke Hospice Volunteer Coordinator: Julie Wright 548 Mississippi 6 (physical) Batesville, MS 38606 PO Box 1429 (mailing) Batesville, MS 38606 Phone: 662-578-8402 Email: [email protected] Web: www.baptistonline.org/services/medical/homecare/ MON-FRI, 8am-5pm Provides skilled nursing care, therapy, social work, and certified nursing assistants for ill, injured, elderly, disabled, or convalescing individuals in their own homes upon physician’s request.
Baptist Memorial Hospital 2301 South Lamar (physical) PO Box 946 (mailing) Oxford, MS 38655 Phone: 662-232-8100 Email: [email protected] Web: www.baptistonline.org/north-mississippi Acute care facility serving the northern third of Mississippi. Sponsors many area support groups.
BMH Acute Rehab Unit 662-232-8359 — Contact: Judy Leeton 662-513-1825 — Contact: Leslie Thweatt 11 BMH in Oxford houses a CARF accredited 13 bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit to provide services for the victims of stroke, fractures, amputations, degenerative neurological disorders and other debilitating conditions resulting in a loss of independence in self-care and mobility. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists team with physicians, dietitians, nurses and social workers to help patients achieve their highest level of function and independence.
Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi 662-841-6504 — Professional Officer: Zell Long Email: [email protected]
Barksdale Clubhouse of the LOU Community 662-832-0602—Director: Lamont Watkins 413 Washington Ave., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bgcnms.org After School Program: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6pm Summer Program: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Provides an after school program each weekday; mission is to inspire and enable all youth to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Boy Scouts, Yocona Area Council 662-816-6239 — Chickasaw District Executive: Trey DuBard Email: [email protected] 662-842-2871 — Scout Executive: Rick Chapman Email: [email protected] 505 Airpark Road, Tupelo, MS 38801 Web: www.yocona.org Youth-serving agency for boys from 1st grade to 21 years of age. Also, for girls ages 13-21. Proud tradition of preparing young people for leadership with character building programs that instill timeless values.
Camellia Hospice 662-238-7771 — Contact: Niles Lovelady 2166 South Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.camellia.com Provides specialized care for terminally ill patients and their families; goal of treatment is pain management and symptom control. Services include nursing, social services, chaplain services, CNA’s, and bereavement counseling.
12 Camp Lake Stephens 662-234-3350 — Director: Darrell Whitaker 117 Camp Lake Stephens Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.camplakestephens.com Owned by the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, this picturesque environment is available to campers in first through twelfth grades and provides the perfect setting for children to learn about the Christian faith, and have an exciting, adventurous, and FUN camping experience.
Canterbury Crest 662-234-1012 — Manager: Donna Bratcher 1531 Tyler Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.unitedchurchhomes.org Provides housing for low to moderate income seniors, 62 & older; limited units for disabled.
C.A.R.E. (Caring for Aging Relatives Effectively) 662-915-7199 — Dr. Jo Ann O’Quin Email: [email protected] Support group that meets at noon for an informal luncheon on the last Wednesday of each month at Emeritus at Oxford (formerly Azalea Gardens).
Child Advocacy & Play Therapy Institute (CAPTI) 662-915-7197 — Director: Dr. Marilyn Snow University of Mississippi School of Education, Guyton Hall (physical); PO Box 1848 (mailing), University, MS 38677 Email: [email protected] Web: www.education.olemiss.edu/capti/index.html Provides play therapy and mental health services to children and families who are experiencing developmental difficulties, emotional distress, and trauma.
Catholic Charities Host Homes/ Catholic Charities of Jackson 601-355-8634 — Director: Leslie Cain Safe Place Alcohol & Drug Coordinator: Benita Tandy 200 N. Congress St., Suite 100, Jackson, MS 39201 Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm; 24 hours, 7 days a week host home care. Web: www.catholiccharitiesjackson.org Provides emergency shelter and counseling services to runaways, homeless, neglected or abused youth ages 12-17.
13 Chamber of Commerce 662-234-4651 President: Jon Maynard; Vice President: Pam Swain 299 Jackson Ave. West (physical), PO Box 147 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5pm, Friday, 8:30am-4pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordms.com Provides programs and services to enhance the business climate and the quality of life in the community at large.
Child Find Oxford School District: 662 234-3596, ext. 224 Dr. Patricia Austin, Director of Special Education Email: [email protected] 224 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 http://www.oxford.k12.ms.us/Page/142 Lafayette County School District: 662-232-2879 Carolyn Davis 100 Commodore Dr., Oxford, MS 38655 Program to identify, locate and evaluate children, birth to age 21, who may have a physical, mental, communicative and/or emotional disability.
Child Protective Services, Mississippi Department of Human Services 662-234-1863 — Area Social Work Supervisor: Lora Leigh Cockrell 1301 B Monroe Ave (physical); PO Box 1097 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Web: www.mdhs.state.ms.us Investigates child abuse and neglect.
Child Support Enforcement, Mississippi Department of Human Services 662-232-2438 — Supervisor: Karen Westmoreland 819 Jackson Avenue (physical); PO Box 1027 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 (877) 882-4916
CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) 1-877-543-7669 http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,0,96.html CHIP is designed to provide health care insurance for children in families without health insurance or with inadequate health insurance.
Christian Intervention Program/Spirit of Freedom Ministries 662-513-5502 or 662-234-1553—Contact: Rev. John Vanderford 14 49 CR 401 (physical); 51 CR 401 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] A program for the chemically dependent, their families, and others. Call for class times.
Christmas Store 662-259-7150 — Contact: Jonathan Mattox PO Box 1686, Oxford, MS, 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: http://sites.google.com/site/olemissrotary2/christmasstoredonations A community-wide effort in cooperation with The Rotary Club of Oxford-Ole Miss and the Interfaith Compassion Ministry to share the job of Christmas giving by providing toys for children of eligible families in Lafayette County and Oxford who might not otherwise have Christmas.
Civil Air Patrol (Steve Launius Squadron of Mississippi Wing) 662-816-3985 — Commander: Major James Petermann 125 CR 215, Oxford, MS 38655 Meetings: Thursdays at 6pm in ROTC office, 3rd floor of Barnard Hall, UM campus. Email: [email protected] Web: www.mswg.cap.gov Performs Homeland Security, humanitarian, and disaster relief missions for America, including continental U.S. inland search and rescue and other missions at other government levels; develops youth; educates citizens on importance of air and space power.
Communicare 662-234-7521 152 Highway 7 South, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Crisis line available after hours) Email: [email protected] Web: www.communicarems.org A community mental health center offering outpatient services for children and adults as well as a group home for women with severe mental illnesses. It also offers a residential substance treatment center and school-based services.
Compassion Food Ministries, Inc. 662-473-6606 — President: Raymond Aven Highway 7 N, Water Valley, MS 38965 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 8:30am-noon Email: [email protected] Distributes food monthly to low-income families. 15 Convention and Business 662-234-4680 — Contact: Hollis Green 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordcvb.com A complete guide to news, events and other goings on that Oxford has to offer.
Council on Aging 662-236-1879 — Dr. Jo Ann O’Quin Email: [email protected] Brings together all representatives of public and private entities providing services to senior citizens. Meets at 9am the third Thursday of the month at Emeritus (formerly Azalea Gardens).
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 800-344-4823 — National 601-981-3100 — Mississippi Chapter—Contact: Renda McGowan 1907 Dunbar Dr., Suite C, Jackson, MS 39216 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.cff.org A nonprofit donor-supported organization dedicated to attacking cystic fibrosis from every angle; focus is to support the development of new drugs to fight the disease, improve the quality of life for those with CF, and ultimately to find a cure.
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi 662-232-2777 — North Mississippi Chapter, Christy Knighton 22006 Halliburton Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.msdiabetes.org Provides hope through programs, research and services for all Mississippians affected by diabetes.
Disability Services—Hearing 601-984-8028 — Contact: Dana Campbell, P.R. 601-984-8000 — Mississippi School for the Deaf 888-673-3233 (Toll Free) 1253 Eastover Dr., Jackson, MS 39211 Web: www.msd.k12.ms.us The Mississippi School for the Deaf is the state’s official school for all children in the state who are deaf or hard of hearing.
16 District Attorney’s Office 662-234-3304 — District Attorney: Benjamin Creekmore Victim Assistance Coordinators: Dianne Dickerson & Pammie Davidson 1301 Monroe Ave. (physical); PO Box 1478 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Prosecute felony criminal cases in Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Marshall, Tippah & Union Counties.
Doors of Hope Transition Ministries 662-234-1100 — Case Manager: Tammy Delcourt 924 Van Buren Ave., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.doorsofhopeoxford.org Aims to strengthen the family unit so that members can learn to take care of themselves and their finances, and become contributing members of the community. Families with minor children are the primary target. DOHTM offers GED tutoring or vocational training referrals, assistance in job location, a case manager to help families work through problems that cause homelessness, weekly instruction on how to manage money through budgeting and banking, weekly instruction in life skills, an opportunity to save money, referrals to appropriate supportive agencies, assistance in finding permanent housing, and shelter in a furnished apartment for four months.
Emeritus at Oxford (formerly Azalea Gardens) 662-234-9600 or 877-309-9600 — Administrator: Sandra Enfinger 100 Azalea Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.azaleagardensslc.com Retirement community offers 80 apartments for assisted living senior adults. Services include emergency call systems, transportation, entertainment, and activities. Hosts monthly support groups including Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, C.A.R.E. (see listing) and Council on Aging (see listing).
End-Stage Renal Disease Network 877-936-9260 — Network 8, Region IV (AL, MS TN) 601-936-9260 — Jackson, MS Office 1755 Lelia Drive, Suite 400, Jackson, MS 39216 (physical) PO Box 321475, Flowood, MS 39232 (mailing) Email: [email protected] Web: www.esrdnetwork8.org/ Provides services to kidney patients and their providers under federal contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Core activities include quality improvement, technical assistance, education, information 17 management, and resolution of patient and facility complaints and concerns.
Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi 601-936-5222 — Director: Tres Townsend National Number: 800-898-0291 2001 Airport Rd. N, Suite 307, Flowood, MS 39232-8849 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.efa.org State Website: http//www.epilepsy-ms.org Statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and cure of seizure disorders, the alleviation of their effects and the improvement of quality of life for people with epilepsy. Exchange Club Family Center 662-234-4255 — Director: Fred Johnson 106 Skyline Drive (physical); PO Box 1841 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] Works with families, first-time teen mothers and school-aged children to educate and attempt to reduce the risk of child abuse. Also offers anger management groups, mentoring for families and teenage mothers, and SCAN (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect), a puppet show school program.
Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi 662-234-9929 — Director: Lea Anne Lemmons PO Box 1698, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (24-hour crisis line) Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordadvocacy.com Provides 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy and referral for victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and friends & family of homicide victims. Provides comprehensive family services including support groups, and counseling. Provides prevention education throughout the community.
FamilyWize 662-236-4265 440 North Lamar #5, Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.FamilyWize.org Free FamilyWize prescription drug discount card for people with no insurance and for medicine not covered by an insurance plan or Medicare. Card provided as a community service by United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County and the FamilyWize Partnership.
18 Food Stamps (See also Economic Assistance) 662-234-1861 — Director: Billie McNece 819 Jackson Ave. (physical); PO Box 1027 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Provides programs that ensure nutrition, health care and other basic needs of low and median income individuals and families in Mississippi; administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) and emergency food assistance program.
Foster Grandparent Program 662-232-2377 — Director: Arledia Bennett NMRC, 967 Regional Center Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for persons 55 years or older to render supportive services to children with special or exceptional needs; 20 hours per week with tax-free stipend, transportation allowance, insurance and noon meal.
Girl Scouts Heart of the South 800-624-4185 901-767-1440 717 S. White Station, Memphis, TN 38117 (physical); PO Box 240246 Memphis, TN 38124-0246 (mailing) Email: [email protected] Web: www.girlscoutshs.org Organization dedicated solely to helping girls build character and skills for success in the real world and, in partnership with committed adults, develop strong values and conviction about their potential and self-worth.
Goodwill Industries (Retail Store and Donation Site) 662-513-6458 2540 Jackson Avenue West, Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.goodwillindustries.org A network of 165 independent, community-based Goodwills in the United States and Canada offers customized job training, employment placement and other services to people who have disabilities, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges.
Graceland Care Center 662-234-7821 — Marketing Director: Sheila Reed 1301 Belk Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] Nursing home that provides long term careand outpatient physical therapy.19 Habitat for Humanity 662-234-0147 — Oxford chapter: Ernestine Sisk Email: [email protected] Ole Miss chapter: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordhabitat.blogspot.com Recipients of Habitat homes help to build their house, putting in up to 500 volunteer hours. Once the house is completed, the Habitat affiliate sells it to the new homeowner at no profit and no interest is charged. Applications available online at www.oxfordhabitat.blogspot.com or at the Lafayette County Public Library.
Haven House 662-234-7237 — Director: Jack Rogers 152A Highway 7 South, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.communicarems.org/havenhouse Offers 30-day in-patient alcohol and drug treatment center, 60 day transitional living, and 2-year after-care programs as well as Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (a program of Communicare).
Heritage Park Apartments 662-236-4433 — Director: Mary Liles 600 McElroy Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, by appointment Email: [email protected] Fax: 662-236-4405 Heritage Park Apartments is a community designed to help elderly people making less than the average income afford a nice place to live. Certain income restrictions must be met to qualify.
Hermitage Gardens of Oxford 662-234-8244 1488 Belk Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.fivestarqualitycare.com Assisted living residence for older adults, which provides medication management, meals, laundry, housekeeping and a variety of exercise, art, and spiritual opportunities, special unit for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related illnesses, and respite care.
Holding Hands Resale Shop 662-236-0003 – Executive Director: Donna M. Howard 2816 W. Oxford Loop, Oxford, MS 38655 20 Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm Email: [email protected] Employs persons with special needs in a safe work environment, in hopes of helping them to achieve independence and self respect. Each employee is provided specialized training matched to their unique abilities assuring a high level of success and accomplishment.
Housing Authority 662-234-7524 ext. 65 — Contact: Jeff McClure 900 Molly Barr Road, (physical) P.O. Box 488, (mailing) Oxford, MS, 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordhousing.org Provides the first multifamily housing complex in Oxford which allows our citizens the access to many cultural and educational opportunities at the University of Mississippi.
Interfaith Compassion Ministry (ICM) 662-281-1002 — Director: Lena Wiley 904 N. Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9am-3pm Email: [email protected] Provides assistance with basic needs such as rent, utilities, and prescription drug program to Lafayette County residents who face crisis situations; law clinic available for individuals with legal questions.
J.D. Williams Library (662) 915-7091 1 Library Loop (physical), P.O. Box 1848 (mailing), University, MS 38677 Monday-Thursday 7am - 2am, Friday 7am- 6pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sun- day 1pm - 2am Web: www.olemiss.edu/depts/general_library/index.html General library for the University of Mississippi.
Lafayette County Extension Service (See also Mississippi State University Extension Service) 662-234-4451 —- County and 4-H Extension Agent: Margaret Webb 101 Veterans Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.msucares.com Works with youth 8-18 years of age. Through leadership activities and hands- on programs the youth develop skills and abilities to become productive citizens of the county, state, and country.
21 Lafayette County Health Department (Mississippi Department of Health) 662-234-5231 — Contact: Kay Coleman 101 Veterans Dr. (physical), PO Box 1395 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.msdh.state.ms.us Public health department providing prevention and treatment services, immunizations, birth control, etc.
Programs and services listed below.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Strives for early detection of cancer in those women at highest risk, including the uninsured, the medically underserved, minority, and elderly women. Provides Pap exam screening services at selected health department clinics, Community Health Centers and private providers to uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64. Mammography screening is available through contracted providers to uninsured women between 50 and 64 years of age and older. Women 40 to 49 are eligible for screening mammograms when special funding is available. Special exceptions are available for women between the ages of 18 and 39, but only with prior approval.
Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) Provides health care insurance for children in families without health insurance or with inadequate health insurance. Eligibility is based on household income, the age of each child and the insured status of each child.
Children’s Medical Program Provides medical and surgical care to children with chronic or disabling conditions. The service is available to state residents up to 20 years of age.
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program The Mississippi Diabetes Prevention and Control Program is a federally funded state-based program established for the purpose of reducing the incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Mississippi and increasing the quality of life for all persons. Diabetes foot care programs are offered at select Federally Qualified Community Health Centers.
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (EPSDT) Provides free health check-ups for children under 21 who are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
22 Family Planning Provides a wide range of confidential and professional family planning services to both men and women, regardless of income. Eligibility for free or reduced cost services is based on a sliding fee scale. First Steps Early Intervention Program Program that matches the unique needs of infants & toddlers who have developmental delays with professional resources within the community. If you have a child up to three-years-old, First Steps will provide educational material and other resources to help you recognize developmental problems as early as possible.
Immunizations Provides all necessary immunizations at low cost. If eligible for Vaccines For Children program, immunizations are free. Immunizations against childhood diseases are required by Mississippi Law in order to enter school, Head Start, or day care. Specific vaccinations are also recommended for students enter- ing high school or college, and for certain international travelers.
Maternity Program Provides prenatal care to pregnant women, including a Perinatal High Risk case management program (Perinatal High Risk Management Infant Service System (PHRM)
STD/HIV Testing Provides testing for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program) 662-234-2060 161 CR 401, Oxford, MS 38655 (WIC Distribution Center) WIC is a special supplemental food program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women, infants and children under five years of age. To be eligible for the program, a woman, infant, or child must meet the income guidelines and be at medical or nutritional risk. If you receive TANF, Food Stamps or Medicaid, you automatically meet WIC income guidelines. Must apply in person and provide identification, proof of income and residence.
Lafayette County Literacy Council 662-234-4234 — Director: Meridith Wulff 1003 Jefferson Avenue (physical); PO Box 3177 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Committed to raising the level of literacy in Lafayette County. Promotes literacy as a value in every family by providing free children’s books, parent education, monthly Literacy Night at More Than a Meal, as well as the Reading Rockets at Oxford schools. 23 Lafayette County/Oxford Public Library 662-234-5751 — Librarian: Laura Beth Walker 401 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-5:30pm; Sunday, 2pm-5pm Web: www.firstregional.org Public library serving Oxford and Lafayette County. Offers free programs for children, including story times, puppet shows, toddler time, and movie screenings. Check website or call for schedule of events.
Lafayette Oxford University Recovery Organization (LOURO) 662-234-1013 — Contact: Donna Long Email: [email protected] Assists with unmet disaster needs of Lafayette County residents.
Leap Frog 662-801-9698 or (662) 234-2411— Director: Teresa Adams 906 Van Buren Ave. Oxford, Ms, 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.theleapfrogprogram.org After-school tutoring and enrichment program for first, second and third- graders. Hours: M: 1pm-2:30pm, T&W: 10:30am-2:30pm, Thurs.: 11am-2:30pm
Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville 662-578-8177 — Linda Baker 103 Woodland Rd, Ste. 7D, Batesville, MS 38606 Email: [email protected] Web: www.legacyhospice.net Provides specialized care for terminally ill patients and their families; goal of treatment is pain management and symptom control. Services include nursing, social services, chaplain services, CNA’s, and bereavement counseling.
Leisure Lifestyles of Oxford 662-236-1157— Director: Deb Helms Email: [email protected] 107 Courthouse Square Oxford, MS 38655 Operates under Oxford Park Commission; provides leisure and recreational outlets that meet the physical, social and health & wellness needs for all citizens of our community. Focusing mainly on a variety of recreational programming that is designed for mature adults in the range of fifty and older with scheduled classes, events, and activities encouraging all individuals to be a part of a healthy lifestyle. 24 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 601-956-7447 — Contact: Leslie Abt 408 Fontaine Place, Suite 104, Ridgeland, MS 39157 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Email: [email protected], Web: www.lls.org/ms Patient financial aid (up to $150/year), educational programs, peer to peer support, back to school educational information (for children with cancer returning to school) for patients and families with blood related cancers.
LIFE (Living Independence for Everyone) 662-844-6633 — Contact: Michael Sullivan 1051 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38801 www.lifeofms.com Assists individuals with disabilities in living as independently as possible; dedicated to the empowerment of people with significant disabilities.
Lift, Inc. 662-234-4568 — Family Service Worker: Brenda Toles 505A Heritage Dr., (physical); PO Box 784 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] Administers a Community Service Block Grant Program which provides services related, but not limited, to the following: employment, education including child care, emergency assistance, health, and nutrition. Weatherization Assistance Program aims to reduce heating and cooling costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly and people with disabilities and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. Financial assistance is available on home utility bill once per year; appointment & documentation required.
LOU HOME, Inc. (Lafayette Oxford University Home Ownership Management Enterprise) 662-236-4265 — Contact: Leroy Thompson 440 North Lamar Suite S Email: [email protected] Aims to increase the affordability of quality houses for all citizens within the Lafayette-Oxford-University (LOU) community.
LOU Excel by 5 Coalition 662-236-4251— Contact: Alice Ricks United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County, 440 North Lamar Suite 5, Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.excelby5.com/lafayette-county Focuses on our community children and emphasizes the important roles 25 parents and early childhood educators play in the lives of children during their most informative years, age birth to 5.
LOU Recovery Organization (LOURO) 662-236-4265— Contact: Alice Ricks United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County, 440 North Lamar Blvd., Suite 5, Oxford, MS 38655 LOURO is a community response to a community need; local volunteers have been trained and advised by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United Methodist Committee on Relief in their roles as disaster relief board members and case managers.
Lovepacks P.O. Box 721, Oxford, MS 38655 [email protected] Provides food for school age children in need, on weekends and holidays.
The MANNA Feeding Ministry 662-234-1269 — Contact: Rev. Seth M. Walley St. Peter’s Episcopal Church/The Episcopal Church at Ole Miss 113 South Ninth Street, Oxford, MS 38655 Hours: Thursdays (during Fall and Spring semesters) 2:30pm-5pm (with occasional breaks) Email: [email protected] Web: www.ecomoxford.org Volunteers prepare meals to less-fed residents and other referrals in the Oxford community.
March of Dimes 601-933-1071– Dina Ray, State Director-MS 1991 Lakeland Dr. Ste. G, Jackson, 39211 [email protected] Web: www.marchofdimes.com Mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
Meals on Wheels 662-489-2415 — Headquarters: Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging— Director: Cleveland Joseph Toll Free: 877-489-6911 75 S. Main St. (physical); PO Box 690 (mailing), Pontotoc, MS 38863 Web: www.trpdd.com
26 Stone Center Site 662-281-8383 — Site Director: Martha Vaughn 662-232-2384 (Stone Center) Local delivery from Stone Center, Monday-Friday, 8am-noon 428 Washington Ave. (Stone Center), Oxford, MS 38655
Medicaid 662-252-3439 — Director, Regional Office: Elise Cornwell 695 Highway 4 E, Holly Springs, MS 38635 Web: www.medicaid.ms.gov Counties served: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall A national health care program that helps pay for medical services for low-income people. Medicare is paid to providers of health care (doctors, hospitals, and pharmacists).
Memory Makers 662-234-3332 — Bill and Dianne Arnold 125 B Heritage Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10am-2pm Email: [email protected] Web: http://memorymakers.org/ Memory Makers Respite Day Program of Oxford is a non-profit adult day program for persons with memory loss often due to some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease. It is designed to provide socialization for the impaired individual and to provide respite and education to assist the caregiver. The cost is $20 per day for one participant. Scholarships may be available. Each participant should bring a sandwich for lunch. Memory Makers provides breakfast snacks, desserts, and beverages.
Mid-South Transplant Foundation 901-328-4438 — Local contact: Zola Burgess 8001 Centerview Parkway, Suite 302 Cordova, TN 38018 Mid-South Transplant Foundation is a federally designated organ and tissue procurement organization.
Mississippi Blood Services 662- 234-0363, (888) 90-BLOOD 2627 West Oxford Loop, Ste. C Oxford, MS 38655-5442 Mon., Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. & Wed. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. MBS mission is to provide a safe and adequate supply of voluntarily donated blood and blood components for patients in hospitals and to offer related services to our hospitals and other medical facilities. 27 Mississippi Child Care Resource and Referral Network 1-866-706-8827 Monday -Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. A project of the MSU Extension Service, offers coordinated staff development for early childhood professionals, on-site technical assistance for teachers, and a resource library for parents and child care providers.
Mississippi Department of Employment Securities 662-234-3231 — Local Manager: Chris Maples 204 Colonnade Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.mdes.ms.gov Provides job search assistance, training assistance, information related to unemployment tax & insurance, & labor market information.
Mississippi Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services 662-238-7838 — Alfreda Moody Adult Protective Services includes the process of investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults residing in private home settings, as well as any follow-up services provided to those vulnerable adults (by the Division of Aging & Adult Services) as a result of the investigations.
Child/Adult Abuse Hotline 800-222-8000 (nationwide) 601-359-4991 www.msabusehotline.com Report abuse, neglect and exploitation in the state of Mississippi.
Child Protective Services 662-234-1863 — Area Social Work Supervisor: Laura Lee Cockrell 1301B Monroe Ave. (physical), PO Box 1027 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Investigates child abuse and neglect.
Child Support Enforcement 662-232-2438 — Supervisor: Karen Westmoreland The mission of the Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) is to provide child support services to ensure that children receive financial and emotional support from both parents and to empower families to become self-sufficient.
28 Early Childhood Care & Development (DECCD) 1-800-877-7882 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mdhs.state.ms.us/eccd Administers the Mississippi Child Care Payment Program, which is a federally funded program designed to help low-income families pay child care tuition. Contact the DECCD to request an application.
Division of Economic Assistance 662-234-1861 819 Jackson Ave. (physical), PO Box 1027 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Provides programs that ensure nutrition, health care and other basic needs of low and median income individuals and families in Mississippi; administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) and emergency food assistance program.
Youth Court 662-234-1662 — Counselor: Jennifer Bullard 300 N. Lamar, Suite 109 (physical); PO Box 273 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Counsels on criminal charges, probation, and parole for children primarily between 10-18 years of age.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health 601-359-1288 1-877-210-8513 Help Line Web: www.new.ms.gov Provides a network of services to persons who experience problems with mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse/dependence, or who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services 800-443-1000 — Executive Director: H. S. McMillan 1281 Highway 51 N., Madison, MS 39110 (physical) PO Box 1698, Jackson, MS 39215-1698 (mailing) Regional Branch: 662-893-6917 Manager: Detric Fleetwood 8480 West Sandidge, Olive Branch, MS 38654 Web: www.mdrs.state.ms.us Provides appropriate and comprehensive services to Mississippians with disabilities in a timely and effective manner. Includes Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind, Office of Special Disability Programs, and Office of Disability Determination Services. 29 Ability Works of Oxford 662-234-0857 — Contact: Beverly Danahy Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PO Box 1415, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mdrs.ms.gov Provides evaluation and job training opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Contracts with local businesses to provide quality products and services while clients in the center learn vocational skills in a real work situation.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 662-234-3171 — District Manager: Marva Paul 1-800-443-1000 ext. 5733 51 CR 166 (physical); PO Box 1111 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.mdrs.ms.gov Provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled persons interested in returning to work.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind(MDRS) 601-853-5245 — Director: Dr. Michael Gandy (Mississippi Office) 662-234-6092 — Counselor (Oxford Office): Paula Braxton 51 CR 166 (physical); PO Box 1111 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected]
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (Independent Living) 662-234-4532 — Instructor: Jamilia Ivy 662-320-6656 — State Supervisor: Lynda Hall 51 CR 166 (physical); PO Box 1111 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Independent living services for the legally blind, 55 & older, include: skills training referrals & aids & appliances.
Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) 662-895-0397 — Counselor: Rashanda Daniels 601-898-7057 8480 West Sandidge, Olive Branch, MS 38618 Email: [email protected] Web: www.odhh.org ODHH works with the deaf community to improve quality of life for people with hearing loss. 30 Mississippi First Steps: Early Intervention Program (601) 576-7427 - Part C Coordinator: Catherine Cliburn (800) 451-3903 Department of Health 570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive (physical), P. O. Box 1700(mailing) Jackson, MS 39215-1700 www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/41,0,74.html E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. ms.us
Mississippi Health Advocacy Program 601-353-0845 — Jackson, MS 800 North President Street, Jackson, MS 39202 Email: [email protected] Fax: 601-353-0329 Web: www.mhap.org Provides information and support to front-line workers and poor communities as they work to address problems at the local level. Combines research, analysis, and grass-roots organizing to improve health policies, practices and funding in Mississippi.
Mississippi Health, Vital Records and Statistics Department 601-576-7400 570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Web: http://.msdh.ms.gov Public health department providing prevention and treatment services, immunizations, birth control, etc. Also provides birth and death certificates, marriage records, and statistics on birth and deaths.
Mississippi School for the Blind 601-984-8200 — Contact: Rosie Pridgen 1252 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211 Email: [email protected] Web: www.msb.k12.ms.us Promoting a strong foundation for learning and independence by providing specialized adapted services and materials for students with visual impairments or blindness.
Mississippi School for the Deaf 601-984-8000 1253 Eastover Drive Jackson, Mississippi 39211 http://www.msd.k12.ms.us/default.asp 31 Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office 800-725-7232 — Toll-free in Mississippi 662-915-5001 — State Director: Walter D. Gurley, Jr. 122 Jeanette Phillips Dr., Suite B, University, MS 38677 Email: [email protected] Lafayette County Office 662-915-1291 — Director: James Carden 122 Jeanette Phillips Dr. Suite B, University, MS 38677 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mssbdc.org Fax: 662-915-5650 Business management consultants and business consultants help build and grow businesses in Mississippi. Offers workshops on Startup Assistance, Managing Employees, Customer relations, Business Accounting & Budget, and Marketing & Sales. Many of the workshops are free and allows registration on the website, but they are limited by the available number of seats.
Mississippi State University Extension Service (See also Lafayette Co. Extension Service) 662-286-7756; 662-234-4451 — Area Extension Agents: Mary Linda Moore and Reba Bland Emails: [email protected]; [email protected] Provides master health education volunteers who present on “Know Your Numbers”, asthma, blood pressure, breast cancer awareness, men’s health, food guide pyramid and exercise, skin cancer and others. Provides free publications on a number of health related topics; also provides recipes for low fat and low sugar diets. Provides information at monthly workshops on selected topics and at health fairs. Mary Linda Moore provides workshops and materials on estate planning, “Where there is a will, there is a way” and budgeting.
Mississippi State Veterans Home 662-236-7641 — Amanda May 120 Veterans Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm Web: www.va.gov 150 bed long-term nursing facility that serves veterans and their spouses. Services offered: personal care by licensed staff, medical supervision by a licensed physician, rehabilitative services (speech & occupational therapy), educational patient programs, laundry & linen services, preventative dental care, and routine barber and beauty shop services.
32 Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project (MTAP) 1-888-808-8049—24-Hour Taxpayer Assistance Hotline Local Contact: Alexis L. Farmer, Director Email: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/TaxAssistance MTAP is a project of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, and provides assistance to low income and English as a Second Language (ESL) taxpayers throughout Mississippi. It provides low income taxpayers free legal assistance on federal tax matters 365 days a year. If a taxpayer has a controversy with the IRS, contact the Project toll-free on the 24-Hour Taxpayer Assistance Hotline.
More Than A Meal 662-801-4712 — Kristy Bridgers Email: [email protected] Web: www.mtamoxford.org/ Provides a nutritious meal for the homeless and impoverished of Oxford every Tuesday evening at 5 pm at the Stone Center. Also offers tutoring for children, informational speakers for adults and distributes toiletries and school supplies.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 800-368-6233 601-982-5668 — Regional Director: Darryail Whittington; grenada-leflore. [email protected] Youth Program Specialist: Shantay Griffith; [email protected] Web: www. madd.org Provides assistance to victims of impaired driving crashes; provides educational programs to middle and high schools, and Youth In Action Teams and a UMADD campus chapter.
Muscular Dystrophy Association 901-748-3036 — Midsouth Office Contact: Angie Jordin 3149 Players Club Parkway, Memphis, TN 38125 Email: [email protected]
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 800-950-6264—National Helpline 800-357-0388—NAMI Mississippi 411 Briarwood Drive Ste 401, Jackson, MS 39206 Email: [email protected] Web: namims.org Serves as a mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its 33 commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
National Cancer Institute 1-800-422-6237—National Helpline Available in English and Spanish Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET NCI information specialists are available to help answer your cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher.
National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute 301-592-8573 Email: [email protected] Provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
Northwest Mississippi Child Care Resource & Referral Center and L.O.U. Excel By 5 Coalition Family Resource Center 662- 915-2704 1097 Jackson Ave, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.excelby5.com/communities/lafeyettecounty/index.php A project of the Lafayette County Oxford University (LOU) Excel by 5 Coalition that provides resources, workshops, training and information for parents and other care givers and day care center personnel.
North Mississippi Hospice of Oxford 662-234-0140 104 Skyline Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Gives access to compassionate end of life care whether it be in the patient’s home, personal care home or nursing home.
North Mississippi Kidney Foundation 662-369-6149— President: Keith Spotts 308 Hwy 8 W Aberdeen, MS 39730 Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm 662-234-3412—Renal Care Group—Social Worker: Arnitta Pryor Email: [email protected] Dialysis unit located at 1760 Barron Street, Oxford, MS 38655. 34 The mission of the Kidney Foundation is to provide support services such as medication, transportation, and emergency financial assistance to patients of the dialysis units in North Mississippi.
North Mississippi Regional Center 662-234-1476 967 Regional Center Drive, Oxford, Mississippi 38655 Email: [email protected] Operates under the authority of the MS Department of Mental Health and is licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/ MR), providing an array of services to individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities in the northern 23 counties of the state.
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services Litigation Director: Ruby White; [email protected] Managing Attorney of Oxford Litigation Office: Minnie Howard; mhoward@ nmrls.com Intake Unit Manager: Nora Rasco; [email protected] Elder Law Project Director: Catherine “Ginny” Kilgore; [email protected] Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project Director: Jack Carmer; jcarmer@ nmrls.com 5 CR 1014 (physical); PO Box 767 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.nmrls.com Provides free legal representation to low income and elderly individuals on civil matters.
Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau 662-234-4680—Oxford Conference Center Director: Hollis Green 102 Ed Perry Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Fax: 662-232-8680 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordcvb.com Enhances the quality of life and economic vitality of Oxford by promoting Oxford as a travel and tourism destination.
Oxford Housing Authority 662-234-7524 (Ext. 65)—Executive Director: Jeff McClure Fax: 662-236-3319 900 Molly Barr Road (physical); PO Box 488 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordhousing.org Owns and/or manages 312 units in 5 complexes of public and assisted housing within the city limits of Oxford, MS.
35 Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society 662-236-7631 413 McElroy Drive (physical); PO Box 1674 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Saturday, Noon-5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordpets.com For over 30 years, OLHS’ dedicated staff and volunteers have worked to improve the plight of lost, unwanted, abandoned, and homeless animals by providing shelter, care, rescue, adoption services, and foster homes; to investigate incidents of animal cruelty, abandonment, and neglect; and to promote responsible pet ownership by advocating spay/neuter, permanent identification, and the humane and compassionate treatment of animals.
Oxford-Lafayette Recycling 662-232-2745 — Recycling Coordinator: Amberlyn Liles 107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordms.net Provides citizens with recycling services and makes community aware of recycling benefits to the environment and to the health of our citizens.
Oxford Lions Club 662-236-3541 — Contact: Ron Kitchens PO Box 1751, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lionwap.org/oxfordms Provides vision and hearing services for community members and support for Lions Clubs International and affiliate organizations commensurate with its service programs. Sponsors the Oxford Lions Club Christmas Parade the first Monday in December. Motto is “We Serve”.
Oxford Medical Ministries Clinic 662-234-1374 — Executive Director: Marlene Bishop 205 South Commerce Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordmmc.org Free clinic serves the needs of the uninsured working members of Lafayette and Yalobusha Counties.
Oxford Tourism Council 800-758-9177 107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655 36 Web: http://www.oxfordms.net/ Encouraging tourism in Oxford and Lafayette County by increasing and promoting economic development in the community as well as cultivating a strong cultural life in Oxford.
Oxford University Transit O.U.T. Bus System 662-234-3540—Contact: Ron Biggs Oxford University Transit 1801 University Ave E. Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: Google search O.U.T. bus Oxford, MS Provides a low cost travel plan for students and/or residents of Oxford to and from the University campus.
Oxford Urgent Care 662-236-2232 1929 University Ave. Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm [email protected] www.oxfordurgentclinic.com Provides day & night walk-in care for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries. Accepts most insurance plans.
The Pantry 662-832-8001 — Director: Julie Walton 662-234-0963 1724 University Ave; PO Box 588 (mailing) Oxford, MS 38655 Hours: Clients under 65: Wednesday 9am-11am; clients over 65: Thursday 9am-11pm Email: [email protected] All-volunteer organization that provides a family in need with a one- week’s supply of food and staples; screening, and food distribution every Wednesday and Thursday. The Pantry aids a family in need and elderly residents who meet eligibility standards.
Project RUN Early Intervention Program 662-513-7750 — Contact: Latonia McGlarn NMRC, 967 Regional Center Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm Web: www.nmrc.state.ms.us/run.html In collaboration with the First Steps Program, Project RUN provides comprehensive evaluations and early intervention services to infants and children from birth to age three who are experiencing developmental delays. Evaluations and therapy services are play-based, and typically offered in natural environments such as the child’s home or daycare. Services are 37 confidential and provided at no charge to families.
Psychological Services Center at the University of Mississippi 662-915-7385 G382 Kinard Hall, University, MS 38677 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm www.olemiss.edu/depts/psc/ Low-cost psychological treatment for people with and without insurance.
Red Shield Lodge 662-842-9222 (Ext. 12 — Social Worker: Susan Gilbert 527 Carnation Street, Tupelo, MS, 38804 Provides shelter for homeless individuals and temporary emergency shelter for families. Background check is required.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 662-232-2377 — Director: Arledia Bennett 107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordparkcommission.com
Retiree Attraction Program Web: www.retire.oxfordms.com Oxford, MS has been designated a Certified Retirement City through a 3-month screening process. Retiree Attraction Program ensures that retirees are offered affordable cost of living, low taxes, low crime rate, quality medical care, recreational opportunities, continuing education, cultural opportunities, and a warm, welcoming community.
Rivers Hill Church of Christ 662-236-2456 06 Hwy 334, Oxford, MS, 38655 Sunday School for all ages: 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship: 5:00 PM 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Bible Study- Wednesdays for all ages: 6:30 PM Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.rivershillcoc.org/default.html Mission Statement: To preach and teach the Gospel of Christ with such clarity that those who receive it will become the sons of God.
38 Rural Legal Services North Mississippi Rural Legal Services Litigation Director: Ruby White; [email protected] Managing Attorney of Oxford Litigation Office: Minnie Howard; mhoward@ nmrls.com Intake Unit Manager: Nora Rasco; [email protected] Elder Law Project Director: Catherine “Ginny” Kilgore; [email protected] Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project Director: Jack Carmer; jcarmer@ nmrls.com 5 CR 1014 (physical); PO Box 767 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.nmrls.com Provides free legal representation to low income and elderly individuals on civil matters.
Salvation Army 662-236-2260 — Director: Lisa Coleman 2649 W. Oxford Loop (physical); PO Box 1581 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Email: [email protected] Fax: 662-236-2224 Provides local residents with financial assistance for utilities, medication and clothing; provides furniture and clothing for victims of fires and other emergencies.
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 — Information Line (National) 866-504-4267 — Tupelo Office 199 Saddle Creek Dr., Tupelo, MS 38801 Web: www.socialsecurity.gov A representative is available in Oxford on the 2nd & 4th Thursday, 9am-12pm on the 2nd floor of City Hall. No appointment necessary.
Special Olympics 662-513-7846 — Area 4 Director: Felissa Bonner NMRC, 967 Regional Center Dr., Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Email: [email protected] Year-round sports training and programming for persons with developmental disabilities. Local, area, state, regional and international events; 24 sports.
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging 877-489-6911 — Information 662-489-2415 — Office 75 South Main St. (physical); PO Box 690 (mailing), Pontotoc, MS 38863 Web: www.trpdd.com/ 39 Fax: 662-489-6911 Programs include Adult Day Care, Transportation, Homemaker Services, Senior Center, Nutrition, Legal Services, Ombudsman, Case Management, In- Home Respite Services/Family Caregiver Support Program, Medicaid Waiver and Long Term Care Alternative services, and Information and Referral/ Assistance. Senior Medicare Program; Senior Health Insurance Program.
Information/Referral Services: Assesses needs, identifies appropriate services, and linking people to agencies that provide needed services
Ombudsman Services: Provides advocacy services for nursing home patients and families. Investigates and assists in resolving complaints and problems identified by patients and families to ensure the well-being of nursing home patients
Homemaker Services: Provided for people who are unable to perform day-to-day household duties. Homemakers will come in and assist the client with their instrumental activities of daily living such as light housekeeping, laundry, limited personal care, meal preparation, shopping assistance, and grocery shopping
Respite Services: Provided for caregivers that allow the caregiver time to run errands, take a break, etc. Care recipient MUST live with the caregiver
Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Groups: Groups meet monthly. Lafayette County group meets every st1 Monday of the month at Azalea Gardens in Oxford at 7 pm. The Lee County group meets every Tuesday at Cedar Hills Health Center.
Title V Employment Services: Provides job-training and finds part-time employment for adults aged 55+.
Legal Assistance Services: Legal advice/representation is available to persons aged 60+ for certain types of legal matters including government benefits, tenant rights, and consumer problems. The program is designed to assist older persons to become more aware of and protective of their civil/legal rights through activities or direct intervention by attorneys or legal professionals
40 Adult Day Care: Daytime community-based program for functionally impaired adults that provide a variety of health, social, and related support services in a protective environment
Limited Transportation in Rural Areas County: Calhoun, Lee, and Lafayette counties offer transportation services for eligible clients from their homes to meal sites
Coordinating Council on Aging: Advocacy group for the Area Agency on Aging that assists the AAA on identifying the needs of the senior population and offering suggestions on how to address those needs
Preventative Health: A program that provides health information and tips to people 60+ through Health Fairs, publications, and group presentations
MS Insurance Counseling/Assistance Program: Designed to provide information, counseling, assistance, and answer questions related to Medicare, prescription drugs, supplemental insurance, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance
Senior Medicare Patrol: Designed to help seniors properly identify and report Medicare and Medicaid fraud, error, and abuse
Nutrition: Provides nutritionally balanced meals through Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals throughout the 8 county district. HDMs are provided to those who are unable to leave home without assistance. Congregate Meals are provided at a specific location in the community and are primarily for the mobile senior population.
TRIAD 662-232-2377 (RSVP Office) — President: Floyd Bryant 107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] A senior citizen’s program that works with local law enforcement agencies to help ensure the safety of local citizens 55 and older. Free or reduced price products available for seniors who meet certain income qualifications.
University of Mississippi Speech & Hearing Center 662-915-7271 — Director: Brad Crowe 100 George Hall, Rebel Dr. 41 University, MS 38655 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] Diagnostic evaluation and management services by speech language pathologists and audiologists.
United Blood Services 662-842-8871 — Donor Recruitment Representative: Rhonda Weaver 4326 S. Eason (physical); PO Box 2577 (mailing), Tupelo, MS 38803 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.unitedbloodservices.org United Blood Services (UBS) collects blood from volunteer donors to supply area hospitals for their patients. UBS is the supplier of blood products for all Lafayette County and surrounding hospitals. Donating blood with UBS assures that the local community hospitals have blood for their patients.
United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County 662-236-4265 — Interim Executive Director: Alice Ricks 440 North Lamar #5, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.unitedwayoxfordms.org Brings the community together to help those in need through an annual campaign to support local nonprofit agencies; serves as a resource in identifying and assessing community needs; provides information about community services; promotes volunteerism; focuses resources on areas of Education, Health and Income.
Urgent Care Clinic of Oxford 662-234-1090 1487 Belk Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm Provides urgent medical care and treatment of non-emergency illnesses and injuries.
Very Special Arts 662-513-7845—Festival Coordinator: Duke Hussey NMRC, 967 Regional Center Drive, Oxford, MS Promotes the creative power in people with disabilities through the fine arts.
Veterans Home 662-236-7641 — Amanda May 120 Veterans Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm 42 Web: www.va.gov 150 bed long-term nursing facility that serves veterans and their spouses. Services offered: personal care by licensed staff, medical supervision by a licensed physician, rehabilitative services (speech & occupational therapy), educational patient programs, laundry & linen services, preventative dental care, and routine barber and beauty shop services.
VITA Center 662-915-7428 Offers free tax help to people who make $51,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities.
Volunteer Oxford 662-236-6662 — Director: Sarah Ball Email: [email protected] Web: www.volunteeroxford.org Connects volunteers of all ages with local volunteer opportunities.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Nutrition Program 662-234-2060 161 CR 401, Oxford, MS 38655 (WIC Distribution Center) WIC is a special supplemental food program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women, infants and children under five years of age. To be eligible for the program, a woman, infant, or child must meet the income guidelines and be at medical or nutritional risk. If you receive TANF, Food Stamps or Medicaid, you automatically meet WIC income guidelines. Must apply in person and provide identification, proof of income and residence.
WIN Job Center 662-234-3231 — Contact: Dianne Terrell 204-1 Colonnade Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 M, T, TH, F, 8:00am-5:00pm; W, 8:00am-4:00pm Web: www.wininmississippi.org Helps job seekers create or update a resume, conduct job searches and prepare for job interviews. Job seekers have access to fax machines, copiers, and computers to help with job searches. WIN offers businesses free job postings, a large pool of available and skilled workers, and information about and referral to on-the-job training programs that reduce the cost of training new employees.
For Employers: Provides a database of qualified workers, internet access to post job listings and review résumés, recruitment and screening of job 43 candidates, assistance with writing job descriptions, proficiency testing for employees, on-the-job information training, private rooms for interviews, up-to-date labor market data and wage information, information on Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WTO), upcoming job fair information, information on Rapid Response Services, and forms/ guidance for filing NAFTA or TAA petitions.
For Job-seekers: Provides job search/placement assistance, internet access for job searches and résumés, résumé preparation software, labor market information, career assistance for ex-offenders, services for veterans, information on WIA’s core, intensive, & training programs, information on unemployment insurance benefits, career & aptitude assessments, information on assistance for laid-off workers, information on NAFTA/ TAA benefits, information on & referral to training, information on math and reading assistance, information on childcare, transportation, & other support, and referral to rehabilitation services.
YMCA 662-371-1500— Contact: Leslie Kennedy 701 North Lamar, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ymcamemphis.org Putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Mainly focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization Hotline 800-221-2141 Web: www.y-me.org www.networkofstrength.org Connects caller with breast cancer survivor who provides information, refer- ral and emotional support.
Yoknapatawpha Arts Council 662-236-6429 — Executive Director: Wayne Andrews 413 S. 14th St. (physical); PO Box 544 (mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxfordarts.com Services include community arts grants, summer programs, arts advocacy, partnerships with other organizations, and various art classes throughout the year. Manages Powerhouse Community Arts Center. 44 SCHOOLS
LAFAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Lafayette Elementary School 662-234-5627 — Principal: Bonnie Owen 150 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Public elementary school serving grades Pre-K, kindergarten, first, and second.
Lafayette Upper Elementary School 662-236-3761 — Principal: Thomas Tillman 120 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Fax: 662-234-0291 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Public elementary school serving grades 3-5.
Lafayette Middle School 662-234-1664 — Principal: Roy Balentine 102 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Fax: 662-232-8736 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Public middle school serving grades 6-8.
Lafayette High School 662-234-3614 — Principal: Patrick Robinson 160 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Fax: 662-234-3856 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Public high school serving grades 9-12.
Lafayette District Office 662-234-3271 — Superintendent: Dr. Adam Pugh 100 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gocommodores.org Fax: 662-236-3019
OXFORD CITY SCHOOLS Bramlett Elementary School 662-234-2685 — Principal: Suzanne Ryals 225 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/bes/ Fax: 662-236-2775 45 Public school serving grades pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade.
C.M. Scott Center 662-232-2860 — Director/Principal: Kathy Burnham Howington 401 North 5th St., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/sc/ Fax: 662-232-2861 Educational services for mentally and physically challenged students aged 3-21.
Della Davidson Elementary School 662-236-4870 — Principal: Dr. Martha McLarty 209 Commonwealth Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/ddes/ Fax: 662-236-4874 Public school serving grades 4 and 5.
Oxford Elementary School 662-234-3497 — Principal: LaTonya Robinson Fax: 662-236-7942 1637 Highway 30 East, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/oes/ A National Blue Ribbon School serving 750 students in grades 2 and 3.
Oxford Middle School 662-234-2288 — Principal: Jeff Clay 501 Martin Luther King Dr., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/oms/ Fax: 662-234-0235 Public middle school serving students in grades 6-8.
Oxford High School 662-234-1562 — Principal: Michael Martin Fax: 662-236-7941 222 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/ohs/ Comprehensive public high school serving grades 9-12.
46 Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology 662-234-9469 — Acting Director: Mary Beth Lowrey 134 Highway 7 South, Oxford, MS 38655 E-mail: [email protected] Serves grades 10-12 for 2-hour elective in vocational & technical education during the school day.
Oxford Learning Center (Central Office) 662-234-3588 — Principal: Kathy Burnham Howington 399 North 5th St., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/olc/ Fax: 662-236-1052 Alternative education program designed for at-risk youth who are either behind their peers academically or who have experienced behavior problems in the regular school setting.
Oxford School District 662-234-3541 — Superintendent: Brian Harvey 224 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/ Fax: 662-232-2862
OTHER SCHOOLS Oxford University School 662-234-2200 — Headmaster: Tommy Naron 2402 South Lamar Blvd., Oxford MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ouschool.com Fax: 662-234-3505 Non-profit, coeducational day school serving age 3 (Pre K) through grade 8. New campus site will serve students in grades Pre K-12, including athletics.
Regents School of Oxford 662-232-1945 — Head of School: Michael Johnson 14 CR 130, Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Fax: 662-232-8818 Web: www.regentsofoxford.org Classical Christian school serving grades Pre K-10.
47 PRESCHOOLS/DAYCARE CENTERS ABC Learning Center 662-234-4074 — Director: Annie Burkhead 17 CR 2051, Oxford, MS 38655 Childcare & preschool for ages six weeks to five years of age.
Creative Learning Center at North Oxford Baptist Church 662-234-9703 — Director: Gwenda Brown P.O. Box 1700, Oxford, MS 38655 Web: www.northoxford.org Biblically-based, age-appropriate weekday education to children ages 8 weeks through preschool-age children.
Discovery Day School 662-234-3371 — Director: Susan Phillips 424 S. 10th St., Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ouumc.org Half-day, kindergarten-prep preschool for three- and four-year old children. Mother’s Morning Out (MMO), also a ministry of OUUMC, is designed to give mothers & caregivers a regular block of time to meet personal & family needs. MMO serves children from 18 to 35 months.
First Baptist Church Daycare Center 662-234-3517 — Director: Linda Glaze 800 Van Buren Ave, Oxford, MS 38655 Childcare & preschool for children ages eight weeks to five years.
Happy House Preschool & Day Care 662-234-6961—Director: Sue Castens 1802 W. Jackson Ave., Oxford, MS 38655 Assistant Director: Latasha Gillard & Angie Groner Email: [email protected] Christian day care serving children 6 weeks-5 years of age as well as school- aged children during the summer only; certified teachers. Has now been serving the community over 50 years.
Hope’s Child Care & Learning 662-281-8351 664 CR 102, Oxford, MS 38655 Childcare, preschool, after-school care, & summertime care for children from 15 months to 12 years of age.
Kid’s College Daycare 48 662-234-3163 — Director: Minnie Cooper 6 County Road 118, Abbeville, MS 38601-9736 Child care and preschool for children from 0 to 5 years of age.
Learner’s Playhouse 662-236-5976 — Director: Carolyn Green 36C Hwy. 334, Oxford, MS 38655 Childcare & preschool for children ages one to five years of age.
Little Angels Preschool and Daycare Center (662) 236-4574—Director: Aleciean Mathis 2204 University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655-3525 Child care and preschool for newborns to children 12 years of age.
Little Miracles Daycare 662-513-3500 — Director: Joanne Holman 1101 Harlan Dr., Oxford, MS 38655 Childcare & preschool for children from eight weeks to four years of age.
Mary Cathey Head Start-ICS 662-234-3230 – Director: Charline Hubbard 662-252-1582 (Central Office) 278 Hwy. 314 (Old Sardis Rd.); PO Box 2365 (Mailing), Oxford, MS 38655 Email: [email protected] Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm (children 8:30 am-2:20 pm) Provides quality preschool serving ages 3-4, NAEYC-accredited. Well-trained staff provides age-appropriate activities,curriculum, dental & medical services.
Mother Goose Daycare of Oxford 662-236-2226—Director: Magda Elshemy 415 Galleria Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Child care and preschool for children 6 weeks-5 years of age.
My Little Ones 662-234-3305 10 CR 241, Oxford, MS 38655 Childcare center in Oxford, MS for children 6 weeks-4 years of age.
Plein Air Montessori School 662-234-0344 — Contact: Karyn Jankowski 102 Town Square Lane, Taylor, MS 38673 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pleinairmontessori.org Fully accredited Montessori school with three year curriculum enrolls 49 children ages 2 ½ through 6 years in a multi-age setting.
Willie Price University Nursery School 662-915-7444 — Director: Angela Rutherford 107 Kinard Hall, Rebel Drive, University, MS 38677 Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5:15 pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.outreach.olemiss.edu/willieprice/ Serves ages 3 & 4.
HIGHER EDUCATION Northwest Mississippi Community College - Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center 662-562-3227 — President: Dr. Gary Spears 662-236-2023 — Dean, Oxford: Dr. Jack Butts 1310 Belk Dr., Oxford, MS 38655 Emails: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.northwestms.edu Fax: 662-234-1923 Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center in Oxford offers programs of study in Office Systems Technology, Medical Office Technology, Microcomputer Technology, Cosmetology, Health Care Assistant, Office Assistant, Practical Nursing, Paralegal Technology, and Surgical Technology.
The University of Mississippi 662-915-7211— Campus Directory Assistance 1848 University Circle, University, MS 38677 662-915-3784 — Counseling Center 662-915-7274 — Student Health Service 662-915-7429 — Legal Clinic Web: www.olemiss.edu The University of Mississippi is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state. Its fundamental purpose is the creation and dissemination of knowledge. As a comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting institution, the University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs as well as opportunities for continuing study. The University’s teaching, research, and service missions are characterized by equal access and equal opportunity to all who qualify.
Senior Citizen’s Quick Reference Guide to Services in Oxford/Lafayette ADULT DAY CARE CENTER Hermitage Gardens 662-234-8244 Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging 50 877-489-6911
ADVOCACY SERVICES AARP Regional Office 800-253-2017 AARP Mississippi Office 601-206-1880 County District Attorney-Victims 662-234-3304 Living Independence For Everyone 662-234-7010 Mississippi Protective/ Adv. 800-772-4057
BASIC SUBSISTENCE SERVICES—Clothing, Food, and Shelter Interfaith Compassion Ministries 662-281-1002 Food Stamps (Div. Economic Asst) 662-234-1861 Lafayette County Health Dept. 662-234-5231 LIFT, Inc. 662-234-4568 Local American Red Cross 662-236-1282 Meals on Wheels 662-281-8383 Oxford Fellowship Center (Stone Center) 662-232-2384 Salvation Army 662-236-2260
CONSUMER INFORMATION, EDUCATION & COMPLAINTS Attorney General’s Office/Consumer Protection 601-359-4230 Federal Information Center 800-688-9889 Equifax (credit scores) 800-525-6285 Experian (credit scores) 888-397-3742 Mississippi Protective and Advocacy System 800-772-4057 TransUnion (credit scores) 51 800-680-7289
COUNSELING SERVICES FINANCIAL Consumer Credit Counseling of Tupelo 662-680-9750 Lafayette County Extension Service 662-234-4451 Mississippi Division of Aging and Adult Services- Council on Aging, Insurance Counseling 800-345-6347
ELDERLY SERVICES Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi 662-232-8100 Gilberts Home Health Agency 800-952-8105 Hospice Care 800-748-9245 North Mississippi Hospice of Oxford 662-234-0140
GAMBLING Compulsive Gambling Help Line 888-777-9696
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group 662-915-7199 Communicare-Mental Health 662-234-7521 Geriatric Care Management Services 662-801-8700 Grief Support Group, North MS Hospice 662-234-0140 American Lung Association of Mississippi 800-586-4872 Arthritis Foundation, Mississippi Chapter 800-844-8400
Chamber of Commerce 662-234-4651 Child Abuse Hotline 800-222-8000 Comfort Keepers 52866-869-5442 Communicare-Mental Health Center 662-234-7521 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 601-981-3100 Diabetic Support Group 662-232-8100 Div. of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/ HIV 601-576-7723 Elderhostel 877-426-8056 Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi 800-898-0291 Lafayette County Foster Grandparent Program 662-513-7766 Lafayette County Public Health Department 662-234-5231 LIFT, Inc. Community Service Grant Program 662-234-4568 MEDICAID, Tupelo Office 662-844-5304 MEDICARE 800-633-4227 March of Dimes, North Division 662-844-6901 Mississippi Paralysis Association, Inc. 601-924-0452 National Eye Care Project 800-222-3937
National Stroke Association 800-787-6537 North Mississippi Kidney Foundation 601-981-3611 Oxford/Lafayette County Library 662-234-5751 Oxford Shrine Club 662-234-6008 Poison Control Center 800-222-1222 United States Post Office-Oxford 662-234-5615 University of Mississippi (All Departments) 662-915-7211 Veteran’s Affair-Medical Center 800-636-8262 53 Vulnerable Adults Hotline-Nursing Homes 800-852-8341 Vulnerable Adults Hotline-Individual Homes 601-359-4158
LOW INCOME LOANS 1st National Bank, Community Investments 662-234-2821 Regions Bank 662-234-4751
MEDICAL SERVICES Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group 662-915-7199 Alzheimer’s/Dementia-Hermitage Gardens 662-234-8244 LIFE (Living Independence for Everyone) 662-234-7010 National Institute of Mental Health 800-647-2642 National Suicide Prevention 800-273-8255 NIMH Panic Disorder 800-647-2642 Respite Care-Azalea Gardens 662-234-9600 Graceland Respite Care 662-234-7821
SUBSTANCE ABUSE Al-Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous/Oxford Haven House 662-234-7237
TRANSPORTATION Emergency Medical-Ambulance 911 Handicapped/Seniors Van-Oxford 662-234-2377
UTILITIES-LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE AT&T 888-757-6500 First Presbyterian Church 662-234-1757 54 LIFT, Inc. Low Income Energy Assistance 662-234-4568 Oxford-University United Methodist Church 662-234-5278 Salvation Army 662-236-2260 St. Johns Assistance Ministry 662-234-6073 Interfaith Compassion Ministries 662-281-1002
VISUAL Independent Living for the Blind 662-234-4532 National Eye Care Project 800-222-3937 Vocational Rehabilitation for the blind 662-234-6092
ORGANIZATIONS Access Health Services 800-898-0838 American Diabetes Association 662-236-5575 American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 American Heart Association 800-451-3744
Housing, including retirement homes Azalea Gardens 662-234-9600 Canterbury Crest Apartments 662-234-1012 Graceland Care Center 662-234-7821 Hermitage Gardens 662-234-8244 Heritage Park 662-236-4433 Oxford Housing Authority 662-234-7524 Veterans Affairs Home 662-236-7641 Walnut Hills Apartments 662-234-6506 55 Printed Spring 2014, Volume 1 Publisher - United Way
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