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WWW.MSREENTRYGUIDE.COMMississippi Reentry GuideDear Reader,On behalf of the Mississippi Reentry Council, The Foundation for the Mid South is pleased to produce the MississippiReentry Guide. It is the hope of the Reentry Council that this directory will serve as an effective resource for thosereentering communities throughout the state of Mississippi. The Reentry Council understands the many obstaclesthat returning ex-offenders face as they reintegrate into their families and neighborhoods. While these obstacles makereintegration difficult, there are many services and resources throughout the state of Mississippi that work to make thistransition successful for ex-offenders, their families, and the communities to which they are returning.This directory is designed to connect people to services. It includes resources from national, state, and local agencies withthe goal of being as comprehensive as possible. However, some information may prove to be missing. The informationfor each organization in the printed version and on the website has been provided by the service provider or from theorganization’s website. While every effort is made to provide current and accurate information for the agency descriptionsand hours of operation, it is recommended to call the agency to verify the information before visiting. The editors cannotand do not vouch for the accuracy or quality of service available.If you are aware of resources or organizations that should be added to the directory please see page 195 for the AgencyUpdate/Addition form.Please direct any questions about the directory to: MSreentryguide@fndmidsouth.orgThe mission of the Foundation for the Mid South is to invest in people and strategies that build philanthropy and promoteracial, social, and economic equity in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Foundation for the Mid South wasestablished to bring together the public and private sectors and focus their resources on increasing social and economicopportunity. The Foundation focuses on strengthening four priorities that, we believe, are the bedrock for prosperouscommunities and a strong region including Education, Wealth Building, Community Development, and Health andWellness. This directory is part of the Foundation’s community development portfolio.For more information about Foundation for the Mid South, please visit: www.fndmidsouth.org1

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WWW.MSREENTRYGUIDE.COMIntroductionPurpose of the directoryThis directory is intended to provide essential information and resources about services to ex-offenders and those thatsupport them. Our goal is to ensure that those leaving incarceration will have an easier and more successful transitionback into their community. We hope this directory will reach the many individuals throughout Mississippi that need thisinformation.The directory can also be viewed in a searchable format at www.msreentryguide.comWho is the directory for? Ex-offendersFamily members and friends of ex-offendersState and local agencies serving ex-offendersHuman Service providers such as social workers and counselorsNonprofit organizationsLaw enforcementParole OfficersState and National Policy makersResearchersAnyone interested in advocating for, serving or learning about re-entry in MississippiHow is the directory organized?The directory includes national, state and local (county) resources. The state of Mississippi is divided into 82 counties.Under each of these location headings you can find resources by topics such as housing or education services.As a matter of policy, FMS does not endorse any product, service or business. This resource guide is provided solely toassist you in exercising your own best judgment. Information in this guide is believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed asto accuracy. The FMS resource guide is subject to change at any time.3

MISSISSIPPI RE-ENTRY GUIDE 2015 - 2018Critical Resources:Crisis Hotline(601) 713-4357Department of Public Safety(601) 987-1212www.dps.state.ms.usMississippi Department of Corrections(601) 359-5600www.mdoc.state.ms.us/index.htmMississippi Department of Human ppi Department of Employment Security(601) 321-60001-888-844-3577www.mdes.ms.govMississippi Vital Records(601) 576-7981www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/ static/31,0/175,62.htmlState of Mississippi Parole Board(601) 576-3520www.mpb.state.ms.usWork Release ProgramCommunity Work Centers(601) 359-5618 or (601) 573-5619www.mdoc.state.ms.us211: Community Information and Referral ServicesDial211http://www.211ms.com4

WWW.MSREENTRYGUIDE.COMNational vProvides citizens with easy, online access to governmentbenefit and assistance programs. Visit the site to take aeligibility prescreening questionnaire or “Benefit Finder.”Answers to the questionnaire are used to evaluate a visitor’ssituation and compare it with the eligibility criteria formore than 1,000 Federally-funded benefit and assistanceprograms. Each program description provides citizens withthe next steps to apply for any benefit program of interest.For additional government information, you may call USA.gov’s National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist, or visitthem online at www.usa.gov.Social Security Administration1-800-772-1213TTY 1-800-325-0778www.socialsecurity.govServices: Get or replace a Social Security card Apply for benefits including: Retirement, spouses and/orMedicare benefits; Survivors benefits; Disability benefitsfor children or adults; Child’s benefits; Parents benefits;and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Get extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs Appeal a disability decisionBenefits after incarceration:www.ssa.gov/reentryHours: All office locations listed below are open M, Tu, Th,F: 9am-3pm; W: 9am-12pmU.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment1-800-955-2232Hud.govCounseling Agencies: ListAction search&searchstate MSFederal assistance is the best way to deal with this issueupon release as inmates may qualify for Section 8 vouchersfrom HUD (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src /states/mississippi).Toll free line hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Monday Friday, except for Federal HolidaysJackson Field Office:Dr. A.H. McCoy Federal Building100 W. Capitol St,Suite 910Jackson, MS 39269-1096601-965-4757601-965-4773 Fax601-965-4171 TTYMS Webmanager@hud.govJerrie G. Magruder, Field Office DirectorOffice Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Monday through FridayU.S. Department of LaborWork Opportunity Tax Credit1502 W. Capitol St.P.O. Box 1699Jackson, MS 39203617-626-5730617-727-8671 Faxjsprince@detma.org www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/(not sure if DOL info is correct)www.irs.ustreas.gov(not sure if DOL info is correct)Contact:WOTC CoordinatorMississippi Department of Employment SecurityP.O. Box 1699Jackson, MS govView listings of Mississippi HUD Approved Housing5

MISSISSIPPI RE-ENTRY GUIDE 2015 - 2018The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal programdesigned to encourage employers to hire individuals whomight otherwise not find employment. Employers who agreeto hire individuals from a “target group” may qualify for atax credit. Visit website to view more information on theguidelines of this tax credit.U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, IRISVA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255iris.custhelp.comServices:The Inquiry Routing & Information System (IRIS),maintained by the US VA, contains a list of toll-freenumbers for contacting the Department related to variousveterans’ issues. Visit the website link for a complete listingof toll-free phone numbers. IRIS is also a secure messagingsystem that can be used to message inquiries to the VA.EducationFederal Student Financial AidP.O. Box 84Washington, DC 200441-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)fafsa.ed.govVisit this website or call the toll free number to getinformation on how to finance you college education.Federal Student Financial Aid consists of Stafford Loans,PLUS Loans, Consolidation Loans, Federal SupplementalEducational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs), Federal WorkStudy, Federal Perkins Loans, and Pell Grants. Visit theFAFSA website to apply for aid.Financial Aid Eligibility for People with FeloniesIt is a misconception that no ex-offenders are eligible forfinancial aid. The first step to getting federal financialaid is to fill out the Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA). The FAFSA helps determine if you can getfinancial aid. It also determines how much aid you areeligible to receive.To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must meetthese requirements: Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Have a valid Social Security Number (unless you’re fromthe Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States6of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau) Comply with Selective Service registration, if required Have a high school diploma or a General EducationDevelopment (GED) Certificate or pass an approved abilityto-benefit (ATB) test Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regularstudent working toward a degree or certificate in aneligible program at a school that participates in the federalstudent aid programsOther requirements: You must not owe a refund on a federal grant or be indefault on a federal student loan You must have financial need (except for unsubsidizedStafford Loans) You must not have certain drug convictionsDrug convictions:A new law suspends aid eligibility for students convictedunder federal or state law of sale or possession of drugs.If you have been convicted of drug possession, you willbe ineligible for one year from the date of your convictionafter the first offense, two years after the second offense,and indefinitely after the third offense. If you have beenconvicted for selling drugs, you will be ineligible for twoyears from the date of your conviction after the first offense,and indefinitely after the second offense. If you loseeligibility, you can regain eligibility early by successfullycompleting an approved drug rehabilitation program. TheFAFSA Drug Conviction Worksheet will help you determineyour eligibility. The worksheet will direct you to completethe FAFSA online. If you have any non-drug relatedconviction, you are still eligible for federal student aid.EmploymentJob Accommodations Network (JAN)Disability Employment and Training Services1-800-526-7234askjan.orgJAN is a free consulting service to increase theemployability of people with disabilities by: 1) providingindividualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2)providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and otherdisability related legislation, and 3) educating callers aboutself-employment options.

WWW.MSREENTRYGUIDE.COMEqual Employment Opportunity Commission800-669-4000www.eeoc.govThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws thatmake it illegal to discriminate against a job applicantor an employee because of the person’s race, color,religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age(40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is alsoillegal to discriminate against a person because theperson complained about discrimination, filed a chargeof discrimination, or participated in an employmentdiscrimination investigation or lawsuit.You can call to submit basic information about a possiblediscrimination charge, and we will forward the informationto the EEOC field office in your area. Once the field officereceives your information, they will contact you to talk toyou about your situation.National H.I.R.E. Network225 Varick StreetNew York, NY 10014212-243-1313212-675-0286 nal H.I.R.E network provides Individuals with criminalrecords with resources, information and assistance tore-enter employment. The National H.I.R.E. Network alsoprovides training and technical assistance to agenciesworking to improve the employment prospects for peoplewith criminal records.The Senior Community Service EmploymentProgram (SCSEP)www.doleta.gov/seniors/1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627)Serves low-income individuals who are at least 55 yearsold and have limited employment prospects. This initiativeprovides older Americans with part-time communityservice jobs. Assignments can be for up to 1,300 hoursper year and pay (at least) the minimum wage. Jobtraining, classroom training, counseling, and placement inunsubsidized jobs also are offered. Participants can usetheir experience as a bridge to other employment.Food AssistanceSupplemental Nutrition Assistance nt/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),formerly known as the food stamp program, providesmonthly benefits that help low income households buythe food they need for good health. SNAP is a federalprogram administered on the local level by the MississippiDepartment of Human Services.To get SNAP benefits, households must meet certain tests,including resource and income tests: Resources Income Deductions Employment Requirements Special Rules for Elderly or Disabled Immigrant EligibilityFollow link for a prescreening eligibility tool: http://www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns/HotlinesChild Find of America800-I-AM-LOST (800-426-5678)800-A-WAY-OUT (800-292-9688)Parent Help line- ts, family or friends reporting lost or abductedchildren, including parental abductions, prevention, andchild custody issuesJob Line1-877-US2-JOBS (872-5627)If you are looking for employment, Jobline is a freepublic service provided by state agencies with assistancefrom the National Federation of the Blind and the United7

MISSISSIPPI RE-ENTRY GUIDE 2015 - 2018States Department of Labor. This service is available onthe telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. New jobs arelisted on the system each day, and jobs that are filled areremoved. All that is required is a touch-tone telephone toestablish your personalized job-search profile.Love is Respecthttp://www.loveisrespect.org/Phone: 1-866-331-9474TTY: 1-866-331-8453If you or a friend is in an abusive relationship, you mayfeel like you are all alone – know that you are not. We haveresources to help you stay safe, build a support system,access legal protection and more. The hotline is available24/7. You can also text (text “loveis” to 22522) or chat(just click the “Live Chat” button on their website).Medicare1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)MyMedicare.gov(upon request), clinical trials, information referrals, anda wide scope of other HIV/AIDS/STD/TB-related resourceinformation is available.National Center for Missing and Exploited Children800-THE-LOST (800-843-5678)800-826-7653 TDDwww.missingkids.comReport missing children or the sighting of a missing child.Used by families and professionals (social services, lawenforcement)National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers: 206-518-9361www.thehotline.orgThe helpline is open 24 hours a day and is completelyconfidential.National Human Trafficking HotlineFor specific sign-up or billing questions and questionsabout your claims, medical records, or ter.org/National Alcoholism and Substance AbuseInformation CenterVictims of human trafficking and those reporting potentialtrafficking ons.com/National Parent HelplineThe National Alcoholism and Substance Abuse InformationCenter maintains a comprehensive database of the leadingdrug and alcohol treatment centers for every level oftreatment option.855.4APARENT g/Parents and caregivers needing emotional support and linksto resourcesHours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., PST, weekdaysNational Alliance on Mental Illness800-950-NAMI (800-950-6264)http://www.nami.org/Information on mental illness, legal resources, referrals andsupport for Individuals, families, and professionalsHours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, weekdaysNational CDC STD/HIV Hotline1800-cdcinfo (1-800-232-4636)http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/Nationwide test site referrals, counseling, literature8National Runaway Safeline800-RUNAWAY RUNAWAY.orgOur goal is to help teens help yourself while developing adetailed plan of action that is appropriate for you. We useactive listening skills to help you process your feelings andhandle the facts about your situation. If a teen has alreadyleft home the safeline can, if the teen requests, relaymessages to parents or set up conference calls.

WWW.MSREENTRYGUIDE.COMNational Suicide Prevention LifelineSouthern Disability Law Center800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)800-799-4TTY .org/1307 Payne AveAustin, Tx 78757-3027512-458-5800512-458-5850 FAX877-515-5888 Toll Freewww.sdlcenter.orgWhether you are thinking about suicide, are worried abouta friend, or need emotional support, there are a million ofreasons to call the Lifeline. No matter what problems youare dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keepliving. By calling you’ll be connected to a skilled, trainedcounselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7. Yourcall is confidential and free.Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)https://www.rainn.org/The Hotline Provides: Short-term crisis intervention and support Answers to questions about recovering from sexual assault Basic information about medical issues Resources that can assist with the reporting process Referrals to resources in your area Information for family and friends of victims and survivorsLegalSDLC’s work is determined by the projects that are currentlysupported by our funding sources. The scope of our workdepends upon the availability of funding. Presently, SDLCmay be able to help you if: You are Medicaid-eligible in Texas or Mississippi Your household income is very limited, and You are an individual with a disability who was deniedaccess to Medicaid-funded medical equipment or othermedically necessary services.Mental HealthNational Institute on Mental Health (NIMH)6001 Executive BoulevardRockville, MD ih.govProbono.net151 West 30th Street6th FloorNew York, NY 10001212-760-2554212-760-2557 FaxOffers information on mental health disorders and ability toreceive help via live chat. Available in English and SpanishMonday through Friday8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. You canalso call their 1-800 number for treatment referral routingservices (this is not a crisis line).Works to increase access to justice for the millions of poorpeople who face legal problems every year without help froma lawyer. Probono.net is a national, online resource for legalaid and pro bono attorneys, law professors and students,and related social services advocates.Prison TalkLawHelp.org (www.lawhelp.org)Suicide Prevention LifelineLawHelp is an online resource that helps low and moderateincome people find free legal aid programs in theircommunities, answers to questions about their legal rights,court information, links to social service agencies, andmore.1-800-273-TALK (8255)TTY risontalk.comlforumsPrisoner Family Support, Information & AssistanceCommunity Helpful Forums: Drug & Alcohol Treatment &Rehabilitation Mental Health EmploymentThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free andconfidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis oremotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You canalso access the Lifeline Crisis chat online between 2pm and9

MISSISSIPPI RE-ENTRY GUIDE 2015 - 20182am (EST). Specific Veterans services are also offered. Gethelp for yourself or for someone else.Treatment Advocacy Center200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 801Arlington, VA 22203703-294-6001703-294-6010 advocacycenter.orgThe Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofitorganization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timelyand effective treatment of severe mental illness. Siteincludes information on treatment, Civil Commitment andother legal resources.The National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkDuke University, NC411 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 200Durham, NC 27701919-682-1552919-613-9898 Faxhttp://www.nctsn.orgThe National Child Traumatic Stress Network wasestablished to improve access to care, treatment, andservices for traumatized children and adolescents exposedto traumatic events.The Trevor Projecthttp://www.thetrevorproject.org/Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386Crisis intervention and Suicide prevention for LGBT youth.Trevor Lifeline - The only national 24/7 crisis interventionand suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people(ages 13-24), available at 1-866-488-7386.TrevorChat - A free, confidential, secure instant messagingservice for LGBTQ youth that provides live help from trainedvolunteer counselors, open daily from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PT.TrevorText - A free, confidential, secure service in whichLGBTQ young people can text a trained Trevor counselor forsupport and crisis intervention, available Fridays from 4:0010p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PT at 202304-1200Sex OffendersStop It Now!351 Pleasant StreetSuite B-319Northampton, MA 01060Call 1-888-PREVENT (773-8368)413-587-3505 Faxwww.stopitnow.orgThe Resource Guide on this website lists a number ofrelevant organizations including resources for referrals fortreatment providers. Stop It Now! also maintains a Helplinefor adults who are at risk for sexually abusing a child,for friends and family members of sexual abusers and/orvictims, and for parents of children with sexual behaviorproblems. The toll-free Helpline is confidential and nocaller ID is used. The Helpline also offers an email serviceto answer individuals’ questions and provide guidance andresources.Substance AbuseAlcohol Screeninghttp://www.alcoholscreening.org/Services find locations for treatment take an online alcohol screening learn more about alcohol consumption/abuse

WWW.MSREENTRYGUIDE.COMStatewide ResourcesAdministrativeCriminal JusticeDepartment of Public SafetyACLU of MississippiP.O. Box 958Jackson, MS 39205601-987-1212www.dps.state.ms.usP.O. Box 2242Jackson, MS Attn: Legal Intake CoordinatorMississippi Department of Employment SecurityUnemploymentP.O. Box 1699Jackson, MS 39215-1699601-321-60001 888 844 3577mdes.ms.govUnemployment CompensationProvides eligible individuals with temporary, partial wagereplacement so they can meet their basic financial needswhile looking for a new job. In order to be eligible forbenefits, jobless workers must demonstrate that they haveworked, usually measured by amount of wages and/or weeksof work, and must be able and available for work. Thismeans that unless you were employed in the year before youapply for benefits, you will not be eligible for unemploymentinsurance. No unemployment benefits are payable for anymonth that you are in jail or prison.Mississippi Vital RecordsState Department of Health222 Marketridge Drive in Ridgeland, off Highland ColonyParkwayP.O. Box 1700Jackson, MS msdhsite/ static/31,0,175,62.htmlObtain certified copies of: Birth Certificate ( 15.00) Death and Marriage Certificate ( 10.00)Through advocacy, education, and litigation, the ACLU ofMississippi defends and protects the constitutional rightsof Mississippians across the state. One of the ACLU ofMississippi’s main projects involves reforming the state’scriminal justice system and protecting the rights of inmates.State prisoners and jail detainees who have experienced anyform of sexual abuse or staff sexual misconduct can write tothe ACLU for assistance.Inmate Legal Assistance Programwww.mdoc.state.ms.us/inmate legal assistance program.htmMississippi Attorney General’s Office550 High St.Ste. 1200Jackson, MS 39201Justice state.ms.usEmployers and service providers may obtain informationfrom the state attorney general regarding: Occupational bars The licensing of individuals with criminal records incertain jobs Whether the state has laws that limit what employers mayask job applicants protections against employment discrimination based on acriminal recordHours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Publiccounter closes at 4:30 p.m11

MISSISSIPPI RE-ENTRY GUIDE 2015 - 2018Mississippi Criminal Information CenterCriminal Record RepositoryRecords Divisionlcole@mdoc.state.ms.usContact: Lora Cole, Deputy CommissionerP.O. Box 958Jackson, MS ct: Will Spann, Chief Information OfficerThe major duties and responsibilities of the Pre-ReleaseProgram are categorized into eight primary services:Individuals may contact this center to: Obtain a copy of their state rap sheet Learn about the process of sealing, expunging or cleaningit Find out who is legally entitled to have access to his orher recordThe Mississippi Criminal Information Center will make aperson’s criminal record available for inspection by him/heror his/her attorney upon written request, payment of a feeand receipt of an executed release form. A letter of requestmust be submitted to the Center at the address listed. TheSpecial Processing staff will contact the individual or his/her attorney to schedule a time for review of the record, ifany record exists.Mississippi Department of CorrectionsInvestigation Division723 North President StreetJackson, MS 39202601-359-5715The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)Investigation Division is the investigative arm of the agency.It consists of Investigative Units located at each Stateprison (MSP, CMCF, SMCI, and Central Office Headquarters)and handles issues such as sexual assault. Inmates whohave been sexually assaulted in a MDOC facility can contactthe Investigation Division to report the assault and anyconcerns regarding the handling of investigations into suchabuse.Mississippi Department of CorrectionsPre-Release Program723 N. President St.Jackson, MS 39202601-359-5618 or 601-573-5619www.mdoc.state.ms.us12 Employability skills trainingCounselingJob developmentResidence developmentRemedial educationAdult literacy in the workplaceTransportation and follow-up/aftercarePre-Release Programs are located in three prisons and threecommunity work centers around the state.Mississippi Department of Corrections Region I301 W. Sunflower Rd.Cleveland, MS 38732662-843-0028The Mississippi Department of Corrections CommunityCorrections Division is responsible for the supervision ofprobationers, parolees, residents in the restitution centers,inmates in community work centers, and those who arein intensive supervision or earned release supervisionprograms.Region I includes the following counties: Alcorn, Attala,Benton, Bolivar, Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Choctaw,Coahoma, Desoto, Grenada, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee,Leflore, Marshall, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola, Pontotoc,Prentiss, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah,Tishomingo, Tunica, Union, Washington, Webster, Winston,YalobushaMississippi Department of Corrections Region IICommunity Corrections Division421 W. Pascagoula St.Jackson, MS 39205601-354-6911The Mississippi Department of Corrections CommunityCorrections Division is responsible for the supervision ofprobationers, parolees, residents in the restitution centers,inmates in community work centers, and those who are inintensive supervision or earned release supervision programs.

WWW.MSREENTRYGUIDE.COMMississippi Department of Employment SecurityRegion II includes the following counties: Clarke, Clay,Covington, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Jasper,Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Lowndes, Madison, Neshoba,Newton, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey,Simpson, Smith, Warren, Wayne, YazooMississippi Department of Corrections Region IIICommunity Corrections Division5912 U.S. Highway 49 SouthSpace B-6Cloverleaf MallHattiesburg, MS 39401The Mississippi Department of Corrections CommunityCorrections Division is responsible for the supervision ofprobationers, parolees, residents in the restitution centers,inmates in community work centers, and those who arein intensive supervision or earned release supervisionprograms.Region III includes the following counties: Adams, Amite,Claiborne, Copiah, Forrest, Franklin, George, Greene,Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar,Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Per

MISSISSIPPI RE-ENTRY GUIDE 2015 - 2018 4 Critical Resources: Crisis Hotline (601) 713-4357 Department of Public Safety (601) 987-1212 www.dps.state.ms.us Mississippi Department of Corrections