# Homelessness Help Resources - Mississippi ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Mississippi United to End Homelessness (MUTEH):** - **Phone:** 1-601-960-0557 - **Website:** [https://www.muteh.org](https://www.muteh.org/) - **Services Provided:** Housing assistance, homeless prevention programs, and connections to shelters statewide. - **Mississippi Home Corporation:** - **Phone:** 1-601-718-4642 - **Website:** [https://www.mshomecorp.com](https://www.mshomecorp.com/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance programs, affordable housing initiatives, and homelessness prevention resources. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Jackson, MS - **Stewpot Community Services:** - **Phone:** 1-601-353-2759 - **Website:** [https://stewpot.org](https://stewpot.org/) - **Office Location:** 1100 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39203 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelters, transitional housing, meals, and case management services. - **Gateway Rescue Mission:** - **Phone:** 1-601-353-5864 - **Website:** [https://gatewaymission.org](https://gatewaymission.org/) - **Office Location:** 328 S Gallatin St, Jackson, MS 39203 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, addiction recovery programs, and meals for the homeless. ### Gulfport, MS - **Open Doors Homeless Coalition:** - **Phone:** 1-228-604-2048 - **Website:** [https://www.opendoorshc.org](https://www.opendoorshc.org/) - **Office Location:** 11975 Seaway Rd Suite A110, Gulfport, MS 39503 - **Specialized Services:** Coordinated entry, housing programs, and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - **Back Bay Mission:** - **Phone:** 1-228-432-0301 - **Website:** [https://thebackbaymission.org](https://thebackbaymission.org/) - **Office Location:** 1012 Division St, Biloxi, MS 39530 - **Specialized Services:** Day center, housing rehabilitation, and case management. ### Tupelo, MS - **Salvation Army of Tupelo:** - **Phone:** 1-662-842-9222 - **Website:** [https://salvationarmyalm.org/tupelo](https://salvationarmyalm.org/tupelo) - **Office Location:** 527 Carnation St, Tupelo, MS 38804 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and assistance with basic needs. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy resources, policy updates, and tools for addressing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **Homelessness 101:** - **Website:** [https://homelessness101.org](https://homelessness101.org/) - **Description:** Educational resources on homelessness, including causes, solutions, and advocacy opportunities. --- _Updated as of December 16, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Mississippi United to End Homelessness (MUTEH) at [https://www.muteh.org](https://www.muteh.org/)._