RESOURCES FOR ALL
WE SEE YOU,
HERE'S HELP
Whether you're a family member, healthcare worker, or a caregiver juggling it all—we’ve gathered trusted tools and helpful links to support your journey.
Mississippi Heroes believes in real, local support that makes a difference. From emotional wellness to equipment providers, this resource hub is for YOU.
Insurance Resources
Advanced Supportive Care/Homedica
Homedica offers palliative care to patients in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Palliative care is beneficial for patients who have limited mobility or simply need the additional palliative support Homedica offers so they can continue chemotherapy, radiation, or dialysis as comfortably as possible.
Kids' Waivers (Medicaid Program)
Kids' Waivers is a compilation of information about Medicaid waivers, Katie Beckett or TEFRA programs, and other programs for children with disabilities or medical needs.
Mississippi Medicaid Division
Robert E. Lee Bldg.
239 N. Lamar Street, Suite 801
Jackson, MS 39201-1399
(601) 359-6050
Mental Health Resources
Julie Benoit, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MED, LPC, NCC: Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Relationships
Gulf Coast - Available both in-person and online at JB Counseling Gulf Coast
1716 Government Street, Suite E
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 map
(504) 608-1409
Metairie, LA - Online Only
Mental Health Association of South Mississippi
In response to the presence of stress and mental illness, MHASM provides resources and support services for those seeking mental wellness and recovery within our community.
Military Helpline
Provide around-the-clock, real-time counseling and crisis intervention for veterans of all eras, current service members and their families.
If you are in Crisis, please call: (888) 457-4838.
Canine Coaching with Chris - Emotional Support Animal Training
This program will teach your future service animal everything they need to know to accompany you everywhere you need their presence, from grocery stores to airplanes.
(575) 791-3874
chris@caninecoachingwithchris.com
Legal Resources
MS Center for Legal Services
The Mississippi Center for Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income persons.
Persons seeking assistance should call 1-800-498-1804 to be screened for eligibility.
The Special Needs Alliance
Provides a national list of lawyers specializing in special needs trusts and other resources by state. Check here for help with Guardianship, incapacitation, trusts and other pertinent topics.
Kathy Brown van Zutphen
Coastwide Law Specializing in Elder Care Law
428 Courthouse Road, Suite A
Gulfport, MS 39507
Tel: (228) 357-5227
Fax: 888-486-3446
MS Gulf Coast Attractions
Biloxi's Special Needs Program
Biloxi Parks & Recreation Dept
(228) 388-7170
www.biloxi.ms.us/residents/parks-recreation
Heritage Trails Partnership
Trails along the Gulf Coast Walking Trails
770 Water St Suite 409
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 207-0844
MS Coast Special Needs Soccer Association
Free or reduced cost services: Fosters physical, mental and emotional growth of Mississippi's youth with special needs through soccer at all levels and ability of play.
(228)860-3903
Respite Services
B&B Homecare Services
14116 Customs Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 471-3178
Hoop Cares LLC
4836 Main Street Suite 101
Moss Point, MS
(228) 990-9749
support@hoopcaresllc.com
Self-Care & Health
Jackie Castro-Cooper
Heidi Dedeaux
us.juiceplus.com/?partner=10621426
Dr. Kerry Scott
5120 Beatline Rd B,
Long Beach, MS 39560
Phone: (228) 575-2118
Betty Sue O'Brian
Moira Anderson, LCSW
River Rock Yoga and Pilates
Personal Trainers & Exercise
Naturally Guided Health
Cathy Wildschuetz, Traditional Naturopath and owner of Naturally Guided Health, holds certifications as a Board Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Exercise Instructor and Reiki I Practitioner.
A Queen's Touch Professional Massage & Dance Therapy
Group Dance Fitness will be held at The KROC Center located at 575 Division St. Biloxi.MS 39531 EVERY Monday at 6PM
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