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
Discounts for Heroes
Check out the businesses below that offer special pricing available for veterans, military families, first responders, and qualifying seniors - because those who serve our communities deserve our support in return. (Be sure to tell them you found them at Mississippi Heroes!)
Visionary Family Eye Care
MEDICAL
Independent optometrist next to Pass Christian Walmart optical serving patients 6 months and older for routine and medical eye care. No insurance accepted, but affordable pricing often equals typical insurance costs after co-pays and deductibles. Complete eye exams with written prescription and dilation: $95. 20% military, veteran, first responder, and teacher discounts available. Same-day appointments often offered.
Seymour Law Firm
LEGAL
Seymour Law Firm 10% discount for all military and first responders.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICEs
Breathe Birth Services
- Website: www.breathebirthservices.com
- Services: Placenta encapsulation and doula services
- Discount: Military/first responder
Strong Roofing, Inc.
- Website: www.strongroofs.com
- Discount: Military/first responder
Sweet Southern Party
- Website: www.sweetsouthernparty.com
- Services: Luxury kids slumber tent parties
- Discount: Military discounts and donations for silent auction fundraisers
Storybook Birthdays
- Discount: 10% military and first responder discount
Theresa Alexis Consulting
- Website: bit.ly/MWCDC
- Services: Life coaching, relationship and crisis coaching structured for military
- Discount: Military discounts and free consultations
S&H Pressure Washing
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
Chapman Tree Specialist LLC
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
Mindful Family Guide
- Services: Family coaching
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
Gulf Coast Fabrication LLC
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
Shooter Ready Training Facility
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
MiniFarm BARNS, LLC
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
The Tree Service, LLC
- Owner: Lee Johnson
- Phone: 228-365-5787 (office), 228-539-2427
- Email: treeserviceinc@aol.com
- Location: Saucier, MS
- Discount: 10% for all first responders and military
Gulf Coast Maintenance Pro
- Owner: Chad Heffren
- Phone: 228-365-7867
- Discount: 25% for military, first responders, teachers, government employees, and casino workers
- Services: Mobile oil changes and automotive maintenance
DG Notary
- Notary: Dana Guillory
- Phone: 601.554.6447
- Location: Hancock County
- Discount: Military/first responder
Little Sunshine Photography by Britneye
- Discount: Military discount
Coastal AC Maintenance LLC (First responder owned)
- Discount: Military/first responder
RESTAURANTS
Cheryl's Steakhouse
- Discount: 10% for all military and 1st responders
Dem Dam Burgers
- Location: Biloxi, MS
- Discount: 10% for military and first responders
Chicken Salad Chick
- Location: D'Iberville
- Discount: Hero discount for active/retired military and first responders daily; Free meal and drink for military on Veteran's Day
Coffee Y'all
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (amount not specified)
Harbor View
- Location: Long Beach
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
El Saltillo
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
Serendipity Ice Cream
- Location: Long Beach
- Discount: Military/first responder discount (details not specified)
Lancaster's
- Location: Ocean Springs
- Discount: Military discount
Wade Station (Texaco)
- Location: Wade, MS on HWY 63
- Discount: Free coffee or fountain drink for first responders (excludes cappuccino or frozen drinks)
RETAIL & SERVICES
BattleBox Games
- Discount: Military discount
Crackin' Candy (Veteran-owned)
- Discount: Military and first responder discount
The Cue Shop
- Discount: Military discount
Patio 44
- Discount: 10% military discount
Salute
- Discount: 10% military discount
fitness & wellness
The Meeting Place
- Discount: Military & first responders get member rate if not members, and 50% off first month if they become members
Treasured Memories Imaging
- Services: Ultrasound imaging
- Discount: Military family discounts for pregnant families
NATIONAL CHAINS
(Subject to Change)
- Under Armour,(10%)
- Sonos, Yeti,(10%)
- Adidas,(10%)
- Verizon,(10%)
- AT&T,(10%)
- Best Buy,(10%)
- Apple Store,(10%)
- The Home Depot (10%),
- Geico, Lowe's (10%),
- Academy,(10%)
- McDonald's (free meals for police in uniform),
- Newk's (10%),
- Popeyes (10%),
- Hibachi Express (10%),
- Smoothie King ($1 off),
- Mississippi Aquarium (10%)
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