Skip to content
![benevolence](https://rytplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/benevolence.jpg)
Crisis
- Alcoholic Anonymous Helpline, 601.583.5910, www.area37district22.com
- Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Hotline 800.649.1092
- National AIDS Hotline 800.232.4636
- Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention 601.264.7777 Serving all survivors of sexual violence & co-victims of violent death
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.TALK
- Veteran Crisis Line 800.273.8255, press 1, Confidential Chat at veteranscrisisline.net
or text to 838255
Food
- AIDS Services Coalition By Referral,Only-For Persons Living W/HIV/AIDS
(PLWHA) 601.450.4286
- Breadbasket 601.584.7474 (Food Boxes) 601.584.7574 (Morning). 3-day supply of food delivered.
- Changes Resource Center, Estina.Holder@pbmhr.org
- Christian Services, Inc. 301 E. 2nd St, 601.582.5683 M-F 12:00 & 12:30 p.m.
- Compassion Food Van (Christian Services)
11:35 a.m. Petal Library
11:45 p.m. Petal UMC
12:10 p.m. Palmer’s Crossing
12:20 p.m. Country Club Rd
12:30 p.m. Robertson Pl.
12:50 p.m. Federation Towers
- Edwards St. Fellowship Center, 1919 Edwards St. www.esfcntr.org, contact Iva Brown, Food pantry. 601.544.6149, Food Boxes Thurs-Fri, 9 – 4 p.m. Only.
- Food box-Tues Only @ 9 a.m., (Limited quantity. Available once every
3 months) 601.270.3255
- Life Support Cares 301 Humble Ave., Ste.111 . 601.336.4877 Non-Perishable, Food Items M-F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Petal Children’s Task Force, 314 S. George St. . 601.255.5578, M-F 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Petal Residents Only.
- PRVO – Danny Hinton Comm. Center, Sr. Citizen 60+ Lunch Program. 1x per, mo. food box. M-F 1 1 :30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- The Salvation Army 5670 Hwy 49, 601.544.3684. M-F 8 a.m. -5 p.m
- St. Vincent de Paul Society, 114 Broadway Dr.. 601.620.7303
Medical/Dental
- Fellowship Health Clinic, 1919 Edwards St. 601.255.5077. Eligibility screenings 1st & 2nd Tues of month, 9-11 a.m.
- Forrest County Health Department, 5008 Hwy 42 601.544.6766
- Forrest General Hospital, Hwy 49 S..601.288.7000
- Hope Clinic·601.261 .2181·216 S. 27th Ave, Reproductive health & counseling for unexpected pregnancies
- Merit Health Wesley, Hwy 98 W 601.268.8000
- Pearl River Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic 601.554.5509
- Southeast MS Rural Health Initlative, 66 Old Airport Rd.. 601.544.7500
- Minor Care 123 S. 27th Ave. 601.450.3030
- Dental 68 Old Airport 601.583.4800
- The Salvation Army 5670 Hwy 49, 601.544.3684 .Limited prescription asst.
Housing/Shelters/Day Shelter
- Clearview Recovery . #3 Clearview Cr., 601.544.1499 Alcohol/Drug Primary &,, Transitional Treatment & Homeless Veteran Services
- Oak Arbor Hwy 49 S 601.545.3668, 18+ Alcohol/Drug Residential Transitional Treatment & Homeless Veteran Services
- DISMAS Charities. 601.582.0843, Services for those leaving federal prison.
- Domestic Abuse Family Shelter (DAFS), 601.428.1707.HOTLINE 800.649.1092, Call Only.
- Fieldhouse for Homeless 5712 US Hwy 49:s, 601.336.4055. Day shelter. Night shelter for, men ONLY. Breakfast & supper served daily
- Homes of Hope for Children 769.456.7001, Privately funded, faith-based children’s home. Referrals Only.
- Institute for Disability Studies-USM, 118 College Dr. 601.266.5163,Rental asst. available to eligible homeless
families
- The Lighthouse Rescue Mission, 204 Eupora St..601.544.2169, M-F 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Transitional housing
program for women & women w/ children
- MUTEH 601.960.0557 www.muteh.org , Housing opportunities for the homeless, Oxford Houses of MS 769.223.6719, Sober living for men & women
- The Salvation Army 5670 Hwy 49, 601.544.3684. Emergency Shelter
- 227 Place 601.296.6472 Call Only, Single women & women w/ children w/ a mental illness, substance abuse issue, or PLWHA
- 121 Haven House 601.450.4286. Call Only For persons with HIV/AIDS
- CDI – Community Development Inc. 601.788.2599
- Aids Services Coalition 601.450.4286
Clothing
- Bargains and Blessings 301 E. 2nd St. 601.582.5683
- Changes Resource Center, Estina.Holder@pbmhr.org
- Edwards St. Fellowship Thrift Store, 2315 Lincoln Rd..601.602.2619, M-F 9-5, Sat 9-2
- Fieldhouse for the Homeless Thrift Store, 608 Broadway Dr. . 601.335.5045
- Life Support Cares 301 Humble Ave, Ste. 11. 601.336.4877 M-F 9 a.m.-12 p.m
- Salvation Army Family Store, 5611 Hwy 49 S. 601.544.1449
- St. Vincent de Paul Society, 114 Broadway Dr..601.270.3255, Wed. 9:30-11:30 a.m.