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Provides financial assistance to help people with disabilities and their families meet the costs of specialty items (including aids and appliances) and access to recreation opportunities in order to facilitate independent living and medical access.

Offers an array of care, including inpatient general medical, surgical, intermediate and nursing home. Specialty, primary care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and a long-term care dementia unit are also available at the Biloxi Division.

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The Mississippi Department of Mental Health provides a network of services to persons who experience problems with mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse/dependence, or who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

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Provides specialized services for persons over 60 including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

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Information on Medicaid, a national health care program, which helps pay for medical services for low-income people.

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A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Mississippi. Document is in Word format.

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Assists veterans and their dependents in securing federal and state benefits or preferences in Mississippi to which they may be entitled, including employment and health benefits.

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Provides locations where veterans in Mississippi can apply for benefits or receive primary health care and mental health services.

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Indian Health Service's Nashville Area office supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people in all states throughout the Eastern and Southern U.S.

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Information and resources about health insurance for infants, children and teens in Mississippi.

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Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services in the state.

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Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Mid South Chapter serves 85 counties covering the majority of Tennessee and Northern Alabama as well as De Soto County, MS.

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