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MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
Gulf Coast Mental Health Center promotes better living for all citizens
of Region XIII (Harrison, Hancock, Stone, and Pearl River counties) through mental health education, evaluation, and treatment; seeks to prevent mental illness and emotional disturbances by assisting individuals in their adjustment to life; and utilizes the most appropriate professional methods in the treatment
of mental illness, emotional disorders, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.
Gulf Coast Women’s
Center for Nonviolence
P.O. Box 333
Biloxi, MS 39533
228.436.3809 or
228.435.1968
www.gcwcfn.org
CONTACT NAME:
Sandra Morrison
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
The mission of the Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence is to support and serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and family members of homicide victims; educate the com- munity, and act to reduce incidences of violence. ___________________________
Gulf Coast Family
Counseling
509 Jackson Ave.,
P. O. Box 1073
Ocean Springs, MS 39566- 1073 228.875.6113
CONTACT NAME:
Laura Kinsey
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
We provide counseling services to individuals, families, and couples. We are associated with the United Way of Jackson and George Counties and the United Way of South Mississippi. With their assistance, we can make our ser- vices available to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. ___________________________
Habitat for Humanity Bay Waveland Area
103 Central Ave.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 228.467.9699 www.habitatbw.org CONTACT NAME: Wendy McDonald
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To provide safe, sustainable and af- fordable housing in our community by partnering with volunteers, donors, sponsors, families and friends. ___________________________
Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast
2214 34th St
Gulfport, MS 39501
228.678.9100 www.hfhmgc.org ___________________________
Hancock County Food Pantry, Inc.
P.O. Box 4313
Bay St. Louis, MS 39521 228.467.2790 hancockcountyfoodpantry.org CONTACT NAME:
Jim Collins
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
The mission is to provide free food and personal hygiene products to low income families who have an emergen- cy or crisis need for the assistance. For the past 30 years, we have provided assistance to 253,950 individuals during 103,850 family visits. ___________________________
Hancock Resource Center
308 Hwy. 90 Suite D
Waveland, MS 39576
228.463.8887
www.hancockhrc.org
CONTACT NAME:
Rhonda Rhodes
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: Hancock Resource Center is a HUD- approved, nonprofit counseling agency that helps improve housing conditions, fosters community development, and provides counseling services and assis- tance for residents of Hancock County. ___________________________
Hands On Mississippi
11975 Seaway Rd., B-260 Gulfport, MS 39503 228.354.9660 www.handsonmississippi.org CONTACT NAME:
Holly Gibbs
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To inspire, equip, and mobilize people to address critical needs of Mississippi communities through volunteerism.
Health & Handicapped Ser vices
3207 Francis St., Pascagoula, MS 39567 228.762.0364 CONTACT NAME:
Faye Hanes
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To provide financial assistance with the purchase of prescription medications, medical supplies and medically-related travel for low-income, uninsured clients. ___________________________
Heritage Trails Partnership of the Mississippi Gulf Coast
P. O. Box 4743
Biloxi, MS 39535 228.207.0844 www.gulfcoasttrails.org CONTACT NAME:
Geneva Dummer
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To improve the quality of life of Mis- sissippi Gulf Coast communities by promoting healthy physical outdoor activities. ___________________________
Hope Haven Children’s Services
P.O. Box 3777
Bay St. Louis, MS 39521 228.466.6395 www.hopehavenchildrensservices.org CONTACT NAME:
Jay Trapani
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To advocate on behalf of and provide services to abused and neglected children. ___________________________
Home of Grace
P. O. Box 5009
Vancleave, MS 39565-5009 228.826.5283 www.homeofgrace.com
CONTACT NAME:
Josh Barton
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: Helping individuals who are battling addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, and other. Our program is founded on Christian principles, focusing on Biblical virtues. There is a men’s campus and a women’s campus.
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