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Metro Jackson Senior Resource Directory

Organizations that serve older adults and families across Metro Jackson — gathered in one place and free to use. Details can change, so please confirm with each organization before you go.

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Central Mississippi Planning & Development District — Area Agency on Aging

The aging-network hub for the Jackson metro (Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties) and central Mississippi. Information and referral for adults 60+, caregivers and people with disabilities — benefits, in-home services, caregiver support and more.

1020 Centre Pointe Blvd, Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 981-1511 · Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

2-1-1 Mississippi

Free, confidential help finding food, housing, utility, healthcare and family services across Mississippi. One call connects you to local programs that fit your situation.

Dial 2-1-1
Medicare & Statewide Help

Medicare.gov — Official Medicare Site

Compare Medicare plans, look up providers, and check what original Medicare covers. The official federal source — no sales pitch.

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) · TTY 1-877-486-2048

MS DHS — Division of Aging & Adult Services

Mississippi's state aging agency: SHIP Medicare counseling, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective Services (hotline 1-800-222-8000) and senior-center funding across the state.

Statewide hotline: 1-844-437-6282
Meals & Everyday Support

Hinds County Human Resource Agency — Home-Delivered Meals

Home-delivered meal service for homebound Hinds County seniors who can't prepare food for themselves — at least five meals per week, delivered Monday–Friday. Call to apply.

258 Maddox Rd, Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 923-3930 · Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Getting Around

JATRAN — Jackson's Public Transit

Jackson's fixed-route bus system with paratransit service for eligible riders who can't use regular buses. Reservations and information are available by phone on weekdays.

Reservations & info: (601) 952-1000 · TTY 711
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM · 1785 Hwy 80 W, Jackson, MS 39204
Caregiver & Memory Support

Alzheimer's Association — 24/7 Helpline

Free, confidential support from trained dementia specialists, any time day or night — for caregivers and families across Mississippi. Help navigating diagnosis, behavior changes, care planning and local programs.

1-800-272-3900 · 24/7 helpline
Legal Help

Mississippi Center for Legal Services (MCLSC)

Free civil legal assistance for eligible low-income Mississippians across a 43-county service area including Metro Jackson — benefits, housing, consumer and family issues.

414 South State St, Dixie Building, 3rd Floor, Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 948-6752 · Toll-free: 1-800-498-1804 · Intake hotline: 1-800-519-2915
Veterans

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center

Full-service VA health care for Jackson-area and central Mississippi veterans — primary care, specialty care, mental health and caregiver support programs.

1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
Main phone: (601) 362-4471
A note from Caring Senior Plans: this directory is a community service, offered free and with no sign-up. We are an independent insurance brokerage — not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsing these organizations, and we receive nothing for listing them. If any detail looks out of date, call the organization to confirm, and let us know so we can fix it.

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