Services and Resources for Laid-off Workers
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) provides Rapid Response services to help laid-off workers by providing information on services and resources to help them transition to a new job as quickly as possible. This includes the Rapid Response book, which contains information to assist affected workers with personal and immediate needs and is available as a PDF at the link below.
Below is a partial list of services and resources included in the folder. To request a Rapid Response book or for more information, call 601-321-6000.
WIN Job Centers
These centers provide easy access to employment services such as job search, retraining services, resume preparation assistance, free use of computer, copiers, fax machines and telephone for job search activities. They also offer priority service for veterans.
Many WIN Job Centers have free workshops on job search skills training, basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel and more. Contact the nearest center to find what is available.
You can register for work at your nearest WIN Job Center, or online using this website.
To find a WIN Job Center near you, and click here.
To register for work online, click here.
Your Personal and Immediate Needs
Stress Management
Mississippi Department of Mental Health, phone: 877-210-8513
United Way
Dial 211, information on a broad range of services state-wide
Mississippi Association of Community Action Agencies (MACAA)
MACAA provides programs and services to help with a variety of needs, including childcare, transportation, etc. Contact your local Community Action Agency to find out about specific programs in your area.
For more information, click here.
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Assistance
Health Insurance Marketplace for individual or family coverage
www.healthcare.gov
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Through Mississippi Division of Medicaid for uninsured children up to age 19. Allowable income levels are higher to be eligible.
Call 877-543-7669 for information and office locations, or to visit the website, click here.
If you want an application mailed to you or if you need telephone assistance, call the Division of Medicaid at 1-800-421-2408 or contact the regional office that serves your county of residence.
Unemployment Insurance
To register for benefits after a layoff, click here
or call 601-493-9427.
For an overview of Unemployment Claims, click here.
Information about benefits is also provided in the Rapid Response folder.
Mississippi Community and Junior Colleges
Staffs of Community and Junior Colleges are available at WIN Job Centers on a scheduled basis and may help provide information and assistance with a variety of services such as short-term training and retraining opportunities and career and aptitude assessments.
For a list of Community and Junior Colleges in Mississippi, go here.
Starting Your Own Business
The Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) is a business resource to connect you with experienced counselors to guide you through the business development process..
For more information, click here to visit the web site: www.mssbdc.org or call 800-725-7232.
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