Choctaw Family & Community Services
The Department of Family and
Community Services coordinates the services of five major service
programs operated by the MBCI. These program are dedicated to providing
services to families who are, through a standard eligibility process,
determined to be in need. Each program can be accessed directly
and emergency services can be accessed on a 24-hour basis.
Behavioral Health
The Division of Behavioral Health
is dedicated to providing mental health, alcohol and drug treatment
to patients in need through an outpatient and on-call service system.
Again, Behavioral Health Services can be accessed by calling the
Choctaw Health Center 24 hours.
| Phone |
(601) 389-6261 |
| Location |
Choctaw Health Center P.O. Box 6010
Philadelphia, MS 39350 |
| Hours |
M-F, 8am-4:30pm |
| Services |
Provides outpatient emergency and oncall services for
mental health patients and patients with alcohol and drug
dependency. |
Family Emergency Assistance Program
The Program provides direct resources
to eligible Choctaw Families by delivery of supplemental, supportive
and/or financial services. Personnel also provide counseling and
support to the elderly.
| Phone |
(601) 650-1665 |
| Location |
Pearl River Reservation |
| Hours |
M-F, 8am-4:30pm |
| Services |
Emergency family financial assistance, Elderly and handicapped
heating and air conditioning |
Food Distribution Program
| Phone |
(601) 650-1731 |
| Location |
Food Distribution Building
Pearl River Reservation |
| Hours |
M-F, 8am-4:30pm |
| Services |
Provides USDA foods to eligible Choctaw households residing
on the reservation or in the service area based on family
size and income. |
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In accordance with the Federal law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture, this institution is prohibited
from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director,
Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independance Avenue, S. W. Washington,
D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382
(TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
Social & Elderly Nutrition Program
The Social and Elderly Nutrition Program is an organization of the
Tribal government that provides services to Tribal elders of the
reservation. The intent is to improve the quality of life for elders
through fostering an enviroment of quality, dignity and pride. Tribal
members 58 years or older may qualify.
| Phone |
(601) 650-7306 |
| Location |
Congregate Center/School Building
Pearl River Reservation
P.O. Box 6233
Philadelphia, MS 39350 |
| Hours |
M-F, 8am-4:30pm |
Social Services Program
| Phone |
(601) 650-1741 |
| Location |
Pearl River Reservation |
| Hours |
M-F, 8am-4:30pm |
| Services |
Child Welfare Service
Foster Care
Handicapped and Elderly Services
Pathway House
S.T.O.P Domestic Violence
Victims of Federal crime in Indian country |
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