Mississippi Department of Mental Health

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health, located at 1101 Robert E. Lee Building on North Lamar Street in Jackson, Mississippi, serves as the state’s primary agency for behavioral health programs and community mental health services. This comprehensive agency operates multiple state hospitals, inpatient facilities, and specialized programs tailored to meet the diverse mental health needs of children, youth, adults, and seniors across Mississippi. Their services range from acute psychiatric inpatient care to community-based support programs, ensuring individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders receive appropriate, person-centered care.

Mississippi Department of Mental Health emphasizes a holistic, community-driven approach that integrates assertive community treatment, peer support, and family education to foster recovery and independence. The agency also addresses the unique needs of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances through therapeutic foster care, day treatment, and crisis stabilization services. Additionally, they provide extensive substance use disorder treatment options, including outpatient services, residential care, and withdrawal management, with specialized programs for pregnant and parenting women. By coordinating with education, health, and social services, the department aims to improve mental health outcomes statewide while promoting dignity and respect for every individual served.