How to apply for MDHS county office — Lee in Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) county office
Who it's for
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) county office for Lee County is at 220 South Industrial Rd, Suite A, Tupelo, MS 38801. Call 662-841-9050. County offices help with SNAP food benefits and can explain what documents to send with an application. Older adults can use the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP), a simpler way to apply for SNAP, when everyone in the household is 65 or over and no one has earnings from work; the application is form MDHS EA 904. People who get SSI can apply for SNAP through the Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP) at the Social Security office or the local county MDHS office. ESAP and MSCAP participants can call 800-948-4060 for help with a SNAP case.
This office is a place to apply and get help. Each program has its own income and eligibility rules, and MDHS makes the final decision. Medicaid for people who are aged, blind or disabled is handled by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, not MDHS.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call or visit the office to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-662-841-9050
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about MDHS county office — Lee. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call or visit the office to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.