Health and Prescription Services

09/04/2026

Get those foods in!

Food insecurity is a huge issue in our community. Please see below flyer and share. The credit union is located at 4501 Denny Av. Pascagoula, MS 39581.

09/04/2026

Apply today at https://www.southmsmhc.org/ !

09/04/2026

This week:
- Another client successfully connected to housing

- Another client successfully connected to addiction treatment

- Countless lives saved through prescription assistance

- Almost 100 phone calls taken and made this week.

- Countless emails

- Multiple meetings

- Three disability claims moved forward

In addition to the scheduled appointments, walk-ins, and crisis that come through our doors. If you've ever thought of donating to Health and Prescription Services but haven't, what is holding you back? Now is a great time to give!

09/03/2026

We (HAPS) and our partner agency South Mississippi Mental Health Center will both be closed for . We will both reopen on Tuesday, September 7, 2026. Remember, if you drink then . That means, if you drink have a designated non-drinking driver or use Uber, Lyft, a cab, call someone to come get you or stay put until you are sober. We want to see you for many more weekends to come!

09/03/2026

It can be extremely hard to find the courage, strength or motivation to reach out. Sometimes knowing a person who truly cares is willing to spending time talking or texting with you is the tiniest nugget of hope a person needs.
- 988 talk or text
- (228) 283-4130 local
- (833) 630-1947
- 911 or emergency services

09/03/2026

Leadership isn't about having the loudest voice in the room. It's about how you use your voice—and how you treat the people around you.

Great leaders lift people up instead of tearing them down. They listen. They encourage. They include. And when they see someone being mistreated, they have the courage to stand up.

Whatever your job title, you can lead by example.

Lead with respect. Lead with kindness. Be part of the solution.

09/01/2026

🏈 HEALTHY FOOTBALL WEATHER: BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES

Love buffalo wings? Give cauliflower a chance to join your starting lineup!

08/31/2026

As we prepare to head in to September, HAPS and South Mississippi Mental Health Center want you to know one thing.
- We are here for you and your loved ones struggling with addiction!
Whether you are thinking about recovery, have questions, or are ready to start your recovery journey you have partners willing to walk with you on that path. Give us a call at 228-217-5830 or 228-762-0364 if you have any questions.