550 High St.
Suite 1200
Jackson, MS 39201

The Crime Victim Compensation Division provides financial assistance to victims of crime and their family members. The goal of the division is to provide a method of compensating and assisting those persons who are innocent victims of criminal acts and who suffer bodily injury or death. In addition, the Division provides information referrals and advocacy outreach programs. The Division operates with a revenue derived from fees, fines and assessments imposed on criminals, court ordered restitution and federal grants. Applicants to the program can apply for reimbursement for lost wages, mental health and medical treatment and funeral expenses.

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239 North Lamar St.
Suite 402
Jackson, MS 39201

The Mississippi Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselor’s purpose is to provide for the regulation and practice of counseling as well as the use of the title Licensed Professional Counselor to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the State of Mississippi.

239 N. Lamar Street, Suite 301,
Jackson, MS 39201

Comprehensive Mission Statement

The mission of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is to:

1. Regulate the instruction and practice of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology;
2. Establish rules and regulations and procedures relating to the qualifications for licensure;
3. Administer licensure examinations;
4. Set sanitation requirements for operation within schools and establishment; and
5. Set standards of practice for the benefit of the consumer and for the protection of the public’s health and safety.

Statement of Philosophy

The philosophy of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is to safeguard and enhance the safety and welfare of the citizens of this State by professionally and efficiently fulfilling its responsibilities of examining, licensing, registering, inspecting, and regulating the practices of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology to ensure competency and sanitation among all licensed practitioners, establishments, and schools in the State.

200 South Lamar St.
Jackson, MS 39201

The mission of the Division of Community Services is to provide a range of services to Mississippi's most vulnerable citizens. Funds are provided to individuals and/or households who qualify for services, especially the elderly, homeless, children or disabled. Refer to the menu links for additional information.

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3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS 39211

Mississippi's community and junior colleges offer a wide variety of curriculum, trades and professional training opportunities to meet everyones need at an affordable cost.

P.O. Box 775
16328 West Main St.
Louisville, MS 39339

The Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners was authorized by legislation to safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare in Mississippi in order to protect its people against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper applications of chiropractic by regulating the practice of chiropractic.