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Crime Victim Compensation Division

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550 High St.
Suite 1200
Jackson, MS 39201

(601) 359-3680

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.

Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors

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239 North Lamar St.
Suite 402
Jackson, MS 39201

(601) 359-1010
(601) 359-1030

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.

 

 

State Board of Cosmetology

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

(601) 359-1820
(601) 354-6639

The mission of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology is to regulate the instruction and practice of cosmetology and related professions by establishing rules and regulations relating to qualifications for licensure and procedures for the administration of examination prior to licensure. Also, by the establishment of rules and regulations setting forth sanitation requirements for the operation of cosmetological establishments, for the benefit of the consumer and for the public health.

Community Services | Mississippi Department of Human Services

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200 South Lamar St.
Jackson, MS 39201

(800) 421-0762

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.

Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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

(769) 798-5052
(662) 773-4433

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.

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