Best Healthcare in Mississippi — 19 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Mississippi

Mississippi chancery courts handle divorce and custody in all 82 counties, with county courts handling some child support matters. The Division of Child Support Enforcement operates under MDHS. Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg are the largest cities. Mississippi Center for Justice, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, and the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence support women.

19 Resources

1. Mississippi Medicaid (DOM) — Free

State health insurance for low-income women and families. The Jackson office at 550 High St Suite 1000 is the main intake point for Jackson and surrounding Hinds County mothers. 800-421-2408 is the best starting point—leave a clear message with your county and a callback number if you reach voicemail. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.

800-421-2408 · 550 High St Suite 1000, Jackson, MS 39201 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Healthcare.gov — Mississippi Marketplace — Free

Federal marketplace for affordable health insurance in Mississippi for women across age groups. Service is administered statewide in Mississippi, with county-level access points and intake handled by the central office line. Phone 800-318-2596 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.

800-318-2596 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Mississippi State Department of Health — Free

Public health programs including women's health services statewide. Jackson is the operating base; the location at 570 E Woodrow Wilson Dr is open to walk-in inquiries and scheduled appointments alike. Reach the office at 866-458-4948; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.

866-458-4948 · 570 E Woodrow Wilson Dr, Jackson, MS 39215 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center

Federally qualified health center serving rural central Mississippi for women across age groups. Based at 722 Hwy 12 W in Starkville, the office serves local women and families. Phone 601-267-6710 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.

601-267-6710 · 722 Hwy 12 W, Starkville, MS 39759 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

5. Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center

Community health center providing affordable care in Jackson for women across age groups. Based at 501 N Farish St in Jackson, the office serves Hinds, Madison, and Rankin county women and families. Phone 601-362-5321 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.

601-362-5321 · 501 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

6. Coastal Family Health Group

Federally qualified health center on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for women across age groups. The Biloxi office at 1046 Division St is the main intake point for Biloxi and surrounding Harrison County and the Gulf Coast mothers. Phone 228-374-4991 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.

228-374-4991 · 1046 Division St, Biloxi, MS 39530 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Delta Health Alliance

Healthcare services for underserved Delta communities for women across age groups. The Stoneville office at 302 Highway 82 W Suite 200 is the main intake point for Stoneville and surrounding Stoneville area mothers. 662-624-8377 is the best starting point—leave a clear message with your county and a callback number if you reach voicemail. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.

662-624-8377 · 302 Highway 82 W Suite 200, Stoneville, MS 38776 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center

Community health center serving northwest Mississippi for women across age groups. The Clarksdale office at 215 Sunflower Ave is the main intake point for Clarksdale and surrounding the Mississippi Delta mothers. 662-624-4292 is the best starting point—leave a clear message with your county and a callback number if you reach voicemail. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.

662-624-4292 · 215 Sunflower Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

9. Mississippi 211 — Healthcare Resources — Free

Dial 211 for healthcare referrals and insurance assistance for women across age groups. Dialing 211 routes you to a Mississippi 211 specialist who can locate the nearest pantry, shelter, or program for your county—operators are trained to triage MDHS, Medicaid, and TANF questions on the same call. Mississippi has 21 federally qualified health center organizations operating sliding-fee clinics statewide. Available 24/7 at no cost.

211 · Statewide Service · 24/7

10. HealthCare.gov — Free

Federal Health Insurance Marketplace — apply for coverage, see plans, and check if you qualify for Medicaid for women across age groups. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.healthcare.gov for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Medicaid.gov — Free

Federal Medicaid program information and state-by-state eligibility and enrollment for women across age groups. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Mississippi has 21 federally qualified health center organizations operating sliding-fee clinics statewide. Free to use and available any time of day.

Nationwide · Online

12. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

Federal directory of community health centers offering sliding-scale primary care nationwide for women across age groups. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Planned Parenthood — Free

Reproductive and sexual health care including birth control, STI testing, cancer screening, and prenatal care for women across age groups. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.plannedparenthood.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

HHS office providing women's health information, helpline 1-800-994-9662, and resources. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.womenshealth.gov for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

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15. CDC Women's Health — Free

Centers for Disease Control resources on women's health topics from cancer prevention to maternal health. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.cdc.gov/women/index.htm for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

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16. Susan G. Komen — Free

Breast cancer support, screening referrals, and financial assistance. 1-877 GO KOMEN helpline for women across age groups. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.komen.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

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17. American Cancer Society — Free

Free cancer information, patient support, transportation, and lodging programs. 1-800-227-2345 for women across age groups. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit www.cancer.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

18. March of Dimes — Free

Improving maternal and infant health. Resources for pregnancy, birth defects, and NICU support for women across age groups. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.marchofdimes.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

19. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

Advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls through research, advocacy, and education. A useful resource to read before contacting a Mississippi agency, so you arrive with a sharper question and clearer expectations. Visit bwhi.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Mississippi?
Women's Corner tracks 19 healthcare resources for women in Mississippi.
Are healthcare resources in Mississippi free?
14 of the 19 listed healthcare resources in Mississippi are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Mississippi have healthcare resources?
Listings span cities including Jackson, Starkville, Biloxi, Stoneville, Clarksdale.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Mississippi?
Featured entries include Mississippi Medicaid (DOM), Healthcare.gov — Mississippi Marketplace, Mississippi State Department of Health, G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
9 of 19 Mississippi healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?
Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?
Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?
Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?
Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.