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Community Counseling Services is a public, nonprofit agency that is licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health. It serves individuals in Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Webster, Winston and Oktibbeha counties in Mississippi. The agency has more than 450 staff members and offers over 65 programs at nearly 50 sites. It provides adult outpatient services that include individual, group and family therapies. The agency offers case management solutions for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Community Counseling Services provides alcohol and drug treatment programs for adolescents. The agency serves individuals with mental retardation, autism and cerebral palsy. It offers the Back On Track Program for middle school students with emotional and behavioral problems. Community Counseling Services additionally provides employee assistance programs and day treatment services for citizens above the age of 50.

Contact Helpline is a 24/7 crisis intervention and referral service based in Starkville, MS, dedicated to providing emotional support, education, and assistance to individuals in crisis. Their mission focuses on empowering those affected by mental illness, promoting community compassion, and preventing self-destructive behaviors and suicide. Through various programs, including a suicide prevention initiative and a reassurance program for seniors, Contact Helpline aims to connect individuals with trained listeners who can offer support and guidance. The organization collaborates with partners to enhance its ability to serve the community effectively. Generated from the website

Community Counseling Services is also known as Mississippi Region VII Mental Health/Mental Retardation Commission. The organization was formed as a result of the Federal Community Mental Health Centers Act, mandating community access to mental health care. It is a public nonprofit agency licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health. Community Counseling Services is supervised by mental health commissioner, who is appointed by board of supervisors in every county. The organization has more than 450 staff members that provide services to over 65 programs in nearly 50 sites, covering a seven-county area. It provides various services, including mental health, residential, alcohol and drug, and developmental disability services and employee assistance programs. Community Counseling Services is located in Columbus, Miss.