SMP & D District

The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, also known as SMPDD, offers a range of economic, political and natural resources development services. Founded in 1967, it is one of the largest planning entities in the United States. The district serves Covington, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone and Wayne counties in Mississippi. The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District maintains a community development and planning division. It also operates business, planning and work force development departments. The district s Area Agency on Aging provides long-term care, legal, transportation and case management solutions. The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District maintains an online data center.

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Hattiesburg, MS is a leading community-based behavioral healthcare center dedicated to empowering individuals to pursue an optimal quality of life. Offering specialized services for children, adults, the elderly, and those with developmental disabilities or chemical dependencies, Pine Belt provides comprehensive treatment programs including counseling and day services. With a focus on changing lives and making a difference, Pine Belt is committed to excellence in mental healthcare, holding the highest level of accreditation and being a member of prestigious organizations such as the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare. Their mission is to provide effective and compassionate services that address a range of mental health needs, from psychiatric services to intellectual developmental disabilities support.Generated from the website

DREAM of Hattiesburg, Inc is a tax exempt, nonprofit organization that is supported by tax-deductible donations.Mississippi Southern Coalition is a partnership with DREAM of Hattiesburg, Inc, Jackson County Community Services, Region 12 Community Mental Health Center ( Pine Belt Mental Health ) Region 13 Community Mental Health Center ( Gulf Coast Mental Health ). Together, the MS Southern Coalition works as a collaborative effort to address the underage drinking problem in the southern region of the State of Mississippi.Drug and Violence Prevention High Priority Initiative is a program that is currently being conducted in the Palmer's Crossing neighborhood. The Palmer's Crossing community has been annexed into the City of Hattiesburg, and is a low socioeconomic area with multiple identified needs. The goals of this program are to reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse amongst adolescents living in the target area. This program also aims to reduce violence, rebelliousness, and favorable attitudes toward antisocial behavior by 4% by the end of the 2009 fiscal year.The Regional Alcohol & Drug Awareness Resources collection is a library of 300 video and DVD resources, brochures, posters, and up to date articles on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse. Resources are distributed or loaned at no charge to community members engaged in a substance abuse prevention activity, parents, and educators. Technical Assistance and training is also available through the RADAR Center.