Start hereOfficial
Division of Aging & Adult Services (DAAS)
Front door for older adult and caregiver services, including the Mississippi Access to Care (MAC) helpline and AAA navigation.
Mississippi
Mississippi resources for caregivers
Key Mississippi entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite
Caregiver supports and services coordinated through DAAS and local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs).
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
Mississippi Division of Medicaid (LTSS starting point)
Official Medicaid site—start here for long-term care and home/community-based services information (no eligibility promises).
Self-directedOfficial
Self-directed / participant-directed options
Some services may offer participant-directed options. Confirm what’s available with Medicaid, your caseworker, or your AAA/MAC.
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Mississippi does not have a statewide paid family leave program. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Report abuse of a vulnerable adult (hotline)
Official reporting pathway for abuse/neglect/exploitation of vulnerable adults (DAAS hotline information and contacts).
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (MS)
Help with nursing home/assisted living issues, complaints, and resident rights.
Benefits portalOfficial
AccessMS (benefits portal)
Apply for and manage benefits online (verify program availability and steps in the portal).