Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership That's what Vocational Rehabilitation is all about. If you have a disability and intend to work, we are your partner in the employment journey. No matter what your disability is, if it is keeping you from working, we can assist. Our clients' disabilities range from paralysis and amputations to arthritis, heart disease, deafness, loss of vision, epilepsy, alcoholism, learning problems, and mental and emotional illness. If you are of employment age, have a disability, potential and willingness to go to work, we are eager to be your partner in becoming independent. It isn't always easy, but we'll work together every step of the way. Jointly, you and your counselor will work to identify your skills, abilities and interests. Together, you'll develop a plan, then work to reach the goals you've set. This individualized plan for employment will specify the services you receive. You may need just a few or many of the services provided by Vocational Rehabilitation. We will work with you to determine your needs. This information will be confidential. Services Evaluation You may need to change careers, find a new job, get your first job, or return to your job. Your counselor will help you identify your particular strengths to enable you to choose the job that best meets your individual interests and capabilities. Medical Help If medical assistance is required, we will work with you and your doctor to get the treatment you need. Assistive Technology We can evaluate your need for special assistive devices, help you obtain them and learn to use them. Training Job specific training, both on the job and in school settings, is available as needed to help you prepare for employment. Education We can help you identify and pursue additional education including postsecondary studies and support services that are necessary to help you achieve employment. Tools and Licenses If you need tools or work licenses, we'll work with you to get them. Employment When you are ready for work, we will combine our efforts to find the right job for you. Follow-up Services Even after you have a job, we will stay in touch to assure that you and your employer are satisfied. Remember, we're only a phone call away. Payment Vocational Rehabilitation may pay for services necessary to achieve your employment outcome. If you are financially able to pay a portion of the expenses, we will ask that you do so. We also require that you use other resources available to you such as insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Worker's Compensation, Pell Grants, etc. Administrative Offices Chris Howard, Executive Director 1281 Highway 51 North Madison, MS 39110 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1698 Jackson, MS 39215-1698 Phone: (601)-853-5100 1-800-443-1000 www.mdrs.state.ms.us Statement of Policy The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services provides all its services on a non-discriminatory basis. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District Offices You may call the district office that covers the county in which you live or call: 1-800-443-1000. District I 51 County Road 166 Oxford, MS 38655 OVR: (662) 234-3171 OVRB: (662) 234-6092 District II 2620 Traceland Drive Tupelo, MS 38803 OVR: (662) 842-1010 615-A Pegram Drive Tupelo, MS 38801 OVRB: (662) 844-5830 District III 201 Highway 7 South Greenwood, MS 38930 OVR: (662) 453-6172 OVRB: (662) 455-1432 District IV 317 Industrial Park Road Starkville, MS 39760 OVR: (662) 323-9594 48 Datco Industrial Drive Columbus, MS 39702 OVRB: (662) 328-8807 District V 3895 Beasley Road Jackson, MS 39213 OVR: (601) 898-7004 2550 Peachtree Street Jackson, MS 39296 OVRB: (601) 987-7403 District VI 1032 Center Pointe Blvd., Suite A Pearl, MS 39208 OVR: (601) 709-5600 OVRB: (601) 709-5625 District VII 1003 College Drive Meridian, MS 39304 OVR: (601) 483-3881 OVRB: (601) 483-5391 District VIII 1400-A Harrison Avenue McComb, MS 39649 OVR: (601) 249-2498 OVRB: (601) 684-3392 District IX 17 JM Tatum Industrial Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39401 OVR: (601) 545-5619 OVRB: (601) 545-5613 District X 13486 Fastway Lane Gulfport, MS 39503 OVR: (228) 575-3789 OVRB: (228) 575-3788