Advocacy, Housing, Long Term Care Residents (Seniors/Elders)

Long Term Care Ombudsman:

Ombudsman services are those that relate to the well-being of institutionalized elderly persons. Services include investigation
and resolution of complaints, advocacy and development of programs
to ensure the quality of life for residents of long term care
facilities. Complaints/concerns may relate to action which may
affect a long term care resident's life, safety, health, welfare,
right and quality of care. Advocacy may involve interpretation of
policy, laws, regulations, and resident's rights as well as monitoring
of State and Federal legislation which may impact long term care.

Available in all counties
Area Agency on Aging

Phone: (228) 868-2311 or (800) 444-8014

Services the following counties: Covington, Forrest, George, Greene,
Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jones, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion,
Pearl River, Perry, Stone and Wayne County.