Resources – Laurel Library

Hoopla
- E-books, e-audiobooks, comics, music, and more
- Free with your library card
The Palace Project
- A free, easy-to-use e-reader app that lets you find, checkout, and read or listen to books.
Project Gutenberg
- Public domain e-books
Librivox
- Public domain audiobooks

City/County Websites
Assistance
- Shelters
  - Salvation Army
  - Domestic Abuse Family Shelter
    - 24-Hour Crisis Line: 601-428-8821
- Food
- Health/Rehab
- Animal Shelters
  - Laurel Jones County Animal Rescue League
  - SCAR: Southern Cross Animal Rescue
- Other
- Places to Visit
- Travel
  - Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
  - Amtrak

Local
State
Federal
- Internal Revenue Service
- The White House
- Congress
- Supreme Court
- US Department of State
- Selected U.S. Government Information Web Sites
  - Links to official Government websites for information and assistance

New to the VA and don’t know where to start? Visit va.gov/welcome-kit/ or call 1-800-MyVA411 and press 0 to speak to a live agent and get connected to the right VA experts.

Crisis Lines:
- Military Helpline: 1-888-457-4838
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
- VA National Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Education:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- How to apply for the GI Bill
Employment:
- ACP: https://www.acp-usa.org/
- Next Op: https://nextopvets.org/
Benefits:
Transition & Support:
Families:

Schools
- Jones County Schools
- Laurel School District
- Laurel Christian School
- St. John’s Day School
- Jones College
  - Formerly Jones County Junior College
- University of Mississippi
- Mississippi State University
- University of Southern Mississippi
Tutoring/Test Prep
- Khan Academy
  - Online tools for K-12th grade
- Khan Academy Kids
  - App for children aged 2-8
- Learning Express Library
  - Practice tests and study resources for tests including everything from
    childhood proficiency tests to professional exams
- Driver’s Ed
  - Practice tests for car, CDL, and motorcycle exams
  - Free download of MS Driver’s Handbook
- Duolingo
  - Learn a language
Research
- American Heritage Dictionary
- Dictionary.com
- Thesaurus Online
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian
- Encyclopedia.com
- BabelFish
  - Translator
- Magnolia
  - A collection of online databases
  - Automatic sign-in when connected to library WiFi
- HeritageQuest Online
  - Online genealogical Research
  - Automatic sign-in when connected to library WiFi
- National Archives and Record Administration
- Mississippi Department of Archives and History
- The USGenWeb Project
  - Online genealogical research
Adult Education/College Help

Resume Builder
- Free resume builder
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
WIN Job Center
Mississippi State Personnel Board
Monster
Indeed
Careers.org
ZipRecruiter

In case of an emergency, dial 911

South Central Regional Medical Center
- Services
- Clinics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MedlinePlus
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
Caring
- Information on assisted living in Mississippi
AssistedLiving.org
WebMD
The Mayo Clinic
Exercise & Meditation
Watch, Learn, and Live: Interactive Cardiovascular Library
BrainFacts.Org: Interactive 3D Brain Model

Child Abuse Hotlines:
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
  - For the hearing impaired, call 1-800-222-4523
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: 1-800-843-5678
Depression Hotlines:
- Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696
Domestic Violence Hotlines:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women: 1-888-743-5754
Eating Disorders Hotlines:
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD): 1-847-831-3438
Elder Abuse Hotlines:
- Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-8966
Human Trafficking Hotlines:
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
  - Text 233733
LGBTQ+ Hotlines:
- SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-877-360-5428
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
- The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
  - Text START to 678678
- The True Colors United: 1-212-461-4401
Mental Health:
- Teen Line (open 6pm-9pm): Call 800-852-8336, Text TEEN to 839863, or visit www.teenline.org/youth
Rape/Sexual Assault Hotlines:
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247
- Take Back the Night Foundation Hotline: 1-866-966-9013
Runaway or Homeless Youth Hotlines:
- National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929
- Covenant House 1-800-999-9999
Self-Injury Hotlines:
- 1-800-366-8288
Stalking Hotlines:
- Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-4357
- Safe Horizon: 1-800-621-4673
Substance Abuse/Alcoholism Hotlines:
- Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 1-800-234-0246
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment: 1-800-234-0420
- The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center: 1-800-390-4056
- Alcohol Hotline Support & Information: 1-800-331-2900
Suicide Hotlines:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988
Surrender Your Baby Hotlines:
- National Safe Haven Alliance Crisis Hotline: 1-888-510-2229
Veterans Crisis Hotlines:
- Military Helpline: 1-888-457-4838
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
- VA National Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255