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Our hospital is located in Purvis, Mississippi, is an acute-care, regional behavioral health program with the primary purpose to offer a continuum of services for adults with mental illness within the patient’s region of residence.

11/02/2026

10/28/2026

We were pleased to welcome legislators to South Mississippi State Hospital today and share updates on our mission and the work we do to serve our community.

A sincere thank-you to Rep. Larry Byrd, Rep. Bill Pigott, Rep. Joseph Tubb, and Senator Johnny Dupree for taking time out of their busy schedules to visit us. We appreciate your time, interest, and the opportunity to share the important work happening at South Mississippi State Hospital!

10/27/2026

Church groups, schools, businesses, and communities..... WE NEED YOUR HELP collecting items for the South MS State Hospital. Please pick an item and collect 50. Help us make our patients smile for Christmas. For more information contact Pollyanna Magee [email protected] or call 601-794-0100.

10/23/2026

Congratulations to our SMSH Friends Organization for being awarded the James C. Stubbs Volunteer Award at the MH-IDD Conference. This award honors a person or group who demonstrated a continuing interest in and effort in providing volunteer and advocacy services to citizens of Mississippi with mental health needs and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

10/22/2026

Sabrina Young, SMSH Hospital Director was awarded the Dr. Albert R. Hendrix Leadership Award. This award is presented to a Mississippian who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in the field of services for persons with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

10/13/2026

This is a great way to get involved and help someone in need. Church groups, schools, organizations, or anyone in the community can select one item to collect.

10/09/2026

South MS State Hospital is wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Watch for warning sign, get screened, and be aware of changes. Early detections is key with Breast Cancer!

10/05/2026

Thank you for your support.

Address

823 Highway 589
Purvis, MS
39475

Telephone

+16017940100

Website

https://www.smsh.ms.gov/

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