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Help in Ripley
9 service locations
Family and youth
SCUS Lauderdale Head Start/Early Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
142 Nelson St, Ripley · 731-251-6397
Head Start early childhood program — 51 funded slots; operated by SCUS Head Start Programs, Inc..
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
198 S. Washington, Ripley · 731-635-1931
LIHEAP intake office serving Lauderdale County
Food assistance
B-Ripley Boe (Non-Congregate)
Meal program
254 S. Jefferson, Ripley · (901) 766-7677
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by YMCA of Memphis and the Mid South.
My Con Youth Conference
Meal program
145 S. Main Street, Ripley · (731) 413-0302
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lauderdale County School District.
Ripley Middle School
Meal program
309 Charles Griggs Street, Ripley · (731) 635-2941
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lauderdale County School District.
Summer Football
Meal program
254 S. Washington St., Ripley · (731) 610-8582
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lauderdale County School District.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
317 Cleveland St, Ripley · 731-221-1804
Housing and shelter
Ripley Housing Authority
Housing assistance
101 Northcrest St, Ripley · 731-635-1901
Public housing (Low-Rent) agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
403 Commerce Street, Ripley · 901-476-8967
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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