The Mississippi DPS Victim Assistance Program provides direct services to victims of violent crime — including regional victim coordinators who liaise with law enforcement, offer case updates, and support families through the investigative and criminal justice process. For missing persons cases, this program can help families invoke their rights, get referrals to trauma-informed resources, and stay connected to case developments.

This program may help families cover certain expenses related to a missing-person case, such as counseling or emergency needs. It exists to reduce financial strain during traumatic and uncertain situations.

Crisis support services provide emotional and mental health assistance to families dealing with the stress and trauma of a missing loved one. They also help support individuals who may be at risk of disappearing due to a mental health crisis.