Jackson residents can dial 211 to access free, confidential support connecting them to local health, housing, utility assistance, senior services, and other community resources. Available 24/7, the service offers a simple way to get reliable information and help when it’s needed most.

Jackson grows stronger when we see the success of every community as connected to our own. Civic engagement isn’t limited to where we live—it’s about how we show up for the entire city. Whether through mentorship, volunteering, donating supplies, or simply sharing information, each of us has something to offer. When neighborhoods invest in one another, we create safer streets, healthier public spaces, and stronger relationships across Jackson. Progress becomes possible when we step beyond familiar boundaries and work together for the good of all.

Brown University’s Community Noise Lab is launching a new study in Jackson to better understand how temperature, air quality, noise and personal perception affect residents’ comfort and overall quality of life. The team is collecting community survey responses ahead of field measurements beginning in February 2026, and neighborhood input will help shape the research.