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Upcoming Events:
Understanding Military Children’s Mental Health: Evidence-Based Resources and Trauma-Informed Approaches
November 7
This webinar will delve into the specific psychological, emotional, and social issues faced by military families and their children, exploring trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based solutions tailored to provide support.
Magnolia Medical Foundation Grand Re-Launch
November 7
Join Magnolia Medical Foundation for their Grand Relaunch on November 7 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the Jackson, MS location.
Registration is Live! NFF 35th Anniversary Conference
November 7
This year, join the National Federation of Families for their 35th Annual Conference in Orlando, FL! Don't miss valuable breakout sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and opportunities to network and promote your support services.
Is your child in crisis?
If you’re worried about the safety of your child or the safety of others around your child, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health has certified, 24/7 in-person crisis response services around the state that you can call at 1-877-210-8513.
You can also call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Have a concern about your child?
If you’re a parent or someone raising a child and you have a concern, you can now call our Parent Concern Line at 601-608-7525 to get help and resources.
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From Our Blog...
Talk to Legislators about K- 12 Mental Health Task Force Recommendations
The K-12 Mental Health Task Force released its recommendations earlier in October. You can read the full report here. Legislators may use any or all of these recommendations to propose
Recap: Mississippi Senate Hearing on Women, Children and Families in October 2024
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann established a committee to study the needs of women, children and families in November 2022. Senator Nicole Boyd chairs the committee. Chairman Boyd held eight hours
CMS Issues New Guidance for Medicaid-funded Children’s Services
On September 26, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that oversees Medicaid, sent a letter to all state Medicaid directors titled “Best Practices for
