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Caring Community Uniting to Feed The Homeless
December 7
Together, we can make a difference. Join Roof Above Resilience in the act of compassion as they provide food, hygiene items, clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and blankets to the homeless in Lumberton, MS.
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
December 11
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
Souper Bowl ’24
December 13
Do you know someone who is homeless or in need of a warm lunch? Invite them to a free Soup-er Bowl community luncheon at Hinds Behavioral Health Services’ Drop-In Center on December 13 starting at 10:00 AM.
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...
Families as Allies Monthly Policy Update – October 2024
Families as Allies facilitated its monthly policy update on October 23. You can watch the policy discussion here: During the first half of the discussion, we reviewed recommendations from a
Ideas to Help with Bullying Prevention
Over the years at Families as Allies, families have consistently called us about how to deal with their children reporting bullying at school. Since school began last August, more families
See You at the Mississippi Joint Planning Advisory Council on Nov. 14th
We hope to see you at the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council next Thursday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at Region 8 Behavioral Health (613 Marquette Road,
