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Upcoming Events:
Parent Resource Fair
July 26
FREE to register. Deadline: July 25, 2024
This event will equip parents with the resources to successfully support their children during the 2024-2025 school year. Join us for onsite demonstrations showcasing our programs! Plus, Live Music, Food, and Door Prizes.
Juvenile Justice Town Hall Series: Community – Led Juvenile Justice Convening
July 27
The Hinds County Children’s Coalition, in collaboration with The Honorable Carlyn Hicks, Hinds County Youth Court Judge, invites you to be part of the Juvenile Justice Town Hall Series.
Special Education Law Conference & CLE
July 30
The 2024 Special Education Law Conference & CLE will focus on dispute resolution in special education and will include recent rulings and decisions under both IDEA and Section 504, ethics, and a panel discussion.
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...
Our Discussion of The U.S. Senate Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities Hearing
On June 12, the United States Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing about youth psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs). The hearing coincided with the release of this report: Warehouses Of Neglect:
Department of Mental Health Standards Open for Public Comment
The proposed revisions to the 2020 Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Operational Standards are now available for public comment. The DMH requires community mental health centers and other community
K-12 and Postsecondary Mental Health Task Force Holds First Meeting
The Mississippi State Legislature passed Senate Bill 2727 during its 2024 regular session. This law establishes the Mississippi K-12 Mental Health Task Force for 2024. The law requires the Task Force