New Opportunities in Parent Peer Support
We all know the relief and feeling of being understood when we are going through something difficult and meet someone who has been in the exact same shoes. That shared…
MPB “Mysteries of Mental Illness” Series Available to Stream
Last night our executive director, Joy Hogge, took part in a live online panel discussion hosted by Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) about the state of our mental health system in…
Olmstead Anniversary: How Will the State of Mississippi Respond?
Last Tuesday, June 22, was the 21st anniversary of the ruling in the landmark Supreme Court case, Olmstead v L.C., which established that people with disabilities, including mental illness, have the…
Joy Hogge Column on ‘US v Mississippi’ in the Northside Sun
I appreciated being invited to write this column for the Northside Sun. Since the time the column was written, both the United States and the State of Mississippi submitted their responses to the Special…
US and State of Mississippi File Their Responses to Special Master’s Report
In September 2019, Judge Carlton Reeves found that “Mississippi’s system of care for adults (with serious mental illness) violates the integration mandate of the ADA”. In early 2020, he appointed…
If Your Child is Currently In MYPAC and You Have Questions
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid is changing the way it pays for services for children who are currently receiving support through Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC) effective July 1. This…
Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) Reconvenes
We are delighted to share with you that the Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) met on Tuesday, June 22. The ICCCY is designated in state law to oversee…
Mississippi Department of Medicaid Announces Reimbursement Changes for Wraparound Services
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid released this June 15 update regarding changes to Wraparound and Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC). If families have any challenges during the transition,…
“Get the Scoop” on June 23rd from the Hinds County MAP Team and NFusion Metro!
Next Wednesday, June 23rd from 11 am to 1 pm, Jackson area residents are invited to "Get the Scoop on What the Hinds County MAP Team and NFusion Metro Has to…
Inclusion…..Why We Don’t See It?
Guest blog by Florance Bass What is inclusion and why does it matter? Recently, I enrolled my son in summer care with a church childcare center. When I arrived for…