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Monthly Archives: December 2021

Read more about the article The Ally: A Time for Reflection and Hope

The Ally: A Time for Reflection and Hope

  • Post published:December 29, 2021

The end of one year and the start of the next is often a time for reflection and hope—although I know many of us have become a bit more cautious in what we hope for…

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Read more about the article Letter from Joy: Celebrating Many Good Things

Letter from Joy: Celebrating Many Good Things

  • Post published:December 16, 2021

I've written many intros to our weekly editions of the Ally since we began publishing it in April 2020. This one is particularly sweet to me. The day this newsletter…

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Read more about the article Combined Virtual Community Partnership Celebration and Open House Scheduled for Monday, January 24th

Combined Virtual Community Partnership Celebration and Open House Scheduled for Monday, January 24th

  • Post published:December 14, 2021

For the last 7 years, we have held our annual Community Partnership Celebration in late November. During the celebration we honor and recognize the outstanding people and organizations that exemplify…

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Read more about the article Supporting Those Who Support Parent Peer Supporters – Please Join Us!

Supporting Those Who Support Parent Peer Supporters – Please Join Us!

  • Post published:December 14, 2021

Are you a parent or caregiver raising or raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to…

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Read more about the article Wishing Dr. Linda West Well on Her Retirement

Wishing Dr. Linda West Well on Her Retirement

  • Post published:December 14, 2021

We at Families as Allies are happy for Dr. Linda West as she announces her retirement from Mississippi Families for Kids and her 40-year career in social services. At the…

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Read more about the article Medicaid Explores Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers

Medicaid Explores Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers

  • Post published:December 13, 2021

Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) are a relatively new model of providing mental health care through Medicaid. They are required to provide nine key services to people with mental…

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Read more about the article Judge Reeves Issues Order in Mental Health Lawsuit Overruling State’s Objection

Judge Reeves Issues Order in Mental Health Lawsuit Overruling State’s Objection

  • Post published:December 7, 2021

On Friday, December 3 Judge Carlton Reeves issued his latest order on the matter of the State's objections to the Monitor's first-year budget. In its recent filing the State had argued that the Monitor (Dr.…

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Read more about the article School Suspensions and Expulsions During the Holidays

School Suspensions and Expulsions During the Holidays

  • Post published:December 7, 2021

It can be hard when suspensions and expulsions of a child with an IEP happen right before long holiday breaks.

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Read more about the article Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting this Friday to Discuss Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting this Friday to Discuss Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

  • Post published:December 7, 2021

The Medical Care Advisory Committee meets this Friday. On the agenda are Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).

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