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Monthly Archives: January 2024

Read more about the article Suggestions for Future Mental Health Hearings About Civil Commitments

Suggestions for Future Mental Health Hearings About Civil Commitments

  • Post published:January 30, 2024

As we mentioned in another post, we are grateful to Senator Hob Bryan and Representative Sam Creekmore for conducting hearings about people with mental illness being held in jail while…

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Read more about the article Mississippi Legislative Hearings: Jailing People With Mental Health Care Needs

Mississippi Legislative Hearings: Jailing People With Mental Health Care Needs

  • Post published:January 30, 2024

On January 24, the Mississippi State Senate and House Public Health and Welfare committees held a joint hearing to discuss why it's hard for people with mental illnesses to get…

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Read more about the article Comparing Mississippi’s Commitment Procedures to Nearby States

Comparing Mississippi’s Commitment Procedures to Nearby States

  • Post published:January 30, 2024

Families as Allies compared aspects of Mississippi's civil commitment processes and laws in surrounding southern states.

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Read more about the article Mississippi Legislative Update for January 24, 2024

Mississippi Legislative Update for January 24, 2024

  • Post published:January 23, 2024

The Mississippi State Legislature convened at the beginning of January. Wednesday, February 14, is legislators' last day to introduce new bills. The session lasts 125 days and ends (or adjourns) on May…

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Read more about the article Community Partnership Celebration: Your Donations Make A Difference

Community Partnership Celebration: Your Donations Make A Difference

  • Post published:January 23, 2024

Our Community Partnership Celebration is always a wonderful evening of celebration and fellowship. Please join us at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar on January 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 for our Tenth Annual…

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Read more about the article Help Us Honor the Tenth Annual Community Partnership Celebration Award Winners

Help Us Honor the Tenth Annual Community Partnership Celebration Award Winners

  • Post published:January 10, 2024

Please join Families as Allies for our Community Partnership Celebration on Monday, January 29, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Bravo Italian Restaurant. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. During the celebration, we…

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Read more about the article Follow the 2024 Mississippi Legislative Session Along with Families as Allies

Follow the 2024 Mississippi Legislative Session Along with Families as Allies

  • Post published:January 10, 2024

The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 2, 2024. The session lasts 125 days and ends (or adjourns) on May 5 (also known as sine die). Monday, February 19, is…

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