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Monthly Archives: January 2026

Read more about the article Mental Health and Well-Being Day at the Capitol on Feb. 11

Mental Health and Well-Being Day at the Capitol on Feb. 11

  • Post published:January 29, 2026

Please join NAMI Mississippi, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists, and Families as Allies for Mental Health and Well-Being Day at the…

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Read more about the article Learn About Risk Assessment Bills in the 2026 Mississippi Legislature

Learn About Risk Assessment Bills in the 2026 Mississippi Legislature

  • Post published:January 29, 2026

Families as Allies typically does not take stances on legislation unless it is directly related to our mission. This week, we want to highlight two bills that might be relevant…

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Read more about the article Families as Allies Legislative Update for Jan. 30, 2026

Families as Allies Legislative Update for Jan. 30, 2026

  • Post published:January 29, 2026

Legislators have introduced hundreds of new bills in the House and Senate since the Mississippi State Legislature convened in early January. To see all the bills introduced, go to the Mississippi…

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Read more about the article Reminder: Medicaid Meetings and Paid Family Caregiving

Reminder: Medicaid Meetings and Paid Family Caregiving

  • Post published:January 13, 2026

Last week, we shared with you that Mississippi’s Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (MBAC) will meet on Friday, January 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Cobb Conference Center located inside the…

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Read more about the article Come Celebrate Our Newest Parent-Peer Supporters!

Come Celebrate Our Newest Parent-Peer Supporters!

  • Post published:January 13, 2026

Please join us in honoring the most recent class of parent-peer supporters at our virtual graduation celebration this Friday, January 17, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The number of parent-peer supporters in…

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Read more about the article A Fond Farewell To Jackie Clolinger
Jackie Clolinger, right, at a luncheon with the Families as Allies team

A Fond Farewell To Jackie Clolinger

  • Post published:January 8, 2026

This month, we wish Jackie Clolinger—who is near and dear to us at Families as Allies—the best as she moves on to the next stage in her life journey. Jackie,…

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Read more about the article Don’t Miss These Important Medicaid Meetings on Jan. 16th

Don’t Miss These Important Medicaid Meetings on Jan. 16th

  • Post published:January 8, 2026

Mississippi’s Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (MBAC) will meet on Friday, January 16, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cobb Conference Center inside the Walter Sillers Building at 550 High Street in…

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Read more about the article The Mississippi Legislative Session Began This Week, Here’s What We’re Watching

The Mississippi Legislative Session Began This Week, Here’s What We’re Watching

  • Post published:January 8, 2026

The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 6, 2025. The session lasts 90 days and ends (or adjourns) on April 5 (also known as sine die). Monday, January 19, is…

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