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Families as Allies Live Covers Parent Peer Support, Back to School with IEPs and CCBHCs

  • Post published:September 7, 2023

Every time there's a fifth Wednesday in a month, the Families as Allies team takes to Facebook and YouTube to offer a live-stream discussion on several topics that are current issues at Families as…

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Read more about the article Get Recertified as a Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Specialist

Get Recertified as a Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Specialist

  • Post published:August 29, 2023

Anyone certified through the PLACE Division of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health to provide peer support must renew their certification and pay their renewal fee by Sept. 29, 2023.…

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Read more about the article See Our Public Comments on Department of Mental Health’s Block Grant Application

See Our Public Comments on Department of Mental Health’s Block Grant Application

  • Post published:August 29, 2023

At the beginning of August, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) asked for public input on its combined block grant application to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…

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Read more about the article ‘Families as Allies Live’ is August 30th

‘Families as Allies Live’ is August 30th

  • Post published:August 29, 2023

Today, Wednesday, Aug. 30, Families as Allies will host "Families as Allies Live," a special event scheduled during lunchtime. Every time there's a fifth Wednesday in the month, we meet…

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Read more about the article Back to School with an IEP

Back to School with an IEP

  • Post published:August 15, 2023

We've had many calls the past couple of weeks from families dealing with school problems and want to share some tips based on the issues families have shared with us.…

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Read more about the article Special Education Advisory Panel To Meet Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.

Special Education Advisory Panel To Meet Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.

  • Post published:August 15, 2023

The federal government mandates every state to "establish and maintain an advisory panel for the purpose of providing policy guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities…

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Read more about the article Please Take This Survey about Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Mississippi

Please Take This Survey about Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Mississippi

  • Post published:August 15, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Administration, "A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model is designed to ensure access to coordinated comprehensive behavioral health care.…

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Read more about the article Keep Your Medicaid Coverage… Or Get It Back!

Keep Your Medicaid Coverage… Or Get It Back!

  • Post published:August 8, 2023

From the Mississippi Division of Medicaid: Medicaid Members: If you received a renewal form in the mail in May, June or July, don't forget to complete the form and return…

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Read more about the article Sign Up Today for a Committee to Strengthen Mental Health Care in Mississippi

Sign Up Today for a Committee to Strengthen Mental Health Care in Mississippi

  • Post published:August 8, 2023

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) applied for and received a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) planning grant in late 2022. The law requires CCBHCs to provide integrated and coordinated…

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Read more about the article Please Join Us August 10 for Joint Planning and Advisory Council

Please Join Us August 10 for Joint Planning and Advisory Council

  • Post published:August 8, 2023

We encourage anyone interested in services for people with mental illness and substance-use disorders to attend the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council virtually or in person at Mississippi State Hospital (3550…

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