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Read more about the article National Federation of Families Conference: Register Soon and Sign up to Sponsor or Exhibit!

National Federation of Families Conference: Register Soon and Sign up to Sponsor or Exhibit!

  • Post published:September 26, 2023

The National Federation of Families, "a nationwide advocacy organization with families as its sole focus," is near and dear to our hearts at Families as Allies. We are Mississippi's state chapter…

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Read more about the article Fifth Circuit Court Supports State in Longstanding Mental Health Lawsuit

Fifth Circuit Court Supports State in Longstanding Mental Health Lawsuit

  • Post published:September 26, 2023

Mississippi's mental health system has battled the United States Department of Justice in court for over a decade. In 2011, the United States issued a comprehensive letter of findings about Mississippi's mental…

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Read more about the article Recent Mississippi Mental Health Updates and Reports

Recent Mississippi Mental Health Updates and Reports

  • Post published:September 7, 2023

This week, we draw your attention to three recently released documents about Mississippi's mental health system: 1. Office of the Coordinator of Mental Health Accessibility - Quarterly Report for January…

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Read more about the article Tips for Prevention During Suicide Prevention Month

Tips for Prevention During Suicide Prevention Month

  • Post published:September 7, 2023

September is an important month on our calendar. It's National Suicide Prevention Month, a vital time to draw attention to an issue that has profound implications for families. As an organization…

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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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