Mississippi's Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council met on February 8 at Hinds Behavioral Health Services. Federal law mandates that every state have a behavioral health planning council to serve…
This year, during Black History Month, we would like to get your thoughts on what it means to you and its importance to our continuing dialogue as Americans and citizens…
On January 31, Families as Allies had our first quarterly "Families as Allies Live," which we streamed on YouTube and Facebook. The staff of Families as Allies met to discuss what's been going…
We hope to see you at the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council on February 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Hinds Behavioral Health (3240 Hwy 80 W Jackson,…
The Community Partnership Celebration was a huge success the other night, with many friends and supporters coming out to BRAVO! to enjoy some fellowship and celebrate the work that many…
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…
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…
Families as Allies compared aspects of Mississippi's civil commitment processes and laws in surrounding southern states.
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…
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…