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Read more about the article Federation of Families Urges Comments on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

Federation of Families Urges Comments on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

  • Post published:October 5, 2023

The National Federation of Families shared this opportunity to support strengthening rules for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. We are sharing the Federation's information verbatim and encourage anyone who wants…

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Read more about the article Department of Mental Health Releases 2023 Report on Adult Services

Department of Mental Health Releases 2023 Report on Adult Services

  • Post published:October 5, 2023

On October 2, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) released its data report for adult services for the fiscal year 2023. A fiscal year is the twelve-month funding cycle for…

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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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