“Medicaid Cares for Mississippi” Guest Post by Susan Stearns
The conversation usually runs the same way. "Hello, my name is Susan Stearns, and I'm a constituent calling from Oxford. I'm calling to urge the senator to do everything he…
Children’s Mental Health Action Week 2025: “That’s a WRAP!”
This week, Families as Allies proudly joins our parent organization, the National Federation of Families, in recognizing Children's Mental Health Action Week, taking place May 4–10, 2025. The theme for this…
MSCCD Issues Alert About Federal Disability Program Cuts
The Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities (MSCCD) issued an urgent action alert in response to a proposal circulating in Washington, D.C., that would drastically cut funding to key programs…
Never About Us Without Us: Consider Calling Your Legislators About Family Representation on the ICCCY
Last week, we shared that Mississippi senators amended House Bill 924 to create an Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) executive committee comprised solely of state agency heads without…
Make Your Voice Heard: What is needed for healthy moms and children?
What do YOU think is most needed in maternal and child mental health? Every state receives federal government dollars to help ensure moms and children are healthy. State health departments…
Thanks to Sponsors of Our 2025 Community Celebration. (You Could Be One, Too!)
Our Community Partnership Celebration is always a joyful evening of warmth and fellowship. Every one of you who is part of Families as Allies in any way means so much to us.…
Medicaid is Recruiting Beneficiary Advisory Committee Members
On December 20, 2024, the Division of Medicaid Shared this press release: The Mississippi Division of Medicaid is excited to announce the establishment of a new Beneficiary Advisory Council. The…
Talk to Legislators about K- 12 Mental Health Task Force Recommendations
The K-12 Mental Health Task Force released its recommendations earlier in October. You can read the full report here. Legislators may use any or all of these recommendations to propose…
Get Involved: Share Your Expertise at the Mississippi disAbility MegaConference!
Families as Allies is excited to spread the word about an important opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. The 2025 Mississippi…
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Make Your Voice Heard! Take this Survey about Behavioral Health Care in Mississippi
Do you have ideas about improving Mississippi's mental health system? Do you think there are ways to improve substance use treatment services? Do you believe there are new or different…