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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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Read more about the article Hinds County Youth Court Offers ‘Family Resource Academy’ for All Families

Hinds County Youth Court Offers ‘Family Resource Academy’ for All Families

  • Post published:August 1, 2023

We at Families as Allies offer a huge shout-out to Hinds County Youth Court and Judge Carlyn Hicks for hosting a back-to-school Family Resource Academy this Thursday, August 3rd, from…

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Read more about the article Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities’ Special Education Law Conference a Great Success!

Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities’ Special Education Law Conference a Great Success!

  • Post published:July 18, 2023

Families as Allies says a great big THANK YOU to our friends and partners at the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities and the Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center…

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Read more about the article Do You Work with Parent Peer Supporters? Join Us June 29 at 1:30!

Do You Work with Parent Peer Supporters? Join Us June 29 at 1:30!

  • Post published:June 28, 2023

Each quarter, Families as Allies facilitates a virtual conversation for anyone working with parents providing parent-peer support in any system, such as Children's Services Directors, MAP Team Coordinators, Care Coordinators…

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Families as Allies Live Covers Medicaid, Peer Support and Help During Summer Break

  • Post published:June 13, 2023

On May 31, 2023, the Families as Allies team took to Facebook and Youtube for "Families as Allies Live," our "every-fifth-Wednesday" live streaming report on what we're focusing on as…

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Read more about the article “Accept. Advocate. Act.” Parents Speak Out at the Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Event

“Accept. Advocate. Act.” Parents Speak Out at the Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Event

  • Post published:June 13, 2023

In this video, parents describe their journeys to promote acceptance of their children and their mental health challenges.

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Read more about the article MS Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council Meets May 11 at 10 AM

MS Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council Meets May 11 at 10 AM

  • Post published:May 9, 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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Read more about the article NFF Recommends Events During Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week

NFF Recommends Events During Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week

  • Post published:May 9, 2023

The National Federation of Families has recommended a month full of events to help "get you inspired to Accept, Advocate, and Act for Children's Mental Health!" (The following events and…

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Read more about the article SAMHSA Hosting Daily Webinars During Children’s Mental Health Week

SAMHSA Hosting Daily Webinars During Children’s Mental Health Week

  • Post published:May 2, 2023

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Recovery announced that it is hosting a series of webinars during Children's Mental Health Week. Guest speakers include Barbara…

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Read more about the article Mississippi DisAbility MegaConference is June 6 and 7: Registration is Open!

Mississippi DisAbility MegaConference is June 6 and 7: Registration is Open!

  • Post published:April 24, 2023

The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference is Mississippi's largest cross-disability conference for people with disabilities, families, students, and professionals. The conference will be held June 6th and 7th at the County Line Hilton in…

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