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Read more about the article Justice Department Commemorates the Anniversday of Olmstead v. L.C.

Justice Department Commemorates the Anniversday of Olmstead v. L.C.

  • Post published:June 22, 2022

The United States Department of Justice issued this statement on June 22, 2022, commemorating the Olmstead ruling: "Twenty-three years ago today, the Supreme Court decided Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark case…

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Read more about the article FactCheck.org: Mental Illness and Mass Shootings

FactCheck.org: Mental Illness and Mass Shootings

  • Post published:June 7, 2022

In the heartbreaking aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting, we urged everyone to take great care in how they described the relationship between mental illness and gun violence. We also committed…

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Read more about the article ‘Blueprint for Change’ for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

‘Blueprint for Change’ for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

  • Post published:June 7, 2022

The Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) recently released a Blueprint for Change: A National Framework for a System of Services for Children and Youth with…

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Read more about the article In Loving Memory of Margaret Tucker

In Loving Memory of Margaret Tucker

  • Post published:June 1, 2022

Margaret (Meg) Schweitzer Tucker passed away on May 20, 2022. She was 57. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Tucker, and her sister, Nancy Schweitzer Polidi. She was preceded…

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Read more about the article HHS Leaders Urge States to Maximize Efforts to Support Children’s Mental Health

HHS Leaders Urge States to Maximize Efforts to Support Children’s Mental Health

  • Post published:June 1, 2022

Families as Allies applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its emphasis on a coordinated approach to children's mental health across state and federal agencies, as…

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Read more about the article The Launch of the 988 Crisis Line

The Launch of the 988 Crisis Line

  • Post published:May 18, 2022

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shares on its website: "Beginning July 16, 2022, 988 will be the new three-digit dialing code connecting people to the existing…

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Read more about the article Dept. of Education Signals Possible Changes to Section 504 Regulations

Dept. of Education Signals Possible Changes to Section 504 Regulations

  • Post published:May 18, 2022

Last week, Reporter Michelle Diament in Disability Scoop reported that "the U.S. Department of Education is considering amendments to regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973." The Rehabilitation Act…

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Read more about the article Judge Reeves Holds Status Conference about Monitoring Report in Ongoing Mississippi Mental Health Lawsuit

Judge Reeves Holds Status Conference about Monitoring Report in Ongoing Mississippi Mental Health Lawsuit

  • Post published:May 10, 2022

On April 4, 2022, Judge Carlton Reeves held a status conference to review Dr. Michael Hogan's first monitoring report in the ongoing federal lawsuit against Mississippi's mental health system.

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Read more about the article National Health Law Program Moves the Nation from Mental Health Awareness to Acceptance

National Health Law Program Moves the Nation from Mental Health Awareness to Acceptance

  • Post published:May 10, 2022

Last week, at the beginning of what has traditionally been called "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week," we shared our support for the National Federation of Families' declaration: "It's time to move beyond…

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Read more about the article It is Time to Move from Mental Health Awareness to Acceptance

It is Time to Move from Mental Health Awareness to Acceptance

  • Post published:May 10, 2022

The National Federation of Families facilitates Children's Mental Health Awareness week during the first week of May. We applaud the Federation for beginning the 2022 week with this declaration: "It's…

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