In recent weeks, we have shared with you news stories and our outrage about authorities jailing Mississippians with mental illness simply because they need care during a crisis. Mississippi is…
We're excited to see the National Federation of Families and the National Family Support TA Center launch "Partnering with Families in Behavioral Health," a new online course for behavioral health providers that…
Families as Allies is tracking these bills related to mental health, disabilities and children. The list sorts bills according to their content areas: mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice/criminal justice, education, special…
We enjoyed seeing everyone who came to the Capitol on March 12 for Mental Health and Wellness Day and who let your legislators know what matters to you and your…
The Mississippi State Legislature introduced over 2,000 bills in this year's legislative session, and Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker White then assigned these bills to committees. The deadline for legislators to vote…
During the Mississippi legislative session, we do our best to follow bills that could interest families and others who are part of our organization. Here is the complete list of…
Legislators had until February 19 to introduce new bills. It will likely take several more days for staff to post all new bills on the legislative website. Lt. Governor Delbert…
Legislators have introduced hundreds of new bills in the House and Senate since the Mississippi State Legislature convened in early January. The 2024 legislative session will last longer than usual…
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…
The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 2, 2024. The session lasts 125 days and ends (or adjourns) on May 5 (also known as sine die). Monday, February 19, is…