We Love Our Interns at Families as Allies!
Trenier Coleman and Angel Burnett just finished their internships with Families as Allies, and we wish them the absolute best! Both are pursuing bachelor's degrees in Social Work from Jackson…
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Families as Allies Public Comments on MYPAC Reimbursement Policy
On October 31st, The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) issued a public notice of proposed state plan amendments to Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC) coverage and reimbursement. According to…
Pam Dollar, executive director of the MS Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities, presents the Torchbearer Award to Families as Allies.
Torchbearer Award: Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Honors Families as Allies
Families as Allies was humbled and honored to receive a Torchbearer's award for supporting families and advocating for progress in the mental health system at the Coalition for Citizens with…
LGBTQ+ History Month: the Life of Dr. Charles Silverstein
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, celebrating the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people. This week, we call your attention to the life of the psychologist and LGBTQ+ activist…
Understanding ADD and ADHD During Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Month
October is Attention Deficit (ADD) and Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness month. The theme of the month is "Moving Forward with ADHD." At the end of this blog,…
Down Syndrome Acceptance Month
According to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), October has been National Down Syndrome Awareness Month( DSAM) since the 1980s. The Society describes October as "a month to raise awareness and…
What Mississippi Law Says about Bullying at School
Bullying is against the law in Mississippi on school property, at any school-sponsored function, or on a school bus. Mississippi state law requires each local school district to prohibit bullying…
Department of Mental Health Releases 2023 Report on Adult Services
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…
Fifth Circuit Court Supports State in Longstanding Mental Health Lawsuit
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…
Recent Mississippi Mental Health Updates and Reports
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…