NAMI Mississippi Holiday Hello 2022
2022-12-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | NAMI Mississippi, 298 Commerce Park Dr. Suite C, Ridgeland, 39157, United States
NAMI Mississippi
NAMI Mississippi is inviting everyone to stop by and grab light snacks, or simply say “hello” and hear more about NAMI programs, and meet the staff, board members and volunteers.
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Champions for Children Gala Raffle
2022-12-08 17:00
Mississippi Families for Kids
Are you feeling lucky?
Help Mississippi Families for Kids fundraise for 2023 services by purchasing Gala raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three amazing prizes!
Raffle tickets must be purchased online by 5 p.m. December 8th. If you are attending our Gala event, you can purchase raffle tickets in person until the drawing takes place at the end of the event.
Raffle tickets enter you into a drawing for:

House cleaning services from Home and Business Services and Property Management valued at $250
A Regions Cruiser Bike valued at $250
An Alaska cruise voucher for two on the Sapphire Princess departing from Anchorage on 7/5/23 provided by Pam Anderson- Cruise Planners valued at $2,750.

Once a winner is drawn for one item, they cannot win another item: no repeat winners.
Proceeds from the Champions For Children Gala benefit Mississippi Families for Kids a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.
Purchase raffle tickets here >>
Thank you for your support.

Champions for Children Gala
2022-12-08 18:30 | Duling Hall, 622 Duling Ave., Jackson, MS, United States
Mississippi Families for Kids
Join Mississippi Families for Kids on December 8th at 6:30 for a gala to fundraise for permanency services for 2023!
Enjoy a night at Duling Hall in Jackson, MS filled with music, dinner, drinks, drawdown, and an online raffle. It will be a night of celebration!
Black tie attire encouraged.
Proceeds from the Champions For Children Gala benefit Mississippi Families for Kids a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.
Purchase tickets here >>

The Power of Words
2022-12-10 13:00 - 15:00
Junior Auxiliary of Byram & Terry
Join the Junior Auxiliary of Byram & Terry’s family-friendly event for FREE developmental, behavioral, and autistic screenings on-site.
This informative event will have developmental, behavioral and autism screenings, sessions on childhood suicide awareness and other engaging and fun activities for all ages!

Parents who attend will have the opportunity to enter for the chance to win a $150 visa gift card!

Register today at https://bit.ly/PowerofWords2022.

Ninth Annual Families as Allies Community Partnership Celebration
2023-01-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Bravo! Italian Restaurant and Bar, 4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Rd, Highland Village Suite 244, Jackson, 39211, United States
We’ve rescheduled the Community Partnership Celebration—and we thank you for your patience and understanding of our need to reschedule our Ninth Annual CPC. If you already purchased tickets for the November 7 event, those tickets will be automatically transferred to this event.
Please join us at Bravo Italian Restaurant and Bar on Monday, January 2023, from 5:00 to 7:30 for our Ninth Annual Community Partnership Celebration to celebrate the work we do together and ensure that it continues. We hope you can join us, but if you cannot, please consider donating.
Monday, January 23, 2023
5:00 to 7:30 PM
Bravo! Italian Restaurant
Tickets are $50.00 each and sponsorships are available.
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Disability Awareness Day
2023-03-02 08:00 - 12:00
Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol gives people with disabilities and advocates a chance to talk with decision-makers who can preserve or expand services that make a critical difference in the lives of Mississippians with disabilities. Each year approximately 25 organizations participate in this event hosted annually by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. This year, our goal is to have participant visits to all state senators and representatives and/or their staff.
Disability Awareness Day not only helps to educate policymakers about the issues affecting our community but also shows solidarity within the disability community.

Invite others to come
Receive training prior to the event to learn how to advocate effectively, how to find your legislators and how to find and talk to them on the day of the event
Get information on proposed bills that will have an impact on people with disabilities and their families
Network and receive information
Visit your state senator and representative

There is no charge to attend but we ask that you register so we will have an idea of how many people to expect.
If you have questions, contact Brittany Greer at brittany@mspti.org or call (601) 969-0601
Schedule of Events
8:00am – 10:00am – Visits with Legislators
10:00am – Group photo in the Rotunda
10:30am – 12:00 noon – Visits with Legislators
Register here >>

2023 Virtual Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol
2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:00
NAMI Mississippi

Due to venue restrictions, the Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol will be held online Tuesday, March 7 from 10 – 11 a.m.
The program includes personal stories, speakers and other activities. Hosts include NAMI Mississippi, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Families As Allies, and the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists (AMPSS).
You must RSVP to receive an email with the video conference link. For more information, call 601-899-9058 or email stateoffice@namims.org.

RSVP here >>

Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
2023-03-24 13:00, 2023-07-21 12:30
Please join us in congratulating our newest class of parent peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments, this is a great opportunity to build the parent peer support community. We encourage friends and families of the graduates, as well as anyone who supports parent peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent peer supporter, to attend.
Register here >>

MECIC Statewide Autism Screening Day
2023-04-18 10:00 - 18:00
Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center
MECIC is organizing a special statewide autism screening day on Tuesday, April 18, from 10 AM to 6 PM. This event is aimed at parents of children aged five years and under who suspect their child may have autism.
Parents can schedule appointments for this important event by calling 601-266-4745. MECIC’s autism screening day is a fantastic opportunity for parents to have their children screened and receive crucial information to address any concerns they may have about their child’s development.
Screenings are taking place at the Columbus-Lowndes, Public Library, North MS Child Care Resources and Referrals in Oxford, The R& R at 750 in Jackson, MECIC: R&R in Hattiesburg, MECIC: R&R in Gulfport and Pascagoula Public Library in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Love Out Loud
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00
Ever Reaching Community Outreach
The Ever Reaching Community Outreach (ERCO) is hosting Love Out Loud at Yogi on the Lake. The FREE event will take place on April 22, 2023, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ERCO extends an invitation to stay for lunch. It will be provided at no charge.
Activities for participants include bounce houses, games, face-painting and more.
ERCO is a faith-based nonprofit that serves as a Mississippi Food Network food pantry; a donation center (with clothes, housewares, furniture and more); a network resource center working together with other ministries to meet needs; and a provider of hope-sharing the message of hope and faith in Jesus Christ. (James 1:22)
Contact 601-665-5720 or visit ERCO’s website at ERCO@everreaching.net for more information.

Virtual Black Family Symposium 2023
2023-05-04 09:00 - 12:00
Mississippi Families for Kids
Mississippi Families for Kids is proud to invite you to the upcoming virtual Black Family Symposium.
This symposium is a chance for our community to come together to discuss issues affecting the Black community, make changes collectively, and prepare for the fall Black Family Summit.
Change starts at home and evolves as we ensure children have a voice in the change process. The symposium will provide an opportunity for individuals and professionals to become educated and equipped to change our community for the better. We will also be celebrating National Black Family Day during the symposium.
Register here >>
The registration fee is $25 for professionals, $10 for the community, and free for students. Social workers receive 2 CEUs for attending from Jackson State University. If you are a student, please register and skip the payment step.
For more information about the Black Family Symposium, contact acampbell@mffk.org.

History of Children’s Mental Health Week
2023-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
Learn about how Children’s Mental Health Week was born!
Presenters: Barbara Huff, Founding Director of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health and Barb Scheidegger, Executive Director Missouri Families 4 Families.
Click Here to Register>>

System of Care Summit 2023
2023-05-09 - 2023-05-11
National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health
The National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) is pleased to announce a no-cost System of Care Virtual Summit (SOC Summit) on May 9-11, 2023.
The SOC Summit is an opportunity for all children’s mental health partners to reunite, renew, and re-energize their efforts to support children and young people with behavioral health needs, as well as their families.
Our virtual doors are open to anyone who is invested in the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and families.
Register here >>

Self-Care Practice for Youth and Advocates for Youth with Messages of Hope in Recovery from Youth with Lived Experiences
2023-05-09 12:00 - 13:00
Hear about the importance of strategies and self-reflection tools that can be used for managing self-care. Youth and young adults with broad lived experiences will share inspiring, impactful, and empowering messages of how incorporating self-care practices into their daily lives have supported and enhanced their personal recovery journey.
Presenters: Youth MOVE National
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Born to Be Wild: Family and Friends Picnic
2023-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS, 39202
Presented by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science: Come out a FUN-filled day celebrating individuals with disabilities, their families and friends. Enjoy a day free of judgment and full of support. Visit our “Resource Trail” and gather valuable information from agencies and advocacy groups. Everyone is welcome!
$7 Ticket Includes
* All-day access to Museum
* Lunch Provided
* Archery

* Creature Feature
* State of the Art Accessible Playground
* Corn Hole Fishing
* K-9 Demonstration

Register here >>

SPARK Autism Awareness Event
2023-09-17 12:30
SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research) and CAY (Center for Advancement of Youth)
Saint John M. B. Church is pleased to announce an upcoming Autism Awareness Event. This event aims to raise awareness about autism and offer valuable information and resources to parents and communities.
Event Details:
Location:
Saint John M. B. Church
4895 Medgar Evers Drive @ Northside Drive
Date: September 17, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM
The event is a proactive step towards fostering understanding and inclusivity for individuals on the autism spectrum, and we welcome your participation.
For any inquiries or more information, please get in touch with Tamala Matthews at tamalamatthews@gmail.com or 601-214-9647.
Register here>>

2023 Fall Family Elementary Literacy Night
2023-09-26 16:00 - 17:00
Mississippi Achievement School District
Please join the Mississippi Department of Education in a meeting for families of kindergarten through grade 3 students at McCoy Elementary School Cafetorium.
This is for both Humphreys County and Yazoo City.

Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
2024-01-12 13:00
Please join us in congratulating our newest class of parent-peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments, this is a great opportunity to build the parent-peer support community. We encourage friends and families of the graduates, as well as anyone who supports parent-peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent-peer supporter, to attend.
Register here >>

Caregiver / Parent Peer Support Specialist Training Graduation
2025-05-16 13:00, 2025-09-19 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-21 13:00, 2026-01-16 13:00, 2026-03-20 13:00
Families as Allies
Please join us in congratulating our newest class of parent peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments, this is a great opportunity to build the parent peer support community. We encourage the graduates’ friends and families, as well as anyone who supports parent peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent peer supporter, to attend.
Register here >>
