National Training & Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, & Family Mental Health This webinar will focus on skills to manage adversities that occur as one prepares to resume work, school, or other life activities. Sometimes those facing adversities are expected to adopt resilience skills or “grit” to manage persisting obstacles, rather than to address […]
Rise Up! Facing the Addiction Crisis, One Family at a Time Join us for the 2021 Opioid & Heroin Mississippi Drug Summit – A Virtual Event September 15-17, 2021 Education. Training. Collaboration. Saving lives. The goal of the Mississippi Opioid and Heroin Summit is an opportunity for all of us to face the epidemic that […]
The 6th Annual Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire, is a fun event hosted by the four museums of Jackson, Mississippi's LeFleur Museum District (LMD) on September 16-18, 2021. The MSF showcases the Magnolia State's innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations. This year, the event is will be in-person and virtual: * September 16: Science After 6 (click here for details) […]
Families As Allies Executive Director, Joy Hogge, and Melody Worsham talk with MFP co-founders Kimberly Griffin and Donna Ladd about the state's mental health crisis and lawsuit outcome. Watch live>>
The mental health and wellness of men and boys have been often ignored, even though it can take a substantial toll on their lives. When ignored, mental health issues can affect physical health and life expectancy, as well as cause boys and men the inability to fully function in society and within their families.
Join the NAMIWalks for A United Day of Hope Our NAMIWalks event will be a little different than what you might expect from a walk event— while making a lot of difference. It’s going to be “your way,” meaning you choose what you want to do on event day. Our collective mental health needs are […]
Wear and Share Orange to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. Unity Day is an opportunity to not only wear and share orange but to showcase orange in creative ways, making the day uniquely your own. Click here for other ways […]
Join Mississippi Families for Kids for a Virtual Black Family Summit with keynote speaker Dr. Rashad Ali, MD, JD, FACOG Chief OB/GYN at the Family Medical Health Center, Inc. Topic: The Economic Impact of Health Inequity and Racial Justice 6 social work CEU credits included in general admission- $30. Students pay only $10! The Black […]
Made to Save Coalition Join the Made to Save Coalition for a workshop about how to talk to your friends and family about the COVID-19 vaccines. Talking to your friends and family about getting COVID-19 vaccinated is one of the best ways you can help the people you care about get the information they need […]
Families as Allies have touched the lives of many children and families over the past year because of your generous support. This year we're combining our Annual Community Partnership with our Annual Open House into one virtual event. Tickets are free, and sponsorships are available! Register here >> If you or your organization would like […]