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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/2debc250-2309-4f38-88cf-d4d80b249d88 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar Street 1101 Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T180654Z
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SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet online on Wednesday\, April 26\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. \nYou may access the meeting either online or by phone.\nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09 Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) One tap Mobile +13092053325\,\,83452343575#\,\,\,\,*184280# Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575 Passcode: 184280 The \nThe panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Sharon Coon\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Coon at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20220907T213219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144232Z
UID:10001145-1683201600-1683201600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230103T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T193710Z
UID:10001485-1683720000-1683720000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-28/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230502T214500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T214500Z
UID:10001248-1683729000-1683732600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Responds to Questions from Research Sites
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour zoom meeting is a forum for the STARR community of sites to chat with mental health advocates from NAMI\, National Federation of Families\, and People USA. They’ll share tips on priority initiatives\, activities that could use your help\, and ideas for how your site can deepen your relationship with your local advocacy organizations. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advocacy-responds-to-questions-from-research-sites/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T100000
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CREATED:20230206T213735Z
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UID:10001210-1683799200-1683799200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \nPlanning and Advisory meeting planned for May 11\, 2023 at MS State Hospital at Whitfield Bldg. 56\, 10am. This meeting will be in person and virtual. \nMeeting Location-in person\nMississippi State Hospital 3550 Hwy. 468 W.\nBldg. 56\nWhitfield MS. 39208 \nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \nMicrosoft Teams meeting\nJoin on your computer\, mobile app or room device\nClick here to join the meeting\nMeeting ID: 227 032 239 973\nPasscode: ftthC8\nDownload Teams | Join on the web\n\n\nOr call in (audio only)\n+1 769-230-0569\,\,389086883#   United States\, Jackson\nPhone Conference ID: 389 086 883#\nFind a local number | Reset PIN\nLearn More | Meeting options\n\nFederal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils.\n>Duties include: \n\nTo review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;\nTo serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness\, children with a serious emotional disturbance\, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and\nTo monitor\, review\, and evaluate\, not less than once each year\, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.\n\nClick here for notice information. \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230206T222729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T170400Z
UID:10001222-1684231200-1684231200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230109T165227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T181646Z
UID:10001203-1684411200-1684411200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-21/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20220907T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144325Z
UID:10001146-1685620800-1685620800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230227T215047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T162111Z
UID:10001522-1686304800-1686308400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Department of Mental Health created this council to advise the Department. \nMeeting location:\nARC of MS\n704 N. President St.\nJackson MS 39202 \nContact:\nKristin Merritte\n601-359-6557\nkristin.merritte@dmh.ms.gov \n  \nNotice details: https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/e1ee6e22-e287-40b3-9014-7e66590168b8
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230103T193841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T193841Z
UID:10001186-1686744000-1686744000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-29/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20220609T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T171538Z
UID:10001419-1686819600-1686819600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nNorth MS State Hospital\n1937 Briar Ridge Road\nTupelo\, MS. 38804 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230109T165412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T181943Z
UID:10001486-1686830400-1686830400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-22/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230206T223026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T170444Z
UID:10001224-1687255200-1687255200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-9/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230621T130148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T235436Z
UID:10001271-1687440600-1687444200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:All Hands on Deck: Keeping People Covered Through Medicaid Unwinding
DESCRIPTION:Families USA and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services \nPlease (virtually) join Families USA and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a critical and timely virtual conversation: \nSPEAKERS: \n\nDan Tsai\, Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services\nPerrie Briskin\, Senior Advisor\, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services\nFrederick Isasi\, Executive Director\, Families USA\n\nAGENDA: \n\nDiscuss how advocates\, insurance plans\, health care providers\, community-based organizations\, and more can take action.\nGet the inside scoop on several new CMS resources for states and stakeholders.\n\nPlenty of time for attendees to ask questions! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/all-hands-on-deck-keeping-people-covered-through-medicaid-unwinding/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230228T162334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T212719Z
UID:10001523-1688045400-1688049000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
DESCRIPTION:This conversation is for anyone working with parents providing peer support to other parents in any system\, such as Children’s Services Directors\, MAP Team Coordinators\, Care Coordinators and Center Directors. We will share an overview of Families as Allies’ parent peer support training curriculum and ongoing support and training. We want to hear your feedback on how we’re doing from your perspective and how we can be most supportive to you. We will also discuss issues in parent peer support and support and resources to address them \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-peer-support-conversation-for-anyone-working-with-parent-peer-supporters-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230103T194254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T194254Z
UID:10001188-1689163200-1689163200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-30/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100047
CREATED:20230206T231737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T180405Z
UID:10001511-1689242400-1689242400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities \nMSCDD is a federally mandated body of advocates appointed by the Governor to promote a better quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities\, their families\, and their communities. Improvement in quality of life is accomplished through initiatives that promote advocacy\, capacity building\, and systems change. The current 25-member Council includes people with disabilities\, parents\, family member advocates\, and required governmental representatives from public and private organizations. Membership reflects the diversity of the state. \nMSCDD is funded by the U.S. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health serves as the Designated State Agency for administrative and fiscal support. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nHampton Inn\n103 Ed Perry Blvd.\nOxford\, MS. 38655 \nContact Information\nToya Bolden\n601-359-6238\ntoya.bolden@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/council-on-developmental-disabilities-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20230109T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T182304Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-23/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20220907T213753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144426Z
UID:10001148-1691064000-1691064000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-21/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20230731T143216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T143216Z
UID:10000846-1691582400-1691586000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-35/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20230206T214542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T202352Z
UID:10001212-1691661600-1691661600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \nFederal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils. \n>Duties include: \n\nTo review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;\nTo serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness\, children with a serious emotional disturbance\, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and\nTo monitor\, review\, and evaluate\, not less than once each year\, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.\n\nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nMississippi State Hospital 3550 Hwy 468 W.\nWhitfield\, MS. 39208 \nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20240627T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T180853Z
UID:10001939-1692090000-1692090000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held Virtually on December 19\, 2024\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson MS 39201 \nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nSuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-27/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20240627T162853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175715Z
UID:10001938-1692090000-1692090000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held Virtually on August 15\, 2024\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson MS 39201 \nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nSuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20230814T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T004653Z
UID:10001601-1692180000-1692183600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday\, August 16\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m. \nYou may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09 \nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nOne tap Mobile\n+13092053325\,\,83452343575#\,\,\,\,*184280#\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: 184280 \nThe panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Coon\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20230620T212217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T210626Z
UID:10001270-1692262800-1692262800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \n\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar St. 10th Floor Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20230109T163639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T183559Z
UID:10001198-1692273600-1692273600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us.\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20230823T203443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T203443Z
UID:10001611-1693306800-1693308600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training And Information Center Project \nDo you often leave your child’s IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. Join MSPTI to learn how to avoid some of the most common hurdles and have more productive IEP meetings and better outcomes for your child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/steps-for-success-making-iep-meetings-work-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100048
CREATED:20230829T211814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T212157Z
UID:10001620-1694008800-1694008800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Views From the Field: Enhancing Care for Black and African American Health Disparities in Rural Areas
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the Morehouse School of Medicine’s African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence \nBlack and African American communities\, especially in rural areas\, are often overlooked in discussions about improving mental health and substance use treatment services. \nJoin the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the Morehouse School of Medicine’s African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence on Wednesday\, Sept. 6\, 2-3 p.m.\, for a powerful roundtable discussion about the impact of social justice concerns\, COVID-19\, and the challenges of providing care in rural communities. This event will amplify conversations regarding workforce shortages\, accessible technology\, and funding limitations while highlighting solutions and provider recommendations to address these disparities. \nRegister Here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/views-from-the-field-enhancing-care-for-black-and-african-american-health-disparities-in-rural-areas/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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