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SUMMARY:The Future of Healthy Schools: Supportive Funding\, Systems Change\, and Community Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Institute For The Health Policy Forum \nSchool systems have the power to improve the health of a whole community\, and COVID-19 shed light on the critical intersection between health and education. This virtual event will explore how health and education professionals can collaboratively and sustainably build healthy schools. Attendees will learn about school funding\, community engagement strategies\, and developing a long-term plan to prioritize and embed health in schools. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-future-of-healthy-schools-supportive-funding-systems-change-and-community-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T231553Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Suicide Prevention to Postvention
DESCRIPTION:sponsor: National Council on Behavioral Health\nSuicide prevention can seem like a daunting undertaking for any workforce\, but as the number of deaths by suicide keeps increasing\, it becomes a necessary public health issue to be addressed within health care. Currently the 10th leading cause of death\, suicide claims more lives than traffic accidents and exceeds more than twice the number of homicides. Although most individuals\, including children and adolescents\, who eventually die by suicide\, receive health care services in the month prior to death\, providers at the point of care often do not detect suicidal thoughts. A comprehensive approach to suicide prevention includes strategies for prevention\, identification and assessment of at-risk individuals\, intervention\, and postvention. Organizations must ensure staff members have the appropriate knowledge and skills at every level. Join Relias and the National Council for this important conversation. \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n• Review suicide prevention best practices\n• Explore a framework to provide support around building internal and external capacity for suicide prevention with practical interventions.\n• Discuss postvention strategies when providing services to those directly affected by or bereaved by {someone else’s} suicide.\n• Discuss training and skills application best practices for putting suicide prevention into action. \n\n\n\nRegister here>> \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/best-practices-for-suicide-prevention-to-postvention/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210831T195716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T210717Z
UID:10000961-1630497600-1630501200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, ADAA and Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs: What Parents Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\n \nWhen people think about educating students with disabilities\, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). \nAlthough students can receive accommodations\, related services\, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA\, the two laws vary in a number of important ways. This presentation will provide parents with information to help them understand the law and what it means to their child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-adaa-and-children-with-disabilities-or-special-health-care-needs-what-parents-need-to-know-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210831T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T201402Z
UID:10000963-1630576800-1630580400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood (1 hour training)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\nThis training provides strategies for what parents and youth can do to help plan for the student’s transition from high school to adult employment\, postsecondary education or training\, and independent living.\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mapping-dreams-transition-to-adulthood-1-hour-training/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210831T203109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T203109Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Relias’ Suicide Prevention Simulation Training Courses
DESCRIPTION:Relias \nWith suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the United States\, it’s important for your entire staff to be aware of proper suicide prevention protocols. However\, knowing what to do is different than doing it in the moment when face-to-face with a client expressing suicidal thoughts. \nScenario-based learning and simulation training offers a safe space for staff to practice their skills—something they might not receive from a traditional training course. This can help clinicians reinforce their suicide prevention skills and improve confidence when applying the same skills to a real-life situation. \nOn September 9\, 2021 at 3 PM ET\, Sara will walk you through the technology and importance of suicide prevention simulation courses. During the webinar\, you’ll learn: \nThe benefits scenario-based learning and simulation training have on skills application and staff confidence\nThe specific simulation courses Relias offers on suicide prevention\nHow to try the simulation courses yourself \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introduction-to-relias-suicide-prevention-simulation-training-courses/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210910T123005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140855Z
UID:10001223-1631527200-1631530800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Records and Record Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhat records are important? What is FERPA? How do I request copies of my child’s records? How do I stay organized? How long should it take to get the copies I requested? These are five commonly asked questions when parents get ready to attend IEP meetings. This presentation will provide answers and links to other resources. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/records-and-record-keeping-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210823T211725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140919Z
UID:10000953-1631626200-1631631600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Black LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health: Contemporary Approaches to Understanding and Uprooting Intersectional Stigma to Promote Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity  \nAccumulating research suggests that multiple\, interlocking forms of stigma-related stress (e.g.\, racism\, homophobia\, transphobia) drive and maintain behavioral health disparities among Black LGBTQ individuals. Despite this knowledge\, most research and clinical interventions related to stigma-related stress focus on one type of stigma (e.g.\, racism) in isolation from others (e.g.\, homophobia\, transphobia). Intersectionality provides a framework to help researchers and clinicians better understand the multi-dimensional experiences of Black LGBTQ people\, but the application of intersectionality to such empirical and clinical efforts remains in its infancy. To address this gap\, this webinar includes emerging efforts to better understand and intervene upon links between intersectional stigma and aspects of behavioral health (e.g.\, mental health\, HIV risk) among Black LGBTQ individuals. Delivered by Dr. Skyler Jackson (he/him)\, this presentation will (a) feature novel experience sampling research illuminating how daily events related to both one’s race and sexual orientation (i.e.\, intersectional experiences) are associated with day-to-day changes in Black sexual minorities’ psychological well-being and (b) overview recent clinical efforts to develop and test a group-based treatment to address intersectional stigma\, mental health\, and HIV risk among young gay and bisexual men of color. Future directions\, including the applicability of results to clinical\, community\, and policy-level interventions will be discussed. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to articulate the framework of intersectionality and distinguish single-axis\, additive\, and intersectional models of behavioral health.\nParticipants will be able to identify the unique forms of stigma-related stress experienced by Black LGBTQ individuals and explain how they relate to select behavioral health outcomes.\nParticipants will be equipped to better intervene upon the modifiable psychosocial mechanisms linking stigma\, mental health\, and HIV risk among Black sexual minority men.\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advancing-black-lgbtq-behavioral-health-contemporary-approaches-to-understanding-and-uprooting-intersectional-stigma-to-promote-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210910T124333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140807Z
UID:10001225-1631880000-1631883600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Oh Behave! Creating a Behavior Support Toolbox for Infants/Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nParents\, teachers\, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students’ families! \nRegister here>> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/oh-behave-creating-a-behavior-support-toolbox-for-infants-toddlers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210910T125240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T141404Z
UID:10001227-1632304800-1632308400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \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. \nJoin us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles and how to 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210921T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T193425Z
UID:10001257-1632312000-1632315600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Training Graduates Coaching and Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups\, provide coaching guidance for those who are already serving on groups or about to serve on groups\, and will be a place where graduates can discuss common concerns\, problems and successes that will help them be more effective parent/caregiver leaders. Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. (Open only to leadership training graduates) \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-10/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210910T130101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T131025Z
UID:10001239-1632391200-1632394800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: After High School
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nIDEA or 504 services in high school do not guarantee eligibility for accommodations in post-secondary education. Join us and learn how to be prepared for the next phase of education. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-and-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-after-high-school-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210910T132845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T132845Z
UID:10001240-1632484800-1632488400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Request\, Referral\, and Consent
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nRequest\, Referral\, and Consent: What do these three words mean to parents? Do you know how to request evaluations\, make a referral or what you must give written consent for before evaluations or services can begin? \nJoin us and learn what you need to know and how to use the information as you advocate for your child. \nRegister here >> \nThis webinar is offered several times. Select the date and time that works best for you.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/request-referral-and-consent-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210817T203558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T141716Z
UID:10001204-1632817800-1632843000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Reach MS: Supports for Students with Significant Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:REACH MS is excited to offer Supports for Students with Significant Disabilities. This one day training provides participants the opportunity to briefly overview positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and will largely focus on best practices in regard to students with significant disabilities. Components discussed will include creating a physical environment; planing meaningful instruction; setting rules and consequences; designing reinforcement and consequence systems; and aligning social-emotional skills\, communication\, and behavior for students with significant disabilities. \nPlease bring a photocopy or electronic picture of the following items that you have already created and are utilizing in our classroom: Daily schedule\, expectations\, rules\, a panoramic of the classroom (or as much of the classroom that can fit into 1 picture)\, behavior chart/levels\, and any reinforcement (class or individual) that is given. Please so not create something for the sake of the picture. If you are not a classroom teacher\, use items from when you were or from a current classroom you support that has students with significant disabilities. \nTargeted Audience: Elementary and Secondary staff\, Teachers/Administrators of students with severe disabilities \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/reach-ms-supports-for-students-with-significant-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210910T133552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140827Z
UID:10001241-1632830400-1632834000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Oh Behave! Creating a Behavior Support Toolbox for Preschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nParents\, teachers\, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students’ families! \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/oh-behave-creating-a-behavior-support-toolbox-for-preschoolers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210907T234130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T142759Z
UID:10001220-1632992400-1633001400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Leadership Training - Sept. 30 & Oct 1 - Families as Allies
DESCRIPTION:This training is for parents\, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions\, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join the sessions from a device that has a camera and stay on camera throughout all sessions. Parents and caregivers who are receiving a stipend for completing this training must also turn in all course evaluations in addition to completing the other requirements in order to receive their stipends. \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-leadership-training-sep-30-oct-1/2021-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210921T143452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T151449Z
UID:10001255-1633006800-1633010400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Stabilizing Housing for Families of Children Who Experience Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) and National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) \nChildhood is a crucial time for brain development and disruptions during these key stages can have a lasting negative impact. According to the National Center on Family Homelessness\, approximately 1 in 45 children experiences homelessness every year. Contributing factors include traumatic stress\, mental health challenges (especially depression) and substance use. To further complicate matters\, the experience of homelessness itself is considered a traumatic experience and is likely to exacerbate symptoms of mental illness and addiction in both children and adults. \nFamilies who have children of any age living with them who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges are more likely than others to experience homelessness. Additionally\, during times of stress or crisis\, children are less likely to be engaged in mental health and substance use support services – times when they and their families need help the most. Often\, these children may act out by being loud or engaging in destructive behavior while symptomatic on the property. These behaviors may result in families facing eviction and homelessness. \nIn this 2-part series presented by the Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) and National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC)\, we will share important information about family homelessness and the supports available to help families regain housing stability. Our goal is to equip parents/caregivers\, the family peer support workforce and mental health and substance use professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to assist families who experiencing homelessness and/or to protect them from this traumatic experience before it occurs. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/stabilizing-housing-for-families-of-children-who-experience-mental-health-and-or-substance-use-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210907T234130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T142759Z
UID:10001221-1633078800-1633087800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Leadership Training - Sept. 30 & Oct 1 - Families as Allies
DESCRIPTION:This training is for parents\, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions\, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join the sessions from a device that has a camera and stay on camera throughout all sessions. Parents and caregivers who are receiving a stipend for completing this training must also turn in all course evaluations in addition to completing the other requirements in order to receive their stipends. \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-leadership-training-sep-30-oct-1/2021-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20211005T181543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T181543Z
UID:10000975-1633608000-1633608000@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.. \nJoin here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20211005T191604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T191604Z
UID:10000979-1633687200-1633687200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day : Making Things Better for Our Children and Our System
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight the history and meaning of both Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day. Supports to help our children during mental illness awareness week will be shared\, as will opportunities to improve our system using the principles of World Mental Health Day. This webinar is appropriate for families\, youth\, anyone working with families\, policy makers and anyone who cares about mental health and our children.\n\n\nJoin here>>\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mental-illness-awareness-week-and-world-mental-health-day-making-things-better-for-our-children-and-our-system/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210927T152024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T152024Z
UID:10001261-1633951800-1633955400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Employment Transition Services
DESCRIPTION:MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  \nThrough the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)\, MDRS works with students with disabilities beginning at age 14. MDRS helps them transition from college to career\, depending on their own personal goals. These services are invaluable to parents and potentially life changing for students. This one-hour session could save you time and money down the road. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER >>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/pre-employment-transition-services/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210927T143157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T143157Z
UID:10001259-1634211000-1634214600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:MS Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS): Who Are We?
DESCRIPTION:MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  \nMDRS is often referred to as state government’s “best kept secret”. This session provides you with a look into each of the agency’s four major programs (Vocational Rehabilitation\, Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind\, Office of Special Disability Programs and Disability Determination Services) and points you to valuable resources available. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/ms-department-of-rehabilitation-services-mdrs-who-are-we/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210927T153018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T151737Z
UID:10001263-1634556600-1634560200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Job Placement Services
DESCRIPTION:MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  \nFinding a job may be easy on your own\, but finding a career and a support system to sustain you may not be. That is where the resources and expertise of the MDRS Team comes in and works for YOU. Your plan\, their help. It’s a win/win all the way around! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/job-placement-services/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20211019T192908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T230148Z
UID:10001281-1634740200-1634745600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Privacy Rights for Individuals and Families
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nJoin the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) to learn more about the privacy protections for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health (MH) information\, including how families and caregivers can: \n\nIdentify how federal health privacy laws protect individuals’ SUD and MH treatment information\, especially when family members are involved in care\nUnderstand how individuals receiving services and their families can work together in a way that supports recovery and respects the individual’s privacy and their individual choices\nRecognize key points for individuals and families to consider when sharing or requesting SUD/MH treatment information\n\nRegister Here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/substance-use-disorder-and-mental-health-privacy-rights-for-individuals-and-families/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20211019T173030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T230333Z
UID:10001268-1635156000-1635159600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Bullying Prevention: How Parents and Families Can Help!
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: Patty Gautier\, Family\, Data & Dissemination Coordinator\, REACH MS \n\nOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month and everyone can do something to help prevent bullying; individuals\, schools\, and communities each have an important role! \n\nLearn what you can do! Bullying is real. It happens every day. Bullying hurts\, emotionally and physically. Sometimes bullying even kills. But YOU can help the kids in your life to stop school bullying. We have the power to make a difference. Every adult who is raising a child can help in the effort to eliminate bullying by talking honestly and openly with that child about bullying experiences at school. \n\n\nJoin us as we discuss ways family members using strong adult guidance are helping to stop school bullying. \n  \n\n\nRegister Here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bullying-prevention-how-parents-and-families-can-help/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210927T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T012639Z
UID:10000973-1635161400-1635165000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Saving your income with a Mississippi ABLE account
DESCRIPTION:MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  \nABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are now available to help individuals with disabilities save and invest money\, as they have not been able to before. This session helps you understand ABLE\, determine if it is right for you/your child/your family\, and shows you where to get more information or sign up. Considering ABLE or just learning about it\, you won’t want to miss this session designed just for parents. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/saving-your-income-with-a-mississippi-able-account/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20211019T181724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T181724Z
UID:10001275-1635242400-1635244200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION: Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \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 us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles and how to 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-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20211019T183432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T191318Z
UID:10001277-1635328800-1635332400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Getting and Keeping the First Job
DESCRIPTION: Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nParticipants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness\, how families can help youth with career planning\, and strategies to navigate resumes\, job interviews\, and job accommodations. Particular attention is paid to the role of families in the career exploration and job hunting process. The message of the session is simple: families who understand the world of work\, and who maintain high expectations of their youth\, can play a pivotal role in the employment success of youth with disabilities. \nRegister Here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/getting-and-keeping-the-first-job/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20211022T155332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T160710Z
UID:10001283-1635339600-1635339600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Cafe' Ta Center | A Program of the Family Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The CAFÉ TAC \nWant to talk about the challenges of supporting a family member with a mental health condition? \nJoin The CAFE TA Center‘s upcoming Family Mental Health Learning Community conversation! The first session is set for  Wednesday\, October 27th at 2:00 PM ET. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88114382447 \nIf you have a youth\, young adult\, or family member with a mental health condition\, and want to learn how to effectively support their recovery and your own wellness\, this is the conversation for you! \nThe theme for this first Learning Community conversation will be \nWhat is Happening with Your Youth or Adult Child is Not a Result of a Parenting Failure \nThis is an opportunity to \n\nHear from other family members about their family recovery paths\nLearn about strategies others have employed in trying to change their thinking about mental health\nShare your own story\nAsk questions about your own family situation\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/5053/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20210831T202214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T202214Z
UID:10000964-1635584400-1635595200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2021 Bridging-the-Gap HYBRID Style
DESCRIPTION:Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E.)\nLiving Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) is excited to invite you to take part in our upcoming annual 2021 Bridging-the-Gap 5K Walk/Run/Stroll or Roll-a-Thon. This year we will be hosting our walk HYBRID STYLE! We want to do our part in keeping all of our consumers and supporters safe during this time. Participants will have the opportunity to walk with us at the historical Mississippi River Bridge or from their favorite trail! Participants will be able to support and participate the way they feel comfortable. \nWe will be hosting a ZOOM on event day to kick-off the walk from each of our office locations. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2021-bridging-the-gap-hybrid-style/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T091532
CREATED:20211028T140520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T142030Z
UID:10001288-1636027200-1636027200@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. \nJoin here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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