SAMHSA-sponsored webinars presented by the National Federation of Families Discussing the Effects of COVID 19 from the Family Perspective – Part Two Over the past year, COVID 19 dramatically transformed every aspect of family life as stay-at-home orders went into effect nationwide. In January 2021, the National Federation of Families (NFF) conducted a national survey […]
On May 4th, Tuesday of Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, at 2:00 p.m. ET, the National Federation of Families will host a live “fireside chat” style event during which a small group of leaders from national organizations focused on children’s and youth mental health will share their thoughts on this year’s theme "Flip the Script […]
Parents may get confused about what their rights are and what their child's rights are when their child has an IEP and is being disciplined. This webinar will review suspensions and other disciplining of students with IEPs. Manifestation Determination hearings related to your child's IEP will be reviewed as well. This is the fourth in […]
Webinar by Crossover Xpand: Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources LGBTQ+ youth are at increased risk for multiple health disparity outcomes, including increased rates of depression, suicidal thinking, and worse physical health outcomes. Mental health providers and other allies are key to providing support to families and reducing risk for unwanted outcomes. Thus, the purpose of […]
Sponsored by NCSMH and FREDLA. Presenters: Kris Scardamalia Ph.D. and Samantha Reaves Ph.D. National Center for School Mental Health COVID-19 has changed almost every aspect of our children’s lives this past year. Children and youth have had to adapt to rapid and sometimes multiple shifts in education settings, child care, and time spent with friends and lack […]
National Training and Technical Assistance Center Supporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely, overwhelming, complex, and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services, child welfare, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn […]
Event by Mississippi Department of Mental Health This 6.5-hour training gives adults who regularly interact with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. The new virtual delivery […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme for Children's Mental Health Awareness Week is Flip the Script. In this webinar, we will discuss ways to flip the script from traditional ways of thinking to new ideas to support our children individually, in the systems that serve them, and at the policy level. This […]
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Parent Advocacy Academy (Part 1) Parents of children with disabilities are constantly learning about advocacy. Understanding how to advocate for your child, along with the importance of communication, and how to resolve conflicts are important parts of the process. Join us for a two-part virtual advocacy academy that will […]
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.