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SUMMARY:Parent Caregiver Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to help another parent on the same journey?\n\nThen\, being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \n\n\nWhat is Parent-Peer Support? Parent-peer support is when a parent or caregiver uses their lived experience to support another parent or caregiver who is going through similar experiences.\n\nWho Can Be a Parent Peer Supporter? A parent-peer supporter is a biological parent\, adoptive parent\, or caregiver with legal custody who is currently raising or has raised a child with these characteristics:\n\nThe child is currently between the ages of 0-21\, or was when they first began having challenges.\nThe child has an emotional\, social\, behavioral\, or substance use disability.\n The child received services in or navigated the mental health or a related system (for example\, a child with an IEP related to behavior issues at school).\n\nHow Do I Become a Parent Peer Supporter? The Department of Mental Health certifies parent-peer supporters in the mental health system.\nUpcoming training:\n\nJuly 14-18\, 2025\n\n\nClick here for the application packet. \n\n\nWho Should Take the Training?\nAny parent or caregiver who is raising a child who has challenges and:\n\nIs interested in working for a community mental health center or another agency certified by the Department of Mental Health. Completing the training does not guarantee you a job\, but it helps ensure you’ll be ready for one.\nIs interested in doing part-time contractual work for Families as Allies. We are building our pool of contractual employees.\nSupports parents in any system. This training will strengthen your skills and help you network with other parent-peer supporters.\nWould like to learn how to support other parents in the same shoes in any child-serving system. We currently have funds to pay training stipends to parents who are—or have been—involved in the youth court system and would like to learn how to support other parents going through the same thing. Contact us at 601-355-0915 or info@faams.org to learn more.\n\n\nCan’t make this Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Training?\nOur upcoming training dates are below: \n\nSeptember 15-19\, 2025\nNovember 17-21\, 2025\nJanuary 12-16\, 2026\nMarch 16-20\, 2026\nMay 11-15. 2026
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support/
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174241
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T212329Z
UID:10002159-1752318000-1752328800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Marion County Education & Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:United Way Southeast Mississippi \n\n\nJoin us for the second annual Marion County Education & Health Fair on Saturday\, July 12\, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Marion County BusinessPlex (182 Partnership Way\, Columbia). Enjoy a day filled with community connections\, helpful resources\, and engaging activities focused on promoting education and health for everyone. \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/13001/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174241
CREATED:20250625T193152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T193152Z
UID:10002278-1752235200-1752240600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:A Splash of Summer: Vitality Café
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nOur A Taste of Café series gives you a preview of Cafés—Be Strong Families’ internationally known\, structured\, small group conversations! Join us each Friday at 12:00 pm CT for a free session where you can take part in peer-to-peer conversations that facilitate transformation\, healing\, and strength within families. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/a-splash-of-summer-vitality-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174241
CREATED:20250709T211912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T212116Z
UID:10002294-1752141600-1752156000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:An Easy Breezy Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:NAMI \nNAMI Central Mississippi invites you to an Easy Breezy Ice Cream Social on July 10\, 2025\, at Hinds Behavioral Health Services in Jackson\, MS. \nCome cool down\, grab a sweet treat\, and connect with local NAMI members in a fun and relaxed setting. Whether you’re a new supporter or a longtime friend\, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about mental health resources and the NAMI community. \nDate: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: 3450 Hwy 80 West\, Jackson\, MS 39209Contact: centralms@namims.org \nLet’s build community and raise awareness together—one scoop at a time! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/an-easy-breezy-ice-cream-social/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174241
CREATED:20250625T193733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T193733Z
UID:10002279-1752084000-1752089400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:A Splash of Summer: Vitality Café
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nNo practice runs. No pause button. Just you\, your child\, and a world that’s moving at full speed. Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums\, tween eye-rolls\, or teen tech obsessions\, one thing is clear: this is not a drill—this is parenting in real time! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/a-splash-of-summer-vitality-cafe-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174241
CREATED:20240416T163959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T163959Z
UID:10001827-1752062400-1752066000@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\, and 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-54/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174241
CREATED:20250611T220225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T220757Z
UID:10002271-1751371200-1751371200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Act With Hope: Community Engagement Approaches
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing  \nCommunity plays an integral role in recovery. People recovering from substance use challenges thrive when they are able to connect to support within their own community. Join the National Council for Mental Well being for this webinar\, which will explore key strategies for integrating peer recovery support specialists (PRSSs) into community-based environments. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/act-with-hope-community-engagement-approaches/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174241
CREATED:20250611T200751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200751Z
UID:10002264-1751284800-1751288400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Bring mental health awareness to youth - Say it Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:NAMI \nIf you are looking for programming for your school or youth organization\, NAMI Say It Out Loud is a dynamic program that gets your youth involved and talking about mental health.\nThis is a program for youth by youth. Your youth will learn real-world skills by conducting the NAMI Say It Out Loud program in your organization.\n\nTo learn more\, please attend this info session. You will see the NAMI Say It Out Loud program presented by our Open Up MS youth and how you can bring this program to your organization.Say It Out Loud is an educational program aimed at informing the community about how mental illnesses affect youth and young adults.\n\nRaising awareness by sharing information and starting conversations about mental health is key in reducing the negative perceptions and stigmatizing beliefs about mental illness. It is our hope that these presentations will increase the likelihood that teens will seek mental health care when they need it.\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bring-mental-health-awareness-to-youth-say-it-out-loud/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250611T214521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T214918Z
UID:10002270-1751284800-1751284800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:SMI TTAC Virtual Training: Peer Support for SMI During Care Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Serious Mental Illness Training and Technical Assistance Center \nJoin the Serious Mental Illness Training and Technical Assistance Center (SMI TTAC) for a webinar focused on peer support during care transitions for those experiencing serious mental illness (SMI). \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/smi-ttac-virtual-training-peer-support-for-smi-during-care-transitions/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250508T021821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T021821Z
UID:10002229-1751104800-1751112000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Backpack Giveaway
DESCRIPTION: Blessing Box Flowood \nJoin Blessing Box Flowood for a Backpack Giveaway at the G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library in Flowood on Saturday\, June 28th. This free community event will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, and backpacks will be distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nChildren must be present to receive a backpack. \nDonations are Needed! Please support this effort by donating supplies. Visit the Blessing Box Flowood Facebook Page for more details. \nLet’s help local families get ready for a great school year!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/backpack-giveaway/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250611T195614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195614Z
UID:10002263-1750939200-1750942800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Hearts & Minds - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:NAMI \nJoin NAMI on June 26 at noon for a virtual Lunch & Learn – NAMI Hearts & Minds. \nThis session will focus on the importance of your social connections on your mental health. \nNAMI Hearts+Minds is a wellness program designed to educate and empower you to manage your health better\, mentally and physically. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-hearts-minds-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:Event,Lunch & Learn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250625T205530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T205530Z
UID:10002286-1750937400-1750939200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Progress Through Partnership: Understanding IEP and IFSP Goals
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nJoin the Mississippi Partner Training & Information Center Project as they talk about how you can actively create meaningful academic\, behavioral\, and functional goals for your child. We’ll break down what makes a strong\, educational goal\, go over the different parts of a goal\, and share tips on how to suggest goals that matter to you and your family during the IEP or IFSP process. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/progress-through-partnership-understanding-iep-and-ifsp-goals/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250625T201812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T201812Z
UID:10002282-1750928400-1750928400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BSF Parent Cafes
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nIf you ever needed a place to learn how to keep families strong—this is it! This information session will give you a complete overview of the Be Strong Families’ Parent Cafés and the process of how to make them a part of your parent outreach. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bsf-parent-cafes-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250625T201158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T201309Z
UID:10002281-1750928400-1750928400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BSF Parent Cafes
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nIf you ever needed a place to learn how to keep families strong—this is it! This information session will give you a complete overview of the Be Strong Families’ Parent Cafés and the process of how to make them a part of your parent outreach. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bsf-parent-cafes/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250123T002150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T013406Z
UID:10002127-1750852800-1750852800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nThis group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-28/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250611T213145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T213315Z
UID:10002269-1750770000-1750770000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Fostering Collaborative Partnerships: Lessons from Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Associations
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \n The National Association of Community Health Centers\, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing\, and John Snow\, Inc. will host a webinar showcasing best practices and lessons learned in forging sustainable\, effective partnerships throughout the Delta Center Initiative. Past grantees will join a panel discussion about their partnership journeys to improve the integration of primary care and behavioral health care. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/fostering-collaborative-partnerships-lessons-from-primary-and-behavioral-healthcare-associations/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250610T214908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T214949Z
UID:10002259-1750685400-1750685400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Emotional CPR: An Evidence-Based Support for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness and Serious Emotional Disorder and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:National Federation of Families \nEmotional CPR is an educational program that teaches the skills to assist others through an emotional crisis through Connecting\, emPowering\, and Revitalizing. SAMHSA has included Emotional CPR as an evidence-based mental health awareness training program that can be useful for healthcare professionals\, peers support specialists\, and clinicians. Individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) or serious emotional disturbance (SED) tend to experience more frequent instances of emotional crisis than others. The behavioral health and healthcare providers\, school staff\, employers\, friends\, and family members of individuals with SMI and SED can learn strategies and tools to support them in these moments of crisis by completing the Emotional CPR training. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/emotional-cpr-an-evidence-based-support-for-individuals-with-serious-mental-illness-and-serious-emotional-disorder-and-their-families/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250611T193537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T193537Z
UID:10002262-1750680000-1750683600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Smarts - Advocacy Day Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:NAMI \nNAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a skill-building training that helps people affected by mental health conditions turn their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy. \nA NAMI Smarts workshop engages participants in hands-on learning to build and strengthen skills to engage in issue advocacy. Whether someone is new to advocacy or has years of experience\, people will leave the workshop with messages\, step-by-step tools and the practice they need to feel ready to make a difference. \nThis training is free to NAMI members. Not a member\, please consider becoming a member with your local affiliate https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/Join-NAMI \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-smarts-advocacy-day-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Event,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250416T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T013206Z
UID:10002205-1750665600-1751043600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Free Summer Youth Leadership Camp!
DESCRIPTION:MS Families for Kids  \nChrist United Church is hosting a free Youth Leadership Camp for students aged 11-16 from June 23 to June 27. The camp runs daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6000 Old Canton Road\, Jackson\, MS. This exciting program aims to help participants develop essential life skills\, evaluate real-life situations\, and make positive choices while fostering meaningful connections. With limited spaces\, early registration is encouraged to ensure a spot in this enriching summer experience. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/free-summer-youth-leadership-camp/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250311T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T004343Z
UID:10002166-1750636800-1750982399@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2025 Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Head Start Association \nThe Mississippi Early Childhood Conference celebrates the dedication and collaborative spirit of families\, educators\, and community advocates working to create a brighter future for young learners. As part of the Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference\, this gathering highlights the importance of partnership in supporting children’s development. Attendees can look forward to inspiring stories\, opportunities to connect\, and meaningful conversations that underscore the transformative impact of working together for Mississippi’s children and families. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2025-mississippi-early-childhood-education-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250718T163724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T163855Z
UID:10002313-1750323600-1750323600@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 on  June 18\, 2026\, at 9:30 am. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\n1937 Briar Ridge Road\nTupelo MS 38804
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-40/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250718T162724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T163226Z
UID:10002312-1750323600-1750323600@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 on April 16\, 2026\, at 9:30 a.m. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\nVirtually from the Central Office
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-39/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250718T161508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T163345Z
UID:10002311-1750323600-1750323600@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 on March 19\, 2026\, at 9:30 am. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\n3550 Highway 468 West\nWhitfield MS 39193
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-38/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held on  September 18\, 2025\, at 9:30 am. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\n823 MS 589\nPurvis MS 39475
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-37/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
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UID:10002309-1750323600-1750323600@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 on August 21\, 2025\, at 9:30 am. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\nThis meeting will be held virtually.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-36/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20240718T210711Z
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UID:10001970-1750323600-1750323600@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 on  June 19\, 2025\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\n1049 Simpson Hwy 149\nMagee MS 39111
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-34/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250612T210549Z
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SUMMARY:Youth & Young Adult Support Space (YYASS)!
DESCRIPTION:National Training & Technical Assistant Center  \nThis Office Hours series provides a virtual learning space for individuals leading and coordinating youth engagement efforts\, particularly within System of Care and Healthy Transitions grant communities and those involved in youth-led programs and organizations. Participants may include Youth Engagement Specialists\, Youth Coordinators\, Program Managers\, Youth Peers\, and leaders of Youth MOVE chapters or similar initiatives that empower young people with lived experience in youth-serving systems to drive change. \nYouth-run program leaders often wear many hats\, from launching initiatives and developing peer support models to creating sustainability plans and building community partnerships. These monthly sessions offer an informal\, supportive environment for meaningful conversations\, resource sharing\, peer connection\, and personalized coaching from Youth MOVE facilitators. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youth-young-adult-support-space-yyass-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250610T213251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T213251Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Strategies to Show Off Your Work
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support TAC \nIf you’re looking for strategies for communicating your work effectively\, this session is for you…We all play a role in communicating about the importance of our work to funders\, agency leaders\, peers\, and community members. Join us to learn strategies that will make us more effective communicators! This session will help participants think about how they share their work with others\, why that matters\, and how to create messages that connect with different people. The session will include opportunities to work together\, share ideas\, and learn from each other. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/effective-strategies-to-show-off-your-work/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250611T183935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T184601Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family & Friends Mental Health Seminar Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:NAMI \nNAMI Family & Friends Mental Health Seminar Lunch & Learn is a free seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. This is a live virtual program. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nTrained people lead the seminar with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics. \n\nUnderstanding diagnoses\, treatment\, and recovery\nEffective communication strategies\nThe importance of self-care\nCrisis preparation strategies\nNAMI and community resources\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-family-friends-mental-health-seminar-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T174242
CREATED:20250610T214137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T214209Z
UID:10002258-1750158000-1750158000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:ESMI TTA Center's Supporting Young Adults Experiencing Early Serious Mental Illness in the Shift from Child to Adult Mental Health Services Webinar
DESCRIPTION:SAMHSA \nThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Early Serious Mental Illness (SAMHSA ESMI TTA Center) is hosting a webinar series that addresses a range of topics related to early serious mental illness (ESMI)\, including clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P) and first episode psychosis (FEP). SAMHSA grantees are invited to attend. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/esmi-tta-centers-supporting-young-adults-experiencing-early-serious-mental-illness-in-the-shift-from-child-to-adult-mental-health-services-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Event
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