Families as Allies

Free Summer Youth Leadership Camp!
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-27 17:00 (America/Chicago)
MS Families for Kids
Christ 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.
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2025 Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-26
Mississippi Head Start Association
The 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.
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Board of Mental Health Meeting
2025-06-19 09:00
Department of Mental Health

The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on June 18, 2026, at 9:30 am.
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Meeting Location

1937 Briar Ridge Road
Tupelo MS 38804

Board of Mental Health Meeting
2025-06-19 09:00
Department of Mental Health

The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on April 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
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Meeting Location

Virtually from the Central Office

Board of Mental Health Meeting
2025-06-19 09:00
Department of Mental Health

The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on March 19, 2026, at 9:30 am.
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Meeting Location

3550 Highway 468 West
Whitfield MS 39193

Board of Mental Health Meeting
2025-06-19 09:00
Department of Mental Health

The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on September 18, 2025, at 9:30 am.
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Meeting Location

823 MS 589
Purvis MS 39475

Board of Mental Health Meeting
2025-06-19 09:00
Department of Mental Health

The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on August 21, 2025, at 9:30 am.
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Meeting Location

This meeting will be held virtually.

Board of Mental Health Meeting
2025-06-19 09:00
Department of Mental Health

The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on June 19, 2025, at 9:00 am.
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Meeting Location

1049 Simpson Hwy 149
Magee MS 39111

Youth & Young Adult Support Space (YYASS)!
2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:00
National Training & Technical Assistant Center
This 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.
Youth-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.
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Effective Strategies to Show Off Your Work
2025-06-18 13:00 - 14:30
National Family Support TAC
If 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.
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NAMI Family & Friends Mental Health Seminar Lunch & Learn
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
NAMI
NAMI 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.
What You’ll Learn
Trained 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.

Understanding diagnoses, treatment, and recovery
Effective communication strategies
The importance of self-care
Crisis preparation strategies
NAMI and community resources

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ESMI TTA Center's Supporting Young Adults Experiencing Early Serious Mental Illness in the Shift from Child to Adult Mental Health Services Webinar
2025-06-17 11:00
SAMHSA
The 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.
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Time is Right Special Education Conference
2025-06-16 07:45 - 2025-06-18 12:30
MDE Office of Special Education
The MDE Office of Special Education is excited to host the 3rd Annual Time is Right Special Education Conference on June 16–18, 2025, at the Riley Center in Meridian!

We have three days of dynamic keynotes and breakout sessions designed to support anyone who impacts students with disabilities. Whether you’re an administrator, family member, teacher (general or special education), early childhood educator, CTE professional, or service provider, there’s something for everyone.

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Youth Sports Camp
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-20
JT & Friends Foundation
We’re excited to share this opportunity for youth in our community! The JT & Friends Foundation is hosting its 11th Annual Youth Sports Camp, themed “These Are Our Kids.” This free week-long camp provides a fun, safe, and enriching environment for youth to learn, grow, and connect.
Registration opens June 1st. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, call (769) 770-4385

Community-Led Juvenile Justice Convening
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00
Hinds County Children’s Coalition & The Honorable Carlyn Hicks
Join the Juvenile Justice Town Hall Series for a powerful and collaborative event focused on creating solutions for juvenile justice in our community. As part of the Juvenile Justice Town Hall Series, this convening brings together families, youth advocates, community members, and justice system partners to share ideas, resources, and strategies for lasting impact.

Empower Together
2025-06-13 13:00, 2025-05-30 13:00
The Arc
Don’t Miss This Unique Opportunity! The Arc is proud to host a free training session led by Dr. Jeanfreau from USM, a renowned expert in relationships and sexuality in IDD. Using a nationally recognized curriculum, Dr. Jeanfreau will guide participants in building awareness and understanding.
This training is open to both service providers and those who receive services, and it’s absolutely FREE! Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act quickly.
Important: Be sure to note the two locations and different training dates.
Empower yourself with knowledge—because knowledge is powerful and essential for safety.
To reserve your spot, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Lisa Burck at lisa@arcms.org

The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference
2025-06-12 07:30 - 2025-06-13 12:00
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center
Join the Mississippi disAbility MegaConference—the state’s largest cross-disability event connecting people with disabilities, families, students, and professionals. Discover the latest insights, innovations, and opportunities while building friendships and community!
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3 Keys To Reclaim Your Vitality & Peak Mental Performance NATURALLY!
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:30
Dr. Tayo
You used to feel unstoppable. What happened?
If you’re a midlife woman who feels like she’s running on empty despite doing “all the right things,” you’re not alone.
It’s not you, and you’re definitely not broken.
The brain fog that makes you forget mid-sentence?
The bone-deep exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix?
The overwhelm that hits even when your schedule isn’t that crazy.
This isn’t about getting older or being stuck. This is about getting REAL answers.
Join Dr. Tayo — physician, international speaker, and Women’s Wellness Strategist- for a game-changing 60-minute masterclass that will uncover what’s happening in your body during midlife.
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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
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.
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﻿Bridging Divides Where Systems Meet for Youth & Families Wellness Success
2025-06-11 11:00
National Training & TA Center for Child, Youth, & Family Mental Health
Join NTTAC for this 3-part webinar series provides a practical roadmap for professionals seeking to build effective and even reimagine cross-sector collaborations that serve youth and families. Drawing from real-world experience in creating sustainable partnerships across behavioral health, education, faith communities, and social services, participants will gain concrete strategies for overcoming system fragmentation, silos, and creating seamless support networks. Each session builds upon the previous, moving from foundational concepts to practical implementation and long-term sustainability. Featuring case studies from the D.O.V.E.S Network® Continuous Care Model, participants will receive actionable frameworks and measurement considerations for them to apply in their own communities immediately.
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Round-Up Events
2025-06-11 09:00 - 2025-06-13 16:00, 2025-06-04 09:00 - 2025-06-06 16:00
W. H. Jones Head Start Center
Join the W.H. Jones Head Start Center for upcoming Round-Up Events designed for families of young children to access important screenings and resources before the new school year begins. The events will take place June 4–6 for families of children birth to 3 years old and June 11–13 for families of children ages 3 to 5 years old. Each event runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the W.H. Jones Head Start Center, located at 5489 Old Hwy 42, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. These Round-Up Events serve as a comprehensive orientation and will include registration, physical and developmental screenings, dental screenings, and a variety of resources and support services for families. Whether you’re preparing for your child’s first school experience or continuing their Head Start journey, this is a valuable opportunity to ensure your child is ready for success.

Mobilizing Youth Summit
2025-06-10 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00
Teen Health Mississippi
Teen Health Mississippi is hosting an impactful event aimed at mobilizing youth advocates and changemakers. While we are not affiliated with Teen Health Mississippi, we wholeheartedly support their efforts to empower young people and create positive change in our community.
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Autism Conference and Resource Fair
2025-06-07
Jackson Revival Center
The Autism Conference and Resource Fair is a free community event happening on June 7, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. Open to all, the conference provides valuable resources and support for individuals with autism and their families. Featuring informative sessions, engaging activities, and a welcoming atmosphere, this event is designed to empower attendees and foster awareness. Registration is required, so don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn.

Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Program
2025-06-02 - 2025-08-31
Waterford Upstart
Families are invited to attend a free information session for the Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Program on Sunday, June 2, hosted in partnership with Excel by 5.
This program helps young children build essential skills in reading, math, and science—right from home. It’s designed for families who want to prepare their child for kindergarten, especially those not enrolled in a traditional preschool.
What to Expect:

Learn how the Waterford Upstart program works
Get support for early childhood learning at home
Find out how to access online lessons, even without a computer or internet

This is an excellent opportunity to give your child a strong start, at no cost to your family.
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Born to be WILD Friends & Family Picnic
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00
Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
Join the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities for a judgment-free, supportive environment filled with laughter, connection, and community. Everyone is welcome — come be part of the celebration!
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St. Paul MBC Health Fair
2025-05-31 10:00 - 13:00
St. Paul MBC
St. Paul MBC Health Fair Join us for the St. Paul MBC Health Fair on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at 007 St. Paul Lane, Silver Creek, MS 39663.
This event offers a wonderful opportunity to focus on your well-being! Participate in engaging fitness activities, learn about healthy eating habits, and discover practical ways to improve your health. Plus, take advantage of free health screenings provided on-site.
Let’s come together as a community to promote health and wellness. Don’t miss out on this day of learning, connection, and care!

Bloom and Grow Family Fun Day
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for a joyful celebration of families and young children during the Week of the Young Child, organized by NAEYC. This free event welcomes all ages and offers exciting activities designed to educate, entertain, and inspire.

Mental Health Awareness Brunch
2025-05-30 12:00
Hope Haven Home
Join Catholic Charities, Inc. of Jackson for a Mental Health Awareness Brunch on Friday, May 30, 2025, presented by Hope Haven Home-Based in collaboration with Kinship Navigator and the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Programs.
The event will feature a Mental Health Resource Fair beginning at 12:00 p.m., followed by brunch at 1:00 p.m. with Keynote Speaker Dr. Clyde Glenn.
Two training hours are available for resource homes.
