Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
2024-09-20 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Families as Allies
Please join us in congratulating our newest class of parent-peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments, this is a great opportunity to build the parent-peer support community. We encourage the graduates’ friends and families, as well as anyone who supports parent peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent peer supporter, to attend.
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee
2024-09-20 13:00 - 15:00
Department of Health
The EHDI AC advises the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. Families and professionals are encouraged to attend this regular meeting, and public comments may be shared during each meeting.
How to Join this Public Meeting
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee Meeting
September 20, 2024
1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
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3rd Annual Hispanic Festival Community Health & Resource Fair
2024-09-21
SEMRHI
The Mississippi SHINE Project and SEMRHI will host our 3rd Annual Hispanic Festival Community Health & Resource Fair on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
For more information about this Community Health and Resource Fair, contact:
Shanell Williamson
Phone: 601-602-5533
Email: shanell.williamson@semrhi.com
To confirm your interest, please complete the vendor application form via the following link: https://www.semrhi.com/hispanicfestival2024/

Community Resource Fair
2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:00
Butterflies By Grace Defined By Faith
LINK and BBGDF present the “Connection Partners to Transform Communities and Create New Beginnings” Community Resource Fair on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Join us for FREE food, resources, and family fun!
Location: Redeemer Church (E Northside Church)
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Date: Sat, September 21, 2024
To learn more, contact us online. This event is FREE but registration is required.
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Relationship-Based Practice and Making Effective Referrals (online)
2024-09-23 12:00 - 2024-09-24 16:00
Be Strong Families
This workshop teaches participants how to implement a client-driven, partnership-based approach to I&R.
The focus is on building parents’ skills to research and access services as they build their knowledge of what’s available in the community.
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Lagniappe Teachers Going Above and Beyond for Exceptional Children
2024-09-23 12:00 - 2024-09-25 23:30
Mississippi Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Mississippi Unit of CEC hosts a fall conference every year. It is the largest educational conference in Mississippi that focuses on professional learning for special educators and stakeholders.
The conference allows teachers, parents, and administrators to network and gain information on instructional practices, policy, and related technology trends. This is your prime opportunity to meet teachers, administrators, faculty, and other prospective customers who are most interested in the solutions that you offer.
Join us as we showcase this annual event in Tupelo, MS.
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Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-09-24 09:30
The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
The 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.
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10 Annual Mississippi Virtual Trauma Informed Care Conference
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-28
Prestige Professional Development and Consulting, LLC
Prestige Professional Development and Consulting, LLC will be hosting their 10th Annual Mississippi Virtual Trauma Informed Conference, “A Decade of Leading the Way to Triumph Over Trauma” on September 25-27th, 2024.

Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
This 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.
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Save the Date! A Stronger WE: Building Stronger Support, Alignment, and Impact for Systems of Care
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:30
National Training & TA Center for Child, Youth, & Family Mental Health
Today, we are working harder than ever to live into the power and possibility of using the System of Care (SOC) approach to transform the lives of children and families in our communities. We are being called to solve an increasingly complex set of challenges that cannot be solved without strengthening fragile community partnerships, realigning our partners’ goals, and smart stewarding of resources that must stretch to meet an ever-increasing need for mental health services and support. Even when our systems of care collaboratively focus on solutions and expanding opportunities for diverse populations, our need to simultaneously build and share power for this work is often unintentionally under-resourced, overlooked, or deprioritized.
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Homicide Awareness Day Balloon Release
2024-09-25 16:30 - 18:00
NFusion Metro
Join NFusion Metro as they paint the sky with love and memories in honor of homicide victims in a beautiful uplifting way.
Bring a balloon to be released as a symbol of love, remembrance, and celebration of life.
For more information contact NFusion Metro at 769-233-7429.

Board of Mental Health Meeting
2024-09-26 09:00 - 10:00
Department of Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on September 26, 2024, at 9:00 am.
Click here for Notice Details.

Meeting Location-in person
1818 College Drive
Meridian MS 39307

Contact Information
Suzanne Marler
6013596260
suzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov

NAMIWalks Oxford
2024-09-26 10:00 - 12:00
NAMI Oxford
NAMIWalks participants like you don’t just walk the walk. You are the walk.
NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything – their time, stories, and heartfelt dedication to the cause: Mental Health for All.
Now it’s your turn to step forward.
To join our caring community or to welcome new friends.
Accept the challenge and become the change through your commitment, togetherness, and laughter.
To fuel mental health awareness, raise funds for NAMI’s mission and let people know they are not alone.
Give your all for Mental Health for All.
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National Public Lands Day
2024-09-28
Infusion Metro and Hinds Behavioral Health Services
In honor of National Public Lands Day, join in the celebration with a special event under the theme “Together for Tomorrow through Health and Community”. The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is proud to host and share this event on all platforms.
On September 28th, Infusion Metro and Hinds Behavioral Health Services will release a pre-recorded video featuring Dyelicia Vasquez, LCSW, the coordinator of Children and Youth Services at Hinds Behavioral Health Services. In this Video, Dyelicia will discuss the benefits of decompression and demonstrate effective techniques to help you decompress and improve your mental well-being.

Living Better, Aging Well Collaborative Community Expo
2024-09-28 10:00 - 14:00
Mississippi Department of Health
VOCM and MSDH are partnering to host the first annual Living Better, Aging Well Collaborative Community Expo on Saturday September 28 at Reed’s Park on Claiborne. We are gathering organizations from all over the city to provide information, assistance, programs etc. Our plan is to touch all aspects of life from prenatal to end of life and all stages and experiences in between.

It will be a fun event with music, food trucks, kids activities and about 40 vendors.

The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument: National Public Lands Day Celebration
2024-09-28 13:30 - 15:30
The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Join the The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument for a special celebration in honor of National Public Lands Day focusing on health and community. This year, we are excited to partner with the Golden Key Envision Center to host dance classes featuring Latin dance styles such as Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue.

What Is PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)? An Introduction for Families
2024-09-30 11:00 - 11:30
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social-emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable, and safe learning environments where everyone thrives. Join us as we share information on this successful way of educating our students and ideas on how to use it in the home.
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Heart Work Series: Healing-Centered Reunification
2024-10-01 11:00 - 12:30
National Training & TA Center for Child, Youth, & Family Mental Health
Healing-Centered Reunification, led by Lane Krumpos, focuses on reframing reunification practices through a healing-centered approach. Participants will explore the values and phases of reunification, viewing them through the lens of “The Water of Systems Change” by John Kania, Mark Kramer, and Peter Senge.
The session emphasizes shifting from trauma-informed care to healing-centered engagement, where individuals are seen not just as victims of trauma, but as agents in their well-being. Key objectives include understanding the importance of healing-centered practices, identifying strengths-based strategies, and fostering transformative change by addressing systemic structures’ implicit, semi-implicit, and explicit aspects. Through interactive discussions, scenarios, and reflections, participants will be more aware of how to implement equitable, culturally responsive, and relationship-focused reunification efforts in their communities and schools.
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Purple Shine Walk: Shine Your Light Against Domestic Violence
2024-10-01 18:15 - 2024-10-02 19:15
Butterflies By Grace Defined By Faith

This walk is a FREE, non-competitive walk against the devastating effects of domestic violence in our communities. This is a positive event to help shine the light on the topic of abuse in hopes of ending a vicious cycle. We will educate, uplift, and inspire you to speak out against domestic violence.
Tuesday, October 1, and Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 6:15 PM (each night)
Location: Parham Bridges Park – 5055 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS
Come early to join our candlelight vigil in honor of survivors, victims, and families affected by domestic violence.
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Southeast Region National Rehabilitation Association’s (SERNRA) Annual Training Conference.
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-04
Rehabilitation Association of Mississippi (RAM)
Join the Rehabilitation Association of Mississippi at the Southeast Region National Rehabilitation Association Training Conference, where you can immerse yourself in a dynamic experience featuring engaging breakout sessions that foster professional growth and learning.
Amidst the stunning backdrop of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, this conference promises enriching education and a chance to unwind and connect with peers.
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Children's Mental Health Conference
2024-10-03 08:00
Time For A Change Counseling, LLC
The impact of trauma is life-changing.
In today’s world, we are having more conversations about the impact
of trauma and how to help people heal. Children are entering foster
care at an alarming rate and the number of licensed foster homes is
declining. We need solutions to this ongoing problem.
I wanted to create a learning experience that brings together all
those who care for our most vulnerable.
The goal of the conference is to bring together the parents and
caregivers, professional and support staff, educators, and advocates to heal through understanding using trauma-informed strategies.
Will you join us?
For more information, contact Megan Hamm – mhamm@t4achange.com.

Independence, Here We Come!
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:00
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
Preparing for independent living is an exciting time in any youth’s journey towards adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families, this is a time filled with questions and challenges. Join us as we explore a skills checklist to help parents and youth know where they are and what they need to work on in their journey to independent living. We will talk about the importance of self-advocacy and what families/parents can do to help youth and young adults with planning for the future.
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Break the Cycle: Bystander Intervention & Self-Defense Class
2024-10-03 18:30 - 20:00
Butterflies By Grace Defined By Faith
Join BBGDF & Gordon Training System in the fight against domestic violence! Empower yourself and others, one person at a time, through self-defense skills and confidence-building strategies.

DATE: October 3, 2024
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: 856 State St. Suite E, Jackson, MS 39201
Theme: BREAK THE CYCLE
Speaker: Jeremy Gordon- CEO and Founder of Boxers Rebellion & Gordon Training System
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NAMIWalks Mississippi
2024-10-05 08:30 - 12:00
NAMI Mississippi
NAMIWalks participants like you don’t just walk the walk. You are the walk.
NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything – their time, their stories, their heartfelt dedication to the cause:
Mental Health for All.
Now it’s your turn to step forward.
To join our caring community or to welcome new friends.
Accept the challenge and become the change through your commitment, togetherness, and laughter.
To fuel mental health awareness, raise funds for NAMI’s mission, and let people know they are not alone.
Give your all for Mental Health for All. NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything – their time, stories, and heartfelt dedication to the cause.
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NAMIWalks Pine Belt
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00
NAMI Pine Belt
NAMIWalks participants like you don’t just walk the walk. You are the walk.
NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything – their time, stories, and heartfelt dedication to the cause: Mental Health for All.
Now it’s your turn to step forward.
To join our caring community or to welcome new friends.
Accept the challenge and become the change through your commitment, togetherness, and laughter.
To fuel mental health awareness, raise funds for NAMI’s mission, and let people know they are not alone.
Give your all for Mental Health for All.
Register here>>

Transforming anxiety care: promises and pitfalls of next-gen treatments
2024-10-08 08:00 - 17:00
Child Mind Institute, Inc.
Join the Child Mind Institute on Wednesday, October 30, as they explore recent advancements in understanding and treating anxiety disorders — and what this means for the millions affected by anxiety disorders worldwide.
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Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
2024-10-08 11:00 - 12:30
National Training & TA Center for Child, Youth, & Family Mental Health

State studies by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reveal a 55% re-arrest rate for youth within a year of release, compared to a 24% reincarceration and re-confinement rate. This series challenges the traditional focus on re-entry plans, which often fail to address the underlying needs of young people. We’ll explore how cross-systems of care can help young people transition from re-entry to re-integration with their communities and families.
In each session, you’ll hear from national and international leaders working on the frontlines of youth justice championing healing-centered approaches. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about new paradigms for youth justice!

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Father and Male Role Model Inclusion: Strengthening Program Outcomes by Incorporating Fatherhood Initiatives into Daily Practice with Dr. Andre Walker, Ph.D.
2024-10-08 12:00
Be Strong Families
Intentional structures and systems drive sustainable fatherhood and male engagement initiatives. This includes establishing roles, responsibilities, male engagement champions, research-based practices, and coordinated communication and relationship development plans. This training promotes systems thinking in male engagement practices, establishing enduring responsivity, evaluation, and improvement planning into fatherhood initiatives. Attendees will learn how to create a new male engagement program or evolve its current practices into more effective research-based plans and practices. Participants will learn how to go beyond baseline engagement and learn proven techniques for creating powerful and rich male engagement practices that nurture the self-efficacy and self-esteem of all children’s most prominent male role models. This session will highlight leveraging community and program resources to foster male engagement activities that improve family and child outcomes and strengthen DEI initiatives.
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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
2024-10-09 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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The Wendy's Children's Golf Classic
2024-10-10 10:00
Mississippi Families For Kids

Join us for our 25th annual 4-man scramble, 18-hole golf tournament complete with food, drinks, prizes, and gifts benefiting MFFK’s child permanency efforts on October 10th, 2024 at Lake Caroline Golf Club in Madison, MS at 10:00 a.m.
Registration is OPEN for teams and individuals. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All purchases are tax-deductible. Registration deadline: October 4th.
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