Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Educational choices available to families are growing in Mississippi. During this session, we will discuss the educational options available to families. Information will be provided on the three scholarship options for students with disabilities and how to access each. Presented by: Pam Dollar, Executive Director, MS Coalition for Citizens […]
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 […]
Theme – "Adequate Self Care: Transformation, Motivation and Essentials" Conference Dates: May 26-29, 2021 Location: Virtual Send questions to stateconference@namims.org. Registration Fee: $45 | Register Here Discounts available for active NAMI members and NAMI peers (NAMI members with a mental health condition). To get a promo code, call the State Office at 601-899-9058, email stateconference@namims.org […]
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09 Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location +1 301 715 […]
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Parent Advocacy Academy (Part 2) 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 […]
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. […]
Join Justice for Families Learning Series Community Partnerships and Opportunity for True Family Engagement FEATURED SPEAKERS: Willetta Perryman and Dr.Tracee Perryman PhD. Dr. Perryman founding member of The Center of Hope ELEVATE Program provides literacy, youth development, and coding programs to help students perform better on standardized tests, avoid delinquency, and become marketable […]
The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center invites caregivers, family peer support specialists, and other members of the mental health and substance use workforce to this 3-part series on how family members can support children who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges during their lifetime. This webinar […]
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 […]
Any parent or caregiver of a child with a behavioral challenge is welcome to join us. Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. Register here >>