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SUMMARY:Becoming a MHFA Instructor
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \nJoin this hour-long webinar to learn more about becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor. During the webinar we’ll discuss: -What to expect from a MHFA class. -The role of a MHFA Instructor. -An overview of our Instructor certification process. Become a MHFA Instructor and empower your community to tackle mental health and substance use challenges head-on with an evidence-based\, nationally recognized program. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/becoming-a-mhfa-instructor-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T183000
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SUMMARY:Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-board-quarterly-board-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:Annual South Jackson Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods  \nThe Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods (ASJN) invites the community to attend the Annual South Jackson Parade on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026. This family-friendly event celebrates community pride and togetherness with a parade\, vendors\, entertainment\, and activities for all ages. \nThe parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Little Caesars parking lot on McDowell Road and will conclude at Cordoza Middle School. Following the parade\, attendees can enjoy festivities and a fun zone at Cordoza Middle School\, located at 3180 McDowell Road Extension\, Jackson\, MS. \nVendors\, bands\, and dance or cheer groups are welcome to participate. Vendor setup begins at 7:00 a.m. at Cordoza Middle School. \nThis event is shared for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with the organizers. \nFor additional details\, please contact: \n\nErnest Ward: 601-201-3020\nJohnny Byrd: 601-720-9965
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/annual-south-jackson-parade/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
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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-36/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with the Arc
DESCRIPTION:The Arc \nThe Arc Northeast Mississippi invites the community to a Lunch & Learn focused on building stronger\, more inclusive connections across our region. Attendees will hear from local leaders who are expanding recreational\, vocational\, and residential opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Featured speakers include Leanne Mattox from the Tupelo Park District\, sharing updates on inclusive recreation\, and Britney Dill from Crossroads Ranch\, highlighting vocational and residential supports for adults with special needs. \nThis free event will be held on Friday\, April 24\, 2026\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Ability Works\, located at 613 Pegram Drive in Tupelo. Lunch is provided\, and families\, professionals\, and community partners are encouraged to attend. For more information\, call 662‑732‑0444.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/lunch-learn-with-the-arc/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154225Z
UID:10002471-1777284000-1777312800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Autism Screening Day
DESCRIPTION:MECIC \nMECIC is hosting a Statewide Autism Screening Day to support families with young children across Mississippi. Screenings are available for children ages 5 and under at multiple MS LIFT Resource & Referral Network locations\, including Hernando\, Jackson\, Hattiesburg\, Mayhew\, Flowood\, Gulfport\, and the Mobile R&R site in Columbia. Families can schedule an appointment between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by calling 601‑266‑4745. This statewide initiative helps ensure early identification\, access to resources\, and support for families. MS LIFT is a program of the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/autism-screening-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20260423T155545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155619Z
UID:10002472-1777312800-1777312800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Vicksburg Buddy League
DESCRIPTION:The Vicksburg Buddy League \nThe Vicksburg Buddy League invites elementary school–age children with special needs to participate in an adaptive sports program designed to build confidence\, skills\, and community. The league meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Vicksburg YMCA. The first meeting on April 27th at 6:00 p.m. will introduce families to the program\, share important information\, and give children a chance to meet on the basketball court. For questions\, families can contact Melissa Nolan at melissanolan03@gmail.com. All are welcome — we can’t wait to see you at Buddy League.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/vicksburg-buddy-league/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T133000
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UID:10002465-1777532400-1777642200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2026 NAMI Mississippi Annual Conference on Mental Health & CIT
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Mississippi \nThis premier statewide conference brings together voices from mental health\, law enforcement\, healthcare\, and advocacy to explore innovative strategies\, strengthen collaboration\, and improve crisis response and mental health outcomes in Mississippi. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2026-nami-mississippi-annual-conference-on-mental-health-cit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
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UID:10002469-1777636800-1778344200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:PRVO Head Start Community May Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:PRVO Head Start \nPRVO Head Start/Early Head Start is hosting its Annual May Day Family Fun Day at Vernon Dahmer Park! Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon filled with bounce houses\, BBQ and food trucks\, carnival games\, sack races\, kickball\, basketball\, snowballs\, prizes\, and more. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as we come together for a day of fun\, food\, family\, and fellowship. Join us on Friday\, May 1st from 12 PM–4 PM and help us make unforgettable memories.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/prvo-head-start-community-may-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
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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\nMay 11-15\, 2026\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.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-6/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20260422T215922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215922Z
UID:10002467-1778504400-1778509800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Care for Kinship/Grandfamilies
DESCRIPTION:Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network \nThis webinar\, co-hosted by Network partner ZERO TO THREE\, will address how trauma can present in both kin caregivers and children in their care\, and how it impacts relational health. Explore practices associated with trauma-informed care to better support the kin caregivers you serve. Our presenter is Dr. Mike Sherman\, a licensed clinical psychologist and NAPA/UC Davis Infant-Parent Mental Health fellow. Dr. Sherman is an expert in infant and early childhood mental health and has presented internationally. For more than 15 years\, he has worked at the nexus of community mental health and child welfare programs\, including direct service provision\, supervision\, training\, consulting\, program development and administration. His work focuses on the integration of mental health in community and child welfare systems and the intersection of trauma- and relationally driven practice. \nThis webinar will be supplemented by two learning community sessions\, where you can take a deeper dive into this topic and participate in highly interactive conversations with your peers. One session\, led by Dr. Sherman\, will focus on trauma in children using a case study approach. The second session will focus on trauma in caregivers\, engaging a panel of kin caregivers\, facilitated by Network Subject Matter Expert Dr. Joseph Crumbley. You will need to register for these learning community sessions separately\, using the links below. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/trauma-informed-care-for-kinship-grandfamilies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251211T035809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T212007Z
UID:10002415-1778673600-1778677200@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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-63/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251216T213751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T213751Z
UID:10002449-1778850000-1778857200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMicrosoft Teams Need help?\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 282 621 533 885 5\nPasscode: vE38B7pH \nDial in by phone\n+1 769-208-4410\,\,232052900# United States\, Jackson\nFind a local number\nPhone conference ID: 232 052 900#\nFor organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Teresa Windham by phone at 662-316-5727 or email teresa.windham@msdh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention-advisory-committee-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20260422T221953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T221953Z
UID:10002468-1779105600-1779123600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:CoE-IHS Webinar: Best Practices to Provide Integrated Care for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) & Neurodevelopmental Needs
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions  \nThe Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions is funded by Grant Number 1H79SM090141-01from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and managed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The views\, opinions and content expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views\, opinions or policies of the HHS. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/coe-ihs-webinar-best-practices-to-provide-integrated-care-for-children-with-serious-emotional-disturbance-sed-neurodevelopmental-needs/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20260423T153045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T154505Z
UID:10002470-1779840000-1780099199@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Connections Conference
DESCRIPTION:The McCormick Institute for Early Childhood \nThe McCormick Institute’s Leadership Connections Conference brings together early childhood education and care (ECEC) leaders for interactive sessions\, dynamic keynotes\, and practical strategies for center‑based\, school‑based\, and family child care programs. Administrators\, coordinators\, technical assistance specialists\, advocates\, and researchers will gain tools to strengthen leadership and improve outcomes for children and families. \nThis year’s theme\, “Onward!”\, focuses on navigating challenging times with confidence while creating “smooth sailing” for ECEC programs. Attendees will learn actionable insights to support strong leadership\, resilient teams\, and high‑quality early learning environments. \nOur commitment to family childcare professionals and Spanish‑speaking leaders continues. The 2026 conference includes a dedicated Family Child Care track with sessions designed to strengthen business practices and leadership skills in the home‑based setting. Select workshops will also be offered in Spanish. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-connections-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251216T192653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T192653Z
UID:10002434-1779883200-1779883200@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-37/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251216T203635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204235Z
UID:10002445-1780059600-1780059600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMeeting Date: Friday\, May 29\, 2026\nMeeting Time: 1:00 pm\nMeeting Location: In-person location and Zoom link TBA \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Teresa Windham by phone at 662-316-5727 or email teresa.windham@msdh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/emergency-medical-services-advisory-council-emsac-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251211T040614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T040614Z
UID:10002417-1781092800-1781096400@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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-64/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20260410T154815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T155107Z
UID:10002464-1781683200-1781784000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi disAbility Megaconference
DESCRIPTION:Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities \nThe Mississippi disAbility MegaConference is Mississippi’s premier learning opportunity for people with disabilities\, family members and professionals. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-disability-megaconference-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251217T002550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T002550Z
UID:10002452-1781775000-1781775000@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 a.m. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\nBoard committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be held in person at North Mississippi State Hospital in Tupelo\, MS.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-43/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251216T193058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T193058Z
UID:10002437-1782302400-1782302400@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-38/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251212T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T205722Z
UID:10002419-1783512000-1783515600@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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-65/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20260410T164841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T164930Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Children's Mental Health Summit | Hope Starts Here
DESCRIPTION:Canopy Children’s Home \nJoin us for Canopy Children’s Solutions’ Children’s Mental Health Summit: Hope Starts Here\, where educators\, clinicians and community partners gather to explore how healing grows when every part of a child’s world supports their well-being. The summit highlights prevention\, connection and the mind-body-spirit pathways that move children from hopelessness to hope. \nDon’t miss exciting keynote speakers\, Kathryn Goetzke\, Jason Curry and Kevin Hines. Hope Starts Here invites us to see healing as something created collectively in classrooms\, homes\, clinics and communities. Together\, we’ll explore the approaches that nurture resilience\, strengthen protective factors\, and support the whole child. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2026-childrens-mental-health-summit-hope-starts-here/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251211T031259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T031259Z
UID:10002406-1784226600-1784230200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-board-quarterly-board-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251216T193224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T193224Z
UID:10002438-1784721600-1784721600@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-39/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251212T210013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T210013Z
UID:10002420-1786536000-1786539600@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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-66/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20250724T152455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T154403Z
UID:10002317-1786701600-1786708800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Behavioral Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health \nFederal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils. \n>Duties include: \n\nTo review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;\nTo serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness\, children with a serious emotional disturbance\, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and\nTo monitor\, review\, and evaluate\, not less than once yearly\, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\n \nMississippi Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council\nThursday\, August 14\, 2025\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nMississippi State Hospital – Building 56
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-behavioral-planning-and-advisory-council/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251216T203937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204203Z
UID:10002446-1787317200-1787317200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMeeting Date: Friday\,August 21\, 2026\nMeeting Time: 1:00 pm\nMeeting Location: In-person location and Zoom link TBA \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Teresa Windham by phone at 662-316-5727 or email teresa.windham@msdh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/emergency-medical-services-advisory-council-emsac-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251216T193843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T193843Z
UID:10002439-1787745600-1787745600@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-40/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T115710
CREATED:20251212T210318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T210318Z
UID:10002421-1788955200-1788958800@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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-67/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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