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SUMMARY:Healthy Mind Healthy Body Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Department of Parks & Recreation  \nThe Healthy Mind Healthy Body Wellness Fair aims to create a supportive and informative space for our community to engage in conversations about mental health\, well-being\, and resilience. We ask that you wear something green as it is the color for mental health awareness! \nFor more information about becoming a vendor and attending\, email NWillis@City.Jackson.Ms.US
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/healthy-mind-healthy-body-wellness-fair/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T130000
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SUMMARY:Save the date | St. Paul Health & Wellness Ministry Annual Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:St. Paul MBC of Silver Creek \nJoin St. Paul M.B. Church for their annual Health Fair! \nDate: Saturday\, May 18th\nTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 PM \nFor additional details\, feel free to reach out to Dr. Almitra Thomas. Let’s prioritize our well-being together!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/save-the-date-st-paul-health-wellness-ministry-annual-health-fair/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
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SUMMARY:Community Outreach and Engagement Training
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nFamilies as Allies is training interested parents & caregivers to help with outreach in communities across MS. These trainings will focus on outreach at conferences & events\, presenting to community groups about Families as Allies\, & supporting families with school & other types of meetings within communities. \nOur first training will focus on outreach at conferences & events\, & is scheduled for May 18th from 9-12 pm at Families as Allies. We will pay a training stipend to parents & caregivers who attend. \nAny questions please contact Jackie Taylor at 601-519-4161. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/community-outreach-and-engagement-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240509T042404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T042404Z
UID:10001898-1715950800-1715950800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in congratulating our newest class of parent-peer support graduates. This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and build the parent-peer support community. We encourage friends and families of the graduates\, as well as anyone who supports parent-peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent-peer supporter\, to attend.\n\n\n  \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-graduation-8/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T184715Z
UID:10001885-1715947200-1715952600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of Cafés: Good Vibes Only (Vitality Café)
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nLife is filled with ups and downs. It is impossible to stay positive all the time.  Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time.  Denying that we experience negative emotions is denying that we are emotional and complicated beings.  Finding that balance between acknowledging feeling low and having a positive outlook can help create opportunities for solutions.  Join our café as we explore what that looks like. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/a-taste-of-cafes-good-vibes-only-vitality-cafe-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240424T013315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T013315Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Nfusion Metro \nJoin Nfusion Metro on May 17th for ‘Let’s Talk about Therapy.’ This is your chance to ask mental health and therapeutic questions directly to professionals. Submit your questions via private message and tune in to our Zoom Live Stream from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Let’s break the stigma and start the conversation!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/lets-talk-about-therapy/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240419T160949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T160949Z
UID:10001835-1715936400-1715950800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Guest Feature: Addressing Racial Trauma in Young Children: 5 Early Childhood Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nThis training will focus on interventions for racial trauma as experienced by young children. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/guest-feature-addressing-racial-trauma-in-young-children-5-early-childhood-interventions/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240509T043523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T195014Z
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SUMMARY:SAMHSA 2024 Children\, Youth\, and Young Adult Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) \nThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)\, through the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)\, is convening a one-day Symposium representing a cross-section of mental health stakeholders to share information and best practices for improving mental health outcomes for children\, youth\, young adults\, and their families in schools and communities. \nJoin the live stream here. 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/save-the-date-samhsa-2024-children-youth-and-young-adult-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240509T035214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T035214Z
UID:10001896-1715871600-1715875200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Family Room with Sue Badeau
DESCRIPTION:National Federation of Families \nA Family Room is often defined as an “informal gathering place for all members of a family” or “a comfortable space.” \nThe “Family Room” is that space: parents\, caregivers\, and family members actively engage in an interactive discussion with one another\, ask questions\, and also share their solutions in an informal setting. \nNFSTAC’s Family Room is back May 16th from 4p EDT – 5p EDT. Your host for the series is Sue Badeau\, an author\, trainer\, speaker\, and family peer expert with lived experience as the parent of 22 children. \nOur May conversation starter was suggested by last month’s attendees\, so Sue will get us started on how to develop the skills or voice to ask for support or help – whether it’s you or your family member. From there\, the rest of the discussion is up to everyone in the meeting. We invite you to turn on your cameras and be part of the discussion to maximize engagement. Registration is limited to ensure a more personalized experience. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-family-room-with-sue-badeau-3/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240511T051127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T051127Z
UID:10001902-1715857200-1715860800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Work: Skills Needed
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nPreparing for work is a big step in any youth’s journey toward adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families\, this is often a time filled with questions\, challenges\, and uncertainty. Join us for a four-part Introduction to Work series. In session three\, we will discuss key employment skills that youth and young adults need to get ready for the workforce. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introduction-to-work-skills-needed/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240424T165532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T165900Z
UID:10001849-1715848200-1715949000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2024 NAMI Mississippi State Conference on Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:NAMI \n“Where Mental Meets Physical” Inspired by the new NAMI Hearts + Minds program\, this year’s theme was chosen as physical and mental health are connected. Research suggests that the two are so closely linked that they can even directly affect one another. For example\, depression can increase one’s risk for diabetes\, heart disease\, or stroke\, and chronic conditions such as cancer or heart disease can increase a person’s risk of developing a mental health condition. \nThe conference will be held from May 16-17\, 2024\, with half-day sessions on Friday\, May 17. Lunch on Thursday\, May 16\, is included. CEUs are being applied for and included unless the issuer requires a separate payment. \nPEER SCHOLARSHIP \nAre you a Peer? (those living with a mental illness\, co-occurring disorder\, or substance use disorder) \nIf you are a Peer\, NAMI Mississippi offers a scholarship to attend the 2024 State Conference. Lodging is not included. Please complete this online application by clicking here to be considered for the 25 available scholarships. \nThe deadline for the Peer Scholarship application is April 30\, 2024. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2024-nami-mississippi-state-conference-on-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240424T011628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T011628Z
UID:10001840-1715790600-1715796000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Wrapabout It!
DESCRIPTION:Nfusion Metro \nJoin Nfusion Metro for an enlightening session of ‘Wrapabout It!’ with guest speaker Tamiyah Beals. \nDate: May 15\nTime: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nLocation: 1815 Hospital Drive\, STE 230\, Jackson\, MS \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/wrapabout-it/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240506T151153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T152801Z
UID:10001858-1715774400-1715774400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth: Finding Support with School Issues
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies  \nWe are presenting a series of webinars during May that highlight the theme of Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week: “Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth”. \nThis webinar focuses on finding support when our children experience school issues in ways that reflect these principles of social justice: \n1. Equity at every level of society\n2. Ensuring that all members of our society are physically and psychologically safe and secure\n3.Giving every person the opportunity to live up to their full potential\n4. Supporting one another to live meaningful\, purposeful lives. \nFamilies\, youth\, and anyone who cares about families and youth are encouraged to attend. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/lighting-the-path-to-social-justice-for-children-and-youth-finding-support-from-each-other-and-from-systems-2/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240507T171108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T171157Z
UID:10001882-1715688000-1715688000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Madres y Padres Presentes
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nEn Español \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcompáñanos a conocer algunos aspectos básicos del acompañamiento de hijas e hijos en las diferentes etapas de la vida… Desde la primera infancia hasta la madurez. \nEn el programa Madres y Padres Presentes no buscamos padres y madres perfectos\, buscamos formar madres y padres presentes \n\n\n\nTranslation: Come and learn how parents can support children through the different stages of life…from early childhood through adulthood. \nIn the Present Mothers and Fathers program we do not look for perfect parents\, we seek to train parents who are present. \nRegistrar Aqui
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/madres-y-padres-presentes/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240507T165102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T165102Z
UID:10001881-1715688000-1715688000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Introducing Spanish Parent Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nBe Strong Families\, in collaboration with Ana Laura Garza Garcia\, Ed.D.\, has created a Spanish-only virtual parent engagement program. Join us for an hour-long discussion with Ana Laura about meaningful parent engagement\, why it is necessary for student success to reach out to Spanish-speaking parents\, and how to do it. If you are responsible for parent engagement and are trying to find new ways to reach parents\, join us. This webinar will be presented in English. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introducing-spanish-parent-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240314T150428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T032053Z
UID:10001783-1715684400-1715875200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2024 System of Care Virtual Summit: All Systems Go! Taking Action Together
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) \nThe National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) is pleased to announce a free virtual System of Care Summit (SOC Summit) on May 14-16\, 2024. Each day\, no-cost continuing education hours will be available. \nThe SOC Summit is an opportunity for all children’s mental health partners to reunite\, renew\, and re-energize their efforts to support children and young people with behavioral health needs and their families. \nOur virtual doors are open to anyone invested in the mental health and wellness of children\, youth\, and families. We understand that attending the entire summit might not be feasible because life and work schedules can be busy and unpredictable. If you can only participate in a few sessions\, that’s okay! \nRegister here>> \nEl Centro Nacional de Capacitación y Soporte Técnico para la Salud Mental Infantil\, Juvenil y Familiar (NTTAC) se complace en anunciar la cumbre virtual gratuita del Sistema de Atención Coordinada (la Cumbre del SOC)\, que se llevará a cabo del 14 al 16 de mayo de 2024. Se ofrecerán horas de educación continua gratuitas cada día. \nLa Cumbre del SOC es una oportunidad para que todos los colaboradores en el ámbito de la salud mental infantil se reúnan\, renueven y revitalicen sus esfuerzos para apoyar a niños y jóvenes con necesidades de salud conductual\, y también a sus familias. \nNuestras puertas virtuales están abiertas para todos aquellos que estén comprometidos con la salud mental y el bienestar de niños\, jóvenes y familias. \nRegístrese a la Cumbre del SOC AQUÍ >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2024-system-of-care-virtual-summit-all-systems-go-taking-action-together/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240509T034020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T034020Z
UID:10001895-1715684400-1715688000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Work: Laws and Disability
DESCRIPTION:Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities \nPreparing for work is a big step in any youth’s journey to adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families this is often a time filed with questions\, challenges and uncertainty. Join us for a four part Introduction to Work series. In session two we’ll discuss information to help parents\, youth and professionals understand the laws related to employment for individuals with disabilities. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introduction-to-work-laws-and-disability/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240509T021319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T022508Z
UID:10001891-1715684400-1715688000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Office of Coordinated Care  \nWelcome to your special invitation to the Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops\, which will be held on May 14th\, 2024. Please come out and learn about the different Medicaid health plans for the State of Mississippi. Your physicians\, staff members\, and patients/members are welcome to attend and learn all about the benefits of their Medicaid health plan. The workshops will include United Healthcare\, Molina Healthcare\, and Magnolia Health presentations. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/spring-2024-ms-division-of-medicaid-beneficiary-workshops-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240214T204211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T171934Z
UID:10001766-1715679000-1715679000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe 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. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20230509T210219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T210219Z
UID:10001553-1715558400-1715990399@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Peer Support Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver raising or 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 who is 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 a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support another parent/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\nMarch 18-22\, 2024 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: February 16\, 2024)\nMay 13-17\, 2024 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: April 12\, 2024)\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/peer-support-training-14/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240430T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T015330Z
UID:10001851-1715425200-1715439600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day & Community Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Nollie Jenkins Family Center  \nJoin Nollie Jenkins Family Center for their Community Day\, celebrating Earth Day! There will be face painting\, games\, food\, and prizes for all ages. \nVolunteers & artists are welcome. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/celebrate-earth-day-community-fun-day/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240424T023207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T023207Z
UID:10001846-1715277600-1715281200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: Matt house & Billy Brumfield
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies by Grace Defined by Faith \nBBGDF is calling for volunteers at: Matt’s House (Women’s Shelter) and Billy Brumfield (Men’s Shelter)!\n\nPlease join us as we serve and socialize:Matt’s House (Women’s Shelter) – every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 pmBilly Brumfield (Men’s Shelter) – every 4th Saturday at 6:30 pm
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/volunteers-needed-matt-house-billy-brumfield-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240426T150627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T150627Z
UID:10001850-1715261400-1715266800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up: Person-Centered Language Drives Equity for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges
DESCRIPTION:National Federation of Families \nChoosing the right words when talking about mental health and substance use challenges\, as well as the people facing them\, is crucial! Ultimately\, this can pave the way for policy changes that promote equity. \nChoosing the right words when talking about mental health and substance use challenges\, as well as the people facing them\, is crucial! Ultimately\, this can pave the way for policy changes that promote equity. \nJoin in to hear the panelists as they share their lived experiences and discuss the importance of moving from mental health and substance use awareness to acceptance in part through changing the language we use to talk about behavioral health challenges. \n\nSeth Kahan\, Founder and CEO of Visionary Leadership will speak about the three dimensions of stigma\, which offer a deeper understanding of how to combat stigma where it still exists.\nNational Disability Rights Network’s (NDRN) Community Relations Specialist Raquel Rosa will discuss the importance of using person-centered language in behavioral health spaces to give people with lived experience the dignity and respect they deserve.\nNDRN’s Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Council member\, Dr. Zipporah Levi-Shackleford\, will speak about the differences in her experiences as a Black woman when others use person-centered language versus when someone uses demeaning and damaging language.\nExecutive Director of the Federation of Families of Central Florida Muriel Jones Banks will leave us with inspiration as she discusses the importance of using the language of “mental health acceptance” to further equity for those with lived experience.\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/speak-up-person-centered-language-drives-equity-for-individuals-with-mental-health-and-substance-use-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240507T145907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T160749Z
UID:10001880-1715252400-1715256000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Work: Work and Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nPreparing for work is a big step in any youth’s journey to adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families\, this is often a time filled with questions\, challenges\, and uncertainty. In this session\, we will explore skills and information that help parents\, youth\, and professionals know where to start and what to work on in their journey toward employment. We will discuss the importance of self-advocacy and what families can do to help youth and young adults prepare for the workforce. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introduction-to-work-work-and-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240214T202022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T021446Z
UID:10001764-1715248800-1715248800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Behavioral Health 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\nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nRegion 8 Mental Health Services\n613 Marquette Road\nBrandon\, MS 39042 \n\n\n\n\nContact Information \nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \n\nYou can join the meeting virtually here.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council-6/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240507T185313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T185423Z
UID:10001888-1715191200-1715196600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of Cafés: Mama Said: (Parent Café)
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families  \nIt seems that everybody has advice for new parents. But with so much information\, how do you sort through it all and learn how best to keep your child safe? Let’s discuss what we can all do to keep little ones safe—child Safety Café. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/a-taste-of-cafes-mama-said-parent-cafe-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240419T160138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T144154Z
UID:10001834-1715169600-1715184000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing and Responding to Signs of Family Stress
DESCRIPTION:Strong Families \nThis training will help participants recognize early signs of family stress and become more aware of their own stress \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/recognizing-and-responding-to-signs-of-family-stress/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240506T150752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T015005Z
UID:10001857-1715169600-1715169600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth: Finding Support from each other and from systems
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies  \nWe are presenting a series of webinars during May that highlight the theme of Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week: “Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth”. This webinar focuses on finding support for our children and ourselves that reflects these values of social justice: \n1. Equity at every level of society \n2. Ensuring that all members of our society are physically and psychologically safe and secure \n3. Giving every person the opportunity to live up to their full potential \n4. Supporting one another to live meaningful\, purposeful lives. Families\, youth\, and anyone who cares about families and youth are encouraged to attend. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/lighting-the-path-to-social-justice-for-children-and-youth-finding-support-from-each-other-and-from-systems/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240424T000835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T000835Z
UID:10001839-1715099400-1715104800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Lemons to Lemonade
DESCRIPTION:Nfusion Metro \nLemons to Lemonade celebrates the resilience of women who transform life’s lemons into sweet successes. On May 7th\, join  NFusion Metro for a therapeutic event filled with empowerment\, resilience-building exercises\, and the joy of making lemonade. \nDate: May 7\, 2024 \nTime: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm \nLocation: NFusion Metro\n1815 Hospital Drive\nSte 230\nJackson\, MS 39204 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/lemons-to-lemonade/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060829
CREATED:20240424T021411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T141501Z
UID:10001844-1715070600-1715099400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Hinds Behavioral Health Services  \nFree Youth Mental Health First Aid course. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid/
CATEGORIES:Event
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