Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth: Making sure policies support social justice for our children
2024-05-22 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Families as Allies
We 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 how we can make sure that policies that affect our children and families reflect these values of social justice:
1. Equity at every level of society
2. Ensuring that all members of our society are physically and psychologically safe and secure
3. Giving every person the opportunity to live up to their full potential
4. Supporting one another to live meaningful, purposeful lives.
Families, youth, and anyone who cares about families and youth are encouraged to attend.
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Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops
2024-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
Office of Coordinated Care
Welcome to your special invitation to the Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops, which will be held on May 23rd, 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.
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Introduction to Work: Overview of Resources
2024-05-23 11:00 - 12:00
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
Preparing for work is a big step in the 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 four, we will explore resources that can help youth and young adults get ready for the workforce.
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SEVENTH ANNUAL BORN TO BE WILD FRIENDS & FAMILY PICNIC | POSTPONED
2024-05-25 10:00 - 14:00
Mississippi Coalition For Citizens With Disabilities
Join us for a FUN-filled day celebrating individuals with disabilities, their families, and friends.
Enjoy a day free of judgment and full of support.
Visit our “Resource Trail” and gather valuable information from agencies and advocacy groups.
Everyone is welcome!
Tickets $10/person

Ticket includes:
All-day access to Museum
Lunch
Archery
Scavenger Hunt
Creature Feature
Corn Hole Fishing
Fitness Activity
Resource Trail
K-9 Demonstration

For more information or questions about the event, contact:
Jennifer Johnson
Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
jennifer@mspti.org
601-969-0601
Register here>>
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If you are unable to attend the event, you may still donate to support the work of the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities by clicking here.

Nfusion Market
2024-05-28 16:30 - 18:00
Nfusion Metro
For more information or to become a vendor, please contact Mashayla at 769-233-7429.
The deadline to register as a vendor is May 6th.
Date: May 28, 2024
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Location: 1815 Hospital Drive, Ste 230, Jackson, MS 39204

Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops
2024-05-28 17:00 - 18:00
Office of Coordinated Care
Welcome to your special invitation to the Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops, which will be held on May 28th, 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.
Register here>>

Teaming and Collaborating Part 1: Participating on Your Child's Team
2024-05-30 10:30 - 11:00
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
Family members and other team members need to exchange information and share knowledge and expertise. This session will provide tips on why parents need to be part of and feel like part of the team.
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Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops
2024-05-30 14:00 - 15:00
Office of Coordinated Care
Welcome to your special invitation to the Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops, which will be held on May 30th, 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.
Register here>>

Community Health & Resource Fair
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00
Forrest General Hospital & SEMRHI
Join Forrest General Hospital and SEMRHI for a day of fun and learning! The first 200 attendees will enjoy free food. We’ll have free health screenings, a live DJ, snow cones, door prizes, giveaways, and activities for the whole family.
For more information, please call (601)658-0058.

Studies Summer Enrichment Academy
2024-06-03 - 2024-07-27
Institute for Disability Studies
Mark your calendars for the Institute for Disability Studies Summer Enrichment Academy! There are in-person options in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, as well as a virtual option. This year’s theme is Star Wars: “Be the force in your career! May your skills be with you!”
Pre-employment training and a 90-hour paid internship are included for youth and young adults with disabilities (ages 14-21).
For more information, contact:
IDS Transition Programs at (601) 266.5163 or 228.214.3400. Email Beth Robertson at beth.robertson@usm.edu.

FREE SUMMER CAMP
2024-06-03 - 2024-07-12
Hattiesburg Police Athletic League (HPAL)

This summer, Hattiesburg Police Athletic League (HPAL) will host a FREE six-week day camp for kids (ages 8 to 12) to learn new skills, play games and build relationships with their peers and our officers.

Kids can participate in various sports, arts and crafts, and other learning opportunities. They are also planning a few field trips this summer (from Mobile, AL, to Jackson, MS.) for those interested in exploring new cities and attractions.

To apply for HPAL summer camp, visit the Ben McNair Recreation Center at 300 N. 12th Avenue.

Registration is open on the following days and times:

Monday, May 13: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For questions or more information, contact the HPAL coordinator, Michael Cruz, at 601-554-3742 or the HPAL Director, Captain Allen Murray, at 601-545-4996.

Health Equity Summer Institute
2024-06-04 12:00 - 2024-06-06 15:00
National Federation of Families
Be inspired and learn about social justice for families, equitable youth suicide prevention strategies and more from these dynamic speakers!
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Technology Tools for Today Assistive Technology for Everyone 2024
2024-06-06 10:00 - 2024-06-07 12:00
The Arc of Mississippi and Project START
The Arc of Mississippi and Project START have collaborated to showcase Mississippi’s latest assistive technology and bring in national speakers to inform people of the technology tools available today to assist individuals with disabilities in living independently.

Children and Lead: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Them
2024-06-06 12:30 - 13:30
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
Children under 6 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning. The good news is that lead poisoning is 100% preventable. In this fun and informative session, participants will learn about the dangers of lead, common sources of lead, lead exposure prevention, and community resources for families.
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A Taste of Cafés: Good Vibes Only (Vitality Café)
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:30
Be Strong Families
Life 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.
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A Taste of Cafés: Summer Lovin’ (Parent Café)
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:30
Be Strong Families
Summertime is the ideal family time: the long days and summer vacation lends it to spending more time together. How can families spend time together to not only have fun but to grow closer and make some unforgettable memories? Let’s share some creative ideas for Summer Lovin’ with our families.
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Greater Bethlehem Temple 3rd annual Community Fair
2024-06-08 09:00 - 13:00
Greater Bethlehem Temple
This free community event encourages a healthy lifestyle, prevents & manages disease, educates, informs, and connects to resources.
There will be Activities and Resources for the entire family, with special celebrations for the children and an educational program for our seniors. All ages are welcome. Free food!!
Free set up for all vendors and exhibitors. There will be door prizes and giveaways.
For more questions and information, please call Mrs. Brenda Williams at 601-473-6203 or email Sisterbwilliams@gmail.com.

COJ Summer Feed Program
2024-06-10 11:00 - 2024-07-12 13:00
City of Jackson
To ensure no child goes hungry this summer, the City of Jackson hosts a Summer Feeding Program for Jackson residents aged 0 to 18. The program will be in operation from June 10th to July 12th and will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Meals will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Locations:

Smith Robertson Community Center (505 John Hart St.)
Sykes Park Community Center (520 Sykes Rd.)
Westside Community Center (1450 Wiggins Rd.)

All meals must be eaten on-site. Jackson Meals Matter, our city-wide anti-hunger awareness campaign, will oversee the food giveaway. We’re committed to ensuring every child in the City of Jackson has access to food.

Teaming and Collaborating Part 2: Family Members Working with Other Team Members
2024-06-11 10:30 - 11:00
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
The quality of relationships and interactions between parents and professionals on IFSP or IEP teams affects the team’s success in achieving desired outcomes for the child. Join us to learn how to to work with parents and/or professionals in ways that will assist with communication and conflict resolution.
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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
2024-06-12 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 Mississippi disAbility MegaConference
2024-06-13 07:30 - 2024-06-14 12:00
The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference is Mississippi’s largest cross-disability conference for people with disabilities, families, students, and professionals.
Presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors will share the latest information and innovations on many topics.
Meet people and make new friends!
Continuing Education – Applying for DMH Credentials, Education, and Social Work
Game Night will be June 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Cabana Room.
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Transform recovery with CRAFT: Positive Reinforcement Approach!
2024-06-14 09:00 - 13:00
Be Strong Families
Allies in Recovery uses CRAFT: Community Reinforcement and Family Training, a scientifically proven alternative approach to Al-Anon, for families struggling with the addiction of a loved one. It draws on the principles of positive reinforcement. Family members will get concrete suggestions based on sound psychological principles and essential self-care skills.
This is an online workshop using Zoom. Participants will be notified by email directly or through their department/organization registration contact. Use of internet applications such as Zoom and Adobe Acrobat or current PDF document viewer required and installed before training.
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Positively Impacting Addiction by Training and Empowering the Family
2024-06-14 09:00 - 13:00
Be Strong Families
Allies in Recovery uses CRAFT: Community Reinforcement and Family Training a scientifically proven alternative approach to Al-Anon, for families struggling with the addiction of a loved one. It draws on the principles of positive reinforcement. Family members will get concrete suggestions based on sound psychological principles and essential self-care skills.
This is an online workshop using Zoom. Participants will be notified by email directly or through their department/organization registration contact. Use of internet applications such as Zoom and Adobe Acrobat or current PDF document viewer required and installed before training.
Register here>>

Free Spring Break Youth Leadership Camp!
2024-06-17 08:00 - 2024-06-21 17:00
Mississippi Families for Kids

We’re gearing up for a fun camp this year! Space is limited, so sign up now!
Our camp for ages 12-19 on June 17-21st at Christ United Jackson will enhance students’ ability to assess real-life situations and learn to make positive choices.
Camp sessions include discussions on:
Healthy Relationships, Physical/Mental Health, Cultural Competency, Community Service, Future Planning, Self-Discipline, and Financial Management- all focused around our theme for the year- Staying SAFE: Secure, Assured, Fearless, Empowered.

Camp sessions are led by professionals in their respective fields, and participants are encouraged to ask questions or share related issues they may have. Camp includes field trips to Two Mississippi Museums.

Calling all businesses! Would you like to invest in Mississippi’s youth by sponsoring Youth Leadership Camp?
Sponsors will be mentioned in all YLC marketing materials and also qualify for dollar-for-dollar Mississippi tax credits. Sponsorships range from $50-$5,000. For more information about being a sponsor, click here.

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2024 Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference
2024-06-17 08:30 - 2024-06-20 11:00
Uniting early childhood educators from around the state to connect, collaborate, and improve early learning environments for every child.
The Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference is one of the South’s largest early childhood education conferences. Hundreds of teachers and program administrators each year choose from dozens of presentations and exhibits to explore the latest trends and research in the early childhood field.
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Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-06-18 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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Time is Right Special Education Conference
2024-06-19 07:30 - 2024-06-21 12:00
Mississippi Department of Education
The OSE June conference, called “The Time is Right,” is an excellent opportunity for teachers, administrators, service providers, and family members to connect, work together, and grow professionally. It offers sessions on parental engagement, related services, specifically designed instruction, and administrator training. Participants will attend lectures and engage in interactive activities.
Upon MDE approval, participants can earn up to 1.2 CEU credits, 10 SEMI credits, and/or 1 OSL.
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Board of Mental Health Meeting
2024-06-19 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.
Click here for notice information:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90

Meeting Location

1049 Simpson Hwy 149
Magee MS 39111

CCDF 2025 2027 Triennial State Plan Public Hearing
2024-06-19 10:00
Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services will host its CCDF 2025 2027 Triennial State Plan Public Hearing Virtually on June 19th, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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Board of Mental Health Meeting
2024-06-20 09:00
State Agency: Department of Mental Health
Board Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m.
Click here for notice information:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90
Meeting Location

North MS Regional Center
967 Regional Center Dr.
Oxford MS 38655
Contact Information
Grenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260
grenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
