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SUMMARY:Providing Peer Support in Crisis Services
DESCRIPTION:C4 Innovations\n\n\nJoin Cheryl Gagne on Wednesday\, August 18 from 2-3 pm ET for a free webinar on peer support for people experiencing crisis. Learn about the value of peer support in crisis settings and strategies for integrating peers and addressing challenges. Ask questions and get a preview of C4’s upcoming “Peer Support in Crisis Services Learning Community.”\n\n\nRegister here>>  \nLearn More: \nPeer Support in Crisis Services Learning Community—starting September 22\, 2021\nhttps://c4innovates.com/training-technical-assistance/integrating-peer-workers/peer-support-in-crisis-services-learning-community/ \nIntegrating and Supervising Peer Workers: video with Cheryl Gagne (4:02 minutes)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0wCySc5bDc&t=144s \nIntegrating Peer Workers at C4 Innovations\nhttps://c4innovates.com/training-technical-assistance/integrating-peer-workers/ \nSupervising Peer Workers at C4 Innovations\nhttps://c4innovates.com/training-technical-assistance/supervising-peer-workers/ \nContact us with any questions at training@c4innovates.com. \n\n\n\nTime \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/providing-peer-support-in-crisis-services/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T090000
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board of Mental Health\nSubject: Department of Mental Health \nDescription:\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting.\nThe full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nMEETING LOCATION\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 North Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nCONTACT INFORMATION: Grenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Mississippi State Board of Education
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Board of Education \nDate: 10 a.m.\, August 19\, 2021\nLocation: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room\n  \nWatch the live stream:
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-state-board-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210819T160930Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Child Health Care Through Anti-Racist\, Family-Driven Approaches
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS)\nThe child health care field is embracing a shift from the traditional child-focused model of well and sick visits to a more upstream preventive\, holistic\, and anti-racist focus on children\, their families\, and the systems and communities they interact with regularly. Despite a growing desire to improve care delivery\, many practices face barriers\, such as time and funding resources\, which prevent the scale and spread of practice transformation. \nThis webinar\, hosted by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, will explore the need to transform child health care from three unique perspectives — pediatricians\, a family advocate\, and a children’s health clinic director. The featured speakers — Renée Boynton-Jarrett MD and Ben Danielson MD\, pediatrician; Hala Durrah\, MTA\, patient and family engagement consultant and advocate; and Carey Howard\, MPH\, program director at a pediatric clinic — serve as advisors for CHCS’ Accelerating Child Health Transformation initiative\, which seeks to accelerate the adoption of key strategies necessary to advance anti-racist and family-centered pediatric practice. They will highlight key strategies for child health care transformation: (1) adopting anti-racist practices and policies to advance health equity; (2) co-creating equitable partnerships with patients\, families\, and medical care teams; and (3) identifying family strengths and health-related social needs to promote resilience. \nHealth care policymakers\, medical professionals\, state officials\, family advocates\, community-based organization staff and other interested stakeholders are invited to join this 75-minute event. \n  \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/transforming-child-health-care-through-anti-racist-family-driven-approaches/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
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SUMMARY:Health and Safety: It's a Family Affair
DESCRIPTION:F.A.C.E.S. of Memphis\, the Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis\, the Emotional Fitness Centers of Tennessee and National Federation of Families will host this important session. \nJoin us this Thursday for a virtual lunch and learn! \nThe old adage\, ‘prevention is better than cure’\, could not be more appropriate for us than it is today. The renewed COVID-19 wave that has gripped the nation has changed the very way we live. Conversations that started with ‘How are you?’ have now gone to ‘Are you keeping safe and are you vaccinated?’ In fact\, vaccinations have become A FAMILY AFFAIR\, not just for children\, but for whole families to stay healthy and safe. Though there has been confusion and misinformation about vaccines; vaccinations are an important part of family and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious\, dangerous\, and deadly diseases including measles\, polio\, mumps\, chicken pox\, whooping cough\, diphtheria\, and HPV. \nWith this in mind and considering the times in which we live\, our next Lunch and Learn will include a diverse panel of experts to discuss how vaccinations impact the health and safety of the family unit. We will discuss the risks and benefits\, how to discuss vaccinations with family members\, dispel myths and hear testimonials. Our family organization\, F.A.C.E.S. of Memphis\, the Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis\, the Emotional Fitness Centers of Tennessee and National Federation of Families will host this important session. \nJoin us for this important webinar! \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/health-and-safety-its-a-family-affair/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
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UID:10001191-1630069200-1630069200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Live at the Virtual Barbershop: Supporting Black Students in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:In his 1933 book\, The Mis-Education of the Negro\, Carter G. Woodson postulated that Black people of his day were culturally indoctrinated rather than taught in American schools\, creating people who would be dependent on and seek out inferior places in the dominant white society. One of the significant points Woodson repeated in his discourse was that the entire educational system was structurally unrelated to the future needs of Black children to develop and thrive with lives rooted in self and race knowledge as well as self-respect.  \n\n\nAs we think about our education system today\, we face the same questions Woodson posed almost a century ago: Do Black children and youth fare better in their lives by going through the established educational system? How can educational values and curriculum overcome the inherent biases against Black history and culture?  \n\n\nJoin African–American male leaders from the sector as they explore the relevance of the U.S. education system to the needs of the Black community. Discuss the challenges and opportunities to creating an inclusive system that builds on all students’ capabilities\, resilience\, and dreams. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/live-at-the-virtual-barbershop-supporting-black-students-in-the-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
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SUMMARY:The Future of Healthy Schools: Supportive Funding\, Systems Change\, and Community Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Institute For The Health Policy Forum \nSchool systems have the power to improve the health of a whole community\, and COVID-19 shed light on the critical intersection between health and education. This virtual event will explore how health and education professionals can collaboratively and sustainably build healthy schools. Attendees will learn about school funding\, community engagement strategies\, and developing a long-term plan to prioritize and embed health in schools. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-future-of-healthy-schools-supportive-funding-systems-change-and-community-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210817T205403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T231553Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Suicide Prevention to Postvention
DESCRIPTION:sponsor: National Council on Behavioral Health\nSuicide prevention can seem like a daunting undertaking for any workforce\, but as the number of deaths by suicide keeps increasing\, it becomes a necessary public health issue to be addressed within health care. Currently the 10th leading cause of death\, suicide claims more lives than traffic accidents and exceeds more than twice the number of homicides. Although most individuals\, including children and adolescents\, who eventually die by suicide\, receive health care services in the month prior to death\, providers at the point of care often do not detect suicidal thoughts. A comprehensive approach to suicide prevention includes strategies for prevention\, identification and assessment of at-risk individuals\, intervention\, and postvention. Organizations must ensure staff members have the appropriate knowledge and skills at every level. Join Relias and the National Council for this important conversation. \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n• Review suicide prevention best practices\n• Explore a framework to provide support around building internal and external capacity for suicide prevention with practical interventions.\n• Discuss postvention strategies when providing services to those directly affected by or bereaved by {someone else’s} suicide.\n• Discuss training and skills application best practices for putting suicide prevention into action. \n\n\n\nRegister here>> \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/best-practices-for-suicide-prevention-to-postvention/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T143000
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SUMMARY:Parent Café
DESCRIPTION:According to Be Strong Families\, “Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk about the challenges and victories of raising a family. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning\, participants explore their strengths\, learn about the Protective Factors\, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to help strengthen their families. \nCafés are structured discussions that use the principles of adult learning and family support. They are highly sustainable with training reinforcement\, institutional support\, and a commitment to an approach that engages and affirms parents as leaders. Participants leave Parent Cafés feeling inspired\, energized\, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.” This Cafe will last 90 minutes and be limited to 20 participants.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210831T195716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T210717Z
UID:10000961-1630497600-1630501200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, ADAA and Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs: What Parents Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\n \nWhen people think about educating students with disabilities\, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). \nAlthough students can receive accommodations\, related services\, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA\, the two laws vary in a number of important ways. This presentation will provide parents with information to help them understand the law and what it means to their child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-adaa-and-children-with-disabilities-or-special-health-care-needs-what-parents-need-to-know-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T201402Z
UID:10000963-1630576800-1630580400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood (1 hour training)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\nThis training provides strategies for what parents and youth can do to help plan for the student’s transition from high school to adult employment\, postsecondary education or training\, and independent living.\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mapping-dreams-transition-to-adulthood-1-hour-training/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
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SUMMARY:The United States vs. Mississippi lawsuit
DESCRIPTION:Judge Reeves will hold a hearing on the role of the monitor in the United States vs. Mississippi lawsuit. The monitor will oversee how the Department of Mental  Health (DMH) implements the remedy to correct the problems identified in the 2019 trial. \nThis hearing will be held via Zoom and is open to the public.  The public can access the hearing by dialing 877-336-1829 and entering passcode 3608939#. Please remember to mute your phone after joining.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/united-states-vs-mississippi-lawsuit/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210831T172635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T172635Z
UID:10000959-1631097000-1631097000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NTTAC Event: Managing Adversities as You Get Ready for Fall 2021
DESCRIPTION:National Training & Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, & Family Mental Health\n\nThis webinar will focus on skills to manage adversities that occur as one prepares to resume work\, school\, or other life activities. Sometimes those facing adversities are expected to adopt resilience skills or “grit” to manage persisting obstacles\, rather than to address systemic or structural obstacles underlying these adversities. So both individual (micro) skills to manage ongoing obstacles\, and also (macro) skills to address system and structural obstacles that impact the functioning within systems (such as the workplace) will be described. Participants will be encouraged to examine how these strategies may be applicable to their local system of care components. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives (if applicable):\n1. Participants will be able to distinguish effective practices for managing ongoing adverse circumstances in physical\, occupational\, intellectual\, social\, and emotional life areas.\n2. Participants will be able to describe 4 personal (micro) strategies to address persisting adversities in their lives\n3. Participants will identify 4 system (macro) tactics to address ongoing adversities that may in the workplace\, including equitable treatment\, workload\, role clarity\, and managerial support.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nttac-event-managing-adversities-as-you-get-ready-for-fall-2021/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210803T174832Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Creating Your Own Path: Successful Transitions for Persons with Autism
DESCRIPTION:The importance of transitions for those with autism cannot be stressed enough and doesn’t happen overnight. The objective of this conference is to provide parents\, advocates\, professionals\, and people with autism the opportunity to learn about resources and evidence-based best practices regarding planning and executing successful transitions. \nKeynote Address \nThe Impact of COVID-19 on Young Adults with ASD: Using Trauma Informed Care to Guide Practice\nCarol M. Schall\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Rehabilitation\, Research & Training Center\, Virginia Commonwealth University \nCOVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economy and health of citizens in the U.S. In this presentation\, Dr. Schall will discuss her research regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of employed individuals with ASD. She will also discuss the importance of using trauma informed care to ensure that individuals with ASD are able to return to work and school safely. \nThe conference will also include:\nBreakout sessions on Behavioral Health\, Communication\, Ethical Treatment\, Safety\, Assistive Technology\, Medicaid ID/DD Waiver and Community Support Program\nOpportunities to network with speakers\, providers\, professionals and family members \n$100.00 Early Bird Registration fee – July 1 – August 10\n$125.00 Registration fee – August 11 – August 31\n$150.00 Registration fee – September 1 – September 9 \n(includes morning and afternoon snacks and lunch) \nNote: attendance scholarships are available for parents/guardians of and/or persons with autism. You may request a scholarship when registering online. Check “pay at door” as your form of payment. You will be notified via email when your request has been approved. \nCancellation: The registration fee for this event is forfeited if attendance is cancelled. You may send a substitute. As a courtesy to the planners\, written notice of your intent not to attend or to send a substitute is appreciated by 8/31/21. That notice can be made by e-mail to mickey@msccd.org. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 601-969-0601 \nPlanning forms have been submitted for review for the following disciplines: DMH Mental Health Therapist\, DMH Addiction Therapist\, DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist\, Licensed DMH Administrator\, DMH Community Support Specialist\, DMH Peer Support Specialist\, Nursing Home Administrator\, Social Worker\, Teacher\, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. \nAttendence Certificates may be requested. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2021-creating-your-own-path-successful-transitions-for-persons-with-autism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210831T203109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T203109Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Relias’ Suicide Prevention Simulation Training Courses
DESCRIPTION:Relias \nWith suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the United States\, it’s important for your entire staff to be aware of proper suicide prevention protocols. However\, knowing what to do is different than doing it in the moment when face-to-face with a client expressing suicidal thoughts. \nScenario-based learning and simulation training offers a safe space for staff to practice their skills—something they might not receive from a traditional training course. This can help clinicians reinforce their suicide prevention skills and improve confidence when applying the same skills to a real-life situation. \nOn September 9\, 2021 at 3 PM ET\, Sara will walk you through the technology and importance of suicide prevention simulation courses. During the webinar\, you’ll learn: \nThe benefits scenario-based learning and simulation training have on skills application and staff confidence\nThe specific simulation courses Relias offers on suicide prevention\nHow to try the simulation courses yourself \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introduction-to-relias-suicide-prevention-simulation-training-courses/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140855Z
UID:10001223-1631527200-1631530800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Records and Record Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhat records are important? What is FERPA? How do I request copies of my child’s records? How do I stay organized? How long should it take to get the copies I requested? These are five commonly asked questions when parents get ready to attend IEP meetings. This presentation will provide answers and links to other resources. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/records-and-record-keeping-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210823T211725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140919Z
UID:10000953-1631626200-1631631600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Black LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health: Contemporary Approaches to Understanding and Uprooting Intersectional Stigma to Promote Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity  \nAccumulating research suggests that multiple\, interlocking forms of stigma-related stress (e.g.\, racism\, homophobia\, transphobia) drive and maintain behavioral health disparities among Black LGBTQ individuals. Despite this knowledge\, most research and clinical interventions related to stigma-related stress focus on one type of stigma (e.g.\, racism) in isolation from others (e.g.\, homophobia\, transphobia). Intersectionality provides a framework to help researchers and clinicians better understand the multi-dimensional experiences of Black LGBTQ people\, but the application of intersectionality to such empirical and clinical efforts remains in its infancy. To address this gap\, this webinar includes emerging efforts to better understand and intervene upon links between intersectional stigma and aspects of behavioral health (e.g.\, mental health\, HIV risk) among Black LGBTQ individuals. Delivered by Dr. Skyler Jackson (he/him)\, this presentation will (a) feature novel experience sampling research illuminating how daily events related to both one’s race and sexual orientation (i.e.\, intersectional experiences) are associated with day-to-day changes in Black sexual minorities’ psychological well-being and (b) overview recent clinical efforts to develop and test a group-based treatment to address intersectional stigma\, mental health\, and HIV risk among young gay and bisexual men of color. Future directions\, including the applicability of results to clinical\, community\, and policy-level interventions will be discussed. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to articulate the framework of intersectionality and distinguish single-axis\, additive\, and intersectional models of behavioral health.\nParticipants will be able to identify the unique forms of stigma-related stress experienced by Black LGBTQ individuals and explain how they relate to select behavioral health outcomes.\nParticipants will be equipped to better intervene upon the modifiable psychosocial mechanisms linking stigma\, mental health\, and HIV risk among Black sexual minority men.\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advancing-black-lgbtq-behavioral-health-contemporary-approaches-to-understanding-and-uprooting-intersectional-stigma-to-promote-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210831T171540Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Opioid & Heroin Mississippi Drug Summit | Rise Up
DESCRIPTION:Rise Up! Facing the Addiction Crisis\, One Family at a Time\nJoin us for the 2021 Opioid & Heroin Mississippi Drug Summit – A Virtual Event\nSeptember 15-17\, 2021 \nEducation. Training. Collaboration. Saving lives. The goal of the Mississippi Opioid and Heroin Summit is an opportunity for all of us to face the epidemic that touches our families\, friends and loved ones. \nThe 2.5 day Summit will bring together 3 communities public safety\, public health\, and the public. Learn about threats and trends from public safety officials who are tracking the supply of opioids and heroin. Listen to public health and treatment advocates discuss the disease of addiction and the many tools available to prescribers and treatment professionals. Join with the families touched by addiction to hear stories of recovery and hope. \nWith many credit hours\, everyone will receive credit while gaining awareness from the perspective of others in this fight. It takes all of us working together to make a difference. \nClick Here for Conference Draft Agenda \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2021-opioid-heroin-mississippi-drug-summit-rise-up/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210907T233600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T141027Z
UID:10001216-1631707200-1631707200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants and parent educators are especially encouraged to attend. We will share ideas\, brainstorm and support each other. Coaching is based on the competencies and ethical code of the National Federation of Families Certification model for parent peer support.\n\nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-9/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210907T233829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T223936Z
UID:10001218-1631793600-1631793600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210913T181631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T181631Z
UID:10001243-1631815200-1631993400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Mississippi Science Fest
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Mississippi Science Fest (MSF)\, presented by C Spire\, is a fun event hosted by the four museums of Jackson\, Mississippi’s LeFleur Museum District (LMD) on September 16-18\, 2021.  \nThe MSF showcases the Magnolia State’s innovative science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations. \nThis year\, the event is will be in-person and virtual: \n* September 16: Science After 6 (click here for details)\n* September 17: Field Trip Friday (click here for details)\n* September 18: MS Science Fest featuring guest speaker\, Dr. Temple Grandin (click here for details) \nOn Saturday\, September 18th\, your ticket will include parking and your shuttle ride between museums. \nFood trucks and vendors will also be on-site. Visit the MS Agriculture Museum’s General Store\, MS Children’s Museum’s Red Rocket Cafe (open 9 am – 4 pm)\, or one of several food trucks (10:30 am – 3:30 pm\, not included with admission). \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTEMPLE GRANDIN\n• 11 a.m. Speech\n• 11:45 a.m. Question & Answer\n• 1 – 2 p.m. Book Signing\nLocation: MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum on September 17 for Field Trip Friday and at MS Children’s Museum on September 18 for the MS Science Fest presented by C Spire. Dr. Grandin’s presentation will also be broadcast to the MDWFP MS Museum of Natural Science theater. Included with your MSF ticket.Dr. Grandin is an animal scientist\, autism self-advocate\, and a professor at Colorado State University. She will share her life story and how she evolved into doing the work that she does today\, including her experience with science\, agriculture\, and autism awareness.  \n\n\nBuy tickets>>\n\n\nFamilies as Allies has a limited number of free tickets thanks to the generosity of Mississippi Public Broadcasting for Saturday\, September 18. Families who are interested in tickets can call our office at 601- 355-0915 or email info@faams.org
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/6th-annual-mississippi-science-fest/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210910T124333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140807Z
UID:10001225-1631880000-1631883600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Oh Behave! Creating a Behavior Support Toolbox for Infants/Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nParents\, teachers\, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students’ families! \nRegister here>> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/oh-behave-creating-a-behavior-support-toolbox-for-infants-toddlers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210803T173343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T141117Z
UID:10001195-1632297600-1632486600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Trauma Informed Care Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Mississippi Trauma Informed Care Conference Planning Committee is pleased to present the VIRTUAL 2021 Mississippi Trauma-Informed Care Conference\, “Building Resiliency Through the Pandemic.”\n \nParticipate in up to 8 Keynotes and 15 Breakout Sessions that encourage new coping strategies and resiliency for service providers. You’ll have an opportunity to continue your professional development and earn up to 14.25 Continuing Education Hours from multiple continuing education credentialing agencies. \nFor the past 7 years\, several state and local agencies have joined together to host the annual Trauma Informed Care Conference. Each year\, the conference has brought together over 500 diverse participants representing a wide array of service providers. This year’s theme\, “Building Resiliency through the Pandemic\,” was chosen to provide optimism that we will work through this difficult time by developing new coping strategies and building resiliency skills. \nResiliency is defined as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity\, trauma\, tragedy\, threats\, or significant sources of stress. Through innovative and thought-provoking sessions\, it is our expectation the conference will provide information to assist attendees in working through this difficult time but also help in improving lives even in the absence of adversity. \n\n\nWho should Attend?​\nThe target audience includes those directly or indirectly impacted by trauma\, including but not limited to:\nMental Health and Addiction Professionals\nSocial Workers\nMarriage and Family Therapists\nNational Board for Certified Counselors\nJuvenile Justice Personnel – judges\, counselors\, administrators\, probation officers\nEducators – teachers\, administrators\, counselors\nDomestic Violence and other advocates\nParents/Guardians/Foster Parents/Resource Parents\nCommunity and Faith Based\nPeer Support Specialists \n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-trauma-informed-care-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210910T125240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T141404Z
UID:10001227-1632304800-1632308400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nDo you often leave your child’s IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. \nJoin us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles and how to have more productive IEP meetings and better outcomes for your child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/steps-for-success-making-iep-meetings-work-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210921T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T193425Z
UID:10001257-1632312000-1632315600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Training Graduates Coaching and Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. (Open only to leadership training graduates) \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-10/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210920T183228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T220332Z
UID:10001249-1632391200-1632391200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Department of Education Board of Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday\, September 23\, 2021\, starting at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Mississippi Board of Education is taking this step to limit public contact due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The meeting will be held via teleconference and video means and available via live stream at https://msachieves.mdek12.org. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mde-board-of-education-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210910T130101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T131025Z
UID:10001239-1632391200-1632394800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: After High School
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nIDEA or 504 services in high school do not guarantee eligibility for accommodations in post-secondary education. Join us and learn how to be prepared for the next phase of education. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-and-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-after-high-school-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094319
CREATED:20210920T195030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T220419Z
UID:10001253-1632420000-1632420000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Free Press Live
DESCRIPTION:Families As Allies Executive Director\, Joy Hogge\, and Melody Worsham talk with MFP co-founders Kimberly Griffin and Donna Ladd about the state’s mental health crisis and lawsuit outcome. \nWatch live>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mfp-live/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094320
CREATED:20210920T184333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T142023Z
UID:10001251-1632472200-1632502800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Budget Office Budget Hearings
DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2021 Joint Legislative Budget Committee meeting will be held this Friday\, September 24\, 2021\, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nThe detailed Hearing Schedule (PDF) can be found here. >> \nGo to the Mississippi Legislature Youtube page to view the hearings. >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/legislative-budget-office-budget-hearings/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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