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SUMMARY:Conversations: Cultivating Cultural Humility and Managing Biases with Families Facing Serious Mental Illnesses and Serious Emotional Disturbances – Session One
DESCRIPTION:SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar \nSession One of Three is a 120-Minute learning community with presenters: Selena Webster-Bass\, MPH\, DMin\, Rachel Gaiter\, MBA\, MS\, Ph.D. (c). Participants will explore cultural self-awareness in working effectively across cultural differences with families facing severe mental illnesses\, learn practical strategies for working compassionately and authentically with diverse families facing severe emotional disturbances based on the cultural humility core pillars of establishing a commitment to self-evaluation\, fixing power imbalances\, and committing to institutional accountability\, and explore implicit and explicit biases and managing biases in advancing behavioral health equity. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/conversations-cultivating-cultural-humility-and-managing-biases-with-families-facing-serious-mental-illnesses-and-serious-emotional-disturbances-session-one/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Positive Solutions for Families of Young Children with Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:REACH MS \nPresented by: Patty Gautier\, Family\, Data & Dissemination Coordinator\, REACH MS \nHas life with your young child become filled with conflict and confusion? Does it seem as if the simplest activity can quickly turn into disaster when your child’s behavior is out of control? You are not alone! Many\, if not most\, parents find themselves struggling with behavior at some point. The good news is that there are evidence-based\, effective strategies (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports -PBIS) that you can use to create POSITIVE and LASTING solutions for your family. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/positive-solutions-for-families-of-young-children-with-challenging-behaviors-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing -Treating Clients with Mental Illness &  Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:The MS Department of Mental Health and the Mental Health Association of South MS is pleased to offer this virtual training opportunity to you. \nMotivational Interviewing is an empirically based\, client-centered counseling approach in which\nthe counselor uses a non-confrontational & non-judgmental style to resolve ambivalence that\nprohibits change (Miller & Rollnick\, 2013; Rollnick\, Miller\, & Butler\, 2008). Without addressing\nambivalence in treatment\, a client’s progress may be inhibited due to clinical errors that may be \nunknown to the counselor. The purpose of this presentation is to assist clinicians with identify-\ning and understanding factors associated with the successful engagement and treatment of”difficult to treat” individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. 3-hour virtual event. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/motivational-interviewing-treating-clients-with-mental-illness-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T143000
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SUMMARY:How are the Children Experiencing SED and Parents Doing\, Really? Comparing 2021-2022
DESCRIPTION:As 2020 ended\, the National Federation of Families surveyed over 1000 families representing every state\, to capture authentic family experiences with both the school and mental health systems during the year. This survey produced an infographic which portrayed the extent of the struggles that families had faced with COVID-related challenges and the effect these challenges had created for their children. NFF is repeating this survey to learn more about how families and their children have fared during 2021. This data will again be represented through an infographic. These two data sets will be reviewed by our presenters\, and they will share the implications that they anticipate for both the education system and the mental health system for 2022 and the outlying years. \nThis webinar will be facilitated by Lynda Gargan\, Ph. D.\, Executive Director\, National Federation of Families\, and will be offered in a “table talk” format. Dr. Reeves will offer a clinical perspective on the data and will share stories and perspectives from her current work with children and youth in a psychiatric setting. Dr. Hoover will update participants regarding “lessons learned” from the pandemic and steps that educators are taking to support families. Both presenters will provide exciting resources for the workforce that supports families during the event. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/how-are-the-children-experiencing-sed-and-parents-doing-really-comparing-2021-2022/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T120000
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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\, 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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-17/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T205153Z
UID:10001096-1654693200-1654707600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Hill Day at Home
DESCRIPTION:Our nation’s mental health and substance use crises transcend party lines. The Biden administration has unveiled a strategy to address the mental health crisis. There’s been a clear uptick in bipartisan Congressional hearings focused on bolstering the capacity of our nation’s mental health care and substance use treatment system. \nHave no doubt: We have momentum. Our elected officials are paying attention! \nOn Wednesday\, June 8th\, let’s demonstrate the power of our unified voice and demand action in support of key mental health and substance use policies\, programs and organizations. \nRegister here >> \nJoin your peers across the country for the largest virtual advocacy event of its kind. You’ll hear from policy experts\, get key legislative updates and raise the volume on critical issues throughout our field –from the comfort of your office or home! \n\nThis is your chance to: Advocate in real-time for mental health and substance use treatment issues that matter to you.\nHear from policy leaders on the latest developments from Capitol Hill.\nGain new insight into the Biden administration’s mental health care agenda.\nDiscover new solutions and strategies for maximizing your advocacy\, including tips for getting a meeting with your lawmaker and making that time count.\n\nHill Day at Home is a virtual learning event and a rallying cry! It’s your chance to raise awareness about key legislation and urge lawmakers to invest in critical mental health and substance use care funding. \nAre you ready to seize the moment? Don’t miss your opportunity to raise your voice\, be inspired and make a mark on a national scale\, all from your home office\, workplace or favorite coffee shop.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/hill-day-at-home-2/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State University \n  \nDay 1 -June 10th\nOpening Keynote by Dr. S.K. Butler\nUnexpected Spaces for Advocacy: Family Medical Leave Act\, Ethics\, and the Law by Demarcus Davis\, LPC\, JD\nTrans-Affirming Counseling by Dr. Rafe McCoulough\n \nDay 2- June 11th \nOpening Session by Dr. Ebony White\nAdvocacy in the Era of “Anti-Woke” And “Don’t Say Gay” Legislation by Dr. Lauren Shure\nPanel Discussion: Addressing the Challenges of Advocacy all panelists invited \nCounselors for Social Justice at Mississippi State University is a vibrant student chapter working to support advocacy and scholarship among counseling students and faculty\, the greater student body\, and surrounding communities. The chapter is enthusiastically engaged in an array of entirely student-driven advocacy initiatives. The Social Justice Symposium is the chapter’s signature yearly project and is supported by the Department of Counseling\, Educational Psychology\, and Foundations. The event takes place over two days – June 10th and 11th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Participants can attend any sessions they choose. Free NBCC continuing education credits are offered. \nRegistration is required to join this event. Register here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/social-justice-symposium-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Camp presented by CT3
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Families for Kids for our Youth Leadership Camp full of fun and growth opportunities for students age 12-19! Sessions will enhance students’ ability to assess real-life situations and learn to make positive choices. \nSessions include discussions on:\nHealthy Relationships\nPhysical/ Mental Health\nCultural Competency\nCommunity Service\nFuture Planning\nSelf-Discipline\nFinancial Management \n\n\nRegistration is limited\, so sign up now!\n\nRegister here >> \nWhen: June 13-17 8am-5pm
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youth-leadership-camp-presented-by-ct3/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T170000
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CREATED:20220504T122954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T123032Z
UID:10001397-1655364600-1655485200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2022 Mississippi disAbility MegaConference
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference is Mississippi’s largest cross-disability conference for people with disabilities\, families\, students\, and professionals.  \nPresenters\, sponsors\, and exhibitors will share the latest information and innovations on many topics. \nCome meet people and make new friends!  \nContinuing education credits are offered in several areas.   \n(A Pre-Conference Evening Event will be held on June 15)   \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2022-mississippi-disability-megaconference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T100000
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SUMMARY:The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Board of Education\n\n\n\nMississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream. \n\n\nDate: 10 a.m.\, June 16\, 2022 \nLocation: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-mississippi-state-board-of-education-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Central High School\, Location: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room\, Jackson\, MS
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20211213T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T183533Z
UID:10001037-1655380800-1655380800@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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T100000
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CREATED:20220427T200217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T205508Z
UID:10001111-1655460000-1655460000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Department of Mental Health and the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BIDD) Advisory Council\, comprised of service providers and advocacy organizations\, are launching an awareness campaign in recognition of March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The campaign\, titled “Celebrating Mississippians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\,” is the first of its kind for Mississippi\, and highlights the connection between people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their communities. \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/f362287a-5f54-4f32-a455-6df3b31d32ea
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T163000
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SUMMARY:Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Seminar I
DESCRIPTION: Mental Health Association of South MS \nThe Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) is a personalized wellness and recovery system born out of and rooted in the principle of self-determination. WRAP® is a wellness and recovery approach that helps people to: 1) decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors; 2) increase personal empowerment; 3) improve quality of life; and 4) achieve their own life goals and dreams. Working with a WRAP® can help individuals to monitor uncomfortable and distressing feelings and behaviors and\, through planned responses\, reduce\, modify\, or eliminate those feelings. A WRAP® also includes plans for responses from others when an individual cannot make decisions\, take care of him/herself\, and/or keep him/herself safe. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/wellness-recovery-action-planning-wrap-seminar-i/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220509T170747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T170908Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
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. \nMeeting Location:\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nMap this! \nContact Information:\nDeborah Etzold\n601-359-5777\ndeborah.etzold@dmh.ms.gov \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/f8a4e33f-621e-478a-b70f-660e53878833
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T100000
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SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, June 22\, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09   \nMeeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP\nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:  Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)  Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: 344571 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: atell@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408.  For more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498. \nwebsite: https://www.mdek12.org/OSE/AP
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220314T224725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T174846Z
UID:10001383-1655899200-1655902800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This 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-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-14/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220613T215014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T215401Z
UID:10001420-1655906400-1655910000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Digital Strategies to Foster Family Engagement in Addiction and Mental Health Support
DESCRIPTION:The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nIn this increasingly digital age\, digital-based services can play a key role in engaging and supporting families with their loved ones’ substance use journeys. This webinar will explore the promises and pitfalls of digital-based and hybrid care services for families\, opportunities to intervene with the concerned individual directly and/or the entire family\, and how digital tools can be leveraged by practitioners and family members. \nThe intended audience for the webinar includes community service providers\, public health professionals\, clinical researchers\, healthcare providers\, substance use disorder treatment providers\, and family members impacted by loved ones’\nsubstance use and mental health difficulties. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will develop an understanding of the unique benefits and challenges of family engagement in digital-based services.\nParticipants will grow their knowledge of specific services available to concerned family members of individuals facing substance use and mental health difficulties.\nParticipants will learn specific telehealth intervention strategies for the entire family along a continuum of youth substance use and mental health treatment and recovery. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/digital-strategies-to-foster-family-engagement-in-addiction-and-mental-health-support/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220606T174115Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
DESCRIPTION:This conversation is for anyone working with parents providing peer support to other parents in any system\, such as Children’s Services Directors\, MAP Team Coordinators\, Care Coordinators and Center Directors. We will share an overview of Families as Allies’ parent peer support training curriculum and ongoing support and training. We want to hear your feedback on how we’re doing from your perspective and how we can be most supportive to you. We will also discuss issues in parent peer support\, including how to pay for it\, what should be included in job descriptions and how to address questions that may arise. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-peer-support-conversation-for-anyone-working-with-parent-peer-supporters-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220608T203227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T203817Z
UID:10001127-1656147600-1656172800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Training for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This training is for anyone who is interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. This 8-hour training was developed by Family Voices National Center for Family Professional Partnerships. \nParticipants must attend all sessions\, Modules 1-8 in order to receive their certificate. The trainer will read the evaluation questions after each module and participants will complete them as they are read. Parents and caregivers who are receiving a stipend for completing this training must also turn in all course evaluations in addition to completing the other requirements. Stipends are paid by check and require that the recipient complete a W-9 form. You can download a W-9 here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf \n\nTo help us be more responsive\, we ask that you answer a few questions about yourself when you register. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-for-parents-and-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T120000
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SUMMARY:Families as Allies Live!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this quarterly update about our recent events and future plans. Families as Allies is about ALL of us and we want to hear your ideas and feedback on how we can all move forward together on behalf of our children. \nJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faams.org/posts/406538864845421 \nJoin us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcRUdJrgid0 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-live/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220628T223237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T223237Z
UID:10001427-1656676800-1656678600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Independent Living\, Here We Come!
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center  \nPreparing for independent living is an exciting time in any youth’s journey towards adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families\, this is a time filled with questions and challenges. \nJoin Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center and explore a skills checklist to help parents and youth know where they are and what they need to work on in their journey to independent living. We will talk about the importance of self-advocacy\, and what families/parents can do to help youth and young adults with planning for the future. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/independent-living-here-we-come/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220623T185219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T185258Z
UID:10001426-1656752400-1656752400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2022 "Dash 'N Splash"
DESCRIPTION:Brain Injury Association of Mississippi\nUnited Spinal Association – MS Chapter \n5K Run\, Walk & Roll\, 1-Mile Fun Run After the Race\, lots of WATERMELON\, WATER SLIDES AND A GIANT WATER BALLOON BASH! Bring your family and your lawn chairs. \nThe first 300 people to register will receive a cool Race T-Shirt! \nRegister here >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2022-dash-n-splash/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220517T180624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T001420Z
UID:10001410-1657132200-1657141200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Basics
DESCRIPTION:National Alliance on Mental Illness El Paso \nThis event covers multiple weeks. \nJoin NAMI Basics\, a 6-session course for adult parents and caregivers of children and adolescents formally or not yet diagnosed with a mental health condition. These may include ADD/ADHD\, autism spectrum\, depression\, bipolar disorder\, panic disorder\, and other mental health conditions. Caregivers of children and adolescents affected by a mental health condition teach this 2½-hour course. \nJULY 6 – AUG 10\n6:30 PM – 9 PM (CST) \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-basics/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20211213T174226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T190203Z
UID:10001031-1657195200-1657195200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different 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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220708T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220708T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220228T142358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T140002Z
UID:10001369-1657272600-1657272600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council \nThe Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council (MSICC) is an advisory council appointed by the Governor to advise and assist the Mississippi State Department of Health in implementing the requirements of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Part C covers children from birth through age two. \nThe MSICC advises and assists the MSDH First Steps Early Intervention Program. Families and professionals are encouraged to attend. Public comments may be shared during each meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-state-interagency-coordinating-council-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220706T210957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T211053Z
UID:10001432-1657537200-1657539000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Family Role in Transition Planning
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nLet’s talk about the importance of self-advocacy\, and what families/parents can do to help youth with planning for the future. The message of the session is simple: Access to information and resources will strengthen families/parents ability to participate in the process and improve the transition into the community for youth and young adults. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-family-role-in-transition-planning-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220701T195235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T200041Z
UID:10001431-1657544400-1657549800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:988 and What it means for Families of People with Serious Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:A SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar \n988*\, the new three-digit number for mental health and suicidal crises\, will be available nationwide by July 16\, 2022. Once live\, 988 is poised to change the way communities respond to people in crisis\, connecting individuals to trained crisis counselors that can provide de-escalation and mental health intervention services by phone. This new number holds lots of promise\, but what does this change mean for families of people with serious mental illness? \nDuring this webinar\, hear from experts about the national rollout of 988\, and how families and people with serious mental illness are involved. Learn from advocates working in two different states about what is going right and where efforts are coming up against challenges. Finally\, hear how your family can prepare to use 988 when it becomes available\, with practical tips for crisis planning. \nFollowing this 90-minute webinar\, participants will be able to register for Part Two\, taking place on Monday\, July 18th from 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET. Part Two will be a 60-minute intimate dialogue with the presenters and a smaller number of registered webinar participants from Part One\, who will be able to ask more detailed questions and engage with the presenters more comprehensively. \nLearning objectives:\n1) Know what is happening nationally with the rollout of 988 and how the peer and family perspective is being represented.\n2) Learn from two-state examples of how the peer and family perspective is being brought into discussions\n3) Learn how individuals and their families can incorporate 988 in planning a possible mental health crisis \n*988 will not be available widely until July 16\, 2022. If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis\, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)\, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat or text “HOME” to 741-741. \nSpeakers\nStephanie Pasternak\, Director of State Affairs for NAMI\nJoy Hogge\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director of Families As Allies\nChris Bouneff\, Executive Director of the Oregon chapter of NAMI\nTeri Brister\, Ph.D.\, Chief Program Officer at NAMI \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/988-and-what-it-means-for-families-of-people-with-serious-mental-illness/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220509T164739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T164739Z
UID:10001399-1657713600-1657713600@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\, 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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220225T182825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T172439Z
UID:10001362-1657792800-1657792800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities \nMSCDD is a federally mandated body of advocates appointed by the Governor to promote a better quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities\, their families\, and their communities. Improvement in quality of life is accomplished through initiatives that promote advocacy\, capacity building\, and systems change. The current 25-member Council includes people with disabilities\, parents\, family member advocates\, and required governmental representatives from public and private organizations. Membership reflects the diversity of the state. \n\n\nMSCDD is funded by the U.S. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health serves as the Designated State Agency for administrative and fiscal support. \n\nThe MSCDD office is located on the 5th floor of the Robert E. Lee Building at 239 North Lamar Street in Jackson. Staff: Executive Director – Charles Hughes\, Jr.\, Program Coordinator – Christy Ashley\, Administrative Assistant – Comma McDuffey. Website – https://www.mscdd.org/
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-council-on-developmental-disabilities-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194059
CREATED:20220628T224610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T225701Z
UID:10001428-1657792800-1657794600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parental Consent in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhat is parental consent? When will a parent be asked to sign documents giving consent? What happens if a parent doesn’t give consent? Join the MSPTI to learn more. \nRegister here >> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-family-role-in-transition-planning-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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