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SUMMARY:Mississippi Minority Mental Health Symposiums
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Minority Mental Health  \nJoin us for two powerful days of connection\, learning\, and advocacy at the Mississippi Minority Mental Health Symposium 2025. This event is dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented individuals in mental health and advancing equitable\, community-driven change throughout Mississippi. \nExpect engaging sessions\, meaningful dialogue\, and opportunities to contribute to the growing movement for minority mental health awareness and action. \nMark your calendar and stay tuned — more details coming soon! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-minority-mental-health-symposiums/
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Possibilities: Transition to Triumph Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education\, Office of Special Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education\, Office of Special Education\, is excited to host the Pathways to Possibilities: Transition to Triumph Conference on Thursday\, December 4\, 2025\, at the Hilton in North Jackson. \nThis one-day event is designed for educators\, administrators\, early childhood professionals\, families\, service providers\, and community partners. Together\, we will explore strategies to support children and students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. \nThe conference will feature an inspiring keynote speaker and breakout sessions covering topics such as early childhood\, K–12\, postsecondary education\, employment\, and independent living. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/pathways-to-possibilities-transition-to-triumph-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Season of Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Humphreys County High School \nJoin Humphreys County High School for a festive Season of Self-Care Health Fair on December 5\, 2025. This joyful community event focuses on mental wellness\, emotional support\, and healthy coping skills during the holiday season. Open to students\, families\, and community members! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/season-of-self-care/
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Relationships: The Power of Early Childhood Systems
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nJoin the Mississippi Families for Kids for their Virtual Infant Mental Health Conference on Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025\, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/cultivating-relationships-the-power-of-early-childhood-systems/
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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\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-58/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:BSF Parent Cafes
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nIf you ever needed a place to learn how to keep families strong—this is it! This information session will give you a complete overview of the Be Strong Families’ Parent Cafés and the process of how to make them a part of your parent outreach. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bsf-parent-cafes-7/
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SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action: Exploring the MS Client Assistance Program (CAP)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nThe MS Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a statewide\, federally mandated program that advocates for and provides information to clients or potential clients of vocational rehabilitation services and centers for Independent Living. Join us to learn about this program. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advocacy-in-action-exploring-the-ms-client-assistance-program-cap/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community Engagement & Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:National Federation of Families  \nThe National Federation of Families invites you to join them for this Virtual Community Engagement & Listening Session. A group of national experts will be convening in January 2026 to set a foundation for a unified course of action to promote rights and recovery for all people who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges – including families and youth. As we prepare for the summit\, we want to ensure that the voices\, experiences\, and wisdom of the entire recovery and peer community help shape the vision and priorities that emerge from the gathering. While only a small group will be able to attend the in-person summit\, your perspective is essential to building a unified national movement for rights\, recovery\, and peer support. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-community-engagement-listening-session/
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SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday\,December 17\, 2025\, at 10:00 a.m.. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nThe Zoom link will be sent closer to event time. \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon at the\nMississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771. \nEmail: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-17/
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held on  December 18\, 2024\, at 9:30 am. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location\n967 Regional Center Dr.\nOxford MS 38655 \n\n\nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nsuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
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