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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-61/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Becoming a MHFA Instructor
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \nJoin this hour-long webinar to learn more about becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor. During the webinar we’ll discuss: -What to expect from a MHFA class. -The role of a MHFA Instructor. -An overview of our Instructor certification process. Become a MHFA Instructor and empower your community to tackle mental health and substance use challenges head-on with an evidence-based\, nationally recognized program. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/becoming-a-mhfa-instructor-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Parent Caregiver Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to help another parent on the same journey?\n\nThen\, being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \n\n\nWhat is Parent-Peer Support? Parent-peer support is when a parent or caregiver uses their lived experience to support another parent or caregiver who is going through similar experiences.\n\nWho Can Be a Parent Peer Supporter? A parent-peer supporter is a biological parent\, adoptive parent\, or caregiver with legal custody who is currently raising or has raised a child with these characteristics:\n\nThe child is currently between the ages of 0-21\, or was when they first began having challenges.\nThe child has an emotional\, social\, behavioral\, or substance use disability.\n The child received services in or navigated the mental health or a related system (for example\, a child with an IEP related to behavior issues at school).\n\nHow Do I Become a Parent Peer Supporter? The Department of Mental Health certifies parent-peer supporters in the mental health system.\nUpcoming training:\n\nMarch 16-20\, 2026\n\n\nClick here for the application packet. \n\n\nWho Should Take the Training?\nAny parent or caregiver who is raising a child who has challenges and:\n\nIs interested in working for a community mental health center or another agency certified by the Department of Mental Health. Completing the training does not guarantee you a job\, but it helps ensure you’ll be ready for one.\nIs interested in doing part-time contractual work for Families as Allies. We are building our pool of contractual employees.\nSupports parents in any system. This training will strengthen your skills and help you network with other parent-peer supporters.\nWould like to learn how to support other parents in the same shoes in any child-serving system. We currently have funds to pay training stipends to parents who are—or have been—involved in the youth court system and would like to learn how to support other parents going through the same thing. Contact us at 601-355-0915 or info@faams.org to learn more.\n\n\nCan’t make this Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Training?\nOur upcoming training date are below: \n\nMay 11-15. 2026
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-5/
CATEGORIES:Training
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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\, March 18\, 2026\, 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-22/
CATEGORIES:Event
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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 March 19\, 2026\, at 9:30 a.m. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be held at the Mississippi State Hospital.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-41/
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SUMMARY:Caregiver / Parent Peer Support Specialist Training Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies  \nPlease join us in congratulating our newest class of parent peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments\, this is a great opportunity to build the parent peer support community. We encourage the graduates’ friends and families\, as well as anyone who supports parent peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent peer supporter\, to attend. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/caregiver-parent-peer-support-specialist-training-graduation-6/
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nThis 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-coaching-and-policy-discussion-35/
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SUMMARY:Power of Presence: 200 Men Fatherhood Conference
DESCRIPTION:P.R.V.O. Head Start \nJoin P.R.V.O. Head Start for the Power of Presence: 200 Men Fatherhood Conference!Mark your calendars for March 27\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Jackie Dole Community Center\, 220 West Front St.\, Hattiesburg\, MS.This inspiring event is all about empowering fathers to take an active and intentional role in their children’s lives. Come ready to be renewed\, refreshed\, and restored as we build stronger families and brighter futures together.For more details\, contact Derrick Robinson at drobinson@prvoinc.org or call 601-545-8110 (office) | 601-248-0999 (cell).
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/power-of-presence-200-men-fatherhood-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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