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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\nSeptember 15-19\, 2025\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\nCan’t make this Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Training?\nOur upcoming training dates are below: \n\nNovember 17-21\, 2025\nJanuary 12-16\, 2026\nMarch 16-20\, 2026\nMay 11-15. 2026
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-2/
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SUMMARY:Shatter the Silence 2025 Suicide Prevention Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Mental Health \nRegistration is now open for the 9th Annual Suicide Prevention Symposium! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025\, for this year’s event\, themed “Changing the Narrative by Sharing Our Stories.” \nSponsored by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health\, the symposium will feature speakers who have been personally impacted by suicide. While this is a difficult topic\, our goal is to continue the conversation and highlight the power of sharing stories. Together\, we can support families\, encourage those who are struggling\, and honor the lives of loved ones we have lost. \nLunch will be provided. \nPlease note: This year’s symposium will not include Continuing Education credits. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/shatter-the-silence-2025-suicide-prevention-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T183000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Everyone Together Around Wraparound Research
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies\n\n\nFamilies as Allies invites you to a virtual meeting on Friday\, September 16\, 2025\, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. We will discuss collaborating on a proposal to the Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI). \nThe goal is simple: make sure wraparound research focuses on what matters most to families\, youth\, and partners. These partners include researchers\, clinicians\, policymakers\, and payers. \nEveryone is welcome. Families who have used wraparound\, or are using it now\, are especially encouraged to attend. \nRegistration is required so we can hear from all groups that can help shape this important work. \n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bringing-everyone-together-around-wraparound-research-091625/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T100000
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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\, September 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-14/
CATEGORIES:Event
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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\, November 19\, 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-16/
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T090000
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SUMMARY:2025 Tougaloo Summit
DESCRIPTION:Magnolia Bar Association \nSave the date for the 2025 Tougaloo Summit on Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Tougaloo College. \nThis free community event includes a resource fair\, “Ask a Lawyer” stations\, legal rights information\, health screenings\, lunch\, and door prizes. Everyone is welcome! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2025-tougaloo-summit/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies By Grace Defined By Faith \nJoin Butterflies By Grace Defined By Faith for an exciting Community Resource Fair\, showcasing collaborative community efforts and featuring an extensive range of accessible resources. Engage with community partners at the booths\, dedicated to delivering valuable services. This event offers an exceptional opportunity to discover readily available support and assistance. With diverse vendors participating\, attendees are certain to find something of interest. Notably\, this event is entirely free.  \nKeynote Speaker: Dr. Tiffany C. Anderson\, DPC\, LPC-S\, NCC\, BC-TMHT\, Miracle Counseling Services\, LLC \nAttendees are encouraged to wear purple and/or teal during this event. Vendors and groups are encouraged to attend.  \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/community-resource-fair-3/
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