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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
February 11
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
February 18
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee
February 20
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on February 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
Is your child in crisis?
If you’re worried about the safety of your child or the safety of others around your child, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health has certified, 24/7 in-person crisis response services around the state that you can call at 1-877-210-8513.
You can also call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Have a concern about your child?
If you’re a parent or someone raising a child and you have a concern, you can now call our Parent Concern Line at 601-608-7525 to get help and resources.
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From Our Blog...
‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ – Join Us Today at the Capitol
Please join NAMI Mississippi, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists, and Families as Allies this morning for Mental Health and Well-Being Day
This Thursday: Attend the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council
We hope to see you at the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council this Thursday, February 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Mississippi State Hospital (3550 Highway 468 West,
Families as Allies Legislative Update for Feb. 11, 2026
Last week, we shared with you that Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker White are now placing bills passed out of committee on the calendar for a vote by the entire