Our Mississippi Legislative Update for the Last Week of February 2024
During the Mississippi legislative session, we do our best to follow bills that could interest families and others who are part of our organization. Here is the complete list of…
Legislative Update: 2024 Deadline for Bill Introduction Passes
Legislators had until February 19 to introduce new bills. It will likely take several more days for staff to post all new bills on the legislative website. Lt. Governor Delbert…
Our Families as Allies Legislative Update as of Feb. 14, 2024
Legislators have introduced hundreds of new bills in the House and Senate since the Mississippi State Legislature convened in early January. The 2024 legislative session will last longer than usual…
Mississippi Legislative Hearings: Jailing People With Mental Health Care Needs
On January 24, the Mississippi State Senate and House Public Health and Welfare committees held a joint hearing to discuss why it's hard for people with mental illnesses to get…
Follow the 2024 Mississippi Legislative Session Along with Families as Allies
The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 2, 2024. The session lasts 125 days and ends (or adjourns) on May 5 (also known as sine die). Monday, February 19, is…
We Love Our Interns at Families as Allies!
Trenier Coleman and Angel Burnett just finished their internships with Families as Allies, and we wish them the absolute best! Both are pursuing bachelor's degrees in Social Work from Jackson…
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Families as Allies Public Comments on MYPAC Reimbursement Policy
On October 31st, The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) issued a public notice of proposed state plan amendments to Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC) coverage and reimbursement. According to…
Pam Dollar, executive director of the MS Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities, presents the Torchbearer Award to Families as Allies.
Torchbearer Award: Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Honors Families as Allies
Families as Allies was humbled and honored to receive a Torchbearer's award for supporting families and advocating for progress in the mental health system at the Coalition for Citizens with…
LGBTQ+ History Month: the Life of Dr. Charles Silverstein
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, celebrating the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people. This week, we call your attention to the life of the psychologist and LGBTQ+ activist…
Understanding ADD and ADHD During Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Month
October is Attention Deficit (ADD) and Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness month. The theme of the month is "Moving Forward with ADHD." At the end of this blog,…