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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
According to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), October has been National Down Syndrome Awareness Month( DSAM) since the 1980s. The Society describes October as "a month to raise awareness and…
Bullying is against the law in Mississippi on school property, at any school-sponsored function, or on a school bus. Mississippi state law requires each local school district to prohibit bullying…