Conference
Status Conference in U.S. v Mississippi Mental Health Lawsuit
Judge Carlton Reeves issued the order below on September 22. “The status conference scheduled in this case for October 2, 2020, at 9:00 A.M. will be conducted by videoconference. Members of the public may listen in by dialing 877-336-1829 and entering passcode 3608939#.” This case has important implications for Mississippi’s Mental Health System. Listening to […]
Mississippi State Personnel Board Meeting
The Mississippi State Personnel Board is holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The board is expected to discuss the hiring of the coordinator of mental health accessibility. Anyone who would like to listen to the meeting can call in by using this number: 301-715-8592, and use Meeting ID 995 2932 4089.
CIT Training – Hinds Behavioral Health Services: Region 9
Description: Are you a law enforcement officer seeking new skills to serve those living with mental illness in your community? Join Hinds Behavioral Health Services' upcoming 40-hour mental health training and become part of a nationally recognized CIT team. Qualifications: Training will only be provided for full-time certified law enforcement officers with a minimum of […]
MS State NAACP Convention
In an effort to keep our community safe, the Mississippi NAACP is hosting the 75th Annual MS State Conference Convention & Policy Institute virtually, Nov. 12-14, 2020, offering a stellar virtual experience for our members, speakers, sponsors, and attendees. The theme for this year’s convention, hosted by the MS State Conference, is “Until Freedom Comes”.The convention has […]
Mississippi Child Tele-Psychiatry Virtual Summit
With webinars for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Advocates, Families, and Legislators. For more information or to register, email Ms. Gigi Holder gholder@umc.edu.
Special Education Advisory Panel
The Special Education Advisory Panel by the Mississippi State Department of Education will meet on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. The Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell, Mississippi Department of […]
NAMI Mississippi’s 2021 State Conference
Theme – "Adequate Self Care: Transformation, Motivation and Essentials" Conference Dates: May 26-29, 2021 Location: Virtual Send questions to stateconference@namims.org. Registration Fee: $45 | Register Here Discounts available for active NAMI members and NAMI peers (NAMI members with a mental health condition). To get a promo code, call the State Office at 601-899-9058, email stateconference@namims.org […]
2021 Virtual Mississippi Disability Megaconference
Due to COVID-19, the MegaConference will be held virtually. Four outstanding speakers will inspire and inform you. The first session will begin at 9:00 a.m., with sign-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. You may attend one, two, three, or all sessions. We hope you will participate from your home or office! Outstanding speakers include: - Gabe […]
Minority Mental Health Conference
Conference Dates: July 15-16, 2021 Location: Virtual Theme: "Knowing Is Growing" Agenda with sessions and CE information will be announced at a later date. Send questions to stateconference@namims.org.
Special Education Law Conference & CLE
The Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Presents Seventh Annual Special Education Law Conference & CLE This conference will include an overview of IDEA and Section 504; ethical boundaries in special education advocacy; effective communication within the IEP; legal and financial planning for disability; and emerging special education legal issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. CLEs […]