Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth: Finding Support from each other and from systems
We are presenting a series of webinars during May that highlight the theme of Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week: "Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth"
Recognizing and Responding to Signs of Family Stress
This training will help participants get in touch with their own stress and help them recognize early signs of family stress.
A Taste of Cafés: Mama Said: (Parent Café)
Life is filled with ups and downs. It is impossible to stay positive all the time. Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time.
Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council
You are invited to attend the Planning and Advisory Council Meeting on May 9, 2024, at 10:00 am.
Introduction to Work: Work and Disabilities
Preparing for work is a big step in any youth's journey to adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families this is often a time filed with questions, challenges and uncertainty.
Speak Up: Person-Centered Language Drives Equity for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges
Join in to hear the panelists as they share their lived experiences and discuss the importance of moving from mental health and substance use awareness to acceptance in part through changing the language we use to talk about behavioral health challenges.
Volunteers Needed: Matt house & Billy Brumfield
BBGDF is calling for volunteers at: Matt's House (Women's Shelter) and Billy Brumfield (Men's Shelter)!
Please join us as we serve and socialize:
Matt's House (Women's Shelter) - every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Billy Brumfield (Men's Shelter) - every 4th Saturday at 6:30 pm
Celebrate Earth Day & Community Fun Day
Celebrate Earth Day and Community Fun Day with Nollie Jenkins Family Center on Saturday May 11th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Peer Support Training
Parent peer support is a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support others going through similar experiences.
Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee Meeting
MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks that exist that prevent meaningful progress.