Virtual NAMI Peer-to-Peer (NAMI Central Mississippi)
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session course for adults living with mental health challenges. Sessions held on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon.
Teaming and Collaborating Part 3: Sharing What You Know with Professionals
You know your child best. Sharing what you know with professionals can help them provide the most appropriate services and supports. As a parent or family member you have much to contribute to the team. Join us and learn tips on how to share and other important tips.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, August 21, 2024,
at 10:00 a.m., at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in
the East Building’s Conference Room, on the 2nd floor, and via Zoom.
Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and opportunities to serve on decision-making committees.
Children and Lead: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Them
Children under 6 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning. The good news is that lead poisoning is 100% preventable. In this fun and informative session, participants will learn about the dangers of lead, common sources of lead, lead exposure prevention, and community resources for families.
Mental Health and Substance Use Challenge Prevention and Recovery: Poverty as an Equity Issue
Poverty creates barriers to equity within all of the Social Determinants of Health—economic stability, safe environment, social and community well-being, and access to quality education and healthcare.
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities meets quarterly, usually on the second Thursday of the month beginning in January of each year. Please contact the Council office for the location. The time is usually 10 am – 2 pm.
Marion County Education & Health Fair
Join the United Way of Southeast Mississippi for their July 13 free event highlighting the education and health resources in Marion County.