MS Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS): Who Are We?
MS Department of Rehabilitation Services MDRS is often referred to as state government’s “best kept secret”. This session provides you with a look into each of the agency’s four major programs (Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind, Office of Special Disability Programs and Disability Determination Services) and points you to valuable resources available. CLICK […]
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Advisory Council
Department of Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Advisory Council Hinds Behavioral Health 3450 Hwy. 80 West Jackson MS 3920 CONTACT INFORMATION Belen White 601-359-6228 belen.white@dmh.ms.gov
Job Placement Services
MS Department of Rehabilitation Services Finding a job may be easy on your own, but finding a career and a support system to sustain you may not be. That is where the resources and expertise of the MDRS Team comes in and works for YOU. Your plan, their help. It’s a win/win all the way […]
Hill Day at Home
Hill Day at Home is your opportunity to urge lawmakers to invest in lifesaving funding for mental health and substance use treatment programs – from your computer, without ever leaving the comfort of your home or office! Register here>>
Wear and Share Orange
Wear and Share Orange to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. Unity Day is an opportunity to not only wear and share orange but to showcase orange in creative ways, making the day uniquely your own. Click here for other ways […]
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Parent peer support specialists, parent consultants and parent educators are especially encouraged to attend. We will share ideas, brainstorm and support each other. Coaching is based on the competencies and ethical code of the […]
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Privacy Rights for Individuals and Families
National Family Support Technical Assistance Center Join the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) to learn more about the privacy protections for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health (MH) information, including how families and caregivers can: Identify how federal health privacy laws protect individuals' SUD and MH treatment information, especially when family members […]
Families as Allies Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. Register Here >>
8th Annual Virtual Black Family Summit
Join Mississippi Families for Kids for a Virtual Black Family Summit with keynote speaker Dr. Rashad Ali, MD, JD, FACOG Chief OB/GYN at the Family Medical Health Center, Inc. Topic: The Economic Impact of Health Inequity and Racial Justice 6 social work CEU credits included in general admission- $30. Students pay only $10! The Black […]
The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
Central High School Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room, Jackson, MSMississippi State Board of Education The Mississippi State Board of Education meeting can be viewed via live stream. Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room