2020 Mississippi disAbility Virtual MegaConference
Conference CallThe Mississippi disAbility MegaConference, Mississippi's largest cross-disability conference for people with disabilities, families, students, and professionals is going virtual this year! We are unable to have an in-person conference this year due to Covid-19, but still want to provide you with information relevant to current issues. Visit the agenda and register for each session individually: […]
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.
2020 Hill Day at Home
In lieu of its usual Hill Day in Washington DC, the National Council for Behavioral Health is hosting Hill Day at Home June 23 and 24. Check out the agenda here and register at this link. Joy Hogge is serving as Mississippi’s state captain for the third time and highly recommends this event as a way to learn about national mental […]
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.
Supporting and Advocating with Families of Young Children
Online WebinarPresented by: Joy Hogge, Executive Director, Families as Allies This session will give an overview of some of the challenges families face when their very young (0-8) children start to show emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as practical approaches to supporting families in this situation. Barriers that make it hard for families to recognize […]
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.
Supporting the Social and Emotional Health of Young Children
Online WebinarPresented by: Nikki Flippins Mental health, just like physical health, can be nurtured in children from a very young age. The webinar gives practical tips on supporting young children's emotional development and recognizing when your children might need more support. Resources for finding support will be discussed, as will supporting young children during crises like […]
Coaching and Support – Monthly Session
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.
Addressing Suicide Prevention in African American Youth: Risk and Protective Factors
Online WebinarThere has been a significant jump in the rate of suicide among African American youth. These latest findings reinforce the need for more extensive research into the contributing factors along with greater investment in suicide prevention and intervention strategies that are tailored to the needs of black children and teens. During this webinar the facilitators […]
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.