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 Webinar

Presented 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 […]

Addressing Suicide Prevention in African American Youth: Risk and Protective Factors

Online Webinar

There 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.

Virtual Leadership Training

This training is for parents of young children birth to 8 and other parents who are interested in being Parent/Caregiver Leaders to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 4 sessions: Tuesday, July 21, Thursday, July 23, Tuesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 30. The sessions begin at 10:00 am and last 1.5 […]

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.

NAMI Mississippi: 2020 Minority Mental Health Conference

Theme: Minorities And Mental Health: Moving Beyond Stigma NAMI Mississippi's First-Ever Annual Conference Is In Recognition Of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Recognized in July, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was founded in 2008 to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the United States. Registration: […]

Facebook Live Discussion

This July 29 at noon, we'll do a FB Live to share what's going on at Families as Allies and also get everyone's ideas about Families as Allies and how we can all work together to make things better for our children. https://www.facebook.com/faams.org/