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What Is PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)? An Introduction for Families
What Is PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)? An Introduction for Families
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health.
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Purple Shine Walk: Shine Your Light Against Domestic Violence
This walk is a FREE, non-competitive walk against the devastating effects of domestic violence in our communities. This is a positive event to help shine the light on the topic of abuse in hopes of ending a vicious cycle.
Heart Work Series: Healing-Centered Reunification
Heart Work Series: Healing-Centered Reunification
Meets Tuesdays in October
Healing Centered Reunification, led by Lane Krumpos, focuses on reframing reunification practices through a healing-centered approach.
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Southeast Region National Rehabilitation Association’s (SERNRA) Annual Training Conference.
Join the Rehabilitation Association of Mississippi at the Southeast Region National Rehabilitation Association Training Conference, where you can immerse yourself in a dynamic experience featuring engaging breakout sessions that foster professional growth and learning.
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Children’s Mental Health Conference
Children’s Mental Health Conference
professional and support staff, educators, and advocates to heal through understanding using trauma-informed strategies. If you're passionate about children's mental health, advocacy, or foster care, we want to hear from you!
Independence, Here We Come!
Independence, Here We Come!
Preparing for independent living is an exciting time in any youth's journey towards adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families this is a time filed with questions and challenges.
Break the Cycle: Bystander Intervention & Self-Defense Class
Break the Cycle: Bystander Intervention & Self-Defense Class
Join BBGDF & Gordon Training System in the fight again domestic violence! Empower yourself and others, one person at a time, through self-defense skills and confidence-building strategies.
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NAMIWalks Mississippi
NAMIWalks Mississippi
NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything - their time, stories, and heartfelt dedication to the cause.
NAMIWalks Pine Belt
NAMIWalks Pine Belt
NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything - their time, their stories, their heartfelt dedication to the cause: Mental Health for All.
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Transforming anxiety care: promises and pitfalls of next-gen treatments
Transforming anxiety care: promises and pitfalls of next-gen treatments
On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of anxiety care and next-generation treatments.
Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
Meets Tuesdays in October
In each session, you’ll hear from national and international leaders working on the frontlines of youth justice who are championing healing-centered approaches.
Father and Male Role Model Inclusion: Strengthening Program Outcomes by Incorporating Fatherhood Initiatives into Daily Practice with Dr. Andre Walker, Ph.D.
Father and Male Role Model Inclusion: Strengthening Program Outcomes by Incorporating Fatherhood Initiatives into Daily Practice with Dr. Andre Walker, Ph.D.
Intentional structures and systems drive sustainable fatherhood and male engagement initiatives. This includes establishing roles, responsibilities, male engagement champions, research-based practices, and coordinated communication and relationship development plans.
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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
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.
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The Wendy’s Children’s Golf Classic
The Wendy’s Children’s Golf Classic
Join us for our 25th annual 4-man scramble, 18-hole golf tournament complete with food, drinks, prizes, and gifts benefiting MFFK’s child permanency efforts on October 10th, 2024 at Lake Caroline Golf Club in Madison, MS at 10:00 a.m.
Board of Mental Health Meeting
Board of Mental Health Meeting
The Department of Mental Health DD Council Quarterly Meeting will be held on September 10, 2024, at 12:00 pm in Jackson, MS.
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Breaking Barriers Together: A Special Education Advocacy Conference for the Black Disability Community (Rescheduled)
Join a groundbreaking event dedicated to empowering and uplifting black families in special education. This conference offers tools and strategies for effective advocacy in special education through knowledge-sharing workshops, inspiring talks, and interactive panels.
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NAMIWalks Vicksburg
NAMIWalks Vicksburg
NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything - their time, their stories, their heartfelt dedication to the cause: Mental Health for All.
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Purple Sock & Heal Walk
Purple Sock & Heal Walk
BBGDF is inviting families to participate in a one-mile walk/run to raise awareness around issues of rape, sexual assault, and gender violence.
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Talk Lead with MELR and MSDH
Talk Lead with MELR and MSDH
It’s Lead Prevention Month! The Mississippi Early Learning Resources and the Mississippi Department of Health are coming together to discuss all you need to know about lead.
Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
Meets Tuesdays in October
In each session, you’ll hear from national and international leaders working on the frontlines of youth justice who are championing healing-centered approaches.
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Understanding the Law: Special Education
Understanding the Law: Special Education
Educators and administrators struggle with the ever-changing dynamics of special education requirements. The Carey Institute for Excellence is hosting a one-day seminar on October 16, with attorney Ms. KaShonda Day, an experienced educational law practitioner.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
Meeting Families Where They Are: Developing and Implementing a Tiered Care Coordination System for Youth Behavioral Health Needs
Meeting Families Where They Are: Developing and Implementing a Tiered Care Coordination System for Youth Behavioral Health Needs
This webinar will offer practical strategies for building and enhancing tiered care coordination models, with an in-depth examination of Wraparound and FOCUS. You will walk away with insights on how to:
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Board of Mental Health Meeting
Board of Mental Health Meeting
The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on October 17, 2024, at 9:00 am.
Purple Dress Run 2024
Purple Dress Run 2024
Grab your shoes and best purple running “dress” and join us at The District at Eastover for a 5K run/walk through Jackson to benefit Catholic Charities Shelter for Battered Families.
Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting (POSTPONED)
Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting (POSTPONED)
The Families as Allies quarterly board meeting will be held in ZOOM and is open to anyone who wants to attend.
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Fall Movie in the Park
Fall Movie in the Park
Stop by Ballard Park Soccer Field Near the Concession Stand on Oct. 19th for Movie in the Park and enjoy Inside Out 2.
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21st Annual ADHD and Related Concerns Conference
The ADHD and Related Concerns Conference is a popular resource for school administrators, educators, counselors, and various other caregivers.
The Literacy Hour
The Literacy Hour
The Test-Taking Solution Foundation invites you to join them via You-Tube for their Literacy Hour, every Tuesday from 7:00 am - 8:00 am.
State of the Child Address & Awards Ceremony by Judge Hicks, Hinds County Youth Court
State of the Child Address & Awards Ceremony by Judge Hicks, Hinds County Youth Court
State of the Child Address will feature an awards ceremony for Hinds County Youth Court 2024 Champions for Children,
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Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
Meets Tuesdays in October
In each session, you’ll hear from national and international leaders working on the frontlines of youth justice who are championing healing-centered approaches. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about new paradigms for youth justice!
Building Social Connections: An Introduction to the PEERS Program
Building Social Connections: An Introduction to the PEERS Program
PEERS is the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills. This program was developed by psychologists at UCLA and has proven to be effective at raising the social skills of children, youth, adolescents, and young adults.
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Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and opportunities to serve on decision-making committees.
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Stomp Out Bullying
Stomp Out Bullying
Stomp Out Bully Youth Showcase' hosted by Jim Hill High School Ms. Junior, Kennedi Howard, will be held on Oct. 22
MCADV Candlelight Vigil
MCADV Candlelight Vigil
We invite you to join us as we gather in remembrance of those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Our vigil will take place at 6 PM on the South steps of the State Capitol.
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Save the Date: Annual Community Health Fair
Mark your calendars for Community Counseling's Annual Community Health Fair which will be held on Saturday, October 26.
14th Annual SHERO Gala Awards Dinner
14th Annual SHERO Gala Awards Dinner
BBGDF presents the 14th annual SHERO Gala awards ceremony in honor and recognition of our devoted and highly-deserving honorees.
Out of The Darkness Walk at Ballard Park
Out of The Darkness Walk at Ballard Park
Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.
October Fest 2024
October Fest 2024
October Fest 2024 is October 26 with food, fun, live entertainment, youth talent show with cash prizes, and more! Free and open to the community!
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What Is UDL (Universal Design for Learning)? An Introduction for Families
What Is UDL (Universal Design for Learning)? An Introduction for Families
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a way of thinking about teaching and learning that helps give all students an equal opportunity to succeed.
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Children and Lead: What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Them
Children and Lead: What We 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.
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Family Exchange – October Session
Family Exchange – October Session
This month Family Exchange focuses on the importance of sustaining passion and commitment while engaging in the difficult yet rewarding work of advocating for and supporting families navigating the mental or behavioral health system.
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Ambetter Health Day
Ambetter Health Day
Come and Join Ambetter from Magnolia Health for Ambetter Health Day! This FREE family-friendly event is open to our Ambetter from Magnolia Health members and the public. Ambetter from Magnolia Health along with our community partners will share health and
wellness resources for the whole family.
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