See You at the Mississippi Joint Planning Advisory Council on Nov. 14th
We hope to see you at the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council next Thursday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at Region 8 Behavioral Health (613 Marquette Road,…
Talk to Legislators about K- 12 Mental Health Task Force Recommendations
The K-12 Mental Health Task Force released its recommendations earlier in October. You can read the full report here. Legislators may use any or all of these recommendations to propose…
Recap: Mississippi Senate Hearing on Women, Children and Families in October 2024
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann established a committee to study the needs of women, children and families in November 2022. Senator Nicole Boyd chairs the committee. Chairman Boyd held eight hours…
CMS Issues New Guidance for Medicaid-funded Children’s Services
On September 26, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that oversees Medicaid, sent a letter to all state Medicaid directors titled "Best Practices for…
Get Involved: Share Your Expertise at the Mississippi disAbility MegaConference!
Families as Allies is excited to spread the word about an important opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. The 2025 Mississippi…
With Best Wishes to Drew Snyder
[photo by Tate Nations/courtesy Mississippi Development Authority] On October 9, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Drew Snyder is stepping down as the Mississippi Division of Medicaid Director after serving since 2018. Drew…
World Mental Health Day 2024: ‘Mental Health at Work’
Each year, the first full week in October is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and every October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The theme for World Mental Health Day in…
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Make Your Voice Heard! Take this Survey about Behavioral Health Care in Mississippi
Do you have ideas about improving Mississippi's mental health system? Do you think there are ways to improve substance use treatment services? Do you believe there are new or different…
Recognizing National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims
The National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims (also called 'National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims') is observed annually on September 25 to honor the memories of those lost…
Make Your Voice Heard with Your Vote
We at Families as Allies base everything we do on the definition of family-driven practice: "Families have the primary role in decisions regarding their children as well as the policies and…