The Ally: Join us Live at Noon! |
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| | This week we share several updates and opportunities. First and foremost, I hope all of you will join us for our Families as Allies Live Update Wednesday, May 31, at noon. Families as Allies is about ALL of us; we want to hear everyone's thoughts and ideas. You can join us via Facebook or YouTube. During the live update, we will share more information about what's in this week's edition of the Ally related to parent peer support, staying covered on Medicaid and using the Well Visit Planner with children ages birth to six. We will also talk about dealing with school issues that often arise at the end of the year and can sometimes cause parents to worry throughout the summer break. Don't forget June 1 at noon (CT) is our virtual Drop-In Family Support Time. All families are welcome. Please check out our events section for more training opportunities and conferences. June 1 to June 3 is the 2023 Peer Summit, and June 6 to June 7 is the 2023 Mississippi disAbility MegaConference. Both are at the County Line Hilton in Jackson. | |
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 | | | In February 2023, we shared with you that due to COVID-19 being declared a federal emergency, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM), like all state Medicaid agencies, paused renewals in the Spring of 2020. The national emergency has ended, so Medicaid began resuming renewals in April. | | |
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 | | | Parent peer support, where one parent who has challenges with their child supports another parent on the same journey, makes a tremendous difference in the lives of families. It gives families hope, helps them feel less alone and assists them in finding real-world solutions. | | |
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 | | | The Well Visit Planner (WVP) is a tool that parents or other people raising children ages birth to 6 can use to track their children's development and prepare for their children's medical appointments. | | |
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 | | | This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the... | | |
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 | | | We know parents or caregivers of any gender can relate to their children differently. The concept of “fathering” can be described as someone who responds readily and consistently to a child’s developmental needs over time. Behaviors can include loving, supporting, nurturing, and connecting with children of any age. | | |
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 | | | Join the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists for the annual 2023 Peer Summit. Links below for registration, daily agenda and CEU opportunities, room reservation information and details on scholarships for your room if needed. Don't forget to make your nominations for the 2023 Peer... | | |
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 | | | Presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors will share the latest information and innovations on many topics. Come meet people and make new friends! Continuing Education - Applying for DMH Credentials and Education (No SWU this year) Game Night will be June 5 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Cabana Room. | | |
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 | | | For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists, parent consultants, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support, national standards for... | | |
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 | | | Technology Tools for Today 2023! How technology helps individuals with disabilities live independent lives. | | |
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 | | | The Mississippi Board of Mental Health Meeting will be on June 15th in person at North MS State Hospital in Tupelo. | | |
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 | | | This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. | | |
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 | | | The Department of Mental Health and the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BIDD) Advisory Council, comprised of service providers and advocacy organizations, are launching an awareness campaign in recognition of March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month. | | |
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 | | | The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) will hold its National Conference from August 14-16, 2023 in Atlanta, GA with a pre-conference training to be held on August 13. | | |
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 | | | Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a globally disseminated course that trains members of the public to recognize and respond to mental health issues in their communities. Although substantial evidence suggests that MHFA training is associated with positive changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intent, little is known about how MHFA trainee–delivered aid supports mental health needs. This systematic review sought to summarize the extant research evaluating MHFA trainees’ helping behaviors and the impacts of these behaviors on people experiencing a mental health problem (i.e., recipients). | | |
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