
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is responsible for the development and implementation of services to meet the needs of individuals with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. This public service delivery system is comprised of five state operated comprehensive regional centers, a state operated facility for youth who require specialized treatment, 15 regional community mental health/mental retardation centers and other non-profit community agencies/organizations that provide community services.
The State Plan for Services and Supports for Individuals with Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities is developed annually by the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in conjunction with the BMR State Plan Advisory Council. The plan guides the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive system of services and supports. All services and supports are described in the State Plan along with program locations. Mental Retardation State Plan
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