Mississippi Treasure Quest and Run/Walk for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Be part of the first RUN/WALK for Children’s Mental Health Awareness on May 4, 2013 at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park off Lakeland Drive in Jackson (next to Smith-Wills Stadium). The 5K run ($25) will start at 8 a.m., followed by a Fun Run for families […]
News Releases
February 24th, 2013
6th Annual MS School for Addiction Professionals
In an effort to help educate Mississippi’s addiction, treatment, and prevention professionals the 6th Annual Mississippi School for Addiction Professionals, hosted by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s (DMH) Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services, will be held April 9-12 at the Hattiesburg Convention Center. “We provide a learning experience where professionals or nonprofessionals […]
July 31st, 2012
More than 500 People Attend Alzheimer’s Conference
“Drawing on Our Collective Wisdom,” the 13th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Psychiatric Disorders in the Elderly was held August 15 – 17, 2012 in Olive Branch. This is the only statewide Conference on Alzheimer’s disease designed to meet the needs of both professionals and caregivers. Understanding Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Review of […]
July 31st, 2012
Mississippi Selected for Youth Diversion Grant
Mississippi is one of the eight states competitively selected to participate in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Collaborative, Improving Diversion Policies and Programs for Justice Involved Youth with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders. Sandra Parks and Pam Smith of DMH […]
July 31st, 2012
First Certified Peer Support Specialist Training Held
Three of Mississippi’s Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Trainers conducted their first Certified Peer Support Specialist Training on June 5-8 in West Point. The CPSS Training is an intensive 34 hour course followed by a written exam. The CPSS curriculum was developed by Ike Powell and Larry Fricks of the nationally and internationally-recognized Appalachian Consulting […]