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What to Look For
As a parent, you may intuitively sense that 'something just isn't right' and already know that your child needs help. If you observe any of the warning signs below or if your child's symptoms are severe, seek help immediately. Talk to your child's doctor, school counselor or mental health professional. Or call us and we'll put you in touch with someone who can help.
WARNING Signs:
- Withdraws from family, friends and activities
- Feelings of sadness or depression
- Poor concentration, unable to sit still or focus attention
- Unexplained anger, fear or anxiety
- Feeling overwhelmed or frustrated
- Struggles in school or experiences a sudden decline in grades
- Changes in sleeping or eating habits
- Hurts other people, destroys property or breaks the law
- Uses alcohol or illegal drugs
- Talks about suicide or does things that are life threatening
Mississippi Families as Allies for Children's Mental Health supports the System of Care concept, helping families achieve partnership in the healing of their children. Every child - and every family - has individual strengths. And with the right help, they can succeed. We provide information, education, support and specialized skills training to make that possible.
We OFFER:
- Toll-free support and crisis line
- Information, referrals and help locating services through
- Community agencies
- School systems
- Medical facilities
- Social services
- "Family Time-Out" respite and mentoring program
- "Family Partners" for one-on-one emotional support and case advocacy
- "Developing Families as Allies" parent education and support groups
- Programs for children and youth
- "Youth Team" leadership and recreation group for teens
- Summer art day camp for children
- Summer art and social skills day camp for teens
- Spring-break respite for children
- Workshops and training for families and professionals
- Advocacy for improved System of Care services
- Public awareness for children's mental health issues
- Legislative and policy initiatives
- News and updates on children's mental health issues
- Family and professional partnerships for children with mental health needs
Children's Mental Health Matters.
We Care. We’re here to help.
We’re Mississippi Families as Allies for Children’s Mental Health.
Mississippi Families as Allies for Children's Mental Health, Inc., is a statewide, not-for-profit organization for Mississippi's children and youth with mental health needs. All services are offered free of charge and complete confidentiality is maintained.
