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Parents play the most important role in the lives of their children. It's a rewarding, but sometimes difficult, responsibility. We're here to help.
"Practical Parenting," a free parent education workshop is offered during the school year. It is open to all, from parents of pre-schoolers through high school. Taughter by a certified mental health professional, Practical Parenting provides hands-on skills you can put to work immediately. For information on Practical Parenting and the schedule, call the Parent Education Coordinator at 601-482-7377.
Family therapy is included when a child or adolescent is receiving therapy services. This gives the opportunity for parents and children to learn more effective tools for communication, conflict resolution and behavior management.
Community members are invited to use the parent/community resource library at the Division of Children and Youth building, 1929 Twenty-third Avene, in Meridian. The library, funded by a grant from the Phil Hardin Foundation, has books, periodicals, DVDs and other resources on the following topics"
Some materials may be checked out with a proper ID. For information on the library, call 601-482-7377.
Weems 24-hour hotline staffed by mental health professional. Call 601-482-7377 or 1-800-803-0245.
Listed below are parenting-related resources.
Click here for information on underage drinking.
Mississippi Dept. of Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-210-8513.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255.
All o f the websites listed below are sponsored by the U.S. governement or non-profit organizations focused on mental health. Each allows you to search for information by topic. Several have fact sheets on specific subjects, such as ADHD.
American Academy of Pediatrics.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
National Institute of Mental Health
Helpguide: Sponsored by Rotary International, this web site offers a large variety of resources on parenting, family communication, stress management, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention and more.
For more information on the Division of Children and Youth Services, click here or call 601-482-7377.
Parent education services are funded in part by a grant from the Mississippi Dept. of Mental Health Division of Children and Youth Services.
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