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Bill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health - WLBT

(9 days ago) WEBThe law is set to take effect July 1. “HB 1640 represents significant positive changes in the commitment process in Mississippi,” said Wendy Bailey, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/05/14/bill-signed-into-law-thats-intended-divert-mental-health-patients-away-jail-detentions/

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Legislative Updates – Mississippi Department of Mental Health

(8 days ago) WEBHB 1222 is the Collaborative Response to Mental Health Act. It was signed by the governor on March 22. It has numerous provisions relating to mental health services, …

https://www.dmh.ms.gov/news/legislative-updates/

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Mississippi Senate passes Collaborative Response to Mental …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mississippi Senate has passed the Mississippi Collaborative Response to Mental Health Act ( H.B. 1222 ), moving it one step closer towards final passage. …

https://magnoliatribune.com/2023/03/09/mississippi-senate-passes-collaborative-response-to-mental-health-act/

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'Transformative' mental health bill awaits governor's signature

(3 days ago) WEBA bill passed unanimously by the Legislature is expected to bring some reform to Mississippi’s long-troubled mental health care system, which often strands …

https://mississippitoday.org/2023/03/21/mental-health-bill-sam-creekmore/

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Court overturns DOJ efforts to revamp state mental health system

(3 days ago) WEBA dozen years after the Department of Justice first sent Mississippi a letter detailing shortcomings in its mental health system, the state may have finally beaten …

https://mississippitoday.org/2023/09/21/federal-court-overturns-efforts-to-revamp-mental-health-system/

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Senate passes measure restricting jailing of people with mental …

(3 days ago) WEBSenate passes measure restricting jailing of people with mental illness. by Isabelle Taft March 13, 2024. On Tuesday morning, Sen. Nicole Boyd, R-Oxford, got a …

https://mississippitoday.org/2024/03/13/mississippi-mental-health-jail-no-criminal-charges-legislature/

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Mississippi Persons in Need of Mental Treatment Laws - Justia Law

(2 days ago) WEBJustia › US Law › US Codes and Statutes › Mississippi Code › 2019 Mississippi Code › Title 41 2019 Mississippi Code Title 41 - Public Health Chapter 21 community …

https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2019/title-41/chapter-21/persons-in-need-of-mental-treatment/

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Progress Update on Mississippi’s Public Mental Health System

(4 days ago) WEBMississippi’s public mental health system is comprised of three components: 1) state-operated programs, 2) regional community mental health centers, and 3) other …

https://www.dmh.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Progress-Update-on-Mississippis-Public-Mental-Health-System-2019-FINAL.pdf

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New Mississippi mental health law aims to bridge the gap …

(4 days ago) WEBLawmakers passed HB 1222 titled the Mississippi Collaborative Response to Mental Health Act to provide training to ensure law enforcement officers are properly …

https://magnoliatribune.com/2023/10/18/new-mississippi-mental-health-law-aims-to-bridge-the-gap-between-law-enforcement-and-treatment/

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HB1640: Changes how law enforcement handles mental illness

(9 days ago) WEBGOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi lawmakers have made changes in the way law enforcement deals with people awaiting mental health care. …

https://www.wcbi.com/hb1640-changes-how-law-enforcement-handles-mental-illness/

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2024 Legislative Bill Page Center for Mississippi Health Policy

(4 days ago) WEBThe 2023 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature will convene on January 3, 2023, and adjourned Sine Die on April 2. The Center for Mississippi Health …

https://mshealthpolicy.com/2024-legislation/

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Mississippi Lawmakers Move to Limit the Jail Detentions of People …

(4 days ago) WEBNearly every county in Mississippi reported jailing someone going through the commitment process at least once in the year ending in June 2023, according to the state …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mississippi-lawmakers-move-to-limit-the-jail-detentions-of-people-awaiting-mental-health-treatment/ar-BB1mijax

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Legislation - Mississippi State Department of Health

(Just Now) WEBUS Senate. US House. Library of Congress. Last reviewed on Mar 13, 2024 request edits. PDF [160KB] Legislative Update 2023. Changes in state law related to the …

https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,216.html

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2019 Mississippi Code :: Title 41 - Public Health - Justia Law

(9 days ago) WEBJustia Free Databases of US Laws, Codes & Statutes. 2019 Mississippi Code Title 41 - Public Health Chapter 21 - Individuals With Mental Illness or an Intellectual Disability …

https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2019/title-41/chapter-21/persons-in-need-of-mental-treatment/section-41-21-65/

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2013 Mississippi Code :: Title 41 - PUBLIC HEALTH - Justia Law

(8 days ago) WEBJustia US Law US Codes and Statutes Mississippi Code 2013 Mississippi Code Title 41 - PUBLIC HEALTH Chapter 21 If the community mental health center serving the …

https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2013/title-41/chapter-21/persons-in-need-of-mental-treatment/section-41-21-67

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Mississippi Department of Mental Health – Supporting a Better …

(8 days ago) WEBMississippi Department of Mental Health. DMH Prioritizes Training for Law Enforcement Officers During Mental Health Awareness Month. May 15 2024. Real …

http://dmh.ms.gov/

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Lawmakers advance bills to restrict jailing people awaiting mental

(4 days ago) WEBThe legislation follows reporting by Mississippi Today and ProPublica that hundreds of Mississippians are jailed every year without criminal charges while they …

https://mississippitoday.org/2024/03/05/mississippi-jail-mental-health-commitment-legislature/

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5 Things to Know About How Mississippi Counties Jail People for …

(Just Now) WEBAfter we asked about the law, the Department of Mental Health sought an opinion from the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, which opined that it is a …

https://www.propublica.org/article/5-takeaways-about-how-mississippi-jails-people-for-mental-illness

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Judge Rules Mississippi Violated Rights of Mentally Ill Patients

(5 days ago) WEBJerry Lambe Sep 5th, 2019, 3:07 pm. A federal judge in Mississippi on Tuesday handed down a searing opinion, rebuking the state of Mississippi for failing to provide mental …

https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/they-pump-people-full-of-drugs-federal-judge-rules-state-violated-rights-of-mentally-ill-patients/

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Mental Health The Mississippi Department of Education

(Just Now) WEBMental Health & Wellness. Mental health is an important part of overall health and helps us grow, flourish, and build resilience. Improving the Mental Health of Mississippi’s …

https://www.mdek12.org/ESE/Mental-Health

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Mental Health Reporting Laws in Mississippi Giffords

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health Reporting in Mississippi. View Policy Area. Last updated December 31, 2023 . Federal law generally prohibits possession of firearms and …

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/state-laws/mental-health-reporting-in-mississippi/

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MENTAL HEALTH LAW IN MISSISSIPPI Office of Justice Programs

(1 days ago) WEBmental health law in mississippi. ncj number. 60366. author(s) d a pritchard. date published. 1978 length. 318 pages. annotation. state laws, judicial decisions, and expert …

https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/mental-health-law-mississippi

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Health care bills to watch in the 2024 Mississippi legislative session

(6 days ago) WEBHere are some bills filed to date to address health care issues and their status. Scope of practice, facilities. Senate Bill 2064, authored by Sen. Angela Burks …

https://mississippitoday.org/2024/02/09/health-care-bills-watch-2024-mississippi-legislative-session-legislature-medicaid-mental-health/

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Civil Commitment – Mississippi Department of Mental Health

(5 days ago) WEBMississippi Department of Mental Health. 1101 Robert E. Lee Building 239 N. Lamar Street Jackson, MS 39201. P: 601-359-1288 F: 601-359-6295 It is the policy of the …

https://www.dmh.ms.gov/help/civil-commitment/

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Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use …

(5 days ago) WEBJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people’s use of bathrooms, locker rooms …

https://apnews.com/article/transgender-legislation-mississippi-bathrooms-dd439b50453e09ef335a3445ef2d02d6

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Mississippi man out on bond for Mobile murder arrested for …

(6 days ago) WEBMOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Moss Point, Miss., man facing a murder charge has been arrested for allegedly violating the conditions of his bond violation. Kolby Street is …

https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/05/16/mississippi-man-out-bond-mobile-murder-arrested-alleged-bond-violation/

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Lucy McBath supports mental health legislation for new moms, …

(5 days ago) WEBGeorgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath joined fellow lawmakers to introduce new legislation that would provide mental health support for pregnant women and new …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/lucy-mcbath-supports-mental-health-legislation-for-new-moms-pregnant-women/ar-BB1msK6s

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DMH Prioritizes Training for Law Enforcement Officers During …

(4 days ago) WEB“People experiencing mental health crises deserve compassionate and effective support,” says Wendy Bailey, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental …

https://www.dmh.ms.gov/dmh-prioritizes-training-for-law-enforcement-officers-during-mental-health-awareness-month/

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