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June 26, 2017

@GeoffPender does a deep dive on DMH dysfunction #msleg

Parent shares struggle of finding mental health services for child: Geoff Pender Suzy has stayed three times in the Forrest County jail annex — stays of 19, 14 and nine days — while waiting for a state psychiatric hospital bed to become open. “The court commitment process for mental health is: you go swear out…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 26, 2017

New DMH chair chides some legislators in Clarion Ledger op-ed #msleg

New mental health board chairman shares goals, experience During the 2017 legislative session, there were many legislators who supported the Department of Mental Health and stood up for the individuals and families we serve. We can’t thank them enough for their support. Unfortunately, there are some elected officials who would have you believe their knowledge…