Mississippi Department of Mental Health

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and it wraps up Mental Illness Awareness Week. Thank you for sharing and helping end the stigma with us.

Keep the conversation going by checking in on a friend, sharing a resource and remembering that help is accessible. Find services through MS Network of Care at mississippicares.ai, or call/text 988.

10/08/2026

From the groundbreaking last June to the ribbon cutting this week, DMH has been proud to be a part of this project that will provide a new level of care for children with severe mental health challenges. The CARES Center will provide a safe, healing space that lets young people begin their journey towards hope, stability, and recovery.

10/07/2026

A mental health crisis deserves a mental health response. If you or someone you love is struggling, call, text or chat 988 any time, day or night. In Mississippi, 988 connects you to trained counselors and, when needed, mobile crisis response teams who can meet you where you are.

09/27/2026

Nutrition, sleep and physical activity are recovery tools. Research shows they can improve mood, support emotional regulation and strengthen overall wellness.

09/27/2026

Faith can play a crucial role in supporting recovery. Have you explored faith-based support groups in your community? Use the link below and click "Faith Communities" to find available resources fit for you!

Also, check out these fun moments from this year's Mental Health Faith Based Summit! We are proud of our faith communities right here in Mississippi and their devotion to make sure no one faces a crisis alone.

https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/suicide-prevention-month

09/26/2026

Workers in construction, farming, hospitality, manufacturing, oil and gas are often at greater risk for opioid dependency, addiction and overdose. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, Stand Up Mississippi can help. Visit StandUpMS.org to learn more about treatment options and get on the road to recovery today.

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09/26/2026

Recovery stories build understanding, inspire hope, and strengthen communities. Sharing lived experience can help others seek support and begin their own recovery journey.

09/25/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and this month we have a special episode of Real Hope that tells you about some of the great efforts taking place with 988 in Mississippi. Brenda Patterson and Katrina Sunivelle, Executive Directors of Contact the Crisis Line and Contact Helpline, the state's two 988 call centers, discuss their work and what happens when you call 988. They're also joined by Teresa Mosley, Chair of the Board of Mental Health, who shares why services and supports like 988 are so important. After losing her daughter, she has spent years working to make sure others know how important it is to speak out, whether they're asking for it or offering it. Take a few minutes and hear from these three leaders in our state!

09/25/2026

Preventing overdose and supporting recovery takes all of us.

Follow Stand Up, Mississippi to stay informed about overdose prevention, naloxone, recovery resources, and the work happening across our state to save lives.

Together, we can make a difference.

The opioid crisis touches communities across our state, but so does our ability to make a difference.

By learning about overdose prevention, carrying naloxone, supporting recovery, and sharing resources, we can help save lives and strengthen Mississippi.

Together, we stand up for one another. Together, we stand up for Mississippi.