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FFSC Is Seeking Parents To Serve In Their Community
1-Seeking Parent Advocates. The Federation of Families of SC seeks parents of children receiving services from a community mental health center to participate on state level committees. Input is needed from parents whose children are receiving services. We will provide … Continue reading
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NIMH Outreach Partnership Program
Press Release, January 4, 2012 Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health of South Carolina Partners with the National Institute of Mental Health Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health of South Carolina has been selected as the National Institute … Continue reading
We Are Looking For Youth To Join The Youth Advisory Council
Youth Motivating Others through Voices of Experience (M.O.V.E.) South Carolina is currently recruiting new members to its Youth Advisory Council!! Joining the council is an excellent opportunity for youth to help others while gaining valuable experience. Youth who are eligible … Continue reading
The Children’s Story Project
The Children’s Story Project is being made available in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week! The Children’s Story Project is a reading list of books organized by mental health topic (e.g. anger, depression, trauma, etc.). The books are accompanied … Continue reading
First Steps Has A Facebook Page
First Steps of Richland County has just launched our Facebook Page today, Thursday August 4, 2011. The goal is to have at least 150 Facebook Page likes by Monday August 15 2011. To reach this goal we need your help. … Continue reading
Guidelines On The Use Of Seclusion And Restraint In Public Schools
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has published guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools. In April 2011 State Superintendent Of Education Mick Zais mailed hard copies of the guidelines to all school districts in … Continue reading
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out Of The Darkness Walk
The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3 to 5 mile walks taking place in over 300 communities across the country this fall.By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide … Continue reading
Continuous Improvement Visit Parent Survey
The United States Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in Washington, D.C. will be visiting two South Carolina state agencies the week of October 31, 2011. These visits are part of their continuous improvement monitoring process. OSEP … Continue reading
OnPoint! Leadership Institute for Girls
3 power-packed days of Leadership Development Activities led by award-winning talk show host and youth advocate Cynthia Hardy! June 27-29, 2011 To learn more go to: http://www.onpointwithcynthia.com/leadership-institute-for-girls/
“Spotlight” on Volunteer Kristen Jacksa’s Efforts To Raise Awareness During Children’s Mental Health Week 2011
Our volunteer in Charleston County, Kristen Jacksa, did an amazing job raising awareness at a local school during Children’s Mental Health Week. Kristen provided information packets for the teachers on “mythbusters” and information on when to help children and when … Continue reading
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