Support Groups
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Preemie Parent Alliance Network
The Preemie Parent Alliance is a network of NICU family support groups. We are individuals with different ideas, philosophies, personalities. We come together as an alliance to support one another, develop networks, and build relationships. Our goal is to make our member’s programs stronger and more effective, empowering them to strengthen their ability to serve NICU parents. -
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance
WIPAs are authorized to serve all SSA beneficiaries with disabilities, including transition-to-work aged youth, providing benefits planning and assistance services on request or as resources permit. There are more than 100 WIPA grantees in the United States. The programs employ certified Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWICs) and each serve a specific region of the state. -
Imagine Behavioral Health
Imagine Behavioral Health, LLC, is certified by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health to provide the following services: Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient services to adolescents, college age emerging adults, and adults experiencing severe distress as a result of mental illness and/or substance abuse concerns.DUI Assessments. -
Daylight Ministries Center for Women INC
Daylight Ministries, a non-profit transitional facility for homeless, disadvantaged, and recently-released female prisoners, has made notable inroads toward improvement of community service for the city of Jackson. -
Correctional Counseling Of Mississippi
Correctional Counseling of MS has been partnering with the criminal justice system in Mississippi since 1994. We offer proven methods for reducing repeat offenses among non-violent offenders. In fact, we were chosen the number one crime-reducing program in Mississippi by the National Crime Prevention Council. -
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi (DFM) was chartered in Mississippi in 1965 as the Diabetes Association of Mississippi by a group of local Mississippi physicians to disseminate information about diabetes and disease management to health professionals throughout the Magnolia State.In the 1970s, we joined with a national group, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and became the Mississippi affiliate of the ADA . -
Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The mission of the MS Coalition Against Sexual Assault is to provide training and technical assistance that builds upon strong community partnerships with the goals of strengthening services for victims of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking and promoting comprehensive prevention strategies around the state. -
Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance
MIRA advocates, educates and organizes immigrant and allied communities to spread awareness of immigrant issues in housing, education, healthcare and the workplace. -
Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society
Opening Hearts....Changing Minds....
The Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society (CMDSS) was established in July 2003. A very active group of parents have united together to share ideas, offer emotional support, provide educational information, and to actively promote a positive image of people with Down syndrome in our community. -
Fatherless & Widows
Pray, Listen, Respond in Love
Increasing awareness of the biblical importance of caring for fatherless and widows. -
Bethesda Free Clinic
A Spring of Well-Being
Provides free basic primary health care services, including medical, dental, and wellness counseling for all. -
Pink Heart Funds
Inspire.Encourage.Restore Hope
Launched in 2005, Pink Heart Funds is a non-profit, 501c3 charity that provides cranial prosthetics (wigs) for children and adults with hair loss disorders, including those receiving cancer treatments. Pink Heart Funds also provides women with free breast prosthetics and post-mastectomy bras as well as a resource for those seeking support or advice -
Mississippi Hearing -Vision Project
Deaf-Blind
The overall mission of the Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project is to provide technical assistance to families and services providers of children/young adults with hearing-vision challenges, also referred to as deaf-blindness. -
Lupus Support Group
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy. We are focused on achieving the following disease-specific outcomes: -
Lyme Disease Support Group of Mississippi
Lyme Disease support groups by region: The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to: In the United States, your donations are tax deductible.