South Mississippi Regional Center

04/23/2025

Monday, April 21, 2025, several individuals from the SMRC Gautier Community Home enjoyed an evening at the Buddy Ball Sport event "Ride with a Buddy". The individuals that we serve at GCH were a little nervous about getting on the big horses but with the patient help of the volunteers and the gentle nature of these beautiful horses, they had a calm, relaxing ride and a wonderful experience. Only one individual did not want to ride but he loved petting and interacting with the little pony they had on location. We can't wait till next month to "Ride’n with Buddies" once again. Thank you to the MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports organization for all you do for IDD individuals! NOTE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Buddy Ball Sports organization is in need of VOLUNTEERS. They have many different types of activities throughout the year - baseball, soccer/kick ball, basketball, horseback riding, and other activities. Please go to their FB site or their web site for more information on how to get involved individually or by signing up as a group such as your church youth organization or your school club.

04/03/2025

SMRC would like to THANK the Mississippi Sea Wolves Hockey Team members for coming to our main campus in Long Beach to meet the wonderful IDD individuals that we are blessed to serve on a daily basis. These gentlemen signed many jerseys, t-shirts, and cards and took a lot of pictures with the people that we serve from the SMRC main campus and from the community homes. Below are just a few of the MANY photos of some very excited MS Sea Wolves fans from our SMRC family.

03/11/2025

SMRC is hosting our next Blood Drive this Friday, March 14, 2025, from 9:00am-1:45pm in our gymnasium. Our SMRC Campus entrance is located on Beatline Rd at the corner of Beatline and West Railroad St. in Long Beach, MS. If you are a successful donor, you will receive a $10 Amazon online gift certificate and you will be tested and given the results for your A1C for FREE!! AND NO FINGER STICKS thanks to new, wonderful technology. We still have several available early slots at 9:00am which means quick in and out, and one Power Red slot at 12:00pm (must be A-, B-, or O blood type for Power Red), and other times available throughout the day. Come join us at SMRC's main campus and give the gift of life!!

Come to give blood or platelets March 1-31 for a $10 Gift Card by email plus successful Red Cross March donations get free A1C testing (diabetes screen)! See details.

03/07/2025

SMRC extends our gratitude to Governor Tate Reeves and expresses our appreciation to DMH for their exemplary leadership.

03/07/2025

If you know any young individuals looking to fulfill volunteer hours for school or enhance their college and scholarship applications, this organization is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with! The people they support will bring you immense joy. Please share this message with others, as the Buddy Ball program is seeking volunteers for their upcoming season.

Non-profit organization supporting recreational sports and leisure activities for individuals with special needs. Registered 501(c)(3) public charity. MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports.

02/17/2025

Such a wonderful organization of volunteers and sponsors who are making a positive difference in the lives of IDD individuals!! ❤️

Non-profit organization supporting recreational sports and leisure activities for individuals with special needs. Registered 501(c)(3) public charity. MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports.

02/17/2025

Reducing stigma around su***de in the Black community is crucial to helping people get the mental health they need! https://988lifeline.org/ 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

02/17/2025

Thank you to our South Mississippi Regional Center Human Resources Department employee for representing SMRC and DMH at so many coastal job fairs. SMRC welcomes those who are interested in Support Care Professional positions where you will have the opportunity to improve the daily lives of the IDD persons we are blessed to serve. To apply for a SCP position, either go on line or stop by the Burgess Building on our Long Beach Campus located at the intersection of Beatline Road and West Railroad St.

DMH is participating in the Governor’s Job Fair in Gulfport Wednesday, February 12th, until 1 p.m. The event is being held at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the Gym/Fitness building and is free to the public. Come learn about job opportunities or visit www.mspb.ms.gov to apply today.

10/21/2024

What wonderful dedication!

09/28/2024

September is Su***de Prevention Month. Simply listening, and providing support, can make a significant – and even lifesaving – difference in the life of a child, adolescent, or adult. listen.

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08/14/2024

Great article. 🌟

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