Mississippi Department of Mental Health

11/25/2025

This month we look at the CHOICE housing program. CHOICE - Creating Housing Opportunities in Communities for Everyone - provides up to 12 months of housing for eligible individuals while connecting them with services and supports in the community. Stable and secure housing is a vital part of anyone’s health and wellness. In FY25, CHOICE issued 157 new housing vouchers and served 410 people during the year. In this video, we’ll hear from Rodger Wasson with DMH and from Dena Wittman with Open Doors Homeless Coalition in Gulfport, a vital partner in helping people access housing.

11/20/2025

Come join our team at the DMH Central Office! We're looking for an Auditor II to work within our Division of Audt/Grants. The position closes on 11/26/25. Apply online at the Mississippi State Personnel Board today! Find this job posting and future opportunities at www.dmh.ms.gov/jobs/.

11/14/2025

The 37th Annual MHI/DD Joint Conference is in the books! Thanks to everyone who came and attended the keynotes, the breakouts, and above all, made connections that will help create a stronger Mississippi!

11/07/2025

Boots to Beyond, Inc. brought veterans together for their annual Veterans’ Stand Down on October 31 in Greenville! ❤️🤍💙 The event was filled with connection, support and plenty of great moments. Special shoutout to our very own 988 Division Director, Ja'Quila Newsome, for providing resources and tools to help our vets! Check out some of the highlights from the day! ✨

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Have you checked out this month’s episode of Health Talk MS with Mississippi State Department of Health? We were glad to take oart in their monthly podcast! We touched on recognizing mental health challenges and where to seek help. Click this link to listen now!!!😀

For November, Health Talk MS sits down with State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney and the Missississippi Department of Mental Health's Wendy Bailey and Dr. Thomas Recore to focus on the mental side of the holiday season and how to get help for those who may need it.

11/01/2025

In this episode of Real Hope, we hear from Misty Bell, the DMH Division Director for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Services. She tells us about the different service options that are available through DMH Certified Providers, including specialty programs for pregnant and parenting women. Services and supports are a lot closer than you may think. Listen to Misty talk through some of those programs, and like she says, don't hesitate to contact DMH for more information. You can find more details at www.dmh.ms.gov/service-options/alcohol-and-drug-services/ or by calling the DMH Helpline at 1-877-210-8513.

10/31/2025

Our October newsletter is here! From the Southern Miss Men’s Basketball Team bringing big energy to Ellisville State School 🏀 to our team going orange for ADHD Awareness — there’s a lot to catch up on! Check it out today ✨

Mississippi Profile: October 2025 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/5f267a760cfb/mississippi-profile-october-2025-newsletter

10/27/2025

Happy Monday! ✨ Here at DMH, we're kicking off Halloween Spirit Week by wearing orange in support of National ADHD Awareness! Orange represents encouragement, positivity and determination — all traits that shine bright in our community 🧡

Thank you to everyone who joined in by helping us raise awareness (and by adding a little spooky flair 🎃) to our week!

10/25/2025

WRAP - A Wellness Recovery Action Plan - is a great tool to have to lay out your plan for action and support if you start to feel overwhelmed. Thanks to Gulf Coast Respite House and Mental Health Association of South Mississippi for helping facilitate this training for our staff at EMSH!

10/25/2025

Join us TODAY for DEA Drug Take Back Day — a simple way to dispose of unused or expired medications safely and responsibly.

Your actions today can help prevent prescription drug misuse tomorrow… so let’s continue to keep Mississippi safe and healthy! 💙

At the April 2025 Take Back Day:
• 4,472 law enforcement partners participated nationwide
• 4,590 collection sites were available
• 620,321 lbs. (310 tons) of medications were collected
• Bringing the all-time total to 19.8 million lbs. (9,910 tons)!

Let’s keep that momentum going this fall. Safe disposal protects our families, friends and environment.

Donations will be collected today, Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 📍 Find a nearby collection site here: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday