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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The L.E.E.P. Project provides self-help and mutual support for families of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances or mental health challenges. This service increases the knowledge, skills, and confidence of parents and family members in parenting their child/youth. Through a network of formal and informal supports, education, and treatment resources, our purpose is to help caregivers navigate the complicated pathway of Mississippi children’s mental health system.
Currently, L.E.E.P. is providing Parents Helping Parents Support Groups in Lafayette and Yalobusha Counties.
L.E.E.P. provides assistance and support to families in a variety of ways, including:
Identified methods and approaches commonly used to identify children/youth with behavioral, conduct or emotional disorders
Development of a family action plan
Child development
Problem-solving
Effective communication
Identifying and utilizing community resources
Parent/professional collaboration
Overview of a collaborative service network
