More than a century of impact! 1912-2024
550+ People
DEDICATING MORE THAN 1 MILLION HOURS ANNUALLY TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR CHILDREN IN: Behavioral Health, Educational, and Family Support Solutions
We Believe In Outcomes
2023 Annual Report1 in 5
children have a mental health challenge
We Believe
5 in 5
Can Thrive
a few
2023 Outcomes
Children served plus their families
Hours of applied behavior analysis early-intervention therapy for children on the autism spectrum
Children worked with licensed therapists at the behavioral health clinics
Children received intensive psychiatric treatment, and of those 69% received care in their own home
Youth safely reunited with their family through family reunification and family preservation solutions
Youth safely maintained in their homes through family reunification and preservation solutions
Statewide Solutions
Click below to explore Canopy solutions – including hours, locations and contact information.
Behavioral Health Solutions
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Behavioral Health Clinics
Behavioral Health Clinics
CloseWide range of solutions for children and families including behavioral health evaluations, individual and family therapy, crisis management, medication management and psychiatric services.
Statewide Care Coordinator | 800.388.6247
GULFPORT | 228.863.4992 • 11975 Seaway Rd. | Gulfport, MS 39503 (Located in the Knight Non-Profit Building)
HATTIESBURG | 601.264.7079 • 105 Asbury Circle, Ste. A | Hattiesburg, MS 39402
JACKSON | 601.939.7990 • 1513 Lakeland Dr. | Jackson, MS 39216
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Therapy available after hours. Please call clinic for details. Outside of business hours, please contact a Care Coordinator and someone will assist you within 24-hours.
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CARES Center
CARES Center
ClosePsychiatric residential treatment facility for children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 with severe emotional and/or behavioral challenges.
Statewide Care Coordinator | 800.388.6247
Welcome Center located at 402 Wesley Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202.
Hours: 24-hour care facility
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Early Intervention Autism Clinic
Early Intervention Autism Clinic
CloseEarly intervention autism therapy for children 18 months to 8 years old
Statewide Care Coordinator | 800.388.6247
Locations:
Center of Excellence | 601.939.7990 • 1513 Lakeland Dr. | Jackson, MS 39216
601.939.7990 • 1900 N. West St. | Jackson, MS 39202
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Outside of business hours, please contact a Care Coordinator and someone will assist you within 24-hours.
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Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC)
Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC)
CloseIntensive in-home and community-based behavioral health solution that is designed to keep youth thriving in the home as an alternative to residential care. Services include in-home individual and family therapy from a licensed/certified master’s level clinician, in-home support for families provided by a trained and certified community support specialist, and psychiatric/medication management via state-of-the-art telehealth services. MYPAC’s services are designed specifically with the youth and their family in mind and are tailored, measured and adjusted to meet the specific and unique needs of each family.
Statewide Care Coordinator | 800.388.6247
Serving communities statewide.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Therapy available after hours. Please call a Care Coordinator for scheduling. Outside of business hours, please contact a Care Coordinator and someone will assist you within 24-hours.
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Wraparound
Wraparound
CloseCreates a wide system of supports to aid a family in long-term stability and improved family functioning. Wraparound provides families with a comprehensive, holistic, youth and family-driven way of responding when a child or youth in the family is experiencing serious mental health or behavioral challenges. Through Canopy’s highly trained Wraparound facilitators, the family is supported by external resources to create a roadmap to long-term success by engaging the family in developing shared goals and outcomes as well as by creating pathways to reach their goals and overcome obstacles. Children and youth with complex needs are more likely to remain in their homes and communities and are better equipped to handle crises with the support of Wraparound.
Statewide Care Coordinator | 800.388.6247
Serving communities statewide.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Therapy available after hours. Please call a Care Coordinator for scheduling. Outside of business hours, please contact a Care Coordinator and someone will assist you within 24-hours
Wraparound
Educational Solutions
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CARES Schools
CARES Schools
CloseFully-accredited private, non-public, special purpose schools designed to meet the educational and behavioral needs of children whose behavior prohibits them from succeeding in a traditional classroom setting.
Statewide Care Coordinator | 800.388.6247
HATTIESBURG | 601.264.0200 • 6752, US-98 East | Hattiesburg, MS 39402
JACKSON | 769.777.1310 • 2001 North West Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST.
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The Canopy School
The Canopy School
CloseNonprofit, fully-accredited school that empowers the diverse abilities of children through an individualized approach to education in a supportive, innovative and transformative environment
769.777.1500 888 Avery Blvd. N | Ridgeland, MS 39157
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST.
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Referral Guide 2024
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