Friends of South Mississippi State Hospital is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting understanding of mental health and the needs of individuals with mental illness, improving the quality of life for patients, and providing recognition and support for employees.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is made up of individuals from the hospital staff, members of civic and service groups, and individuals from the community. Anyone who is interested in serving as an advocate for individuals with mental illness can be a member. Annual membership fees are $10.00.
Click HERE to download an application to join Friends of South Mississippi State Hospital.
The application for Corporate Sponsorship can be found HERE.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Employee Donations (above $10)
- General $1.00 per pay period
- Emerald $2.50 per pay period
- Ruby $4.60 per pay period
- Sapphire $8.75 per pay period
- Diamond $12.50+ per pay period
Annual Corporate Sponsorships
- Platinum (3 representatives) $200+
- Gold (2 representatives) $100+
- Silver (1 representative) $50+
In-Kind Contributions Corporate/Citizen
- Jade $50
- Onyx $100
- Opal $200
- Pearl $300 and above
Friends of SMSH, Inc. is classified as a public charity and is exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Friends of SMSH are deductible under section 170 of the Code.
FRIENDS OF SMSH BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Name |
Organization |
Friends Position |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Lee | Community Volunteer | President |
| Andrea Hood | Citizens National bank | Vice President |
| Doug Boutwell | Community Volunteer | Immediate Past President |
| Breanne Neary | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| DeVon Byrd | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Donna Boutwell | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Harold Myatt | HCM Equipment | Board Member at Large |
| Karen Cuevas | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Karen Fletcher | The First | Board Member at Large |
| Karla Smith | Jessi Jayne Boutique | Board Member at Large |
| Mayantionette Watson | SMSH Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Missy Gipson | Hancock Bank | Board Member at Large |
| Norma Brewer | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Sally Carroll | Talowah United Methodist Church | Board Member at Large |
| Wynona Wiley | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Sabrina Young | SMSH Director | Ex-Officio |
| Andy Tucker | SMSH Fiscal Services Director | Ex-Officio, Treasurer |
| Pollyanna Magee | SMSH Public Relations Director | Ex-Officio, Secretary |
| Katera Evans | SMSH Administrative Support Specialist | Recorder |
| Jenna Brewer | SMSH Employee of the Year 2022 | |
| Phaedra McLin | SMSH Employee of the Year 2023 | |
| Benny Prestridge | Community Volunteer | Honorary Board |
| Bill Coll | Community Volunteer | Honorary Board |
| Jeff Mayo | Oak Grove Heating & Air Conditioning | Honorary Board |
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
| Citizens National Bank |
| Cooperative Energy |
| Hunt Southland Refining Company |
| Rock N J Rentals |
| Talowah United Methodist Church |
| Whitfield Heating & Air |
Gold Sponsors
| Jamie Aultman - Chancery Clerk |
| Moores Funeral Home |
| Owens Business Machines |
| Pearl River Valley Electric |
| The First |
Silver Sponsors
IN-KIND SPONSORS
| The Prickly Pear Shack, LLC. |