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 |
|---|---|---|
| Missy Gipson | Hancock Whitney Bank | President |
| Doug Boutwell | Community Volunteer | Vice President |
| Andrea Hood | Citizens National Bank | Immediate Past President |
| Jamie Aultman | Lamar Co. Chancery | Board Member at Large |
| Sally Carroll | Talowah UMC | Board Member at Large |
| Bill Coll | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Mike Dewease | Forrest General | Board Member at Large |
| Karen Fletcher | The First, ANBA | Board Member at Large |
| Brittany Fortenberry | Sumrall Alderwoman | Board Member at Large |
| Michael Graham | PRVEPA | Board Member at Large |
| April Holder | SMSH 2022 Employee of the Year | Board Member at Large |
| Pat Lee | Lamar Healthcare & Rehab | Board Member at Large |
| Harold Myatt | Myatt Leasing | Board Member at Large |
| Steve Reid | Pearl River County Hospital | Board Member at Large |
| Bill Resavy | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Karla Smith | Jessi Jayne Boutique | Board Member at Large |
| Wynona Wiley | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Christy Youngblood | SMSH 2021 Employee of the Year | Board Member at Large |
| Sabrina Young | SMSH Director | Ex-Officio |
| Andy Tucker | SMSH Fiscal Services Director | Ex-Officio, Treasurer |
| Christina Broome | SMSH Public Relations Director | Ex-Officio, Secretary |
| Ed Felsher | Community Volunteer | Honorary Board |
| Greg Lowery | Owens Business Machines | Honorary Board |
| Jeff Mayo | Oak Grove Heating & Air | Honorary Board |
| Benny Prestridge | Community Volunteer | Honorary Board |
| John Blanks | | Director Emeritus |
| Sharon Rainey | | Director Emeritus |
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
| Bill Coll |
| Bill Resavy |
| Century First Federal Credit Union |
| Citizens National Bank |
| Doleac Electric Company |
| Doug & Donna Boutwell |
| The First National Bank |
| Fred Hatten |
| HCM Equipment |
| Purvis Juniorettes |
| Talowah United Methodist Church |
| Wynona Wiley |
Gold Sponsors
| Elizabeth Breazeale |
| Hancock Whitney |
| Lamar Health and Rehab |
| Lance Computer Systems DBA Netbase Technologies |
| Owens Business Machines |
| Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association |
| Purvis Woman's Club |
Silver Sponsors
| Mike Dewease |
| Babs Faulk & John Blanks |
| Mississippi State Board of Mental Health |
IN-KIND SPONSORS
| Lamar Baptist Association |
| The Prickly Pear Shack, LLC. |