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.
Click Below to Donate to Friends of SMSH
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
- Platinum $25.00 per pay period
Annual Corporate Sponsorships
- Platinum (3 representatives) $300+
- Gold (2 representatives) $150+
- Silver (1 representative) $75+
- Pewter (1 representative) $35+
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Hood | Citizens National bank | President |
| Norma Brewer | Community Volunteer | Vice President |
| Pat Lee | Community Volunteer | Immediate Past President |
| Doug Boutwell | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Breanne Neary | Lamar Chancery Clerk Office | Board Member at Large |
| Donna Boutwell | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Karen Cuevas | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Karen Fletcher | Renasant's Bank | Board Member at Large |
| Helen Little | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Mayantionette Watson | SMSH Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Missy Gipson | Hancock Bank | Board Member at Large |
| Traci Merritt | Hunt Southland Refining | Board Member at Large |
| Wynona Wiley | Community Volunteer | Board Member at Large |
| Jeremy Reid | 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 |
| Phaedra McLin | SMSH Employee of the Year 2023 | |
| Sally McKean | SMSH Employee of the Year 2024 | |
| Benny Prestridge | Community Volunteer | Honorary Board |
| Bill Coll | Community Volunteer | Honorary Board |
| Jeff Mayo | Oak Grove Heating & Air Conditioning | Honorary Board |
| Harold Myatt | HCM Equipment | Honorary Board |
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
| Century First Federal Credit Union |
| Citizens National Bank |
| Renasant's Bank |
| Talowah United Methodist Church |
| Whitfield Heating & Air |
Gold Sponsors
| Cooperative Energy |
| Lamar Chancery Clerk - Jamie Aultman |
| Lance Computer Systems DBA Netbase Technologies |
| Moores Funeral Home |
| Owens Business Machines |
| Rock N J Rentals |
| Temple Baptist Church |
Silver Sponsors
| Hancock Bank |
| Purvis Women's Club |
IN-KIND SPONSORS