Our Team
The people of Southside Behavioral Health share the vision and values of our local communities.
We’re driven by the idea that quality care is born from respect, service, integrity, and compassion.
Our Leadership
Southside Behavioral Health is lovingly built and maintained by these fine individuals who work hard to help improve our communities.
Heather Petrus
Executive Director
Paul Mandel
Deputy Executive Director
Galyna Hightower
Director of Financial Services
Kameelah Singleton
Director of Human Resources
Nicole Lewis
Director of Quality & Compliance
Kenan Tyner-Smith
Director of Prevention & Community Connection
Ruth Ann Ott
Director of Clinical Services
Amanda Powell
Director of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
LaTasha Anderson
Divisional Director of Residential Services
Sarah Knight-Underdue
Divisional Director of Crisis Services
Makayla Bing
Divisional Director of Children & Family Services
Our Board
Some of the best and brightest minds from our local communities advise us on moving forward and making a positive impact.
Debra Knox
Chair
Mecklenburg
Stuart Comer
Vice Chair
Halifax
Joan Bowers
Secretary
Halifax
Angela Hupp
Treasurer
Halifax
Jessica Lafoon
Director
Brunswick
Tammy Mull
Director
Mecklenburg
Carlton Walker
Director
Brunswick
Mandi Calhoun
Director
Mecklenburg
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Individualized Competent Care
Southside Behavioral Health provides individualized culturally competent care in our communities, by supporting wellness and quality of life in a recovery-oriented environment and professional manner.