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

Heather Petrus

Executive Director

Paul Mandel

Paul Mandel

Deputy Executive Director

Galyna Hightower

Galyna Hightower

Director of Financial Services

Kameelah Singleton

Kameelah Singleton

Director of Human Resources

Nicole Lewis

Nicole Lewis

Director of Quality & Compliance

Kenan Tyner-Smith

Kenan Tyner-Smith

Director of Prevention & Community Connection

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Ruth Ann Ott

Director of Clinical Services

Amanda Powell

Amanda Powell

Director of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services

LaTasha Anderson

LaTasha Anderson

Divisional Director of Residential Services

Sarah Knight-Underdue

Sarah Knight-Underdue

Divisional Director of Crisis Services

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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.

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Debra Knox

Chair

Mecklenburg

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Stuart Comer

Vice Chair

Halifax

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Joan Bowers

Secretary

Halifax

Angela Hupp

Angela Hupp

Treasurer

Halifax

Jessica Lafoon

Jessica Lafoon

Director

Brunswick

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Tammy Mull

Director

Mecklenburg

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Carlton Walker

Director

Brunswick

Mandi Calhoun

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.