Posts by Ellen Moseley
SBH hosts safeTALK training on World Suicide Prevention Day
On September 10, 2022, World Suicide Prevention Day, Prevention Services hosted a SafeTALK class at the Administration building in Clarksville. The seven participants learned the evidence-based skills needed to have a conversation about suicide and connect folks to mental health resources. ** On-site or virtual training in suicide prevention and opioid crisis response is available…
Read MoreSBH parenting classes begin in Mecklenburg County
Southside Behavioral Health began offering free parenting classes in September. Led by SBH Divisional Director of Children and Family Services Ruth Ann Ott, the first eight-session course will be held in Mecklenburg County on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 25 at the Southside Behavioral Health Administration Building. In November and December, the…
Read More‘Dopesick’ follow-up, ‘Raising Lazarus,’ tells the stories of the helpers in the opioid crisis
In the 2018 bestseller, “Dopesick,” Beth Macy takes a sweeping look at the opioid crisis – its beginnings, the proliferation of opioid addiction, and its effects on individuals, families and communities. Her recent release, “Raising Lazarus,” features the volunteers and workers who reach out to those addicted to opioids with the goal of harm reduction.…
Read MoreSouthside Behavioral Health prevention staff presents Lock and Talk VA
On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Southside Behavioral Health prevention staff shared Lock and Talk VA messaging at Shiloh Baptist Church’s health fair with support from Crossroads Community Services. Church folks from all across the area were welcome and many were from Mecklenburg County, Halifax County and the surrounding communities of Richmond. Lock and Talk VA…
Read MoreSBH staff visits Hitachi Energy during health week
On August 18, 2022, Southside Behavioral Health staff shared information about our services, prevention training sessions, mental health awareness and stress management with the 450 staff members at Hitachi Energy in South Boston in honor of their Health Week from August 15-19.
Read MoreSBH hosts workshop for LGBTQ youth and adult allies
Southside Behavioral Health hosted a workshop Aug. 15 given by Bryan Price, chairman of Equity Virginia, on the topic of “Identity, Terminology and Acceptance” in support of our local LGBTQ youth and their allies. Southside Behavioral Health hosts two LGBTQ youth support group meetings a month at their Administration offices in Clarksville. To RSVP please…
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