Posts by Sara Weisman
Prevention Services Hosts Infant Maternal Health Summit in Brunswick County
On Saturday, Southside Behavioral Health’s Prevention Services hosted the Infant & Maternal Health Summit at the Brunswick County Conference Center in collaboration with Tri-County Community Action Agency! The event brought together community members, families, and local partners for an afternoon of education, connection, and support. Attendees participated in an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) presentation…
Read MoreACEs at Halifax High School
On March 30, Southside Behavioral Health’s Prevention team hosted an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training for teachers at Halifax High School. ACEs refers to potentially traumatic events experienced during childhood that can have lasting impacts on an individual’s mental health and overall well-being. This training focused on increasing awareness of ACEs, while equipping educators with…
Read MoreA Week of Connection, Education, and Prevention in Our Community
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 19, our Prevention team had the privilege of attending a local VFW Fish Fry. This event provided an opportunity to connect directly with veterans and share information about services specifically designed to support their unique mental health needs. Conversations like these are essential in reducing stigma and ensuring veterans…
Read MoreBrunswick Creative Innovations – Outings & Events
Individuals from our Brunswick Creative Innovations had a fun February! Going on an outing to visit the Valentines, Virginia Post office on Valentine’s Day and putting on their best look for Night to Shine on February 13th. Night to Shine is a free prom-like event for people with special needs. It’s hosted by local churches…
Read MoreYouth Mental Health First Aid Training for Halifax High School Teachers
On Friday, Feb 27th, we hosted 17 local folks, mostly Halifax County Public School teachers, at SVHEC, in a Youth Mental Health First Aid training. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in adolescents through a 5-step action plan.…
Read MorePrevention Services Provides Mental Health First Aid Training
On Friday, February 20th, Prevention Services Trained 9 community folks in Mental Health First Aid at Southern Virginia Higher Education Center. Melinda Williams and Bridgette Branch from SBH’s Permanent Supportive Housing also joined and spoke on how PSH helps our community!
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