Southside Behavioral Health
Southside Behavioral Health Announces Name of Crisis Receiving & Behavioral Health Center
BRUNSWICK, MECKLENBURG, & HALIFAX, VIRGINIA – Southside Behavioral Health held a community-wide contest to name the new Crisis Receiving & Behavioral Health Center in South Hill in March 2023. We received many wonderful ideas, through review and internal voting we narrowed it down to 3, the final name was decided on by staff. The winner…
Read MoreSBH hosts it’s 11th CIT Training
Southside Behavioral Health recently hosted its 11th 40-hour core training class for the CIT Program. The participants were made up of local law enforcement, Sheriff’s Offices, Southside Behavioral Health staff, Virginia Park Services, Sentara Hospital Security, and MRRJ (Meherrin River Regional Jail). The Instructors continue to be a combination of Law Enforcement and Mental Health…
Read MoreSouthside Behavioral Health thanks staff as part of 50th anniversary celebration
We got the chance to celebrate our terrific staff September 30. All employees received a Southside Behavioral Health polo shirt and a Friday afternoon off. Thanks to Stitches Corporate & Custom Embroidery of Clarksville for working with us on the shirts.
Read MoreLocal Businesses Launch Youth Pledge Campaign to Reject Nicotine-Use
BRUNSWICK, MECKLENBURG, & HALIFAX, VIRGINIA –Southside Behavioral Health is partnering with local businesses across the counties of Halifax, Mecklenburg, and Brunswick, Virginia to create a youth pledge campaign offering discounts to youth who take a pledge to be nicotine-free. “Despite a decrease in traditional cigarette use, nicotine-use, and addiction still exists in our communities,” said…
Read More50th Anniversary Video Series: Dr. Betty H. Adams
A South Boston, Virginia native, Dr. Betty H. Adams is the Executive Director of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC). She is also the Board Secretary for Southside Behavioral Health. In the video below, Dr. Adams opens up about her own experiences with mental health and also about how she is proud to be…
Read MoreSouthside Behavioral Health Awarded Funds to Support Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives
BRUNSWICK, MECKLENBURG, & HALIFAX, VIRGINIA – Southside Behavioral Health (SBH) has been awarded an ARPA Block Grant to support organizational planning, training, and development related to diversity, equity, social justice, community engagement, and support. These funds will be used to address workforce development initiatives and training for staff. “We hope to use these funds to…
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