Agency News
Southside 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 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…
Read MoreSBH Discusses Dementia at Refuge Temple
On April 14, 2022, Prevention Services along with Wanda Brock, CIT Coordinator, visited the Refuge Temple located at 14310 Boydton Plank Rd, Warfield, VA 23889. Wanda presented a PowerPoint presentation on dementia. Wanda discussed the multiple types of dementia, their root causes as well as signs and symptoms to be aware of when interacting with…
Read MoreSouthside Behavioral Health Hosts Building Trauma Responsive Communities Conference
BRUNSWICK, MECKLENBURG, & HALIFAX, VIRGINIA – In partnership with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), Southside Behavioral Health (SBH) invites community members to participate in a virtual Building Trauma Responsive Communities Conference on May 12 and 13, 2022. Dr. Bruce Perry will open the conference as the keynote speaker with a…
Read MoreSBH Responds to School-Based Behavioral Health Needs in Southside, Virginia
BRUNSWICK, MECKLENBURG, & HALIFAX, VIRGINIA – Southside Behavioral Health (SBH) has been awarded a second school-based mental health grant to procure resources necessary to meet every student’s unique needs. This new award will provide an additional layer of support for students and their families by being present throughout the school day, attending school meetings,…
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