Southside Behavioral Health
SBH Hosts 20th CIT Training
Last week Southside Behavioral Health hosted its 20th 40-hour Core Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, bringing together participants from local law enforcement agencies, Sheriff’s Offices, 911 dispatch, Sentara Security, and the Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ). This milestone class reflects ongoing collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals dedicated to improving crisis response…
Read MoreSVPGC Accepts $53K Donation From Caesar’s Casino in Danville
In the afternoon of Friday, September 25, 2025 Jenna Dahl (Prevention Specialist) along with other members of our Southern Virginia Problem Gambling Collaborative gathered at Caesar’s Casino in Danville to accept a $53,000 donation for our regional efforts around problem gambling and gaming. Learn more about the Southern Virginia Problem Gambling Collaborative: svpgc.org
Read MoreSBH Presents services at TJM Community Center
On the morning of Thursday, September 25, 2025, Jenna Dahl (Prevention Specialist) shared information about services and prevention training at the monthly TJM Community Center gathering in South Boston. Over 50 folks received information about our outreach.
Read MoreSBH attends Community in Unity Resource Fair
On the evening of Thursday, September 25, 2025, Jenna Dahl along with Janet Newman, coalition members, shared resources at the Community in Unity Resource Fair in South Hill. Over 60 folks gathered information from us.
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Youth Coalition Fall Kick-off meeting
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Halifax High School’s Southside Wellness Youth coalition fall kick off meeting featured a presentation by Paul Short of Face to Face Space, membership recruitment forms, and plans to host two community training events at the school in November.
Read MoreSBH Hosts 19th Crisis Intervention Team Training
Southside Behavioral Health recently hosted its 19th 40-hour core training class for the CIT Program. The participants were made up of local law enforcement, Sheriff’s Offices, 911 operators, and MRRJ (Meherrin River Regional Jail). The Instructors continue to be a combination of Law Enforcement and Mental Health Professionals who cover topics relative to crisis intervention…
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