Prevention Services Hosts Infant Maternal Health Summit in Brunswick County

By Sara Weisman | August 4, 2026
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 and presentation on PCIT (Parent-child Interaction Therapy) by our very own, Makayla Bing (Divisional Director of Children & Family Services, participants also explored resources from community organizations, and enjoyed the Community Baby Shower.
 
Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, shared resources, and helped make this event possible! We are grateful for the opportunity to connect our community with information and support that promotes healthy families and brighter futures. A person stands beside a table covered with brochures and materials, draped in a red tablecloth featuring the logo and name "The Rising Development Center, LLC." Three individuals sit behind a table covered with informational materials and snacks. The table has a sign that reads "Brunswick County Department of Social Services." There are brochures, papers, pens, and a small container of candy on the table. The individuals wear shirts in blue, red, and purple. A person stands behind a table covered with children's books and plush toys, including characters like the Grinch. The table has a banner reading, "Giving Beyond Words: Giving children the gift of love and connection through reading and play." The person is wearing a purple shirt. A group of people are seated in a small conference room, attentively facing a presenter at the front. There's a large screen displaying a presentation titled "Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences." A person stands in a room giving a presentation. The slide on the screen reads "Healthy Mothers, Healthy Communities: A Prevention-Based Approach to Maternal Health." 3 tables in a room in an "L" shape covered in items like clothes, diapers, baby items, and household items. There is a woman on the far right placing more item down A person stands behind a table covered with informational materials and promotional items from the Virginia Poison Center. The table is draped with a black cloth displaying the "Poison Help" logo and contact number. A person stands behind a table covered with brochures and flyers related to legal aid services. The table has a blue cloth with the text "Virginia Legal Aid Society - Justice For All." Two individuals stand behind a display table featuring a banner for "Huddle Up Moms," set in a room with an American flag. The table holds various pamphlets, cards, and informational materials about the organization. An individual sitting at a table with a DentaQuest banner that reads "a Sun Life company," alongside "CardinalCare Smiles." The table is covered with brochures and informational materials. A person standing behind a table covered with pamphlets and materials related to health, beneath a sign for the Brunswick County Health Department. The tablecloth displays the Tri-County Community Action Agency Infant & Maternal Health Program logo. A person stands giving a presentation in a room, with a large screen displaying a slide that says "Infant and Maternal Health Coalition" An audience member is seated, taking notes, while another individual records the presentation on a phone. The setting is a classroom or meeting room with folding chairs and beige walls. A group of people stand in a room near tables filled with various items, including clothes and toys. Some individuals are holding bags, appearing to select or organize the items. A person stands at the front of a room giving a presentation to an audience seated in chairs. The screen is blank. The room is well-lit with beige walls and a window.
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