Southside Behavioral Health

10/18/2026

🧠 Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider! 🧠
Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges with a proven 5-step action plan. This interactive, in-person training equips you with essential skills to support those in need.

📅 Upcoming Training Dates:
October 23rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SVHEC - 820 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA - Hope Smith Classroom

November 6th | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SVHEC - 820 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA

How to Get Started:
Step 1: Register Today! Click the QR code or sign up at https://bit.ly/4hOz0iS
Step 2: Complete a Quick Self-Paced Course (Just 2 hours!) before attending
Step 3: Join Us for a Life-Changing Training Experience!

Be the Difference. Build a Healthier, More Supportive Community.

For questions, email [email protected]

10/17/2026

Recovery looks different for everyone, but having the right support can make a difference.

Southside Behavioral Health is hiring a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician to help individuals work toward recovery, develop healthy coping strategies, and build a path forward.

If you're passionate about supporting individuals through challenges and helping them recognize their potential, consider joining our team!

The position is open in South Boston, VA. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4zlSlQu

10/16/2026

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren? You are not alone.

Join our support group in Boydton, Virginia.

Boydton - Meets every Wednesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

You can join this group at any time!

Connect, share, and find strength with others on a similar journey. Hosted by SBH Children and Family Services.

REGISTER HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/43Quhsa

Know a grandparent raising their grandkids? Share this post and help them find support!

10/16/2026

Did you ever think of your finances as a part of wellness? Improving your financial wellness can mean planning for retirement, creating a monthly budget, and so much more. How are you improving your financial wellness today? For more information, visit virginiapreventionworks.org/activate

10/15/2026

On October 2nd, Staff from SBH were invited to and attended Tri-County Community Action Agency’s Masquerade Ball fundraiser. This fundraiser was organized to help raise money to renovate Mahalia’s Place Domestic Violence Shelter.

Thank you to Tri-County for the invitation! Our staff had so much fun! Staff pictured (left to right): Nicole Lewis (Director of Quality & Compliance), Sarah Underdue (Divisional Director of Crisis Services), and Kameelah Singleton (Director of Human Resources)

10/14/2026

On October 8th, Southside Behavioral Health's Leadership team attended the VACSB 2026 Public Policy Conference. At this conference, Stephanie Martin, SUD Clinical Supervisor, had the honor of nominating and awarding Judge Joel C. Cunningham with the 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐕. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. Judge Cunningham won this award unanimously for his work with Recovery Court and the sober living community coming soon.

We are so glad that Judge Cunningham has received recognition for his hard work for our community. Please help us congratulate Judge Cunningham on receiving the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐕. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝!

About the award: 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐕. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 is the highest honor given by the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards (VACSB) to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and advocacy for Virginians served by the public behavioral health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder service systems.

Namesake: Named after former Virginia State Senator Joseph V. Gartlan Jr. (1925–2008), who served in the Virginia Senate for 28 years as a champion for citizens relying on public mental health and disability services.
Purpose: Honors board members, advocates, or leaders who have driven long-term, meaningful improvements in Virginia’s public community-based service system.

10/14/2026

Prevention Services is offering Pop-up Rapid REVIVE trainings for the rest of the year!

Rapid REVIVE teaches participants how to:
🔺Recognize signs of an opioid overdose.
🔺Respond to an opioid emergency.
🔺Administer Naloxone.
All within 15 minutes! 2 doses of Narcan will be distributed to participants over the age of 18.

October Pop-ups:
🔺October 19 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Fit Club, 2203 Wilborn Ave., Ste 400, South Boston, VA
🔺October 21 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Southside Library, 1294 Jefferson St, Boydton, VA

No registration necessary; just show up and attend this important training!

Check out our November & December dates/locations here: https://southsidebh.org/mec-category/revive/

Questions? Contact Prevention Services at [email protected] or call 434-572-6916 Ext 1550

10/13/2026

On October 7th, Prevention Services offered Mental Health First Aid at VCU Community Memorial Hospital for 7 community members. Wanda Brock and Lacy Callahan were the trainers.

Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders through a 5-step action plan.

Interested in this training? Register for an upcoming training here: https://southsidebh.org/registration/mhfa/

10/12/2026

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