Southside Wellness Coalition

06/12/2026

Asking for help with your mental health is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not yourself, reaching out to a trusted loved one or professional is a brave step towards healing.

06/10/2026

One week from today, professionals from across the region will be in Danville talking about one of the most underrecognized issues in our communities — and walking away with tools they can actually use.

Breaking the Cycle: Advancing Prevention & Education covers the full picture of problem gambling in 2026: how the gamification of digital platforms is rewiring behavior, what dopamine has to do with it, how risk shows up differently across diverse populations, and how to bring prevention education into your work with teens.

Presented by our partners at the Southern Virginia Problem Gambling Collaborative, with speakers from DBHDS, TELUS Health, GRPI, the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services, and Southside Behavioral Health.

If you've been meaning to register — now's the time.

📅 June 17, 2026 | 🕗 9 AM – 4 PM | 📍 Institute for Advanced Learning & Research, 150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA 24540
✅ Register: https://loom.ly/VR-bZ00
📧 Questions? [email protected]

06/08/2026

This week: Gaming & Gambling 101 - What you should know matters more than ever.

From sports betting apps to in-game purchases, gambling is showing up in spaces our youth already spend time in. This training breaks it down in a real, practical way, so you can recognize the signs, understand the risks, and know how to respond.

Join us to learn:
💲 What gambling looks like today
❓ Why people (especially youth) engage in it
⚠️ Warning signs of problem gambling
🧠 Connections to mental health & substance use
🫵 How YOU can make a difference

Two opportunities to attend:
• June 10 | SVCC Keysville
• June 11 | SVCC Alberta

🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
🍽 Light refreshments provided

Scan the QR code on the flyer or email [email protected] to register!

06/08/2026

YES!!

June is and there is often a strong focus on men’s physical health — fitness, annual checkups, and heart health — but mental well-being is equally as important because mental health is health!

Just as the body needs care and attention, so does emotional and mental well-being. Yet, there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health — one that too often goes unnoticed or unspoken. Men are nearly four times more likely to die by su***de than women, underscoring the urgent need to break this silence and seek support.

Know someone who needs support? We are here. 24/7
Our Crisis Line is ALWAYS open. 540-981-9351

06/08/2026

Tag someone who makes the world better just by being in it. 💜

06/04/2026

Two days away — don't miss the Maternal & Child Health Summit in Mecklenburg County.

Saturday's summit brings together families and the professionals who serve them for a full day of learning, connection, and community. Highlights include an ACEs presentation, Fatherhood 101, a Circle of Support panel, a resource fair, and a baby shower for expecting and new moms. Limited childcare is available — call now to reserve.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕗 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Estes Community Center | 316 N Main St., Chase City, VA
✅ Register: https://loom.ly/NROOIkU

Questions? Call Danielle Lucas at 434-710-7222

06/03/2026

In all of our communities, there are champions who inspire wellness and connection. We call them Wellness Activators. In our parks and rec centers to our schools, libraries, barber shops and beyond…the people who encourage us to be the best, healthiest versions of ourselves are all around us. Become a Wellness Activator and empower your community today.

06/02/2026

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to spot signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in teens and respond with confidence. It's practical, evidence-based, and FREE.

Two sessions are available at SVHEC in South Boston this October and November. Seats fill up — register now.

📅 Oct. 23 & Nov. 6
🕗 8:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 SVHEC | Hope Smith Classroom | 820 Bruce St., South Boston, VA 24592
✅ Register: https://bit.ly/3zvprV5 or email [email protected]

06/01/2026

Free school supplies. Food trucks. Kids' activities. A community that shows up.

Our partners at Tri-County Community Action Agency are hosting Rock the Block & Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 1 in Chase City — a FREE event for families across Southside Virginia. Come for the fun, leave with the resources.

📅 Saturday, Aug. 1
🕗 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Pavilion | 36 N. Main St., Chase City, VA
🌐 www.tricountyva.org | 📞 434-575-7916

05/31/2026

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care.

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support