Southside Behavioral Health

04/16/2026

SIGNS OF HOPE 💙

Southside Behavioral Health is launching 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦, a community-wide effort to increase visibility of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline across Brunswick, Halifax, and Mecklenburg Counties.

These free, metal 988 signs are available for businesses, schools, churches, and community organizations to post in visible locations and parking lots. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or chat and connects individuals directly to trained crisis counselors and local crisis teams when support is needed most.

𝘈 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.

If your organization would like to request a sign or learn more, contact our Prevention Services team at prevention@southsidebh.org or call 434-572-6916 ext. 1550.

Thank you for helping us spread hope, promote mental wellness, and ensure help is always within reach.

Pictured here are our 988 signs at the Clarksville YMCA, Town of Clarksville, River Ridge Chapel, Halifax Health Department, Mecklenburg Environmental Health Office in Boydton, Mecklenburg County Clinic Facility in Chase City, South Boston PD, Buggs Island Brewery. Thank you to Castle Butcher Shop, and Southside Virginia Community College, Chase City PD, Benchmark Bank in Halifax & Chase City, and Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office for posting the 988 signs in their location as well! HUGE Thank you to our community partners for posting theses signs up to helping others!

04/14/2026

Our Community Partner, Virginia Department of Health, is offering NO COST in-person and virtual trainings for life-saving knowledge!

Stop the Bleed - how to apply direct pressure, pack wounds, and use tourniquets
👥 In-person - April 23rd (6:00 - 7:00PM)
💻 Virtual - April 28th (12:00 - 1:00PM)

Stroke Smart - How to spot a stroke and respond
👥 In-person - April 30th (6:00 - 7:00PM)

In-person trainings will take place at the Estes Community Center - 316 Main St. Chase City
Or register online at https://bit.ly/ssphm or call 804-914-2608

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

A Coalition member, Recovering Hands, is hosting a Donor Appreciation and Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, April 18th at their location, 4067 Beulah Road, Nathalie, VA.

Recovering Hands provides Peer support to women seeking to learn a new way of life after experiencing the degradation and hopelessness of substance abuse. Their program is based on the “each one teach one” model. The therapeutic value of one recovering person helping another is without parallel.

For more information, call 860-309-1404

04/11/2026

In a world that's always on the go, finding a balance between work and play, hustle and rest, and silence and noise can be tough. It's okay to take a break, to say no, and to prioritize yourself.

Check out the Activate Your Wellness Journal Here:https://www.virginiapreventionworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Activate-Your-Wellness-Journal.pdf

04/10/2026

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.

📅 Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Feb. 10 to May 5
📍 North Fork Baptist Church, 5125 N Fork Church Road, Virgilina, VA 24598
✅ Register: griefshare.org/findagroup

04/10/2026

On April 4th, SBH Prevention Services hosted REVIVE and safeTALK at River Ridge Chapel in Bracey.

REVIVE teaches participants how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, respond, and administer Naloxone. 9 participants were trained at River Ridge!

safeTALK is a half-day training on su***de prevention. This class teaches anyone over the age of15 how to identify someone with thoughts of su***de, connect them with resources and help them stay safe. 12 participants were trained at River Ridge on April 4th! Thank you to River Ridge for inviting us and allowing SBH to use your facilities to hold these important trainings.

If your business, school or church is interested in hosting one of these trainings at no cost, email prevention@southsidebh.org

04/09/2026

Our Community Partners, Virginia Legal Aid Society, is offering free workshops in our area!

In June, they will be offering a workshop on SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and Intro to SNAP

In July, they will be offering a workshop on SSA (Social Security Administration) and Intro to SNAP

Both workshops will take place at 914 Virginia Ave in Clarksville (Clarksville Library) and are at no cost to participants!

04/09/2026

💜 April is the Month of the Military Child! 💜

Military kids are resilient, brave, and adaptable as they navigate moves, new schools, and time apart from their parents who serve. Their strength and sacrifices deserve to be recognized! 💜

Join us in honoring these incredible children by wearing PURPLE tomorrow (4/9) to show your support! 💜

Connected to the military? This is also a wonderful time to sign up for our upcoming Mental Health Summit for Service members, veterans, and their families.

Learn more and register here: https://southsidebh.org/events/smvf-mental-health-summit-you-bring-home-more-than-your-gear-945/

04/08/2026

A Virginia Tech research team is working to develop a vaccine that could help stop opioid addiction.

04/07/2026

SBH was invited to attend Halifax High School's Career Day!

This is always such a wonderful opportunity for us to tell students the important work we do for our community and the variety of positions they can work at Southside Behavioral Health, whether they want a job directly out of high school or after attending college! We offer a large range of careers and they all help our community in such big ways!

Thank you, Halifax High school, for the invitation. Pictured here is: Tiffany Moore, CFS Community Services Manager; Kiana Wiley, Human Resources Assistant; and Angel Foster, Compliance Training Coordinator.

04/07/2026

Join Us for our 2nd Annual SMVF Mental Health Summit
Southside Behavioral Health, in partnership with Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services, Blue Ridge Behavioral Health, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, invites you to the Service Members, Veterans & Families (SMVF) Mental Health Summit on May 21, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at The Prizery in South Boston, VA.

This FREE event will connect military populations with local providers, resource tables, and educational sessions aimed at addressing the unique challenges they face. Attendees will have the opportunity to access valuable services, network with experts, and explore ways to strengthen support for service members, veterans, and their families.

🍽️ Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
🎓 CEUs will be awarded for full attendance
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/42qn9Cf
For questions, contact Prevention Services at: prevention@southsidebh.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover vital resources and show your support for our military community.