Southside Behavioral Health

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Service Members, Veterans & Families Mental Health Summit!

We were honored to welcome local veterans and military families, community providers, and organizations from across our region for a day focused on connection, education, and support for those who have served.

A special thank you to Commissioner John Maxwell with the Virginia Department of Veteran Services for opening the summit and helping set the tone for a meaningful day of learning and collaboration. We also appreciate our outstanding presenters who shared valuable information on veteran and family support, su***de prevention and safety planning, housing stability, peer support, prevention education, and more.

Throughout the day, attendees connected with local vendors and resources, participated in breakout trainings, and built stronger partnerships to better support Service Members, Veterans, and Families in Southside Virginia.

We’re grateful to everyone who attended, presented, volunteered, and partnered with us to make this event possible. Together, we continue building a stronger network of support for our SMVF community.

See all the photos here: https://southsidebh.org/you-bring-home-more-than-your-gear-smvf-event/
Learn more about local veteran resources anytime at southsidebh.org/veteran-resources/

05/29/2026

Mental health awareness does not end here. The conversations we start today can carry forward into our families, our communities, and future generations. Keep checking in, keep listening, and keep showing up.
Who will you continue to show up for?

05/28/2026

Southside Behavioral Health is now accepting proposals for Janitorial/Cleaning Services!

We’re seeking qualified contractors to provide janitorial and cleaning services at multiple Southside Behavioral Health facilities across Brunswick, Mecklenburg, and Halifax counties.

Proposal Due: June 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Questions Due: June 24, 2026
Optional facility walkthroughs available upon request

We welcome proposals from experienced cleaning vendors who can help us maintain safe, clean, and welcoming spaces for the individuals and families we serve every day.

View the full RFP and submission details here: https://southsidebh.org/explore/bids-proposals/
Questions can be emailed to bbuchanan@southsidebh.org

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

🍴 Join us for a Lunch & Learn that could save a life! 💙

We’re offering FREE virtual REVIVE! trainings to teach you how to:
✅ Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
✅ Respond to an opioid emergency
✅ Administer life-saving Naloxone

These quick, one-hour sessions are perfect for your lunch break and could help you save a life in your community. Whether you or someone you know has been affected by opioid use, or you simply want to make a difference, this training is for YOU!

💻 Virtual Training Dates:
👉 Tuesday, June 16th - https://bit.ly/4q1Hl6x

Want to register for a later date? Visit https://southsidebh.org/mec-category/revive/

Let’s work together to create a safer, healthier community!

05/28/2026

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 prevention@southsidebh.org
to register!

05/27/2026

🌅 Join us for Rise to Recovery — the 2026 RASAP Conference!

This inspiring day of education, prevention, and hope will bring together professionals, community members, and advocates for important conversations surrounding substance use prevention and recovery.

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA
🎓 Attendees will receive 5 CEUs

This year’s conference will feature powerful local recovery stories alongside guest speakers:
• Stacee Read – National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA)
• Gail Maddox Taylor – Consultant for NASADAD, SAMHSA, and OMNI Institute

Together, we can continue building stronger, healthier communities through prevention, education, and recovery support.

05/27/2026

On Wednesday, May 20th, Southside Behavioral Health had the pleasure of hosting a CIT Banquet for Law Enforcement CIT graduates and their supervisors, CIT Instructors, and additional staff who help make CIT happen every quarter at Southside Behavioral Health. Each law enforcement agency nominated an officer who exemplifies crisis intervention in their everyday work, there was an officer awarded with a plaque from Sheriff’s Offices and Police Department from all 3 counties, along with hospital security and the Meherrin River Regional Jail. See all the photos on our website: https://southsidebh.org/cit-banquet/

05/26/2026

Walking alongside someone through the hard seasons without trying to fix it, is one of the most powerful things a faith community can offer. We have resources for you: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help

05/26/2026

Parenting can be challenging, but support is available.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based program designed for children ages 2–7 that helps strengthen the parent-child relationship while reducing behaviors like tantrums, defiance, aggression, and stress at home.

Through PCIT, families learn positive communication skills, build stronger connections, and create more confident, cooperative interactions together.

Our PCIT program also offers live coaching support during sessions:
Therapists provide real-time guidance through a “bug-in-ear” coaching device.
In Mecklenburg, families can participate in our newly designed PCIT room featuring a two-way mirror for live observation and coaching.

You do not have to already be in therapy services to participate in PCIT.

If you’re concerned about your child’s behavior or looking for extra support, we’re here to help.

Call our Appointment Line: 1-833-272-2778

Visit any of our Children & Family Services locations to learn more:
Mecklenburg: 523 Madison Street Boydton, VA 23917
Brunswick: 2087 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Halifax: 424 Hamilton Blvd. South Boston, VA 24592

05/25/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org