Posts by Southside Wellness Coalition
VIDEO: Southside Wellness Coalition May 2023 Meeting
Southside Wellness Coalition held its monthly meeting May 18, 2023.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Christy Moseley
What prompted you to join Southside Wellness Coalition? When I joined VCU and became Practice Manager for our Community Health and Wellness and Behavioral Health Practices, CMH was part of SWC. I was invited to work with the coalition on behalf of CMH, feeling I would learn and work well with the coalition for our…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting Minutes for April 2023
Southside Wellness Coalition held its hybrid monthly meeting Thursday, April 20, at 10 a.m. at the Southside Behavioral Health Administration Building and on Zoom. Minutes Download Minutes Next meeting Our next membership meeting will be held Thursday, May 18. It will be a hybrid format, with members meeting in person at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Liam Hudson
What prompted you to join Southside Wellness Coalition? I have a deep love for my community and a passion for advocating for everyone’s access to healthcare, housing, and wellbeing. What do you consider to be one of Southside’s biggest challenges? Many folks I encounter are often afraid to seek help until it is too late…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting Minutes for March 2023
Southside Wellness Coalition held its hybrid monthly meeting Thursday, March 16, at 10 a.m. at the Southside Behavioral Health Administration Building and on Zoom. Minutes Download Minutes Next meeting Our next membership meeting will be held Thursday, April 20. It will be a hybrid format, with members meeting in person at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration…
Read MoreSupporting Local Youth Groups – 2023 Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project– Longwood University
Call to ACTION for local youth groups! YADAPP stands for Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project. The Southside Wellness Coalition (bewellsouthside.org) is supporting teams to attend theYADAPP conference from July 17 -21, 2023 at Longwood University. The teams must consist of one adult sponsor, age 21 or older, with a maximum of four youth…
Read MoreState to contact Medicaid recipients to review eligibility for coverage
Starting in March 2023, Virginia will begin reviewing members’ health coverage to make sure they still qualify, however closures will not occur prior to April 30, 2023. Take the following action steps to make sure you stay covered: Review information regarding Virginia’s renewal process. Read carefully all official mail, email or texts about what you…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Patrice Clayton
What prompted you to join Southside Wellness Coalition? I have always been passionate about serving others. I have over 15 years’ experience working in the mental and behavioral health field and when I was approached by a friend to join, I knew that this would be a great opportunity to help serve my community. I…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting Minutes for February 2023
Southside Wellness Coalition held its hybrid monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. at the Southside Behavioral Health Administration Building and on Zoom. Minutes Download Minutes Next meeting Our next membership meeting will be held Thursday, March 16. It will be a hybrid format, with members meeting in person at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration…
Read MoreFunding available for eight new playgrounds in Virginia
The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) and the national nonprofit KABOOM! are partnering to build eight new playgrounds throughout Virginia in 2023 to provide healthy spaces where kids can thrive. Each playground will be custom-designed by kids and community members through an engaging and fun process that culminates in a volunteer playground build day.…
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