Posts by Southside Wellness Coalition
Supporting 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.…
Read MoreVIDEO: Southside Wellness Coalition February Meeting
Southside Wellness Coalition Meeting Minutes for January 2023
Southside Wellness Coalition held its hybrid monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 19, 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, Feb. 16. It will be a hybrid format, with members meeting in person at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration…
Read MoreCoalition representatives attend Prevention Day, CADCA Forum
Southside Behavioral Health Prevention Manager Kenan Tyner-Smith, along with SWC leadership team members Catherine Maloney, Christy Moseley and Stephen Wilson, attended Prevention Day on Jan. 30 and the CADCA Forum in National Harbor, Maryland, on behalf of the coalition. The CADCA Forum is the premier and largest training event for community-based substance use and misuse…
Read MoreCoalition announce 2023 leadership team
Thank you and congratulations to the members of our 2023 leadership team: Catherine Maloney, Christy Moseley, Liam Hudson, Mary Ann Crowder, Patrice Clayton, Sgt. Jamie King, and Stephen Wilson. We appreciate your coming together to lead us as we work for a healthy, safe Southside!
Read MoreVirginia Tech seeks paid focus group members in Halifax County
Virginia Tech is forming a paid focus group of four Halifax County residents who would like to participate in a study about the needs of the county. Download the flyers below and contact Shannon Simpson at shannons67@vt.edu for more information. Community Researcher position description (1) SEED Research Team Project Description and Recruitment_RHSE
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