Funding 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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Southside Behavioral Health seeks input on housing needs for moms, pregnant women

Southside Behavioral Health’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program is branching out to focus on provision of PSH to support pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders. The team is looking for reflective feedback to further understand the depth of the need for this service in Southside. For more information, download the needs assessment here.

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Video presentation: UMFS of South Hill

Thank you to Angela Rivers and Andrea Walker of UMFS who shared great information about the organization’s services at our November meeting. UMFS works with high-risk children and families to provide services that help them become more resilient and healthy members of their communities.

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Campaign: Over-the Counter Medications

#ReduceMisuse of over-the-counter medicines to help keep your family and our community safe and healthy! These videos were produced by a partnership of community service boards, including Southside Behavior Health. Share them with your neighbors and family to help reduce misuse of over-the-counter drugs! Content made on Kapwing

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