Suicide Prevention Month: Ask, Share, Learn

Join your Southside neighbors and friends this month as we come together to prevent suicide, respond to substance use, and promote healthy families. Our slate of training opportunities is long, and we encourage everyone to take part. Here are some other ways to help: 1. ASK: If you are concerned about someone, let them know you…

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Help wanted: CCoVA Coalition Coordinator

Work with coalitions just like ours across Virginia! From the job description: This position is responsible for coordinating the functions of the Community Coalitions of Virginia statewide coalition focusing on substance use prevention. The Coordinator will be responsible for using the Strategic Prevention Framework to guide the work of the organization. This position will oversee…

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Lock It Up to save lives!

Limiting access to lethal means such as prescription medications and firearms is one way to help prevent suicide. To promote safer communities, Southside Behavioral Health and Crossroads CSB have partnered to provide FREE LOCKS to residents! Sign up for your free locks at the SBH website. Be sure to share the link with your family,…

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Coalition member Kelly Colgate helps children and teens cope with COVID-19 stress and the upending of school

School has changed! After the unexpected months-long break, our children, teens, teachers, counselors and staff are working together to design new methods and schedules around teaching and learning. While students might enjoy their time off, it can also put some children at risk. Loss of social contacts and favorite extracurricular activities might cause feelings of…

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Southside Wellness Coalition August Meeting Agenda

Topics include: Coalition planning Kinship Care speakers – marketing and outreach plan [Kinship Care Connect sessions] Upcoming education and training opportunities DOWNLOAD AGENDA When & Where? Aug. 20, 1 p.m. Zoom virtual meeting Get in touch! We welcome participation from Southside citizens and community partners. For more information, contact: Kenan Tyner-Smith, Fiscal Agent 434-394-3586 ksmith@sscsb.org…

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