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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…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention Month: How to ask someone about suicide
You might think you’re just waiting for the perfect moment to ask your friend, family member, or colleague about suicide. Well, that moment will never come. You may always feel awkward and intrusive, BUT ASK ANYWAY. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has advice and strategies for starting and handling the conversation. Read the article…
Read MoreHelp 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…
Read MoreSWC members participate in National Night Out
Several members of the Southside Wellness Coalition volunteered their time Aug. 3 to spread awareness of our group during National Night Out events held in Southside.
Read MoreSWC’s May meeting features FREE Trauma Informed Care Training
Southside Wellness Coalition is pleased to announce a special guest for the May meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Liam Hudson, Southside Planning District #13 Continuum of Care Coordinator, will deliver an overview of Trauma Informed Care. Click here to learn more and register!
Read MoreLock 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,…
Read MoreJoin the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth for its Empower Series
The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth will host a virtual Empower Series in March! Empower Series events are always free for attendees, but space is limited for these workshops so we ask that you please be mindful of this as you register. Topics include behavioral health equity, community assessment, tobacco prevention, and creating successful youth…
Read MoreCoalition 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…
Read MoreSouthside 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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