Southside Wellness Coalition
Coalition leaders attend state summit in Roanoke
The Community Coalitions of Virginia Summit was held Oct. 21-22 in Roanoke. Three of our coalition leaders – (from left) Christine Pennington, Elaina Martin, and Liam Hudson – attended the conference along with coalition fiscal agent Kenan Tyner-Smith. SWC Chair Liam Hudson presented information about our We Stand Together effort, and we got the chance…
Read MoreCoalition and sheriff’s office host substance-use education
On Sunday April 21, 2024, the Southside Wellness Coalition and Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office joined together to host a Hidden In Plain Sight educational event at Bethany Baptist Church in Baskerville. Community partners and advocates such as the Virginia Poison Control Center at VCU Health, Virginia Department of Health, Resilient Pathways, Virginia Medical Services Corps, Trauma Awareness &…
Read MoreMore than 40 people participate in service member outreach event
The Southside Wellness Coalition in partnership with the Clarksville VFW and the Community Engagement Partners from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a special event Thursday, Feb. 29, for veterans and their families to better assess their needs in our community. The event was catered by Dennis Damiens and his team from the American Legion…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition leadership team attends CADCA Forum
Christine Pennington, Elaina Martin, Will Stembridge, and Liam Hudson, all of the Southside Wellness Coalition leadership team, recently attended the CADCA National Leadership Forum from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2024. The Forum provides a platform for coalitions from across the nation to come together and be fully immersed in the most up-to-date prevention efforts…
Read MoreCoalition announces 2024 meeting dates
All meetings are held in a hybrid format on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Join viz Zoom or attend in person at the Southside Behavioral Health Administration Building: 143 Industrial Parkway, Clarksville, VA 23927.
Read MoreCoalition announces 2024 leadership team
The Southside Wellness Coalition has elected its Leadership Team for 2024! The team includes: Liam Hudson, chair Sgt. Jamie King Stephen Wilson Lt. Will Stembridge Christine Pennington Laura Castle Sherry Elaina Martin Kenan Tyner-Smith, fiscal agent Congratulations to the team and thank you for your willingness to serve! An extra-special thank you to all our…
Read MoreCandidates for coalition leadership share biographies
These biographies are an opportunity for all Active Membership to familiarize themselves with the 8 new Leadership Team candidates as well as the 3 returning Leadership Team members and the fiscal agent for the SWC FY 2024 Election slated for in person, December 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM or via Survey Monkey by December 28th.…
Read MoreCoalition chair Liam Hudson named Outstanding Virginian by Equality Virginia
Liam Hudson, co-founder of Lean In Project VA and chair of the Southside Wellness Coalition was honored Oct. 7 at the Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner as an Outstanding Virginian because of all his good works this year. The dinner highlights efforts across the Commonwealth to encourage outreach, collaboration, and uplifting LGBTQ+ folx. The We Stand…
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!
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