Southside Wellness Coalition Meeting – September 2025
Southside Wellness Coalition held its monthly membership meeting Thursday, Sept. 18, at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration building in Clarksville, VA, and on Zoom. Sgt. Jamie King of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office shared “A Proactive & Preventive Mindset,” which included his personal job experience, current expectations of School Resource Officers in Mecklenburg County, and data…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Janet Newman
What prompted you to join Southside Wellness Coalition? I wanted to help my community. I used to be a drug addict for over 30 years and I have a passion to help others not go down the same roads I have traveled. During that that time I also struggled with suicidal ideations, so I also…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting – August 2025
Southside Wellness Coalition held its monthly membership meeting Thursday, Aug. 21, at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration building in Clarksville, VA, and on Zoom. Kadisha McCargo, Coordinator of the Mentor Role Model Program at TCCAA, presented on the Mentor Role Model Program, the importance of a loving adult in young people’s lives, how mentorship helps youth…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Allison Byrne
What prompted you to join Southside Wellness Coalition? I was invited to join the Southside Wellness Coalition when I accepted my current position as Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator at the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System. The SWC has been a great resource to learn about the area, local initiatives, and how VA can best…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting – July 2025
Southside Wellness Coalition held its monthly membership meeting Thursday, July 17, at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration building in Clarksville, VA, and on Zoom. Jenna Dahl, Prevention Specialist for Southside Behavioral Health, shared the coalition’s updated logic model as well as the results of the Coalition Readiness Assessment. Download the minutes here. Next meeting Our next…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting – June 2025
Southside Wellness Coalition held its monthly membership meeting Thursday, June 26, at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration building in Clarksville, VA, and on Zoom. Guest speaker and SWC Leadership Team member Elaina Martin, who is also housing coordinator for Tri-County Community Action Agency, shared information about rural homelessness in the counties of Mecklenburg, Halifax, Brunswick, and…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting – May 2025
Southside Wellness Coalition held its monthly membership meeting Thursday, May 15, at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration building in Clarksville, VA, and on Zoom. Guest speaker and Prevention Specialist Jenna Dahl shared plans for CADCA coalition development and strategic planning. Download the minutes here. Next meeting Our next membership meeting will be Thursday, June 26, at…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting – April 2025
Southside Wellness Coalition held its monthly membership meeting Thursday, April 17, at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration building in Clarksville, VA, and on Zoom. In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month and in support of our pinwheel campaign, Kenan Tyner-Smith shared Adverse Childhood Experiences training. ACEs training examines the connection between what happens to us as…
Read MoreSouthside Wellness Coalition Meeting – March 2025
Southside Wellness Coalition held its monthly membership meeting Thursday, March 20, at Southside Behavioral Health’s administration building in Clarksville, VA, and on Zoom. Download the minutes here. Next meeting Our next membership meeting will be Thursday, April 17, at 10 a.m. It will be a hybrid format, with members meeting in person at Southside…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Barbara Ann Johnson
What prompted you to join Southside Wellness Coalition? Shared interest in community needs, new perspectives, networking opportunities, continuing education, trainings, and access to valuable resources What do you consider to be one of Southside’s biggest challenges? Health care access and health equity What do you consider to be one of Southside’s biggest strengths? I think…
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