September is Suicide Prevention Month
Join your Southside neighbors and friends as we come together to prevent suicide, respond to substance use, and promote healthy families.
Southside Wellness Coalition and Southside Behavioral Health have teamed up with local, regional, and national partners to provide more than a dozen free virtual training opportunities in September.
Submit your registration for the sessions you would like to join. We'll respond with the Zoom link.
Questions? Contact Kenan Smith at ksmith@sscsb.org or 434-572-6916, Ext. 1550.
Talk Saves Lives
Suicide Prevention
This free community-based presentation covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Sign up today to learn about common risk factors, warning signs, and how to make our communities safe.
Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Southside Behavioral Health, and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare.
REVIVE!
Opioid Emergency Response
Currently using opioids, heroin, or prescription pain medication? Abstinent from opioid use, but have used in the past?⠀ A friend or family member of someone who uses opioids?⠀ Interested in learning how to save lives?⠀ Recognize signs of an opioid overdose.⠀ Respond to an opioid emergency.⠀ Administer Naloxone.⠀ ⠀
Understanding ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Kinship Care Connects
Caring for children of relatives
Learn tips and tricks for raising a family from professional coaches
and trainers.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 6 to 8 p.m.
Leading To Change: Zoom On – Tips, Tricks & Tools, Part 1
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 to 9 p.m.:
Paul Short: Moving From Reacting To Responding To Your Child’s Needs
Thursday, Sept. 17, 6 to 8 p.m.:
Leading To Change: Zoom On – Tips, Tricks & Tools, Part 2
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 to 8 p.m.
Leading To Change: Bridging The Gap Celebration
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
Paul Short: Increase Engagement And Connections: 5 Nights Of Fun
WHAT IS KINSHIP CARE?
While you might not have heard the term "kinship care," it's not a new concept. In fact, families have always engaged in kinship care when, for whatever reason, birth parents are unable to care for their children for a period of time.
Overwhelmingly, kinship care falls to grandparents. According to census data, more than 2.4 million grandparents are primary caregivers for grandchildren under 18. In many areas of the country, the opioid epidemic is the primary driver of growth in kinship care.
Kinship Care Connects will give caregivers the opportunity to learn about skills and resources that will help them navigate the challenges and joys of kinship care.
Everyone is welcome — you do not have to be a caregiver to participate.
All sessions are FREE and conducted ONLINE!
WHAT IS THE KINSHIP CARE GROUP?
We are a grass-roots care group made of individuals who are raising their grandchildren or the children of other kin due to unforeseen circumstances. Once a month, we meet to share resources, plan events, and show support for each other. We welcome all local citizens to join us and share their knowledge.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 6 to 8 p.m.
Leading To Change: Zoom On – Tips, Tricks & Tools, Part 1
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 to 9 p.m.:
Paul Short: Moving From Reacting To Responding To Your Child’s Needs
Thursday, Sept. 17, 6 to 8 p.m.:
Leading To Change: Zoom On – Tips, Tricks & Tools, Part 2
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 to 8 p.m.
Leading To Change: Bridging The Gap Celebration
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
Paul Short: Increase Engagement And Connections: 5 Nights Of Fun