State of Mind with Southside Behavioral Health

In this episode we sit down with the Director of Children & Family Services, Ruth Ann Ott, and Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer, Sergeant Jamie King, where they discuss the impact that cell phones, social media and screens have on teen's mental health and safety concerns that arise in schools. Here are some relevant links mentioned in the episode: Upcoming Hidden in Plain Sight Presentation (November 2025): https://southsidebh.org/events/hidden-in-plain-sight/ Social Media Toolkit for Parents: https://southsidebh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Social-Media-Mental-Health-Toolkit-1.pdf Interested in starting services with SBH? Appointments: 833-272-2778 In crisis, our team is here for you 24/7/365, You are not alone, call our Crisis Line: 833-377-7272 Have questions or suggestions for the Southside Behavioral Health State of Mind Podcast? Visit our Podcast Page to submit suggestions/questions!

In this episode we sit down with the Director of Prevention & Community Connection, Kenan Tyner-Smith, where she discusses all the hard work she and her team do to bring awareness to our community on topics of Suicide Prevention, Opioid Overdose, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and the simple ways any person can be more informed and productive on this topics within their community. Kenan gives you a brief description of all of her trainings and how to register, as well as a little background on our Coalition, the Southside Wellness Coalition, and our Trauma Informed Care Network, Trauma Awareness and Resilience Partners. Here are some relevant links mentioned in the episode: Register for upcoming trainings: southsidebh.org/events Sign up for the SBH newsletter: southsidebh.org/newsletter Learn more about the Southside Wellness Coalition: bewellsouthside.org Learn more about the Trauma Awareness and Resilience Partners: https://southsidebh.org/tarp-ticn/ Here are some ways to contact Kenan, mentioned in the episode: 434-394-3586 or 434-572-6916 Ext 1550 prevention@southsidebh.org Interested in starting services with SBH? Appointments: 833-272-2778 In crisis, our team is here for you 24/7/365, You are not alone, call our Crisis Line: 833-377-7272 Have questions or suggestions for the Southside Behavioral Health State of Mind Podcast? Visit our Podcast Page to submit suggestions/questions!

Join us in this episode as we say farewell to someone very dear to us at Southside Behavioral Health, Beth Engelhorn, our Executive Director. Beth sat in with the State of Mind Podcast to reflect on her impactful career and share some of the memories and lessons she's gathered over the years, as she prepares to retire at the end of this year, 2024. Southside's Phone numbers 1-833-826-7337434-572-69161-833-272-2778 1-833-377-7272 Have questions or suggestions for the Southside Behavioral Health State of Mind Podcast? Visit our Podcast Page to submit suggestions/questions!

Join us as we get a deeper dive into James Bracey's Recovery Journey and his time at Southside Behavioral Health. During this episode we learn about Peer Support Services, James' Journey to Recovery, SBH's Peer Warm Line, and how to handle challenges and triggers while struggling with substance use. Settle in with James Bracey (Peer Recovery Specialist in Brunswick County) and Sara Weisman (Marketing Coordinator) and learn more about Substance Use challenges and a Journey to Recovery. Click links below for access: Same Day Access Appointment webpageSubstance Use Disorder webpageInformation on Peer ServicesRelevant Phone numbers 1-833-826-7337434-572-69161-833-272-2778 1-833-377-7272 SBH Adult Services Locations: Brunswick: 2087 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Mecklenburg: 823 N. Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill, VA 23970 Halifax: 424 Hamilton Blvd, South Boston, VA 24592 Have questions or suggestions for the Southside Behavioral Health State of Mind Podcast? Visit our Podcast Page to submit suggestions/questions!