Recovery Walks! 2026

September is National Recovery Month, which offers an opportunity to raise public awareness of the power of recovery. We celebrate victory over addiction, promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, and honor the strong, proud recovery community and the service providers and communities who work with us towards our vision of “Transforming Lives Through Sustained Recovery!” Join us for RECOVERY WALKS! 2026 Join us for a month-long celebration, Recovery is for Everyone: Every Individual, Every Family, Every Community. Recovery Walks! showcases the power of recovery, with people who join their story [...]

Christine Drake2026-07-07T08:52:35-04:00July 7th, 2026|Addiction, Community, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Self Care|

Rooted in Resiliency Health and Wellness Event

This project seeks to promote mental health and wellness in partnership with Representative Joseph Hohenstein’s Office by increasing access to and awareness of the behavioral health, mental health, addiction services offered by DBHIDS and various treatment providers. With the addition of hands-on gardening opportunities, it gives all community members, regardless of accessibility needs, the ability to connect to nature and be in touch with ‘roots’ and encourage overall physical and mental wellness.

Christine Drake2026-07-06T08:46:37-04:00July 6th, 2026|Community, Mental Health|

Philadelphia Family Voices Community Picnic

This special event celebrates 5 years of impact serving children, youth, and families across Philadelphia. The day will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the presentation of the Dr. Benita Tillman Award, family-friendly activities, entertainment, giveaways, food, raffles, and opportunities for community connection.

Christine Drake2026-05-15T09:40:55-04:00May 15th, 2026|Autism, Caregiving, Community, Entertainment, Family, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Youth|

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training

Storytelling is a training facilitated by Ur Storytellers in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many that are approved as a required prerequisite for applicants who want to pursue the goal of becoming a Certified Peer Specialist. Our goal is to inform the recovery and faith-based communities on how to share their stories and the importance of sharing them in community settings. This training will be 4 hrs. in length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, and [...]

Christine Drake2026-05-14T09:55:08-04:00May 14th, 2026|Addiction, Community, Mental Health, Self Care, Storytelling, Training, wellness|