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 Drake2026-03-10T14:36:32-04:00March 10th, 2026|Addiction, Community, Faith-Based, Family, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Self Care, Storytelling, Training, Trauma, wellness|

WRAP II: Facilitator’s Training

WRAP 2 Facilitator is a 30-hour training building on the foundations of Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It will teach participants to facilitate WRAP groups and help people develop their own. Sponsored by DBHIDS for Philadelphia residents ONLY.

Christine Drake2026-03-02T13:02:41-05:00February 26th, 2026|Community, Event Registration, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Training, wellness|

Conquerors Community Health Fair

The Conquerors Community Development Corporation at Victory Christian Center is hosting a Community Health Fair to bring health care information, services, and resources to our neighbors in Southwest & West Philadelphia. There will be screenings, healthy snacks, and workshops for the whole family.

Christine Drake2026-02-26T13:27:54-05:00February 26th, 2026|Faith-Based, Family, Intellectual Disabilities, Men's Health, Mental Health, Older Adults, Screening, Self Care, Suicide Prevention, Support Group, Trauma, wellness, Women's Health, Youth|

DBHIDS Sponsored CPS Training

The CPS Certification Training is a 75-hour program, delivered live and in person or over 10 training days, or hybrid with one week in person, and one week online. It provides foundational knowledge, skills, and values that prepare individuals to work as Peer Supporters in Pennsylvania. Training topics include: The History of Recovery and Peer Support Recovery Values WRAP Seminar I CPS Core Competencies Outreach and Engagement Stages of Change Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Ethics and Boundaries Documentation Mental Models / Ladder of Inference Diversity and Worldview Support for Transitions [...]

Christine Drake2026-01-22T09:58:27-05:00January 22nd, 2026|Community, Event Registration, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Self Care, Storytelling, Training, Trauma, wellness|