Grief
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Taking PRIDE in Our Grief: Exploring Grief, Substance Use & Loss in LGBTQ+ Community
Online , United StatesThis Pride month, we would like to acknowledge the grief that can often accompany the joy of honoring one’s gender and sexual identity. While being a part of the LGBTQ+ community can bring freedom, connection and acceptance, one also faces social stigma, discrimination, shame and increased violence. Statistics collected from the National Institute on Drug Abuse indicate that LGBTQ+ folks are at roughly twice the risk of developing a substance use disorder as their cis, heterosexual counterparts. It is also more difficult to openly grieve a loss or practically honor [...]
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Introducing Memorial Garden for Loss Due to Substance Use
Thomas Paine Plaza 15th & JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease join us in honoring the beautiful souls that we have tragically lost to substance use in the Philadelphia area. PhillyHEALs’ 2022 Memorial project will consist of an in-person pop-up memorial garden in Center City Philadelphia, as well as an ongoing virtual memorial site. The garden will be open from August 31 (International Overdose Awareness and Memorial Day) through September 30. The garden will be on the east side of Thomas Paine Plaza (1401 JFK Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19102). The opening ceremony for the garden will take place on Wednesday, [...]
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Understanding Youth Suicidality: Supporting Young People in our Community
DBHIDS Sponsored CPS Continuing Education ClassIn this course learners will self-reflect on what it means to be a supporter, gain skills on how to be proactive in youth suicide prevention from a recovery perspective, and learn best-practices for healthy youth development. Sponsored by DBHIDS
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Engaging Males of Color’s (EMOC) 9th Annual International Men’s Day
Online , United StatesInternational Men’s Day is a worldwide intention to recognize, celebrate, and honor the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and their communities. This year, DBHIDS’ EMOC will be orchestrating a virtual event set to raise awareness of men’s well-being and specifically highlight the importance of positive role models with the theme, “Pillars of Hope: How Mentorship Shaped Us.” Register in advance for this event: https://cbhphilly-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErduyrrT0iHd1fkNGaGl-helF4hH0IrfxU After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have any questions, please email DBHIDS’ Raekwon Burton, Raekwon.Burton@Phila.Gov
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