Events
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The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (The Council) will offer the Supporting Youth Recovery: Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program. Unique to this program is the enhanced version of Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) approved standardized Recovery Specialist (RS) Training to prepare peer paraprofessionals to include addressing the unmet behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) and their families to provide RS to youth and young adults in recovery from a SUD and their families.
No cost for accepted students
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Come out to learn information on Disability Rights, Supports and Services. Einstein Behavioral health will be onsite and will provide free behavioral health screening and resources. The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group is a group to help loss survivors cope, connect, and work toward healing. Trained group facilitators are suicide loss survivors who know firsthand how difficult it can be to find your way after losing someone to suicide. The group is open to anyone 18 years or older who is grieving a loss due to suicide. The group is free, confidential, and meets the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, please contact philadelphiasptf@phila.gov COVID19 Update: We want to prioritize your health and [...] |
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KenCCID (Kensington Community Corporation for Individual Dignity) and Sharing Excess will be co-hosting a free food pop-up from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The pop-up event will be held in the parking lot of KenCCID’s headquarters at 9350 Ashton Road in Northeast Philadelphia. All residents of the greater Philadelphia area who may be experiencing food security issues, or who have neighbors or friends with food security issues, are welcome to pick up free fresh produce, snacks, and more.
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Join us at the King of Prussia Town Center on Thursday, 3/30 for the Phillies Opening Day Watch Party. The pre-game fun begins at 2PM with opportunities to take photos with the NL Championship Trophy, party with the Phillie Phanatic and 1993 National League champions Mickey Morandini and Milt Thompson (also a 2008 World Champion coach), enter ticket giveaways, and more! Then, the cheering will officially get underway with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s “Phillies Pregame Live” at 2:30 p.m., followed by NBC10’s “Welcome Back Phillies” at 3:00 p.m. and the live [...]
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On Friday, March 31st @ noon, the Office of LGBT Affairs will host a Flag Raising Event honoring Transgender Day of Visibility at the City Hall North Apron Flag Poles. In addition to raising the Transgender Pride flag; this year’s program will include speakers from across Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community sharing the many ways they’re making an impact in our city. Speakers will remind our attendees what’s at stake as the trans community faces increasing attacks on our trans young people, trans athletes, and trans communities across the country. We’ll share [...]
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The Health Annex is hosting a mental health event for the community. Gemma Services will be in attendance along with other providers to offer a variety of resources which focus on enhancing emotional wellness. Gemma Services Outpatient team will be offering free mental health screenings during this event. |
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On Saturday, April 1, 2023, we are hosting a FREE Annual Disability Awareness Month Event. At this event, we will provide workshops, resources, materials and information to support families and people who work with People who have Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. Our purpose for this event is to is to Create a Path to a Full Life. We have a host of Community Partners that will join is to fulfill this goal. Please see the flyer attached. If you have any questions, please contact: Ms. Rosalind Ellis, Director of Disability [...]
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Caring for a child with behavioral health needs can be demanding. Take a break. Respite care is short-term care for children ages 6-17. Children with a behavioral health diagnosis are eligible for short-term care.
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This 12-hour course lays the foundation of Supervision in a Peer Support Environment, grounded in understanding of CPS roles and Recovery Values. This course includes SAMHSA’s Core Competencies of Peer Support, OMHSAS Standards of Supervision for Peer Support, Kadushin’s Social Work model on the Functions of Supervision, Reflective Supervision basics, and examines Trauma-informed principles in a supervisory context. This course has been approved for continuing education units through the National Association of Social Work- PA Chapter. Facilitators utilize various virtual engagement methods to ensure participants take full advantage of this [...]
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This 12-hour course lays the foundation of Supervision in a Peer Support Environment, grounded in understanding of CPS roles and Recovery Values. This course includes SAMHSA’s Core Competencies of Peer Support, OMHSAS Standards of Supervision for Peer Support, Kadushin’s Social Work model on the Functions of Supervision, Reflective Supervision basics, and examines Trauma-informed principles in a supervisory context. This course has been approved for continuing education units through the National Association of Social Work- PA Chapter. Facilitators utilize various virtual engagement methods to ensure participants take full advantage of this [...]
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The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (The Council) will offer the Supporting Youth Recovery: Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program. Unique to this program is the enhanced version of Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) approved standardized Recovery Specialist (RS) Training to prepare peer paraprofessionals to include addressing the unmet behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) and their families to provide RS to youth and young adults in recovery from a SUD and their families.
No cost for accepted students
*Trigger Warning*: This training involves detailed discussions of drug use, overdoses, and demonstrations on how to use Narcan. If you have any concerns, please feel free to email SUPHR staff at overdose.prevention@phila.gov This training provides background information and data on opioid use, Philadelphia's drug supply, and overdoses in our city. There is also a detailed description of how to recognize and respond to an opioid-related overdose with naloxone, or Narcan. The training is approximately 1.5 hours with an additional 15 minutes for questions. You can choose to have Narcan discreetly [...] |
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This 12-hour course lays the foundation of Supervision in a Peer Support Environment, grounded in understanding of CPS roles and Recovery Values. This course includes SAMHSA’s Core Competencies of Peer Support, OMHSAS Standards of Supervision for Peer Support, Kadushin’s Social Work model on the Functions of Supervision, Reflective Supervision basics, and examines Trauma-informed principles in a supervisory context. This course has been approved for continuing education units through the National Association of Social Work- PA Chapter. Facilitators utilize various virtual engagement methods to ensure participants take full advantage of this [...]
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Storytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers in collaboration with the City of Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many approved prerequisites for applicants who want to become Certified Peer Specialists. 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 3 hrs. at length, delivered in a power point format, and interactive activities enhance this training. After the training, all participants will [...]
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This 12-hour course lays the foundation of Supervision in a Peer Support Environment, grounded in understanding of CPS roles and Recovery Values. This course includes SAMHSA’s Core Competencies of Peer Support, OMHSAS Standards of Supervision for Peer Support, Kadushin’s Social Work model on the Functions of Supervision, Reflective Supervision basics, and examines Trauma-informed principles in a supervisory context. This course has been approved for continuing education units through the National Association of Social Work- PA Chapter. Facilitators utilize various virtual engagement methods to ensure participants take full advantage of this [...]
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State Senator Jimmy Dillion is hosting his first Senior Expo. PATH Inc. will be on site to provide BH resources and complete wellness screenings. |
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Caring for a child with behavioral health needs can be demanding. Take a break. Respite care is short-term care for children ages 6-17. Children with a behavioral health diagnosis are eligible for short-term care.
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The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (The Council) will offer the Supporting Youth Recovery: Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program. Unique to this program is the enhanced version of Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) approved standardized Recovery Specialist (RS) Training to prepare peer paraprofessionals to include addressing the unmet behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) and their families to provide RS to youth and young adults in recovery from a SUD and their families.
No cost for accepted students
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Resource Fair held by the Philadelphia School District for families that are looking for more information about Autism. Child Guidance Resource Centers will be on site providing information about their services as well as providing free mental health screening opportunities! This is the 13th Annual Autism Expo Resource Fair, sponsored by the Office of Special Education and Diverse Learners. The mission of our resource fair is to offer parents and families an opportunity to network with providers who specialize in resources for students with disabilities.
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To empower Senior Citizens through exposure to governmental agencies, non-profits, medical and mental health agencies, and care-giving agencies that can help them to manage the intricacies of their lives. Participants can engage in breakout sessions on mental health, diabetes, hypertension, and other health issues. There will be information employment, housing, life insurance, wills, and estates, nutrition, and diet and more. There will be healthy refreshments. Einstein Behavioral Health will be on site and will provide free behavioral health screenings and resources for well-being.
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Peers will have the opportunity to hear from employers and formally interview. A portion of the job fair will be dedicated to questions, resume submission, interviews, and scheduling of future interviews. This will facilitate access to employment without the barriers that can sometimes exist in the traditional process. |
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The parent town hall is held in the library for parents to learn more about IDS and to ask questions.
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The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc. Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, the festival brings a taste of Japan to Philadelphia and highlights the beauty of Japanese sakura – the flowering cherry trees that brighten Philly’s parks and streets. The centerpiece event of the festival, the Sakura Weekend, is taking place Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, 10:30 AM [...]
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A Job Readiness Fair for Youth & Young Adults Ages 14-24 This event will support youth as they prepare for opportunities in the city through professional development resources, workshops, free headshots, scholarship and internship opportunities, & a pitch competition! Our workshop topics include Interview Skills, Resume Tips, and Financial Literacy.
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Caring for a child with behavioral health needs can be demanding. Take a break. Respite care is short-term care for children ages 6-17. Children with a behavioral health diagnosis are eligible for short-term care.
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An Autism Resource Fair will be held at the Philadelphia Zoo with Autism Activist Dina Buno. Child Guidance Resource Centers will be on site providing free mental health screenings and information about Autism services.
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Mental health screening at a Community College of Philadelphia event. Mental Health screening will be provided by Resources for Human Development. Community College of Philadelphia Bonnell Building B2-33 1700 Spring Garden St. 19130 
Ausome Cutz will be providing free haircuts to the Autistic community at The Center for Autism and behavioral health screenings will be available. |
2 events,
The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (The Council) will offer the Supporting Youth Recovery: Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program. Unique to this program is the enhanced version of Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) approved standardized Recovery Specialist (RS) Training to prepare peer paraprofessionals to include addressing the unmet behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) and their families to provide RS to youth and young adults in recovery from a SUD and their families.
No cost for accepted students
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Mental health screening at a Community College of Philadelphia movie event. Mental Health screenings will be provided by Resources for Human Development. Community College of Philadelphia CBI Building C2-28 1700 Spring Garden St. 19130 |
2 events,Storytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers in collaboration with the City of Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many trainings that is approved as a required prerequisite for applicants who want to pursue the goals of becoming a Certified Peer Specialist. Our goal is to inform the recovery and faith-based communities on how to share their stories and in addition to the importance of sharing them in community settings. This training will be 3 hrs. at length, delivered in a power [...]
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*Trigger Warning*: This training involves detailed discussions of drug use, overdoses, and demonstrations on how to use Narcan. If you have any concerns, please feel free to email SUPHR staff at overdose.prevention@phila.gov This training provides background information and data on opioid use, Philadelphia's drug supply, and overdoses in our city. There is also a detailed description of how to recognize and respond to an opioid-related overdose with naloxone, or Narcan. The training is approximately 1.5 hours with an additional 15 minutes for questions. You can choose to have Narcan discreetly [...] |
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Fair for families to come to the school and meet in person with some of our community partners and vendors.
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Join us outdoors every Thursday evening from April - October to enjoy local, live entertainment on the green! Find the performance schedule below. APRIL 4/20: TIM WILLIAMS 4-PIECE BAND 4/27: KAT RIVERS DUO MAY 5/4: TOPAZ 5/11: CARMEN TOMASSETTI 5/18: CASTLES IN THE SKY 5/25: ANTHONY COSTELLO JUNE 6/1: JOE MIRALLES 6/8: TOPAZ 6/15: JOE MIRALLES 6/22: KATELYN CHRISTINE 6/29: ONE HOTMESS DUO JULY 7/6: TIM WILLIAMS BAND 7/13: JOE MIRALLES 7/20: CHRISTIAN YEAGER 7/27: SUNSHINE JONES AUGUST 8/3: ONE HOTMESS DUO 8/10: KAT RIVERS DUO 8/17: ANTHONY COSTELLO 8/24: [...]
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The Fair is a collaboration of homeless family providers, community organizations and area employers whose mission is to impact homelessness and poverty through employment, education and training. The Consortium will provide no-cost Screening for participants.
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A documentary depicting the perils of gun violence in Philadelphia. Followed by a discussion on Gun Violence and all the people that it touches.
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Join us on Saturday, April 22nd in beautiful Clark Park for the Uhuru Health Festival and Flea Market. This free all day program will feature live music, fitness demonstrations, free health screenings, giveaways, a Children's Circle, special activities for families, food, and over 100+ marketplace vendors! Free health resources will be available throughout the day to find out more about free programming, resources and more! The Uhuru Health Festival is a health program and economic development project of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Black Star Industries. [...]
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This is a free day for families and interested community members to attend an event to celebrate autism, engage in sensory activities and games and meet with various resources.
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Caring for a child with behavioral health needs can be demanding. Take a break. Respite care is short-term care for children ages 6-17. Children with a behavioral health diagnosis are eligible for short-term care.
Free
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The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (The Council) will offer the Supporting Youth Recovery: Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program. Unique to this program is the enhanced version of Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) approved standardized Recovery Specialist (RS) Training to prepare peer paraprofessionals to include addressing the unmet behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) and their families to provide RS to youth and young adults in recovery from a SUD and their families.
No cost for accepted students
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Lutheran Settlement House will once again be hosting their Community Health Fair! Join us for free mental health assessments, hearing aid screenings, cooking demos, and meet many vendors offering community resources. Shannon Ruane Counseling will join this event and will provide behavioral health screenings and resources.
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Turning Points for Children and The Center for Autism will host a Young Adult Autism Panel where panelists will share their lived experiences with ASD.
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This forum looks at mass incarceration on black women/girls and the historical wounding of the generational separation of black families.
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Ausome Cutz will be providing free haircuts to the Autistic community at The Center for Autism and behavioral health screenings will be available. |
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The goal of the ORN regional summits is to bring the community together in person for a full day to discuss opioid, stimulant, and other substance use in the community and to identify ways the ORN can provide free training and education to support efforts that mitigate the impact of those substances. For the April summit, we chose to focus on xylazine. We want to hear from community members about the gaps and needs in the region and how we can partner together to support these training and resource needs [...]
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This event raises awareness and provides community support around sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence. The event begins at 6pm with a march (from 36th and Chestnut) to the First Unitarian church. Once there, there is a “Busting the Myths” street action to increase education around these issues and the importance of consent. After this there is an open speak out session where survivors and supporters are able to break the silence that often follows these experiences. This is an incredibly powerful event, and all survivors and supporter are welcome to [...]
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The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is proud to host the 16th Annual Faith and Spiritual Affairs Conference. This year’s theme is “Healing from the Hurt with trauma informed care”. The Faith and Spiritual Affairs 2023 conference will focus on ways to motivate, equip, and heal from all the trauma and violence we experience as a city (or community). We will have workshops, testimonials, speakers, and resources to offer guidance, healing opportunities and emotional wellness.
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Help us close out Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by forming a human chain around City Hall by joining hands in a moment of silence as we honor the many people who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, or abuse. This is a family friendly event and activities will include a resource fair, guests and survivor speakers, art & yoga stations, live music, and much more! Center for Families and Relationships will be providing Behavioral Health screenings and resources at this event. WOAR, in partnership with the Philadelphia Commission for Women [...]
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If you believe that everyone deserves to be included - at school, at work and in the community- then we invite you to meet us in King of Prussia for the 2023 Best Buddies Friendship Walk! Join hundreds of local community members, including participants from over 85 of our eastern PA school chapters, who support inclusion for people with disabilities and celebrate the joy that friendship can bring! The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual [...]
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Caring for a child with behavioral health needs can be demanding. Take a break. Respite care is short-term care for children ages 6-17. Children with a behavioral health diagnosis are eligible for short-term care.
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This event is named in honor of Sojourner Truth, an American abolitionist, women’s rights and economic justice activist, who escaped slavery and then fought to end it. She, along with many others, has served as an inspiration and role model for generations to come. We are walking in their footsteps! This year we are also lifting up Food Justice and the people who feed us, as an important political movement in Philadelphia and beyond. Please help build the leadership of Philly girls/youth by joining the 10th Annual Sojourner Truth Walk! [...] |
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The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (The Council) will offer the Supporting Youth Recovery: Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program. Unique to this program is the enhanced version of Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) approved standardized Recovery Specialist (RS) Training to prepare peer paraprofessionals to include addressing the unmet behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) and their families to provide RS to youth and young adults in recovery from a SUD and their families.
No cost for accepted students
*Trigger Warning*: This training involves detailed discussions of drug use, overdoses, and demonstrations on how to use Narcan. If you have any concerns, please feel free to email SUPHR staff at overdose.prevention@phila.gov This training provides background information and data on opioid use, Philadelphia's drug supply, and overdoses in our city. There is also a detailed description of how to recognize and respond to an opioid-related overdose with naloxone, or Narcan. The training is approximately 1.5 hours with an additional 15 minutes for questions. You can choose to have Narcan discreetly [...] 
Are you an autistic person, caregiver and/or provider in Philadelphia? Tell us what is working well, what needs improvement, and what we should focus on in the coming years. Virtual listening sessions are available throughout May. We may host more sessions based on your feedback. Zoom Listening Sessions: Teens & Young Adults: Tues., May 2 • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Autistic Adults: Thurs., May 4 • 12 – 1 pm & 7 – 8 pm Older Adults: Tues., May 9 • 12 – 1 pm & 7 – 8 [...]
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Mental Health Screenings and Information will be available.
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Friends Life Care may be your certainty in uncertain times. Explore options to get peace of mind and ensure long term care needs are covered. Get a plan in place to successfully age in your own home rather than moving to a facility in your later years. This informational long-term care workshop is for individuals ages 40-85 who are in good health and residing in southeastern Pennsylvania or Delaware. Topics will include: - If you want to stay in your home for the rest of your life, what options are [...]
Are you an autistic person, caregiver and/or provider in Philadelphia? Tell us what is working well, what needs improvement, and what we should focus on in the coming years. Virtual listening sessions are available throughout May. We may host more sessions based on your feedback. Zoom Listening Sessions: Teens & Young Adults: Tues., May 2 • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Autistic Adults: Thurs., May 4 • 12 – 1 pm & 7 – 8 pm Older Adults: Tues., May 9 • 12 – 1 pm & 7 – 8 [...]
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Are you an autistic person, caregiver and/or provider in Philadelphia? Tell us what is working well, what needs improvement, and what we should focus on in the coming years. Virtual listening sessions are available throughout May. We may host more sessions based on your feedback. Zoom Listening Sessions: Teens & Young Adults: Tues., May 2 • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Autistic Adults: Thurs., May 4 • 12 – 1 pm & 7 – 8 pm Older Adults: Tues., May 9 • 12 – 1 pm & 7 – 8 [...]
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To empower Senior Citizens through exposure to governmental agencies, non-profits, medical and mental health agencies, and care-giving agencies that can help them to manage the intricacies of their lives. Participants can engage in breakout sessions on mental health, diabetes, hypertension, and other health issues. There will be information employment, housing, life insurance, wills, and estates, nutrition, and diet and more. There will be healthy refreshments. Comhar will be onsite and will provide free bheavioral health screenings and resources for well-being
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To celebrate Nurses Week Penn Medicine hosts an annual health fair where health care workers, community partners and volunteers engage with local residents to share resources and raise awareness on important health topics. Featured this year will be: hands on CPR training, Narcan overdose reversal training, cooking demonstrations, health screenings, Vetri Mobile Teaching Kitchen, prizes, and more. Hall Mercer and Penn Presby will be providing Behavioral Health screenings
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A free event that will provide resource tables and panel discussion topics that significantly impact black women - maternal health, donor awareness, long-term covid, etc. Community Council Health Systems will provide free mental health screenings.
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