The Kirkbride Center is joining with DBHIDS, Global Citizens and Girard College in creating an atmosphere of Mental Health awareness for this North Philadelphia Community. We will be providing information with regard to Mental Health Issues and providing Mental Health Screenings on the spot.
We will be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King this year with an event highlighting the health disparities that exist within the community at large. We will engage vendors in the areas of nutrition, physical and mental health to assist in informing the community of the disparities that exist and how to mitigate the damage that it causes. Einstein Behavioral Health will be joining and will be providing behavioral health screenings.
Mon. Jan 16th 10am-3:30 MLK Day Event & Volunteer Project with Uhuru Furniture. Build black community economic self-reliance and carry on the movement for African self-determination! Historic videos, drums, poetry, and what YOU can do today. 832 N. Broad st. at Parrish st. Philadelphia, PA. 19130 Sign up 215-546-9616 ext 3 philly.volunteer@uhurufurniture.org uhuruMLKdayPhilly2023.eventbrite.com
PPLA is a 10-session course for peers seeking to cultivate leadership skills and help to shape and refine the behavioral health system. Candidate selection is based on their stated commitment to recovery, their motivation, and their interest in the recovery transformation movement. Applicant Criteria - Have lived experience in recovery - Provide a professional recommendation - Live or work in Philadelphia - Attend all ten classes Dates: Every Monday evening Jan. 9 to March 13, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.* *Due to the holiday classes will take place Tuesday, Jan. 17th and Feb. 21st