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Our core purpose is to leverage the universal joy of food and the spirit of "Kimjang" (the culture of making and sharing kimchi, embodying solidarity and community) to foster stronger community ties, promote mental well-being, and empower immigrant families in their adaptation to a new environment. The festival enhances mental health by providing a unique platform where happiness from food, shared experiences, and cultural engagement reduces stress, fosters positive emotions, and builds resilience. It strengthens community and reduces isolation by encouraging social interaction and connection through shared cultural activities, thereby [...]
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Storytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers 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 seeking to become 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 4 hrs. in length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, and interactive activities enhance [...]
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Join the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) for the Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series and Resource Fair on October 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Philadelphia Prevention Partnership, 1628 Church St., Philadelphia, PA 19124. This community event brings together a range of local organizations committed to supporting wellness and well-being for individuals and families. Enjoy music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities in a vibrant atmosphere designed for all ages. Learn about valuable wellness resources, connect with partners making a difference in the [...]
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Join DBHIDS-Healthy Minds Philly, in partnership with Reading Terminal Market and Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA) as we support Depression Awareness month. We will be offering free confidential Depression Screenings, Information and resources on Behavioral health supports and wellness Information and resources on Nutrition and health. |
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The Mill Creek Preparedness Series is taking place to strengthen the resilience, safety, and well-being of the Mill Creek community in West Philadelphia by equipping residents with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to respond effectively to emergencies, disasters, and environmental threats. The purpose of the series is to foster a culture of preparedness that is trauma-informed, inclusive, and community-led, especially in a neighborhood that has faced chronic disinvestment, high levels of violence, and limited access to emergency planning resources. The goals of the series are to: Educate youth, seniors, [...]
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CCTC is hosting its annual Fall Family Festival where there will be many providers & community organizations providing information on health & wellness, resources for families and much more. There will be fun activities for children such as games, dancing, and arts & crafts. CCTC will also have clinicians conducting Behavioral Health Screenings for children to help determine if further evaluations are necessary.
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The Philadelphia Autism Project Conference is an annual event bringing together members of the Philadelphia community to share and highlight information and resources, learn about community initiatives, and discuss experiences in supporting autistic individuals.
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Join us at the Fall Philadelphia Senior Expo for a day filled with resources and information tailored specifically for our beloved seniors! This exciting day at the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue will connect seniors with local resources, learn about health and wellness, and discover new hobbies and activities. From fitness demos to financial planning tips, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to socialize, learn, and have a great time. See you there!
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Please join us at the Free Library Walnut St West location for free behavioral health screenings with a mental health clinician.
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The Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series and Resource Fair will be held on October 11, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Roxborough Home for Women, located at 601 Leverington Avenue in Philadelphia. Hosted by the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), the event features a diverse array of community organizations dedicated to making a positive impact, along with valuable resources to promote health and well-being for individuals and families. Attendees can enjoy live music, delicious food, and a variety of family-friendly activities [...]
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The late African spiritual teacher Sobonfu Somé, who came from the Dagara people of Dano village in Burkino Faso, said: "Communal grieving offers something that we cannot get when we grieve by ourselves. Through validation, acknowledgement and witnessing, communal grieving allows us to experience a level of healing that is deeply and profoundly freeing." Join Salt Trails, a Philadelphia collective that has been holding community grief rituals since 2021, for its 5h annual community processional, Carrying Our Grief Together. This is an invitation to reach across our cultural divide of [...]
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Join us for our community health fair. Resources for health and fitness, activities for all, music, food and giveaways. HCCS will be offering free and confidential depression screenings and information on behavioral health supports and well being |
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Storytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers 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 interactive [...]
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Join Elwyn at the NAMIWalks event at Friends Hospital for free behavioral health screenings with a clinician. While you're here, participate in the walk to support mental health for all, side by side with other supporters!
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The EMOC Health Fair aims to create a culturally affirming, safe, and empowering environment for males of color to access mental health resources, physical fitness tools, receive holistic wellness education, and obtain free health screenings. This health fair is a crucial step in raising awareness of the health disparities that disproportionately impact males of color and in fostering trust between communities of color and healthcare systems. Resources. Food. Community Conversation Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/y77g8hrhFP Date: October 18, 2025 Time: 11am - 2pm Location: Men of Courage 4821 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA [...]
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The Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series and Resource Fair will be held on October 18, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Roxborough Home for Women, located at 601 Leverington Avenue in Philadelphia. Hosted by the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), the event features a diverse array of community organizations dedicated to making a positive impact, along with valuable resources to promote health and well-being for individuals and families. Attendees can enjoy live music, delicious food, and a variety of family-friendly activities [...]
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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 City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is excited to launch a new virtual series: Ignite Your Insight. These one-hour, virtual monthly conversations will explore a range of mental health topics and will be led by our Education and Training Unit. The series kicks off with Food for Mood, where we will look at how different foods can affect your mental state and overall well-being. Upcoming sessions will cover topics such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and grief. To register: bit.ly/Ignite-Your-Insight.
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The event will feature health talks by keynote speakers who are experts in different areas of well-being. You’ll hear from thought leaders on topics. The event is open to the public but will also serve as a networking opportunity for community health and wellness advocates from varied backgrounds.
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Guests can enjoy music, entertainment, and vendor activities all throughout the event. Food and snacks will be available from invited vendors. Health services such as flu shots, eye exams, etc. will be onsite as well as a pet-adoption section. Workshops/Courses will be held in a dedicated section of the event space. ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES Special guest rapper Freeway will give a performance and interview discussing his health battles and the importance of staying healthy physically and mentally.
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H.E.A.L. Together (Helping Each other Align and Live) is a free six-week holistic rehabilitation program empowering young adults ages 18–35 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The program helps participants heal and strengthen the mind, body, soul, and spirit through guided discussions, mindfulness, and creative expression. Each session builds emotional resilience, self-mastery, and practical life skills to help participants move toward lasting stability, confidence, and purpose.
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This in-person seminar gives participants the skills,knowledge, and materials to facilitate WRAPSeminar I in their community and organization.Participants will engage in interactive learningactivities, give brief presentations with a partnerand individually, learn how to facilitate thestructure of WRAP, illustrate their personalexperience with WRAP, and show anunderstanding of WRAP ethics and values.Participants who successfully complete thetraining will become Certified WRAP Facilitatorsand be able to lead WRAP Seminar I.
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This in-person seminar gives participants the skills,knowledge, and materials to facilitate WRAPSeminar I in their community and organization.Participants will engage in interactive learningactivities, give brief presentations with a partnerand individually, learn how to facilitate thestructure of WRAP, illustrate their personalexperience with WRAP, and show anunderstanding of WRAP ethics and values.Participants who successfully complete thetraining will become Certified WRAP Facilitatorsand be able to lead WRAP Seminar I.
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This in-person seminar gives participants the skills,knowledge, and materials to facilitate WRAPSeminar I in their community and organization.Participants will engage in interactive learningactivities, give brief presentations with a partnerand individually, learn how to facilitate thestructure of WRAP, illustrate their personalexperience with WRAP, and show anunderstanding of WRAP ethics and values.Participants who successfully complete thetraining will become Certified WRAP Facilitatorsand be able to lead WRAP Seminar I.
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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 seeking to become 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 interactive activities will enhance this [...]
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DBHIDS and Community Behavioral Health are working together to host a Physicians Symposium on October 30th. The purpose of a Physicians Symposium is to reduce silos in treatment of substance use disorder and/or behavioral health and create pathways for connection between physicians, providers and people accessing treatment or services. This event is aimed to adapt prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction services to meet the needs of people who use substances. Presentations should fall under the umbrella of emerging drug trends, the treatment continuum and/or medical, behavioral, or social [...]
This in-person seminar gives participants the skills,knowledge, and materials to facilitate WRAPSeminar I in their community and organization.Participants will engage in interactive learningactivities, give brief presentations with a partnerand individually, learn how to facilitate thestructure of WRAP, illustrate their personalexperience with WRAP, and show anunderstanding of WRAP ethics and values.Participants who successfully complete thetraining will become Certified WRAP Facilitatorsand be able to lead WRAP Seminar I.
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This in-person seminar gives participants the skills,knowledge, and materials to facilitate WRAPSeminar I in their community and organization.Participants will engage in interactive learningactivities, give brief presentations with a partnerand individually, learn how to facilitate thestructure of WRAP, illustrate their personalexperience with WRAP, and show anunderstanding of WRAP ethics and values.Participants who successfully complete thetraining will become Certified WRAP Facilitatorsand be able to lead WRAP Seminar I.
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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 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 in addition to the importance of sharing them in community settings. This training will be 4 hrs. in length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, [...]
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H.E.A.L. Together (Helping Each other Align and Live) is a free six-week holistic rehabilitation program empowering young adults ages 18–35 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The program helps participants heal and strengthen the mind, body, soul, and spirit through guided discussions, mindfulness, and creative expression. Each session builds emotional resilience, self-mastery, and practical life skills to help participants move toward lasting stability, confidence, and purpose.
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