GPASS will be distributing free bags of food to the community. Mental Health Screening will also be available to the community free of charge at 4943 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
All are invited to receive a free behavioral health wellness screening provided by Temple University Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health. There will be information on self-care, wellness, nutrition and more…
The Center for Families and Relationships is having an outdoor movie night. The last year and a half has been a rollercoaster ride and we would love for you to join us for a fun filled movie night. There will be behavioral health screenings from 5:30- 6:30 before the movie starts so come early and get a check up from the neck up. A few things to know before you come: Please bring your own blankets and chairs Masks are required Please practice social distancing Free admission and free snacks
Free health screenings, entertainment, kids area, seniors area, veterans area. Honorary Chair, Deputy Commissioner Roland Lamb. JEVS Human Services will be providing Behavioral Heath Screenings.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) 2021 Out of the Darkness Community Walks in person. DBHIDS will be in attendance offering support, mental health screenings, and resources for those in attendance. Now, more than ever, it’s important to be there for one another and take steps to safeguard our mental health and prevent suicide. Register today to stay up to date on the latest news and announcements for the Greater Philadelphia Walk.
Mural Arts is offering a series of events that activate vacant lots in the Kensington neighborhood. Art activities and other festive offerings will be offered. COMHAR's Latino Treatment Program will be providing Behavioral Health Screenings.
Fresh for All, the weekly produce market where fresh fruits and vegetables are distributed at no cost. The program, which was on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, started back September 8 with new safety precautions for participants and volunteers. Fresh for All is now offered every Tuesday morning, distribution starts at 10 a.m., at a new location: 5500 block North 11th Street, between Tabor Road and Clarkson Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, on the Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia campus. We will also have information about mental health wellbeing and will be available for anyone interested to screen for depression and anxiety.
All are invited to receive a free behavioral health wellness screening provided by Temple University Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health. There will be information on self-care, wellness, nutrition and more.
iPledge® is Women Against Abuse’s citywide public awareness campaign that calls on everyday Philadelphians to take a stand against relationship violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s theme, Safer Together, will shine a light on some of the most vulnerable survivors of intimate partner violence – refugees and undocumented members of our community – who must overcome significant barriers to accessing safety and support. The 2021 iPledge® Campaign will celebrate Women Against Abuse’s partnerships with Nationalities Services Center and HIAS PA, and the critical work these organizations are doing to integrate domestic violence intervention and prevention into their culturally-relevant programming. Women Against Abuse's Behavioral Health Team will be circulating in the crowd at iPledge, providing brief, mobile mental health screenings to those interested. The screening is estimated to take 10 minutes or less, and participants will receive a gift card for their time.
Join Bethesda Project during the weekend of October 7th-10th for our Home Run 5K 2021, a virtual 3.1-mile race that you can walk, run, or bike a course of your choice. And, whether you run the Home Run 5K individually or as a team, we can ensure people have a place to run home - together. All funds raised though this event supports Bethesda Project’s essential programs and services for those experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Registration is $25 and the first 50 individuals to register will receive a free t-shirt. Participants can register up until October 10, 2021 at www.bethesdaproject.org/homerun5k. Individuals planning to run as a team must email mcatrino@bethesdaproject.org prior to registration to receive $5 off their registration fee.
Child Guidance Resource Centers will be providing mental health screenings at the FDR Park Health and Wellness Fair, in conjunction with the Methodist Hospital Foundation. There will be free boating, yoga, kangoo, nutrition tips, Asian and Latinx foods, health and wellness, and more!
A festival to enhance the mind, body and soul of seniors sponsored by Rep. Chris Rabb. Jefferson Health will provide COVID-19 testing and vaccination – no appointment is necessary. Pfizer Booster Shots for Seniors 65 and over, last shot 6 months ago, have high risk jobs or high risk medical problems. Join us for oldies music, vendors, line dancing, snacks, flu shots and fun for the entire family! Acme will be administering flu shots at the festival! Protect yourself and your family! SHREDDING • 3 P.M. – 5 P.M. • 1 BAG OF PAPER Einstein Outpatient Behavioral Health will be provided screenings for mental health wellness.
Collaboration with Keep It Real Ministry, Opportunity Inc and UrStorytellers to Speak Out Loud. Members of the community will heal via painting and sharing their stories of recovery and triumph and receive resources from various agencies.
Women Against Abuse is pleased to join local health and mental health providers at a Mental Health Fall Festival on Monday, October 11th from Noon to 3 pm at Congreso de Latinos Unidos: 216 W Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The festival will include resource tables, food, give-aways and free mental health screenings. agency providers. We hope to see you there!
Join PennEnvironment and Tiffin Indian Cuisine on October 14th at 7pm for a *virtual* conversation to learn about the innovative steps being taken by Tiffin to reduce single-use plastic, including their decision to switch over from disposable containers to reusable containers in their delivery and take out food service. You can RSVP here: https://pennenvironment.webaction.org/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=1195
Healthy lifestyle presentation and link to social and community resources.
Women's Institute for Family Health in coordination with the Care Management department of Opportunities Towers Senior Housing will conduct a Behavioral Health educational activity for residents of the complex. Activities to include games, refreshments, workshop presentation on mental health and mental health screenings. Opportunities Towers is located at 5524 Haverford Ave.
Come join Bethesda Project's Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) for an evening of festive crafts and tasty drafts to benefit Bethesda Project! Carving Change is a fun-filled socially distant happy hour (complete with jack o' lantern carving!) hosted by the YPAB at Love City Brewing's beer garden. Each Carving Change guest receives one drink ticket, a Bethesda Project tote bag, and a mess-free, fully gutted pumpkin! For those that want to participate in the fun, but carve their pumpkins from the comfort of their own home, you can purchase a to-go bag that includes a non-gutted pumpkin, carving stencil, festive swag and a draft beer drink coupon to redeem at a later date. There is a maximum capacity of 40 people and pre-registration is a requirement. The to-go box must be picked up that evening -- no deliveries -- and must be ordered in advance. Proof of vaccination is required. Purchase your tickets at https://bethesdaproject.ticketleap.com/carving-change-2021/
Roxtoberfest is a free event and open to all. The annual festival includes circus performers, children's activities and local food trucks. It takes place on Ridge Avenue between Leverington Ave and Martin St. The Greenridge Counseling Center will be conducting wellness and mental health screenings during Roxtoberfest in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Halloween party for kids 3-12. Food, face painting, moon bounce dance and more. Free screening for adults provided by Citywide Community Counseling Services.
CELEBRATING SISTERHOOD Presents SHE SHINES CONFERENCE Theme: SHE STILL SHINES! * SHE SHINES CONFERENCE MISSION: “To empower you spiritually, inform you intellectually, inspire you with hope and determination, and motivate you with drive and renewed strength to stand bold in your purpose and live out your faith in this ever-changing world.” (A.R. Bernard) SHE SHINES! is a women’s conference specially designed for black women. The purpose of this conference is to mobilize, empower, engage, enrich, and inspire a collective network of women from various walks of life and diverse experiences. SHE SHINES, as she embraces her culture while aspiring to live a thriving, God-inspired purposeful life in her home, workplace, community, houses of worship, and in the public sphere. Our three-word purpose statement: Inspire, Hope, and Shine motivates us to uplift and celebrate sisterhood. 2021 CONFERENCE PURPOSE: Excite and energize the consciousness of women by: (1) Validating the importance of self-care, meaningful relationships, and the benefits of balancing life, work, and productivity. (2) Heightening attendees’ awareness about civic participation, activism, and mobilizing women to collectively use and exercise their power and voice in the public square. (3) Encouraging and supporting women to pursue and serve in key leadership positions in various professions, industries, communities, and government sectors; and (4) Assessing the intersectionality of faith, values, ethics, and principles in the […]
