Ur Storytellers Online Storytelling Training
2026-02-11 09:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom, United States
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 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 activities will enhance this training. After the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Midlife Mental Health Workshop
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | The Center for Spiritual Well-Being, 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, 19027, United States
Navigating the “Messy Middle”? You aren’t alone.
Midlife is a transition, not a crisis. Between caring for aging parents, shifting career goals, and the “empty nest” transition, midlife can feel like a lot to manage. Midlife is also a powerful opportunity to reinvent yourself and find new purpose.
Join the Center for Spiritual Well-being and Council for Relationships for a special workshop designed specifically for those ages 45-60.
• Who: Dr. Karen Levinson (Regional Clinical Director & Staff Therapist at CFR)
• When: February 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM
• Where: Hybrid! Join us virtually on Zoom or at Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park.
• Cost: FREE and open to the community.
Let’s gain some new skills and perspective for this normal, but often challenging, life transition.
Registration is required! Sign up here: https://bethsholomcongregation.shulcloud.com/form/cswb-midlife.html

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2026-02-25 09:30 - 13:30 | Zion Baptist Church, 3600 N. Board Street, Philadelphia, 19140, United States

Ur Storytellers Hispanic Storytelling Training
2026-02-28 09:30 - 13:30 | Casa de Consejeria y Salud Integral, Inc., 213 W. Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, 19133, United States
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 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 activities enhance this training. After the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Storytelling es una capacitación facilitada por Ur Storytellers en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud del Comportamiento y Servicios de Discapacidad Intelectual de la Ciudad de Filadelfia (DBHIDS). Esta formación es una de las muchas que se aprueban como requisito previo obligatorio para los solicitantes que quieran perseguir el objetivo de convertirse en un especialista certificado entre pares. Nuestro objetivo es informar a las comunidades basadas en la recuperación y la fe sobre cómo compartir sus historias y la importancia de compartirlas en entornos comunitarios. Esta formación tendrá una duración de 4 horas, impartida en formato PowerPoint, y las actividades interactivas mejoran esta formación. Después de la conclusión de la capacitación, todos los participantes recibirán un certificado de finalización.

Ethics and Boundaries Training
2026-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Ethics & Boundaries Training, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia County, PA, 19107, United States
This training, adapted to address Peer’s particular needs is intended to support staff in developing and maintaining appropriate boundaries in service provision, and explore and clarify ethical dilemmas.

DBHIDS Sponsored Spanish CPS Training
2026-03-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Spanish Certified Peer Specialist Training, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia County, PA, 19107, United States
The CPS Certification Training is a 75-hour program, delivered live and in person or over 10 training days, or hybrid with one week in person, and one week online. It provides foundational knowledge, skills, and values that prepare individuals to work as Peer Supporters in Pennsylvania.
Training topics include:
The History of Recovery and Peer Support
Recovery Values
WRAP Seminar I
CPS Core Competencies
Outreach and Engagement
Stages of Change
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Ethics and Boundaries
Documentation
Mental Models / Ladder of Inference
Diversity and Worldview
Support for Transitions
Credentialing and Job Search
To successfully complete the training, participants must maintain consistent attendance, fully participate in activities and assignments, and achieve satisfactory scores on two weekly tests. Graduates become eligible to sit for the PA Certification Board exam, required for full certification.

Mental Health First Aid Training - Youth
2026-03-10 09:00 - 16:00 | The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Virtual, Virtual, Virtual, United States
Join The College of Physicians of Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 10, for a Youth Mental Health First Training.
This virtual skills-based course, held in partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, will teach you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents ages 12 to 18, including warning signs, risk factors, and how to offer supportive, informed help when it matters most.
This training is useful for teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, parents, and any adult who works with youth.

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2026-03-11 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-20 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-31 09:30 - 13:30 | Philadelphia Recovery Community Center, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, 19132, United States
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 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 activities enhance this training. After the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

WRAP II: Facilitator's Training
2026-03-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-27 09:00 - 16:00 | WRAP II: Facilitator’s Training, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia County, PA, 19107, United States
WRAP 2 Facilitator is a 30-hour training building on the foundations of Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It will teach participants to facilitate WRAP groups and help people develop their own. Sponsored by DBHIDS for Philadelphia residents ONLY.

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2026-04-09 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-16 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Pentecostal Faith Assembly Church, 5347-53 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, 19144, United States

Community Resource Collaboration Event
2026-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, 19134, United States
NAMI Philadelphia is hosting a Community Resource Collaboration (CRC) shindig on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Friends Hospital (4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19134).

Mental Health Fun Day in Phoenixville
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Phoenixville Recreation Center, 501 Franklin Ave, Phoenixville, 19460, United States
Join us for this FREE event and explore services and resources in our area that help promote positive mental health! Phoenixville Area Recreation Department and Phoenixville Hospital are teaming up with Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to help raise awareness for the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. Join us for a walk at 10am or 12pm and stay to visit with an animal rescue, enjoy music with The Spin Therapist, enjoy a session in our treatment room, or take a yoga and meditation class and learn about community resources and groups in our area.

Sis, Check-in & Check-up!
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | PA
Sistas In Suits “Check-In & Check-Up” event brings together women and community leaders for a meaningful experience intentionally aligned with National Women’s Check-Up Day (May 11), reinforcing the importance of proactive and preventive care for women in our community. This event will provide participants with valuable resources, mini-talks focused on breast cancer awareness and overall women’s wellness, as well as opportunities for onsite screenings and appointment scheduling.
Our goal is to create a safe and empowering space where women can prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical well-being while also connecting with valuable resources and support systems. We believe your office’s mission aligns closely with this initiative, and a partnership could significantly enhance the impact of the event.
