Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2026-04-16 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-23 09:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Pentecostal Faith Assembly Church, 5347-53 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, 19144, 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.

DBHIDS Immigrant/Refugee Wellness Academy (IRWA)
2026-04-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-10 14:00 - 16:00
The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is excited to launch its fourth cohort of the Immigrant/Refugee Wellness Academy (IRWA). IRWA is a free certificate training program designed to empower and prepare Philadelphia’s multilingual/multicultural immigrants and refugees with the knowledge, resources, and tools to engage in activities that address the mental health and behavioral challenges experienced by local immigrant and refugee communities.
The program will enhance participants’ leadership skills, increase knowledge about behavioral health and intellectual disability challenges, and empower graduates with the tools to access local resources for themselves and their communities. These interactive sessions reinforce collaborative learning through presentations, discussion activities, and meaningful dialogue to build personal and community resilience and wellness.
IRWA will run Wednesdays from April 15 to June 17. It consists of an orientation, eight sessions, and a graduation ceremony. IRWA is offered in person and through virtual sessions. Standard sessions will run from 2 to 4 p.m. There will also be two special sessions: Mental Health Interpretation, which will last four hours, and Mental Health First Aid, is an all-day session.
Apply by March 31!
For questions, email Sarorng Sorn at Sarorng.sorn@phila.gov or Kori White at Kori.white@phila.gov.

DBHIDS Sponsored CPS Supervisor's Traning
2026-04-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 | CPS Supervisor’s Training, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia County, PA, 19107, United States
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 interactive and skill-building course.

Penn Medicine Nurses Week Community Day 2026
2026-05-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Malcolm X Park, 5100 Pine St, Philadelphia, 19143, United States
Come join the 6th Annual Community Health Fair with Penn Medicine, as a kick-off to National Nurses Week (May 6th-May 11th). Health Screenings for Breast Cancer, Blood Pressure, and Mental Health Screenings (by JJPI) will be held along with Community CPR Training, Cooking Demonstrations, Heart Health and Diabetes Education, with family fun with kid-friendly giveaways, face painting, music, food, and more!

WRAP I Training
2026-05-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 09:00 - 16:00 | WRAP I Training, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia County, PA, 19107, United States
Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP) is an evidence-based practice developed by the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery. This introductory course was initially designed for people living with mental health issues but has since been found to be equally effective for others including people living with a history of substance abuse, problematic behaviors or any life challenge for which improvement is desired. In WRAP® participants are guided through the process of creating their own WRAP through the identification of personal wellness tools. Learners are introduced to recovery concepts and taught practical ways to incorporate them in daily life. In addition, learners are taught to identify their personal triggers, early warning signs and develop action plans to reduce or avoid escalation. Finally, learners develop a crisis plan and post crisis plan. Learners who complete WRAP Seminar I are authorized to facilitate one-on-one WRAP sessions. Additionally this training session fulfills the prerequisite for the WRAP® Seminar II: WRAP Facilitator Training.

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2026-05-11 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-08 09:30 - 13:30 | Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, 19121, United States

Ur Storytellers Foundation Inc
2026-05-26 09:30 - 13:30 | Zion Baptist Church, 3600 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

DBHIDS Sponsored CPS Training
2026-06-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | 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.
