Events
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Pan American Behavioral Health Screenings
Centro Nueva Creacion 3554 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPan American will be attending Friendsgiving with children and families. Pan American will be providing resources and mental health screenings.
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Saturday Afternoon Respite
Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls Club 1721 West Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCaring for a child with behavioral health needs can be demanding. Take a break. Respite care is short-term care for children ages 6-17. Children with a behavioral health diagnosis are eligible for short-term care.
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Navigating Through A Mental Health Crisis
Join us for an online event where we'll discuss strategies for navigating a mental health crisis. Whether you're personally going through a difficult time or want to support someone who is, this event is for you. Our expert speakers will share valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to help you cope and find the support you need. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a better understanding of mental health challenges and learn how to navigate them effectively. Together, we can create a supportive community and break the stigma surrounding mental [...]
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group [ Online / By Phone ] – Palumbo Rec
Online , United StatesThe Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group is a group to help loss survivors cope, connect, and work toward healing. Trained group facilitators are suicide loss survivors who know firsthand how difficult it can be to find your way after losing someone to suicide. The group is open to anyone 18 years or older who is grieving a loss due to suicide. The group is free, confidential, and meets the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, please contact philadelphiasptf@phila.gov COVID19 Update: We want to prioritize your health and [...]
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Operation Bundle Up – Free Children’s Coats
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church 5450 E Roosevelt Blvd, phila, PA, United StatesThe 10th Annual Operation Bundle up hosted by Catholic Community Services CUA. Free coats available for children of all ages. Child must be present to receive a coat. St. Francis and St. Joseph Out-Patient Clinic will also be on site partnering with DBHIDS in providing free mental health screenings for adults as well as resource information to promote health and wellbeing throughout the Philadelphia community.
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Roxborough Holiday Bash
Starfinder Foundation 4015 Main St., Philadelphia, United StatesIntercommunity Action's next big community event will be on Saturday 12/2/23 with a goal of promoting health equity over the holiday season. We’re partnering with the lovely folks at Block Church, Starfinder Foundation, Tabor Services, Northern Children Services, and NorthLight Community Center for this event. Together, we’ll be offering safe, family fun at Starfinder’s large turf fields complete with cozy snacks, music, bounce house, face paint, free photos with Santa, and holiday crafts! We’ll also have a resource fair offering critical resources within the community including free mental health screenings [...]
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Saturday Afternoon Respite
Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls Club 1721 West Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCaring for a child with behavioral health needs can be demanding. Take a break. Respite care is short-term care for children ages 6-17. Children with a behavioral health diagnosis are eligible for short-term care.
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The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power
Join us for a live Author Talk online December 3 with award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance and renowned psychologist Dr. Robin L. Smith about their new book entitled The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power - a moving combination of memoir, psychology and practical tools that offers Black men guidance and support for reclaiming mental well-being and finding whole, full-hearted living. This book is a vital and urgent response to the trauma that haunts so many Black boys and men, and a resource for those [...]
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DBHIDS Sponsored Trauma 101 Training
DBHIDS Sponsored Trauma 101 Training 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis course introduces trauma theory, beginning with understanding the brain/body stress response, and then exploring the short- and long-term impact of adversity, toxic stress and trauma. We include discussion of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research, Historical Trauma and Social Determinants of distress as well as buffering factors and resiliency. This course will be held virtually via Zoom.
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DBHIDS Trauma 102
Trauma 102 Training 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDescription: Building on basic understanding of trauma, this course introduces the principles of trauma-informed care as implemented in a Peer Support relationship. We include strategies and introduction to specific tools for supporting service recipients’ recovery from trauma, as well as strategies for managing vicarious trauma among peer service providers. This training will include the opportunity to begin to practice relevant trauma-informed skills. This course will be held virtually via Zoom.
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Overdose Prevention and Reversal Training
*Trigger Warning*: This training involves detailed discussions of drug use, overdoses, and demonstrations on how to use Narcan. If you have any concerns, please feel free to email SUPHR staff at overdose.prevention@phila.gov This training provides background information and data on opioid use, Philadelphia's drug supply, and overdoses in our city. There is also a detailed description of how to recognize and respond to an opioid-related overdose with naloxone, or Narcan. The training is approximately 1.5 hours with an additional 15 minutes for questions. You can choose to have Narcan discreetly [...]
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