Events
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Out of the Darkness Community Walk
The Mann Center, Fairmount Park 5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOut of the Darkness Community Walk is the largest fundraising event yearly for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. AFSP is the largest non-profit fundraiser for suicide prevention research in the US, and provides free education, resources, and programming to the community every day. This event has been supported by DBHIDS yearly for a long time. Patrick Kessel, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, is both involved on the DBHIDS and AFSP side of this event. He can be contacted anytime about this event. The Community Walks, held [...]
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2024 Health Equity Summit
Rini Singh IBX 1901 Market Street, Philadelphia, United StatesA Health Engagement Expo will provide opportunities for members to take direct action to help themselves and/or their community in improving health and wellbeing. Core to the IBX Health Equity strategy is partnership with our members. The annual Health Equity Summit is a one-day event to dialogue with IBX membership to build a shared understanding of what health equity and equitable whole person health mean at IBX. The annual Summit has three primary goals: -To build trust with our members by promoting the Independence health equity strategy and demonstrating our [...]
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Resource Fair for Teens
One Bright Ray High School - FAIRHILL CAMPUS 2820 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesResource Fair will be held at One Bright Ray Community High School - Fairhill Campus. JJC of Philadelphia will be facilitating Mental Health Screenings at this location on Tuesday 10/8/24 1045am-100pm. Get your check up from the neck up!
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Adolescent Support Group
NAMI Philadelphia is excited to launch its Adolescent Support Group! This group is for ages 12-17 and meets every Wednesday at 5 pm on the third floor of the Scattergood Building of Friends Hospital. Participants must complete a registration form and provide a signed permission slip before attendance. This group will be facilitated by Ailkhees Ponton (aponton@namiphilly.org) and John Pillar (jpillar@bdo.com). The group will be anticipated to be from 5 pm-6 pm but may extend to 6:30 pm depending on the session. Registration Link Permission Slip
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Senior Expo in the Second Senate District
Bridesburg Recreation Center 4601 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn collaboration w State Senator Christine Tartaglione, the Second Second District will be launching the Senior Expo to empower the Older constituents in the 2nd District by providing them with information about issues that are important to them and the services that are available through an aide range of public and private providers, Historically, hundreds of seniors and their caregivers attend these events and are grateful for the information and help they receive.
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Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
Philadelphia Recovery Community Center 1701 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesStorytelling 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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PATH National Depression Screening Day Event
PATH Inc 1919 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesWalk-in Depression Screenings and Resources open to the community
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Free Library National Depression Screening Day with Elwyn!
Philadelphia Free Library Walnut St West 201 S 40th St, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin Elwyn and the Free Library in celebrating National Depression Screening Day! Stop by our table to get a check up from the neck up, learn more about Philadelphia resources, or chat with clinicians about mental health.
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Sibling/Family/Lone One Support
If you are the adult sibling, family member, or relationship partner of an adult with mental/behavioral/substance challenges, this group meets on Zoom the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitated by a licensed clinical therapist
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2024 Latino Health Collective Annual Retreat
LeBow School of Business 3220 Market St., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis year's retreat will bring together a diverse audience of professionals and leaders from various local agencies and organizations. Our theme is “Strengthening Connections to Improve Latino Well-Being,” focusing on how social determinants such as policies, practices, institutions, neighborhoods, and communities affect Latino health and mental health. LHC is a network of over 60 Latino-serving organizations, including researchers, city officials, policymakers, public health professionals, medical experts, and community leaders in the Philadelphia region. Our mission is to advance health equity for the Latino community in the Greater Philadelphia Area through [...]
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NAMI Walks Philly
Friends Hospital 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, United StatesNAMI Philadelphia provides free mental health resources to the community and we need YOUR help! Amplify your impact by creating or joining a team! 🏃♂️💚 Why Team Up? ✨ We are stronger together ✨ Team fundraising can help you multiply your impact! ✨ The more your raise, the more NAMI ⭐swag⭐ you can earn! ✨ Walking with friends, family, or colleagues get us one step closer to our mission of #MentalHealth4All Every step you take together brings us closer to our goal of raising $150,000 for mental health - become [...]
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NAMI Walks Philly
Friends Hospital 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, United StatesPlanning to attend NAMI Walks Philly! Stop by Elwyn's table for free mental health screenings, community resources, and giveaways. Even clinicians and mental health advocates need a check up from the neck up! All are welcome, regardless of walk participation.
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Nami Walks 2024
Friends Hospital 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, United StatesNAMIWalks participants like you don't just walk the walk. You are the walk. NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything - their time, their stories, their heartfelt dedication to the cause: Mental Health for All. Now it's your turn to step forward. To join our caring community or to welcome new friends. To accept the challenge and become the change through your commitment, togetherness and laughter. To fuel mental health awareness, raise funds for NAMI's mission and let people know they are not alone.
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Wingohocking Neighbors Day
1500-1700 W. Wingohocking 1500-1700 W. Wingohocking, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis exciting event will occur from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at the 1500-1700 W. Wingohocking, including a full Playstreet for children on the 4500 block of 16th Street. all the resources provided are at no charge for the entire neighborhood. This event will be a space for neighbors to connect with resources and with one another and a chance to wrap our arms around a community that has faced historic disinvestment. This is why Councilmember Brooks invites organizations like yours to join us to help uplift, encourage, and bring [...]
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Women Healed for a Purpose Conference
Mastery Charter, Pickett Campus 5700 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesConnecting women and their families with the resources that strengthen, empower and educate. Malvern Community Health will participate in this event providing free confidential mental health screenings.
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Penn Family Frisbee Festival
Franklin Field on Penn's campus 235 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn collaboration with the Netter Center, Penn Adolescent Medicine will be hosting a Family Frisbee Festival on Sunday October 13th, 10am-12pm at Franklin Field on Penn's campus. The event information will be shared widely with our University-Assisted Community School communities as well as other West Philadelphia partners. The purpose of the event is to HAVE FUN learning frisbee skills with the Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance (PADA) and also to raise awareness about the health and wellness resources in West Philadelphia! Kylie Kelce will be attending as the honorary chairperson.
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Adolescent Support Group
NAMI Philadelphia is excited to launch its Adolescent Support Group! This group is for ages 12-17 and meets every Wednesday at 5 pm on the third floor of the Scattergood Building of Friends Hospital. Participants must complete a registration form and provide a signed permission slip before attendance. This group will be facilitated by Ailkhees Ponton (aponton@namiphilly.org) and John Pillar (jpillar@bdo.com). The group will be anticipated to be from 5 pm-6 pm but may extend to 6:30 pm depending on the session. Registration Link Permission Slip
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