Events
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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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WOLCS 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness and Resource Walk
WOLCS 7115 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesBreast Cancer Awareness And Resource Walk to raise awareness for breast cancer. You can wear pink and participate (students $2 and Adults $5). Malvern Community Health will be there.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & Resource Fair
West Oak Lane Charter School 7115 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesCommunity event to bring awareness to breast cancer while providing resources to the school community and surrounding area. Merakey will provide resources for behavioral health and wellbeing.
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Senior Expo in the Second Senate District
Providing our community’s seniors with vital information about issues relevant to them and to showcase the array of services offered by both public and private entities. Our goal is to empower the older constituents in the 2nd District by connecting them with the resources and support networks they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
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Merakey Virtual Mental Health Screening Event
Merakey 265 E Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, United StatesMeet with a clinician, get screened, and access resources! Open to anyone, children and adults.
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Why worry? NET Anxiety Screening Event
Robin Hood Bus Stop corner of spring garden and front street, Philadelphia, United StatesNet is pleased to offer a mental health screening event to focus on anxiety and worry and to reduce the stigma in this area. We will provide screens on anxiety along with helpful information about coping skills for anxiety. We will also have members of our nursing team available to do blood pressure screenings and provide information on mental well-being and physical health.
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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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Halloween Safety Resource Fair
Camino De Oro 8th and Berks 19122 8th and Berks, Philadelphia, United StatesAPM strives to provide an opportunity for children to engage in safe activities for Halloween as well as providing resources for the community.
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CHAMPS Health Event at RTM
Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch St, Phila, United StatesJoin DBHIDS-Healthy Minds Philly, in partnership with Reading Terminal Market, Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA) and Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health (PDPH) for CHAMPS Health Event at RTM. Offering free confidential Mental Health Screenings, Covid-19 test kits, Harm Reduction Kits, Additional health information and Resources.
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DBHIDS Sponsored Trauma 101 & Trauma 102
Trauma 101 & Trauma 102 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTrauma 101: This 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. Trauma 102: 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, [...]
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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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Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
PRO-ACT 520 Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, United StatesUrStorytellers collaborates with the City Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS) to conduct a training session on storytelling. This training is a mandatory prerequisite that is a part of the Certified Peer Specialist application process. The main objective is to educate the recovery and faith-based communities on effectively sharing their narratives within community environments. The training, lasting 4 hours, will be presented in a PowerPoint format with interactive elements to enrich the learning experience. Upon completion of the training, all attendees will be awarded a certificate of [...]
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Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Support Group facilitated by a licensed therapist. This group is designed to meet the needs of Parents and Caregivers of those with mental health, behavioral health and substance use challenges who are aged 14 and over. Meets the first Thursday of every month on Zoom.
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She Shines Conference Rise, Soar, & Shine!
New Covenant Church of Philadelphia 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelpjia, PA, United StatesTo 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 Conference is Philadelphia’s aspiring premier women’s conference designed for women, particularly of color, to mobilize, empower, and inspire women to: See beyond the impossibilities and visualize the insurmountable opportunities that lie beyond her current circumstances and barriers. Highlight and emphasize that she is endowed with strength, power, creativity, humor, and intellect. [...]
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DBHIDS Sponsored WRAP II: Facilitator’s Training
WRAP II: Facilitator's Training 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia County, PA, United StatesWRAP 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.
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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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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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Covenant House Health Services Community Luncheon and 60th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
Historic Holsey Temple CME Church 5305 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesCovenant House Health Services 60th Anniversary Kickoff Community Luncheon Open to all of our Germantown neighbors to thank you for 60 years of community. ""Tis the Season. Community is the Reason"
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Formación en narración de cuentos bilingües de Ur Storytellers
Philadelphia Recovery Center 1701 W. Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesStorytelling es una capacitación facilitada por UrStorytellers en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud Conductual y Servicios para Discapacidad Intelectual (DBHIDS) de la Ciudad. Esta capacitación es una de las muchas que están aprobadas como requisito previo obligatorio para los solicitantes que desean alcanzar el objetivo de convertirse en un Especialista Certificado en Pares. Nuestro objetivo es informar a las comunidades religiosas y de recuperación sobre cómo compartir sus historias y la importancia de compartirlas en entornos comunitarios. Esta capacitación tendrá una duración de 4 horas, se impartirá en formato [...]
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Fall Festival
St. Barnabas Community Resource Center 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin us at the Fall Festival for a warm community gathering featuring essential resources to “Get Your House In Order” and a Holiday Meal Kit. Malvern Community Health will be there.
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International Men’s Day
BHTEN 520 N. Delaware Ave.,, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Division of Planning Innovation (PI) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) Initiative invites you to attend its annual event to acknowledge, appreciate, and celebrate the contributions of men in our lives and society. This year's esteemed keynote speaker will be Big Brother's Big Sister's Independence Region CEO Marcus Allen. Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) will provide behavioral health screenings. International Men's Day (IMD) 2024 Theme: Positive Male Role Models - IMD encourages men to teach boys the values, character, and responsibilities of being men.
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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Panel Discussion and Networking Hour
4601 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19139 4601 Market Street, PhiladelphiaJoin OHS for a panel discussion and networking hour in recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. This in-person event will take place at 4601 Market St. Let's come together to raise awareness and explore solutions to these critical issues!
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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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Trauma to Triumph: Mental Health Dinner and Movie Series
Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, Carriage House Room C-204 3509 Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis event will feature a short film that delves into mental health and wellness in Black and Brown communities, providing an engaging and insightful experience for all ages. Event Details: Date: November 20, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, Carriage House Room C-204 Address: 3509 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 After the film, we will have a discussion on mental health resources and healthy approaches to support the well-being of our communities. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, and takeaway resources during this enriching evening. Mazzoni [...]
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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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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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