Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - 4th Tuesday
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual – Zoom, United States
The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups 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 groups are open to anyone 18 years or older who is grieving a loss due to suicide. No pre-registration is required, but you are welcome to send an email to let us know that you might attend. The groups are free and confidential.

Life Planning Information Session
2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:30 | SpArc Philadelphia, 2350 W Westmoreland Street, Philadelphia, 19140, United States
Please join us Wednesday, January 29th at 10 am for an information session regarding Life Planning Services
2350 W Westmoreland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
In this complimentary session, we will cover the basics of Life Planning including
● Long-term planning for participants and caregivers
● Strategies and help with state, federal, and community financial planning
● Customized individual and family adult advocacy and transition planning
During this session, you will hear from experienced leaders from Leahy Life Plan, family members, caregivers, and agency staff. We aim to provide valuable information regarding how you and your family can get started on a plan that fits your family’s needs— and bring you comfort in knowing that your loved one will be taken care of should unforeseen circumstances create the need.

Adolescent Support Group
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-19 17:00 - 18:00
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

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2025-01-30 09:30 - 13:30 | Philadelphia Recovery Community Center (PRCC), 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, 19132, United States
Storytelling 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, and interactive activities enhance this training. After the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

PA CareerLink Suburban Station Wellness Fair
2025-01-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Suburban Station, Second Floor, 1617 JFK Blvd. 19103, Philadelphia, 19103, United States
The PA CareerLink® Suburban Station Wellness Fair is an exciting community event designed to connect individuals with essential wellness resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of services focused on health, financial stability, housing assistance, and overall well-being.
Project Home will also participate in the event offering free and confidential Behavioral Health screenings and resources for well-being.

Grief & Loss Workshop
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:00
Educational Workshop focused on a certain topic related to grief and loss of a loved one due to substance use. Sign up for the Zoom Link

National LGBTQ House & Ballroom Conference
2025-01-31 09:00 - 18:00 | Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, 19103, United States
This is a FREE event to the public. We will be doing panel discussions on drug abuse, violence and discrimination towards LGBTQI people. Trans youth issues, homelessness, education, etc. This event aims to network, educate, and provide health, mental illness, and HIV prevention information to the events attendees.
Comhar will support this event providing free and confidential Behavioral Health screening and resources for well being.

Parent/Caregiver Support Group
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Drop-In Grief Support Group (Virtual)
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00
This group meets twice a month (the first and third Thursday in the month) and is open to all people that have lost a loved one to substance use. There is no mandatory attendance and is a space dedicated to those looking for more support while navigating their grief.

Heart and Mental Health Event at Reading Terminal Market
2025-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch St, Phila, United States
Join DBHIDS-Healthy Minds Philly, in partnership with Reading Terminal Market and Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA) for our Heart and Mental Health Resources Event. We will be offering free confidential Mental Health Screenings, Blood Pressure Screenings, Heart Health Resources, and additional health information and resources.

Parents Support Group
2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:00
Support Group for Parents who lost a child to a drug-related loss. Please sign up to get Zoom link

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - 2nd Wednesday
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual – Zoom, United States
The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups 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 groups are open to anyone 18 years or older who is grieving a loss due to suicide. No pre-registration is required, but you are welcome to send an email to let us know that you might attend. The groups are free and confidential.
Learn more about the groups.

Sibling/Family/Lone One Support
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00
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

Sibling Support Group
2025-02-13 18:30 - 20:00
Support group for folks who lost a sibling from a drug-related loss. Sign up to receive Zoom Link

Ur Storytellers: Formación en Narración Bilingüe de Ur Storytellers
2025-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Philadelphia Recovery Community Center, 1701 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, 19132, United States
Storytelling es una capacitación facilitada por UrStorytellers en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud Conductual y Servicios para Discapacidad Intelectual de la Ciudad (DBHIDS). 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, además, sobre la importancia de compartirlas en entornos comunitarios. Esta capacitación tendrá una duración de 4 horas, se impartirá en formato PowerPoint y se complementará con actividades interactivas. Una vez finalizada la capacitación, todos los participantes recibirán un certificado de finalización.

Making Space: a time to learn about and honor grief...together
2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | d’griot, 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, 19144, United States
Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, not being in a relationship or any broken or lost connection, Valentine’s Day can be tough on the heart.
We invite you to join us for “Making Space: A time to learn about and honor our grief together.”
Here, you are welcome to show up as you are as we practice grieving together in community. You will have the chance to engage with your grief through art and writing practices as well as a sharing circle that begins at 3 p.m.
Turning toward our sorrows with vulnerability and compassion is a radical act in a culture that encourages strength and resilience in overcoming grief. Come be affirmed and witnessed in a warm and caring space as we share our stories and truths.

Community Paint Day: Embracing the Light
2025-02-18 11:00 - 13:00 | St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, 19134, United States
A new mural is coming to St Christopher’s Hospital for Children along E Erie Ave! Join artist James Burns and Mural Arts Philadelphia for a community paint day. This free and easy activity is great for all ages, and is a chance to help make a public artwork.
The mural is part of Embracing the Light, a two-year project focused on suicide awareness. The design drew from engagement that included mindful writing workshops, a collaborative performance with First Person Arts, and a steering committee. The goal of the mural is to raise awareness and access to mental health resources.

Healthy Eating & Nutrition (Virtual)
2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:30
Come join us for a session about Healthy Eating and Nutrition. We will quickly review nutrition basics and the latest nutrition guidelines.
We will then spend time looking at portion sizes, problem areas, and healthier choices. Throughout the presentation, resources will be provided so that you can explore areas that may be more specific to your needs or interests.
The goal will be to have each person leave with some practical information that they can incorporate into their lifestyle.

Agora Cyber Charter School Health Fair
2025-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Bethel Church Philadelphia Mills, 903 Franklin Mills Circle, Philadelphia, 19154, United States
Health Fair for students and families living in Philadelphia

Grow Your Heartbeats!
2025-02-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Wilson Park Community Center, 2500 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, 19145, United States
Join Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), Philadelphia Housing Authority, PHA Cares, and Jobs Plus for a Heart Health event at Wilson Park. We will be providing heart education, behavioral health screenings, resources and giveaways.

Aging & Thriving with HIV
2025-02-20 08:30 - 16:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 237 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
PDPH Division of HIV Health is hosting the 3rd Annual Aging and Thriving community event to support older adults impacted by HIV.

First Time Home Buyers Education Session
2025-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Family Health Services of Drexel University, 850 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
This is a home buyers’ event for individuals who desire to own a home one day. All in attendance will be issued a certificate upon completion of the program.

PA CareerLink North Philadelphia Winter Resource Fair
2025-02-20 10:00 - 12:00
Quarterly resource fair with a focus on health and wellness.

John Barry Elementary School Resource Fair
2025-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 | John Barry Elementary School, 5900 Race St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
To provide the families Sunrise serves with knowledge about the resources available to them

Celebrate Black History Month
2025-02-22 14:00 - 19:00 | Columbia North YMCA, 1400 N. Broad Street (Corner of Broad & Master Sts.), Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
This event is taking place to provide fun, food, art, entertainment, education and resources for the community.

Hosanna Christian Life Center, Church Fellowship Theme- ARISE, FELLOWSHIP, BREATH
2025-02-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Hosanna Christian Life Center (Next to George Washington HS), 10151 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
This Church serves a multi cultural, community with special emphasis and outreach services to Ukranian refugees men, women, children and child care centers and church. SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY TRAUMA
Cognitive Behavior Services will support this event providing free and confidential Behavioral Health Screenings and Resources for well-being.
