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It’s a Family Affair: Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health, Spirituality, and Faith
Christ Community Church 4017 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, DC, United StatesJoin us for a community roundtable discussion, "It’s a Family Affair: Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health, Spirituality, and Faith.” This event will be held in collaboration with Christ Community Church of Philadelphia, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Christian Mental Health Initiative. We will kick off with a conversation featuring mental health experts, followed by a community connection tabling area to provide attendees with resources from local partners. All are welcome to attend both parts of the event. When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 • Community Roundtable Discussion - 1pm [...]
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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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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group – 2nd Wednesday
Virtual - Zoom , United StatesThe 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.
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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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Community Paint Day: Embracing the Light
St Christopher's Hospital for Children 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesA 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 [...]
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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
Philadelphia Recovery Community Center (PRCC) 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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King Day of Service at Girard College
Girard College 2101 S College Avenue,, Philadelphia, United StatesStop by Girard College for a free health and wellness fair. There will be free health resources and services, behavioral health screenings, plus kids' carnival activities. This year's theme is "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365" This theme honors the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s unwavering commitment to justice and equality through nonviolent action. It’s a powerful call to protect the values that uplift humanity. Freedom, justice, and democracy are possible when we work together, grounded in love and nonviolence. Join us in [...]
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We are One- MLK Day of Service
Mount Caramel Baptist Church 5732 Race St., Philadelphia, United StatesJoin us for a day of service and community engagement as we explore this year's theme: Generational Wealth: Strengthening Our Community Across the Lifespan. Workshops and Opportunities for Engagement CPR classes Yoga Assistive technology workshop Community Resource fair Free Mental health Screenings Vegan cooking class
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MLK Day of Wellness Monday
MLK Rec Center 2101 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesThis event is taking place to celebrate the message and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King and to bring an array of resources to our community. WES will join this event offering Free and confidential Behavioral Health Screening and Resources for Well-being.
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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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