Events
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Disappearing Acts; Systemic Impact of Mass Incarceration on Black Women
Center in the Park 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesThis forum looks at mass incarceration on black women/girls and the historical wounding of the generational separation of black families.
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Ausome Cutz
center for autismAusome Cutz will be providing free haircuts to the Autistic community at The Center for Autism and behavioral health screenings will be available.
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ORN Regional Summit: Xylazine
APM 4221 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United StatesThe goal of the ORN regional summits is to bring the community together in person for a full day to discuss opioid, stimulant, and other substance use in the community and to identify ways the ORN can provide free training and education to support efforts that mitigate the impact of those substances. For the April summit, we chose to focus on xylazine. We want to hear from community members about the gaps and needs in the region and how we can partner together to support these training and resource needs [...]
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Take Back the Night
First Unitarian Church 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United StatesThis event raises awareness and provides community support around sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence. The event begins at 6pm with a march (from 36th and Chestnut) to the First Unitarian church. Once there, there is a “Busting the Myths” street action to increase education around these issues and the importance of consent. After this there is an open speak out session where survivors and supporters are able to break the silence that often follows these experiences. This is an incredibly powerful event, and all survivors and supporter are welcome to [...]
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16th Annual DBHIDS Faith and Spiritual Affairs Conference
DoubleTree Hotel Center City 237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is proud to host the 16th Annual Faith and Spiritual Affairs Conference. This year’s theme is “Healing from the Hurt with trauma informed care”. The Faith and Spiritual Affairs 2023 conference will focus on ways to motivate, equip, and heal from all the trauma and violence we experience as a city (or community). We will have workshops, testimonials, speakers, and resources to offer guidance, healing opportunities and emotional wellness.
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Hands Around City Hall
Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHelp us close out Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by forming a human chain around City Hall by joining hands in a moment of silence as we honor the many people who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, or abuse. This is a family friendly event and activities will include a resource fair, guests and survivor speakers, art & yoga stations, live music, and much more! Center for Families and Relationships will be providing Behavioral Health screenings and resources at this event. WOAR, in partnership with the Philadelphia Commission for Women [...]
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Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Freedom Business Center 630 Freedom Business Center Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United StatesIf you believe that everyone deserves to be included - at school, at work and in the community- then we invite you to meet us in King of Prussia for the 2023 Best Buddies Friendship Walk! Join hundreds of local community members, including participants from over 85 of our eastern PA school chapters, who support inclusion for people with disabilities and celebrate the joy that friendship can bring! The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual [...]
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10th Annual Sojourner Truth Walk: Growing Food Justice, Honoring Those Who Feed Us
Calvery Center for Community and Culture 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis event is named in honor of Sojourner Truth, an American abolitionist, women’s rights and economic justice activist, who escaped slavery and then fought to end it. She, along with many others, has served as an inspiration and role model for generations to come. We are walking in their footsteps! This year we are also lifting up Food Justice and the people who feed us, as an important political movement in Philadelphia and beyond. Please help build the leadership of Philly girls/youth by joining the 10th Annual Sojourner Truth Walk! [...]
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Special Needs Family Event
3301 Solly AvePhiladelphia, PA 19136 3301 Solly Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesParent Resource Event
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Supporting Youth Recovery CRS Training Program
Philadelphia Recovery Training Center (PRTC) 520 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. (The Council) will offer the Supporting Youth Recovery: Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program. Unique to this program is the enhanced version of Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) approved standardized Recovery Specialist (RS) Training to prepare peer paraprofessionals to include addressing the unmet behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) and their families to provide RS to youth and young adults in recovery from a SUD and their families.
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PDPH SUPHR: Overdose Prevention and Reversal Training
Online , United States*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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Philadelphia Autism Project Listening Sessions
Online , United StatesAre you an autistic person, caregiver and/or provider in Philadelphia? Tell us what is working well, what needs improvement, and what we should focus on in the coming years. Virtual listening sessions are available throughout May. We may host more sessions based on your feedback. Zoom Listening Sessions: Teens & Young Adults: Tues., May 2 • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Autistic Adults: Thurs., May 4 • 12 – 1 pm & 7 – 8 pm Older Adults: Tues., May 9 • 12 – 1 pm & 7 – 8 [...]
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