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Embracing the Light Mural Dedication
St. Christopher's Hospital, outside by the ER entrance 160 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesDedication of a community-driven mural project at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children that raises awareness about suicide prevention and mental health resources. The artist, James Burns, who has spent over a decade using art to spark conversations about suicide prevention, designed a piece that promotes dialogue and reduces stigma. This project is a result of DBHIDS Porch Light Initiative, a collaboration with Mural Arts of Philadelphia.
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Parents Support Group
Support Group for Parents who lost a child to a drug-related loss. Please sign up to get Zoom link
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POSTPONED Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series & Resource Fair
Prevention Point 1628 Church Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United StatesDue to the weather, this event has been postponed. We will update the calendar when a new date is confirmed. Join the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services for the Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series and Resource Fair, happening on September 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia Prevention Partnership, 1628 Church St., Philadelphia, PA 19124. Discover a variety of local organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, and explore helpful resources that promote health and well-being for individuals [...]
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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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Grief & Loss Workshop
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
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4th Annual Celebration of Life Event
DBHIDS invites you to participate in an open discussion about suicide prevention Thurs. Sept. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This virtual event will address the intersection of faith, mental health, and suicide, with a focus on combating loneliness and isolation. Be a part of this important conversation! Together, we can make a difference. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/59c87xtc
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4th Annual CST-BHTEN Community Event
Dickinson Square Park 1600 E. Moyamensing Avenue, PA,, Philadelphia, United StatesProvide community with a variety of behavioral health resources, community service providers, and local businesses. Food, activities, prizes, and give-a-ways will be provided. GPHA will participate in this event offering free and confidential BH screening and resources for well-being
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Kimchi Festival in Philly
Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, United StatesOur core purpose is to leverage the universal joy of food and the spirit of "Kimjang" (the culture of making and sharing kimchi, embodying solidarity and community) to foster stronger community ties, promote mental well-being, and empower immigrant families in their adaptation to a new environment. The festival enhances mental health by providing a unique platform where happiness from food, shared experiences, and cultural engagement reduces stress, fosters positive emotions, and builds resilience. It strengthens community and reduces isolation by encouraging social interaction and connection through shared cultural activities, thereby [...]
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Mill Creek Preparedness Series
Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center 4700 BROWN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United StatesThe Mill Creek Preparedness Series is taking place to strengthen the resilience, safety, and well-being of the Mill Creek community in West Philadelphia by equipping residents with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to respond effectively to emergencies, disasters, and environmental threats. The purpose of the series is to foster a culture of preparedness that is trauma-informed, inclusive, and community-led, especially in a neighborhood that has faced chronic disinvestment, high levels of violence, and limited access to emergency planning resources. The goals of the series are to: Educate youth, seniors, [...]
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Kimchi Festival in Philly
Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, United StatesOur core purpose is to leverage the universal joy of food and the spirit of "Kimjang" (the culture of making and sharing kimchi, embodying solidarity and community) to foster stronger community ties, promote mental well-being, and empower immigrant families in their adaptation to a new environment. The festival enhances mental health by providing a unique platform where happiness from food, shared experiences, and cultural engagement reduces stress, fosters positive emotions, and builds resilience. It strengthens community and reduces isolation by encouraging social interaction and connection through shared cultural activities, thereby [...]
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Virtual Grief Support Group – All Arms Locked
Philly HEALs will be hosting a virtual support group for men who are experiencing grief from stigmatized loss. While we recognize that all grief can be difficult, when you lose a loved one in a stigmatized way, it can further impede the grieving process. Examples of stigmatized loss are losses due to overdose, addiction, homicide, or suicide. This group will assist in building community between men who have experienced similar losses as well as giving participants tools to deal with this type of grief. You can sign up for the [...]
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Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
Philadelphia Recovery Training Center 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, United StatesStorytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many that are approved as a required prerequisite for applicants seeking to become 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 [...]
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