Events
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Caring for Caregivers Health Fair
St. George School 2700 E. Venango Street, Philadelphia, United StatesA general health fair to provide information about various health services for people living primarily in the 19134 and adjacent zip codes. Merakey Behavioral Health will be participating and will provide free Behavioral Health Screening along with resources for well-being.
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Wellness Event
Mother of Mercy House 720 E. Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, Pa., United StatesPlease come out to join Horizon House, St. Joseph, and University of Penn-Abramson Cancer Center for a day of free health information and wellness screenings and resources. The following screenings and resources will be available: Height, Weight, and B.M.I Measurement Pulse Oximetry / Blood Pressure Glucose / Cholesterol Testing Reading Glasses Vitamins and Prenatal Care Women’s Hygiene Dental Screenings and Supplies Physical and Occupational Therapy Cancer Screening Cardiac Screening Data collection Wound Care Drug Reconciliation with SJU Pharmacy H.I.V / Hepatitis-C Screening Medical Resident Evaluation
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8th Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of entertainment as we celebrate the outstanding contributions of the following Women of Excellence: Alex Holley, Paralee Knight, Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Kathy Sledge, Dyana Williams, and our Legend Award Recipient Jody Watley. Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. will be on site to provide behavioral health information and screenings.
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Saturday Afternoon Respite
The City School 910 N. Sixth St., Philadelphia, United StatesCaring for a child with behavioral health needs can be demanding. Take a break. Respite care is short-term care for children ages 6-17. Children with a behavioral health diagnosis are eligible for short-term care. Download the flyer.
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Caregivers Appreciation Day
1080 Delaware Ave 1080 Delaware Ave Philadelphia PA, Philadelphia, United StatesCaregiver Appreciation Day is held to thank our parents and caregivers for all the time they spend working with our staff members to improve their parenting skills, and support the challenges of their children. The focus of this year’s event is Promoting Physical and Mental Health. CCTC is supporting this event and will be providing screenings and resources.
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Black Maternal Health Drive
AKA Omega Omega Chapter in collaboration with the Community College of Philadelphia will be hosting a Black Maternal Health Drive. JFK Behavioral Health will be participating and will provide free Behavioral Health Screening along with resources for well-being.
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Philadelphia Health Matters
A day of Empowerment, Connection and Self-Care Join us for a FREE one-day conference at Temple University in Philadelphia with keynote speaker Poet and Advocate LeDerick Horne. Families will learn essential evidence-based tips to support a child’s development of skills like self-advocacy and self-determination. Families will also be given tools to elevate their own self-care and make connections to vital local organizations and resources.
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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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Sugar Cane Festival 2024
6th and Susquehanna 6th and Susquehanna, Philadelphia, United StatesThe annual Sugar Cane Festival honors the historical significance of the sugarcane crop for generations of Puerto Ricans and recognizes the sugarcane workers who migrated from the island to Philadelphia to work in the refinery.
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Living with Autism Panel
Please join The Center for Autism during Autism Acceptance month for a panel consisting of individuals with lived experience of Autism. Behavioral Health screenings will also be available.
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Reentry Job Fair & Resource Village
Temple University Howard Gittis Student Activity Center 755 N. 13th St., Room 200, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin the 1st Annual Re-entry Job Fair & Resource Village! Meet employers and agencies supporting formerly incarcerated citizens
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Community Baby Shower “BabyChella”
The Lenfest Center 3890 N 10th St, Philadelphia, United StatesThe goal of this event is to provide supportive resources for families, baby clothing, raffle items for children and parents who are in the child welfare system and those in the community.
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Kensington Hospital Health Fair
Outside The Rock Ministries 2755 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesKensington Hospital is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, 4/20/2024 from 10am-2pm from the Wound Care Mobile Unit (in front of the Rock Ministries- 2755 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19134. Come out and meet the Wound Care Outreach Team! Kensington Hospital will be providing Behavioral Health Screenings.
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Spring Health and Wellness Fair
Good Samaritan Baptist Church 6148-50 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS - HALL MERCER WILL BE DOING DEPRESSION SCREENINGS - CHECK UP FROM THE NECK UP BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING (HEART ATTACK PREVENTION and STROKE PREVENTION) GLUCLOSE READING (DIABETES MANAGEMENT and NUTRITION EDUCATION) CANCER (BREAST and PROSTATE) EXCERISE & FITNESS EDUCATION SPINAL CORD INJURIES DENTAL HEALTH VISION
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Free Mental Health Screenings at the Transition Fair at Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Gym 100 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia, United StatesShannon Ruane Counseling will be offering free mental health assessments at the Transition & Resource Fair at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. The fair will host a variety of vendors including family and community social service providers, colleges and training programs, children and youth services, as well as employment opportunities. Come join us! Take a free assessment, learn resources for coping with and improving mental health challenges and browse the neighboring vendor tables. Sign language interpreters will be available.
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Neurodiversity Fair
Green Tree School and Services 1196 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, United StatesGreen Tree School and Services is excited to announce its First Annual Neurodiversity Resource Fair. This event will honor “minds of all kinds.” Please join for a fun-filled day to celebrate the strengths, and support the needs of students and their families. Information on community-based organizations including behavioral and mental health services, respite, advocacy, mentoring, and after-school programs will be provided. Anticipated activities include an obstacle course, photo booth, carnival games, and more!
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Mural Arts: A Better World is Possible
St. Paul's Lutheran Church 5900 N. Fifth St.., Philadelphia, NJ, United StatesA Better World is Possible is Mural Arts' signature project in conjunction with DBHIDS. Community programming, including art making, resources on gun violence and welding demonstrations will be offered at the event. COMHAR will be providing behavioral health screenings.
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