Events
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DBHIDS Sponsored CPS Supervisor’s Traning
CPS Supervisor's Training 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia County, PA, United StatesThis 12-hour course lays the foundation of Supervision in a Peer Support Environment, grounded in understanding of CPS roles and Recovery Values. This course includes SAMHSA's Core Competencies of Peer Support, OMHSAS Standards of Supervision for Peer Support, Kadushin's Social Work model on the Functions of Supervision, Reflective Supervision basics, and examines Trauma-informed principles in a supervisory context. This course has been approved for continuing education units through the National Association of Social Work- PA Chapter. Facilitators utilize various virtual engagement methods to ensure participants take full advantage of this [...]
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Annual Resource Fair at Warren D Harding Middle School
Harding Middle School 2000 Wakeling Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAnnual resource fair at Harding Middle School with various community agencies with resources geared towards children and families. GEO-Rentry will participate and will provide behavioral health screening and resources for well-being.
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2024 Autism Fathers Conference
ASPIRA Educational Campus 6301 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United StatesThe 2024 Autism Fathers Conference is an engaging safe space where all fathers of children with autism are welcome to recognize, acknowledge, and empower one another. Join us as we exchange personal stories, expert insights, support resources, and more. Those who identify as other than male caregivers, are welcomed, as we have a safe space for you as well.
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Autism Fair
BrightSide Academy 6000 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesUnderstand what developmental delays are and what they look like, and know where to go to get help and form parental support during their process. This event is meant to spread awareness, offer screenings to families, have a panel discussion, raffle for attendees, offer a vendor's section, sensory play for children during the panel, and giveaways.
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Rock Ministries of Philadelphia Kensington Initiative
Rock Ministries of Philadelphia 2755 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesThe Rock Ministries is conducting outreach with its chaplains and offering help and assistance to the homeless and addicted people on the streets of Kensington. Services offered include detox, wound care, housing vouchers, showers, snacks, etc.
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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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A Better World is Possible
Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia 260 S. 51st Street, Philadelphia, United StatesA Better World is Possible is our signature project in conjunction with DBHIDS. From 12:30 to 3 pm, we will have community programming, including artmaking, resources on gun violence and welding demonstrations.
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Recovery Cafe
Lucien Blackwell Library 125 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, United StatesMore recovery and wellness in your community. Listen and share openly about recovery and wellness with people who get it. Learn strategies to practice recovery and wellness in your own life. Connect with employment and wellness resources for people in recovery. Take a confidential behavioral health screening.
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Career Fair
PHILADELPHIA MARRIOT OLDE CITY 1 DOCK STREET, PHILADELPHIA, United StatesMULTI-UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CAREER FAIR https://events.bizzabo.com/HirePhiladelphia2024?promo=JN&tr=true PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF PSYCHOANALYSIS/ PHILADELPHIA CONSULTATION CENTER WILL PROVIDE BH SCREENING
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DBHIDS Sponsored Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
Trauma-Informed De-Escalation Training 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, United StatesThis training equips participants with an understanding of the cycle of escalation and with strategies for preventing escalation as well as defusing tension.As a result of this workshop, learners will be able to: identify what causes and contributes to escalation, list strategies for maintaining safety, and use Verbal Methods for defusing tension. In addition, participants will understand the role of self-awareness in de-escalating tension.
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Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
Zion Baptist Church 3600 N. Board Street, 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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Hay Otros – Latinx con Duelo (un grupo de apoyo)
Register for Zoom Link , United StatesHay Otros-Latinxs con Duelo, es un grupo de apoyo para el duelo para latinxs quien han perdido un ser querido por el uso de sustancia/sobredosis. No es un requisito que los participantes hablen únicamente inglés ni español. El grupo es un espacio más dirigido a apoyar las necesidades culturales de los latinxs y su proceso de duelo. Para registrarse para el grupo por favor completar el formulario en el lnk https://redcap.phila.gov/surveys/?s=A7FELKJWED o comunicarse con Antonia por email antonia.jimenez-trail@phila.gov. Esperamos que vengan! Hay Otros-Latinxs con Duelo is a support group for [...]
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group [ Online / By Phone ] – Methodist Hospital
Online , United StatesThe Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group seeks to 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 group is open to anyone 18 years or older who is grieving a loss due to suicide. The group is free and confidential. For more information, please contact philadelphiasptf@phila.gov COVID19 Update: We want to prioritize your health and safety while still offering our support in your grief. [...]
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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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