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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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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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Southwest Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church 1220 S. 58th ST, Philadelphia, United StatesWe invite you to a special session hosted by our Health Ministry in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association, focusing on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Gain valuable insights on: 🧠 The impact of Alzheimer's 🔍 Understanding the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia ⏳ Alzheimer's disease stages and risk factors 🔬 Current research and treatment options Discover how the Alzheimer's Association can assist and provide resources. The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit https://action.alz.org/mtg/655365273 or call 800-272-3900. Let's come together to support awareness and education on this [...]
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group [ Online / By Phone ] – Palumbo Rec
Online , United StatesThe Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group is a group 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, confidential, and meets the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, please contact philadelphiasptf@phila.gov COVID19 Update: We want to prioritize your health and [...]
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Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
PRCC 1701 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStorytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers in collaboration with the City Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many approved as a required prerequisite for applicants wanting to become a Certified Peer Specialist. Our goal is to inform the recovery and faith-based communities on how to share their stories in addition to the importance of sharing them in community settings. This training will be 4hrs. at length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, and interactive activities enhance this training. At the conclusion of [...]
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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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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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Faith & Spiritual Affairs Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City 237 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, United StatesThis year’s theme is “Rising Above: Empowering Youth to Heal from Trauma and Violence.”
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Step Into Wellness
Aramark Star Complex Indoor Pavilion/Turf Field 1816 N. 15th Street, Philadelphia, United StatesStep Into Wellness is aligned with our Physical and Mental Health thrust. It is an event designed to raise awareness about the importance of mental and physical health in our communities. PMHC will be participating and will provide Behavioral Health screenings and resources for well-being Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. provides an extensive array of public service Opportunity for the community to donate blood and have access to free health screenings and vaccinations.
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Movement and Memory 2024: DIVERSITY PD Community Event!
One Bala Plaza 231 Saint Asaphs Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesDIVERSITY PD is excited to host a FREE event designed for families of color living in the Philadelphia region to learn about and navigate a diagnosis of Parkinson's or cognitive challenges. Movement disorder specialists experts in memory and cognition social workers rehab professionals and faith-based and community advocates will facilitate community conversations while providing resources education and info. The event is made possible through the generous support from the Davis Phinney Foundation. While we welcome everyone we are specifically interested in providing information and resources to communities that have been [...]
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Free Record Clearing & Sealing Clinic (Family Empowerment Expo)
New Kensington Community Development Corporation 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, United StatesAn educational event that focuses on reducing the barriers to employment and family stability for Kensington neighbors. We plan to introduce residents to resources around housing, financial literacy, healthcare, criminal record clearing/sealing and more! This year’s focus will be themed around Record Clearing & Sealing and workforce development. This would include a more in-depth workshop on NKCDC’s services and the city’s legal programs. The clinic will include a resource/job fair open to the community. DJ, activities and refreshments will be available. Each participant will receive budget counseling, a screening for [...]
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City of Philadelphia Parent & Youth Resource Fair
Pennsylvania Convention Center, G Hall 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesThe resource fair will highlight citywide programs, initiatives, and services available to all Philadelphians, especially summer programming and employment opportunities for children, youth, and teens. All Philadelphia residents are invited and encouraged to attend. JFK Behavioral Health and the Consortium will be participating and will provide free Behavioral Health Screening along with resources for well-being
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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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Busting Myths: Autistic Self-Advocates Speak Out
Johnson House Historic Site, 6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin Johnson House Historic Site, with partner FunTimes Magazine, and discover the world of more than 500,00 nonspeaking autistic children and 1.7 million adults in the U.S. The goal of this free autistic-awareness presentation and panel discussion is to educate families of autistics of all ages across the spectrum that their family members can have lives filled with purpose, relationships, self-advocacy, and interdependence, Learn from experts and explore the talents, challenges, and shatter stereotypes preventing education and unemployment resources and opportunities. Open dialogue helps to empower these individuals by understanding [...]
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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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World of Wellness Community Health Fair
Samuel Fels High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, United StatesHealthCorps Presents: World of Wellness Community Health Fair! Join us at Samuel Fels High School for a day filled with health and wellness activities. Explore interactive booths offering information on nutrition, fitness, mental health, and more. Engage with health professionals, participate in workshops, and enjoy live demonstrations. Highlights: Free health screenings Expert-led health booths Raffle prizes and giveaways Photobooth and more! This event is open to attendees of all ages. Make it a family event! Pan American and Cora Services will participate in this event providing Behavioral Health screenings and [...]
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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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Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Support Group facilitated by a licensed therapist. This group is designed to meet the needs of Parents and Caregivers of those with mental health, behavioral health and substance use challenges who are aged 14 and over. Meets the first Thursday of every month on Zoom.
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Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Conference
New Covenant Church of Philadelphia 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelpjia, PA, United StatesDiscover the transformative power of faith and healing at the "God's Purpose for Wholeness: Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual" Mental Health Conference, a FREE event dedicated to addressing the mental health crisis from a Christ-centered perspective. Cost: FREE (Lunch Included) Hosted by: New Covenant Church of Philadelphia To register visit: NCCOP.Church/Wholeness PMHCC Case Management will be in attendance providing Behavioral Health Screenings and resources for well being.
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Salt and Light Women’s Be Well Symposium
Salt & Light Church 5736 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesThe "Be Well Sister, Be Well" is a two day symposium to promote women's health, wellness and spirituality. We will have guest presenters, wellness, classes, resource tables, health screenings, and vendors who all promote wellness. Greater Philadelphia Health Action will be participating in this event Behavioral Health Screenings and resources for well being.
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It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
Lovett Memorial Library 6945 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesThe program will lead with a breathing exercise followed by a presenter whose goal is to increase understanding , empathy and support for individuals facing mental health challenges. Kirkbride will be participating in this event providing Behavioral Health Screenings and resources for well being.
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Penn Medicine Nurses Week Community Day
Malcolm X Park 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, United StatesFamily Friendly Health and Wellness Event -Free Health Screenings -Stroke and Diabetes Education -YMCA Exercise Classes -Nutrition Education -Cooking Demonstrations -Face painting and Prizes -Mental Health Support -Friends and Family CPR Classes
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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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Young Professional Leaders: Mindfulness Meditation Fundraiser
Focus Barre & Yoga 1923 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesNAMI Philadelphia's Young Professional Leaders will be holding a Mindfulness Meditation Fundraising Event led by Avery Beer on Saturday May 4th at 1pm at Focus Barre & Yoga on 19th & Chestnut. This is a pay-what-you-wish event, and all proceeds will go toward NAMI Phillv's new Adolescent Support Group. Please share and bring a friend! You can register for the class here
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Recovery Specialist – 10 Day Specialized Training
Philadelphia Recovery Training Center 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, United StatesThis is a 10-day curriculum that is for professionals who are interested in applying for the Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) and/ or the Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board. It is open only to those who live or work in Philadelphia.
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32nd Annual Brighter Futures Awards
Live Hotel 900 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, United StatesEvery year at the “My City, My Place” Brighter Futures Awards, the DBHIDS Division of Intellectual disAbility Services and its Public Awareness Committee announce award winners from nominated community members or groups who made a difference in others’ lives and support individuals registered with Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services. The Brighter Futures Awards are for individuals from all walks of life: neighbors, people with disabilities, teachers, friends, family, employers, co-workers, spiritual leaders, civic groups, organizations, self-advocates, medical professionals, political leaders, businessmen, and businesswomen. Save the date, and be sure to join [...]
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Recovery Specialist – 10 Day Specialized Training
Philadelphia Recovery Training Center 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, United StatesThis is a 10-day curriculum that is for professionals who are interested in applying for the Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) and/ or the Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board. It is open only to those who live or work in Philadelphia.
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