Heart and Mental Health Event at Reading Terminal Market
2025-03-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch St, Phila, United States
Join DBHIDS-Healthy Minds Philly, in partnership with Reading Terminal Market and Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA) for our Heart and Mental Health Resources Event. We will be offering free confidential Mental Health Screenings, Blood Pressure Screenings, Heart Health Resources, and additional health information and resources.

Community Paint Day: Embracing the Light
2025-03-08 10:00 - 14:00 | St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, 19134, United States
A new mural is coming to St Christopher’s Hospital for Children along E Erie Ave! Join artist James Burns and Mural Arts Philadelphia for a community paint day. This free and easy activity is great for all ages, and is a chance to help make a public artwork.
The mural is part of Embracing the Light, a two-year project focused on suicide awareness. The design drew from engagement that included mindful writing workshops, a collaborative performance with First Person Arts, and a steering committee. The goal of the mural is to raise awareness and access to mental health resources.

Care of the Hopeful Heart: Resilience & Well-Being in the Healthcare Setting
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Cranaleith, 13475 Proctor Rd., Philadelphia, 19116, United States
Join us as we welcome Drs. Bob Wicks and Gloria Donnelly to Cranaleith for a conversation about their book, Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being. There is no better time to dialogue about resilience, self-care, and secondary stress within the healthcare professions. Wicks and Donnelly will share their insights and practical strategies to address these challenges.
Following this talk, the authors will follow with a brief Q & A and a time for signing books with those present.
There are two options to register for this program:

n person includes the program, Q&A session with Bob and Gloria, copy of the book “Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being”, and sharing light refreshments with fellow attendees and the authors.
virtual, held via zoom, includes the program and Q&A session with Bob and Gloria.

CCP Mental Health Matters Event
2025-03-11 11:00 - 12:15 | Northeast Regional Center Lobby, 12901 Townsend Rd, Philladelphia, PA, 19154, United States
The aim is to support CCP students in managing stress and preventing burnout, seeking help through therapy, counseling, and campus resources, and engaging in mindfulness and meditation for improved focus and relaxation.

Free Community Baby Shower
2025-03-12 10:00 - 14:00 | 11th St Family Health Services, 850 N 11th St, Phila, 19123, United States
Please join us to receive information, free giveaways and resources from community partners to better support you and your baby’s health and happiness. We will also offer free and confidential behavioral health screenings.
“All pregnant mothers and parents of newborns and infants are invited!”

Adolescent Support Group
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-26 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
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

Parents Support Group
2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
Support Group for Parents who lost a child to a drug-related loss. Please sign up to get Zoom link

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - 2nd Wednesday
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual – Zoom, United States
The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups 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 groups are open to anyone 18 years or older who is grieving a loss due to suicide. No pre-registration is required, but you are welcome to send an email to let us know that you might attend. The groups are free and confidential.
Learn more about the groups.

Sibling/Family/Lone One Support
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
If you are the adult sibling, family member, or relationship partner of an adult with mental/behavioral/substance challenges, this group meets on Zoom the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitated by a licensed clinical therapist

Sibling Support Group
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
Support group for folks who lost a sibling from a drug-related loss. Sign up to receive Zoom Link

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2025-03-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Philadelphia Recovery Community Center, 1701 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, 19132, United States
Storytelling is a training facilitated by Ur Storytellers 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, and interactive activities enhance this training. After the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Planting with Purpose: A Gardening and Faith Journey
2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Christ Haven Pentecostal Church, 6800 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19142, United States
Are you ready to cultivate both your garden and your spirit? We invite you to an enriching workshop where participants will dive into the world of seed starting!
Discover the fundamental techniques of nurturing seeds while exploring how gardening beautifully parallels our spiritual growth. Together, we’ll draw powerful lessons from Scripture that will deepen your understanding of both planting and faith.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature and grow in your spiritual journey! 🌼

Nations Worship Center Church Lunch
2025-03-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Nations Worship Center, 1506-12 W Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145, United States
A delightful lunch at Nations Worship Center! Great food, fellowship, and fun as we gather in community.
Bring your appetite and a friend – we can’t wait to see you there! Let’s break bread together and strengthen our bonds!

Family Resource Fair
2025-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 | William Rowen Elementary School, 6841 N 19th ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19126, United States
Join Councilman Anthony Phillips and the 9th District team for our Family and School Resource Fair at Rowen Elementary School! This event is designed to connect parents, students, and the community with valuable
resources that support our children, families, and neighbors in building a stronger, more vibrant community.

Community Check In
2025-03-19 17:30 - 20:00 | PATH, INC, 1919 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, 19111, United States
NE area service providers are very aware of lingering and new concerns growing in the community and wish to provide free consultation opportunities for area residents. Those who have questions or concerns about ongoing reactions to the devastating plane crash on Cottman Avenue as well as the many other challenges we face living in our changing world are invited to this event.
The NESC agencies will have staff present to offer general information about:
·parenting in turbulent times
·stress management in daily living
·substance use
·services for adults
·concerns about children and life in general.
Details about the services we offer will be available at each provider station.
Agency members also will offer a safe place for people to discuss their individual concerns
and can assist with access to resources if desired.
This event is free and open to the community, with a special emphasis on the Castor
Gardens, Rhawnhurst and Mayfair neighborhoods.
**Spanish language services will be available and light refreshments will be served.
Offered also will be free and confidential behavioral health screenings in English and Spanish

NAMI Philadelphia Tackles Trauma Webinar (Episode 1)
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | PA
NAMI Philadelphia Tackles Trauma Webinar Episode 1: Beginners Financial Literacy and Alignment to Mental Health. Join us for a free webinar that promises an enlightening exploration of Perspective-Shifting in Beginner Financial Literacy. Together, we will delve into the root causes of psychological and emotional distress.
Author Joseph Nguyen will share valuable insights from his upcoming book, “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning and End of Suffering,” discussing how to attain mental freedom and effortlessly shape the life you’ve always desired.
Rachael Hanible, a Certified Financial Education Instructor and the Founder of Missing Peace Financial Group, will address essential topics such as banking, budgeting, credit, investing, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the link between Beginner Financial Literacy and mental well-being.

Winter Resource Fair
2025-03-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Lenfest Center, Lenfest Center Gymnasium, 3890 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, United States
Don’t miss out on the Winter Resource Fair on March 20th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 3890 N 10th Street, hosted by Uplift Solutions! Whether you’re seeking new job opportunities or looking to improve your health and wellness, this event is the perfect place to connect with employers, healthcare providers, and wellness experts.

Drop-In Grief Support Group (Virtual)
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
This group meets twice a month (the first and third Thursday in the month) and is open to all people that have lost a loved one to substance use. There is no mandatory attendance and is a space dedicated to those looking for more support while navigating their grief.

Record Clearing Clinic and Resource Fair
2025-03-21 11:00 - 13:00 | 3133 Ridge Ave, 3133 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19132, United States
Office of Reentry Services now offering record-clearing services and valuable resources for individuals impacted by the justice system. Their mission is to empower those who have faced challenges in their past by helping them navigate the process of clearing their records.

Brothas Stroll: Health Walk for Men and Boys
2025-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books, 5445 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
DBHIDS Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) invites you to join the EMOC Brothas Stroll: Health Walk on March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The EMOC “Brothas Stroll: Health Walk for Men and Boys of Color” is an interactive fitness and educational event sponsored by the DBHIDS Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) initiative.
Starting Location: Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books, 5445 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia 19144. (Arrive by 9:30 a.m. to get your t-shirt.) Walk starts at 10 a.m.
Ending Location: Men of Courage Center, 4821 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia 19144
Refreshments and resources will be offered at the end of the stroll.

UrStorytellers Storytelling Training
2025-03-25 09:30 - 13:30 | Philadelphia Recovery Community Center, 1701 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, 19132, United States
Storytelling 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, and interactive activities enhance this training. After the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - 4th Tuesday
2025-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual – Zoom, United States
The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups 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 groups are open to anyone 18 years or older who is grieving a loss due to suicide. No pre-registration is required, but you are welcome to send an email to let us know that you might attend. The groups are free and confidential.

Kensington Area High School Transition Fair
2025-03-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Kensington Health Sciences Academy, 2463 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States
The School District of Philadelphia hosts transition fairs to help students prepare for life after high school. These fairs connect students and their families with resources for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living.

Women Know Your Numbers Health Event
2025-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 | ENON Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2800 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, 19150, United States
The day 8am – 6pm includes health & cancer screenings, lectures, panel discussions, vending, and resource information. The goal of the conference is to increase awareness of and access to health and wellness resources for women in the community.
2800 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150.

Unlocking Potential: Recognizing and Conquering Executive Function Challenges
2025-03-27 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
FREE Live Webinar. Learn evidence-based strategies to unlock the potential withing your brain’s Executive function center with evidence-based strategies. Be inspired by Nationally know women who have conquered their own Executive function challenges and succeeded!. Live Zoom webinar with with time for Q&A. Presented by Lydia D Cooper, CPS, ADHD-PC and Mental Health Partnerships. Mondays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm and thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Grief & Loss Workshop
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
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

Know Your Numbers Health Event
2025-03-29 08:00 - 18:00 | ENON Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2800 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, 19150, United States
This is an annual event where we turn our church into a hospital and invite Women to health screenings, health panel discussions and clinical trial opportunities with workshops.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will be participating in this event offering free and confidential behavioral health screening and resources for well-being.
