Thanksgiving Harvest and Homeless Awareness Event
2023-11-11 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Corinthian Educational Community Center, 6100 N 21 St Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19138, United States
Extending support to families facing hardships in addition to housing instability within our community. We will offer educational information and other resources and nourishment. Merakey will join with us providing behavioral health screening and information on well-being.

Resource Fair
2023-11-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Springfield Avenue, Springfield Avenue between 53rd Street &Wilton Street, Philadelphia, 19143, United States
Great Streets PHL: Share your ideas about traffic safety improvements for Springfield Ave (between 51st St and 57th St) and information and resources on employment resources, community services and transportation. JJPI will support the event by providing resources and mental health screenings.
The event will be outdoors: Springfield Avenue between 53rd Street &Wilton Street

Saturday Afternoon Respite
2023-11-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-02 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls Club, 1721 West Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, United States
Caring 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.

Kathy Gilmore Richardson Senior Fair
2023-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | MLK Older Adult Center (Indoors), 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
A fair for seniors sponsored by Councilwoman Kathy Gilmore Richardson.
Einstein Behavioral Health will be participating in this event and will be providing Behavioral Health Screenings and resources for wellbeing.

Overdose Prevention and Reversal Training
2023-11-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-05 12:00 - 14:00 | PA
*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 mailed to you after the training. We aim to prioritize our Narcan supply for those with the least access to Narcan and those most likely to witness an overdose. If you have the resources to acquire Narcan on your own, please consider going to your local pharmacy to get it.

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2023-11-16 09:30 - 13:30 | Transformation To Recovery, 229 Moore Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19148, United States
Storytelling 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 that is approved as a required prerequisite for applicants who want to become a Certified Peer Specialist.
Our goal is to inform the recovery and faith-based communities on how to share their stories and 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. After the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Diabetes Awareness Day
2023-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodland Avenue Health Center, 5000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, 19143, United States
Join GPHA for our Diabetes Awareness Day. This is the perfect opportunity to know your numbers and receive the following screenings – blood pressure screening, HbA1c screening, foot exam, eye exam, nutrition advice, medication checks, kidney screening, dental health screening, behavioral health screening and more – at one location, all on the same day! Regular diabetes checks are crucial for effective management of diabetes; helping you reduce the risk of complications and lead a healthier life. Call 1-888-296-4742 or click here to pre-register.

Trigger
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave 19104, Phila, PA, 19104, United States
Omega Psi Phi in partnership with DBHIDS will sponsor the film screening of Trigger. This film shares the stories and personal narratives of people dealing with the traumas of gun violence in Philadelphia. Featuring youth, a high school principal, victims, activists and first responders. Behavioral Health screenings will be avalaible

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group [ Online / By Phone ] – DBHIDS
2023-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, United States
The 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 safety while still offering our support in your grief. In response to the social distancing guidance from the Center for Disease Control, we will host support groups online and by phone.
Third Thursday of each month, 7pm (previously held at DBHIDS)
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 838 0849 1956
Password: [REDACTED]
Dial In: (646) 931-3860 and enter Meeting ID: 83808491956#

ABPsi Community Carnival
2023-11-17 04:00 - 20:00 | Outdoors-Temple University, 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, PA, 19122, United States
Join us as we engage in fun activities and share resources to promote mental health awareness. Philadelphia Mental Health Center will participate, providing behavioral health screenings

Pan American Behavioral Health Screenings
2023-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Centro Nueva Creacion, 3554 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, United States
Pan American will be attending Friendsgiving with children and families. Pan American will be providing resources and mental health screenings.

Navigating Through A Mental Health Crisis
2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Join us for an online event where we’ll discuss strategies for navigating a mental health crisis. Whether you’re personally going through a difficult time or want to support someone who is, this event is for you. Our expert speakers will share valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to help you cope and find the support you need. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a better understanding of mental health challenges and learn how to navigate them effectively. Together, we can create a supportive community and break the stigma surrounding mental health. Register now and be part of this important conversation!

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group [ Online / By Phone ] – Palumbo Rec
2023-11-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, United States
The 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 safety while still offering our support in your grief. In response to the social distancing guidance from the Center for Disease Control, we will host support groups online and by phone.
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7pm (previously held at Palumbo Rec)
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 850 7870 0472
Dial In: (646) 931-3860 and enter Meeting ID: 85078700472#

Operation Bundle Up - Free Children's Coats
2023-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 5450 E Roosevelt Blvd, phila, PA, 19124, United States
The 10th Annual Operation Bundle up hosted by Catholic Community Services CUA. Free coats available for children of all ages. Child must be present to receive a coat.
St. Francis and St. Joseph Out-Patient Clinic will also be on site partnering with DBHIDS in providing free mental health screenings for adults as well as resource information to promote health and wellbeing throughout the Philadelphia community.

Roxborough Holiday Bash
2023-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Starfinder Foundation, 4015 Main St., Philadelphia, 19127, United States
Intercommunity Action’s next big community event will be on Saturday 12/2/23 with a goal of promoting health equity over the holiday season. We’re partnering with the lovely folks at Block Church, Starfinder Foundation, Tabor Services, Northern Children Services, and NorthLight Community Center for this event.
Together, we’ll be offering safe, family fun at Starfinder’s large turf fields complete with cozy snacks, music, bounce house, face paint, free photos with Santa, and holiday crafts! We’ll also have a resource fair offering critical resources within the community including free mental health screenings and a winter coat give away. In addition, parents will have a chance to “shop” from our collection of donated toys for their children.

The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power
2023-12-03 15:00 - 16:30 | PA
Join us for a live Author Talk online December 3 with award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance and renowned psychologist Dr. Robin L. Smith about their new book entitled The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power – a moving combination of memoir, psychology and practical tools that offers Black men guidance and support for reclaiming mental well-being and finding whole, full-hearted living. This book is a vital and urgent response to the trauma that haunts so many Black boys and men, and a resource for those who love them and are committed to their overall health and wellbeing.
Presented by Dudley Eagles, SoundMinds Mental Health Awareness & Solutions Conference, HeartLife Ministry Recovery 180, Institute for African Man Development and NAMI Philadelphia.

DBHIDS Sponsored Trauma 101 Training
2023-12-04 09:00 - 13:00 | DBHIDS Sponsored Trauma 101 Training, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
This course introduces trauma theory, beginning with understanding the brain/body stress response, and then exploring the short- and long-term impact of adversity, toxic stress and trauma. We include discussion of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research, Historical Trauma and Social Determinants of distress as well as buffering factors and resiliency. This course will be held virtually via Zoom.

DBHIDS Trauma 102
2023-12-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Trauma 102 Training, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Description: Building on basic understanding of trauma, this course introduces the principles of trauma-informed care as implemented in a Peer Support relationship. We include strategies and introduction to specific tools for supporting service recipients’ recovery from trauma, as well as strategies for managing vicarious trauma among peer service providers. This training will include the opportunity to begin to practice relevant trauma-informed skills. This course will be held virtually via Zoom.

Fire and Ice Wellness Fair
2023-12-08 15:30 - 19:00 | Fire and Ice, 3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
This is a Winter Wellness and Health fair. This fair will also have resources for housing. PMHCC Case Management will be available to provide screenings to individuals who need support and resources for Substance Use and/or Mental Health services.

Welcome Home Event
2023-12-11 12:45 - 15:00 | The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Reentry program that works with people coming out of the county jails. We have a group of clients who will be paroled the first week in December and we are planning a “Welcome Home” event with resources to help support them in their transition back into the community. We hope to have a clothing distribution, food give away, benefits counselor on site, printed resources, and more.
Merakey Behavioral health will be at event to provide mental health screenings and possible resources for the community.

Family Holiday Health Fair
2023-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Wilson Park, 2500 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, 19145, United States
Join GPHA and embrace the spirit of the season at our Family Holiday Health Fair! Enjoy a day filled with health screenings, give-a-ways, community and more!
Greater Philadelphia Health Action will provide behavioral health screenings and resources for wellbeing.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group [ Online / By Phone ] – Methodist Hospital
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, United States
The 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. In response to the social distancing guidance from the Center for Disease Control, we hosting support groups online and by phone.
Second Wednesday of each month, 7pm (previously held at Methodist Hospital)
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 885 6620 1159
Password: [REDACTED]
Dial In: 267-831-0333 and enter Meeting ID: 88566201159#

Ur Storytellers Online Storytelling Training
2023-12-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Zoom, United States
Storytelling 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 3hrs. at length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, and interactive activities enhance this training. At the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Philly HEALs Grief-Friendly Holiday Gathering
2023-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | West Kensington Ministry, 2140 N Hancock St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
We hope you can join us this Friday for our annual grief-friendly holiday gathering! We know the holiday season is hard with grief thrown into the mix. It’s OK if you don’t feel festive… we can just be together.
It will be from 5-8pm at West Kensington Ministry (2140 N Hancock St., Phila PA 19122)
We’ll have activities including cookie decorating, a gingerbread person contest, paint-your-own ornaments, and holiday origami!
Community partners Operation In My Backyard, RHD’s Community Support Board, and Unity Recovery will offer harm reduction resources and support.
It’s a potluck, feel free to bring an entrée, snack, or dessert to share!
WARM CLOTHING DRIVE – We would love to be able to donate any extra coats, gloves, hats, or other items to folks that may need them. It’s a cold season and we can’t just rely on love to keep everyone warm!
RSVP at the link provided for the Holiday Gathering! (but if you don’t RSVP, just know you can still show up!)
You’re welcome to bring family, friends, neighbors, kind people you meet on the train… anyone who needs a space to grieve and connect with others.
