Healthy Minds Philly®

Mill Creek Preparedness Series
2025-09-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center, 4700 BROWN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19139, United States
The Mill Creek Preparedness Series is taking place to strengthen the resilience, safety, and well-being of the Mill Creek community in West Philadelphia by equipping residents with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to respond effectively to emergencies, disasters, and environmental threats.
The purpose of the series is to foster a culture of preparedness that is trauma-informed, inclusive, and community-led, especially in a neighborhood that has faced chronic disinvestment, high levels of violence, and limited access to emergency planning resources.
The goals of the series are to:

Educate youth, seniors, families, and individuals with disabilities on how to prepare for and respond to various emergencies, including natural disasters, power outages, civil unrest, and food insecurity.
Promote emotional and psychological readiness by offering workshops on trauma recovery, mental health, and community healing.
Increase access to tools, supplies, and resources through hands-on training, demonstrations, and a culminating resource fair.
Strengthen community partnerships and local leadership by bringing together public agencies, grassroots organizations, and residents to build a unified emergency response network.
Provide inclusive preparedness strategies that address language barriers, accessibility needs, and intergenerational learning.

Ultimately, the series aims to transform Mill Creek into a safer, more connected, and better-prepared community—one that is empowered to protect and support itself in times of crisis.
Community Council Health System will participate in this event offering free and confidential BH screening and resources for well-being

Kimchi Festival in Philly
2025-09-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Love Park, 15th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States
Our core purpose is to leverage the universal joy of food and the spirit of “Kimjang” (the culture of making and sharing kimchi, embodying solidarity and community) to foster stronger community ties, promote mental well-being, and empower immigrant families in their adaptation to a new environment.
The festival enhances mental health by providing a unique platform where happiness from food, shared experiences, and cultural engagement reduces stress, fosters positive emotions, and builds resilience. It strengthens community and reduces isolation by encouraging social interaction and connection through shared cultural activities, thereby reinforcing vital social support networks, particularly within immigrant communities.
The event also promotes cultural competence and inclusivity by celebrating diversity and fostering understanding across cultures, offering educational and engaging experiences that help immigrants and their families feel valued and actively participate in Philadelphia’s rich community life.

Virtual Grief Support Group - All Arms Locked
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00
Philly HEALs will be hosting a virtual support group for men who are experiencing grief from stigmatized loss. While we recognize that all grief can be difficult, when you lose a loved one in a stigmatized way, it can further impede the grieving process. Examples of stigmatized loss are losses due to overdose, addiction, homicide, or suicide. This group will assist in building community between men who have experienced similar losses as well as giving participants tools to deal with this type of grief. You can sign up for the group here: https://redcap.phila.gov/surveys/?s=A7FELKJWED

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2025-09-30 09:00 - 13:30 | Philadelphia Recovery Training Center, 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, 19123, United States
Storytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many that are approved as a required prerequisite for applicants seeking to become 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.

Wild West Wednesdays - Boots On The Ground
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Wilson Park Community Center, 2500 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, 19145, United States
Join PHA Cares for Wild West Wednesdays – Music, Movement, and Health. Greater Philadelphia Health Action will be participating in this event offering Depression Screenings, Blood Pressure Screenings, Health Information, Raffle and Free Giveaways.

Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series & Resource Fair
2025-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Prevention Point, 1628 Church Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19124, United States
Join the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) for the Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series and Resource Fair on October 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Philadelphia Prevention Partnership, 1628 Church St., Philadelphia, PA 19124. This community event brings together a range of local organizations committed to supporting wellness and well-being for individuals and families. Enjoy music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities in a vibrant atmosphere designed for all ages.
Learn about valuable wellness resources, connect with partners making a difference in the community, and experience an afternoon of fun and connection. For more information, contact 267-271-6477 or email Magdalena.Ramos@phila.gov.

Parent/Caregiver Support Group
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Depression Screening at the Reading Terminal Market
2025-10-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Reading Terminal Market-Arch Room, 1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Join DBHIDS-Healthy Minds Philly, in partnership with Reading Terminal Market and Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA) as we support Depression Awareness month. We will be offering free confidential Depression Screenings, Information and resources on Behavioral health supports and wellness Information and resources on Nutrition and health.

CCTC's Fall Family Festival
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Max Myers Recreation Center, 1601 Hellerman Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19149, United States
CCTC is hosting its annual Fall Family Festival where there will be many providers & community organizations providing information on health & wellness, resources for families and much more. There will be fun activities for children such as games, dancing, and arts & crafts. CCTC will also have clinicians conducting Behavioral Health Screenings for children to help determine if further evaluations are necessary.

21st Annual Phila. AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walk
2025-10-05 08:00 - 13:00
Join thousands of community members for the Greater Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Community Walk, a powerful gathering that brings hope to those affected by suicide and raises awareness about mental health. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), this event unites families, friends, colleagues, and neighbors with a shared mission: to save lives and bring hope to those impacted by suicide.
Together, we’ll honor loved ones lost, support those who struggle, and raise funds for AFSP’s critical research, education, advocacy, and survivor support programs. The day will include moving personal stories, opportunities to connect with local resources, and moments to reflect and heal.
Why We Walk:
To honor and remember those we have lost
To support those struggling and their loved ones
To raise awareness and fight stigma around mental health
To fund prevention programs and research that save lives
Registration is free — start a team, join an existing one, or walk as an individual. Every step you take helps bring suicide prevention Out of the Darkness and into the light.

10 Years of Impact: The Philadelphia Autism Project Conference
2025-10-08 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Behavioral Health (CBH), 801 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, 19107, United States
The Philadelphia Autism Project Conference is an annual event bringing together members of the Philadelphia community to share and highlight information and resources, learn about community initiatives, and discuss experiences in supporting autistic individuals.

Parents Support Group
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:00
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
2025-10-08 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.

Connecting the Dots Symposium
2025-10-09 09:00 - 15:00
A day long symposium for frontline workers that offers 6 free CE credits for participation. The Connecting the Dots symposium, sponsored by the Penn Mental Health AIDS Research Center brings together community, researchers, and activists to discuss topics at the intersection of HIV and Mental Health. Lunch and snacks are provided.

Philadelphia Senior Expo
2025-10-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Philadelphia Senior Expo – Fall 2025, Courtyard Marriott -City Avenue, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, 19131, United States
Join us at the Fall Philadelphia Senior Expo for a day filled with resources and information tailored specifically for our beloved seniors! This exciting day at the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue will connect seniors with local resources, learn about health and wellness, and discover new hobbies and activities. From fitness demos to financial planning tips, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to socialize, learn, and have a great time. See you there!

Celebrate National Depression Screening Day with Elwyn!
2025-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Philadelphia Free Library Walnut St West, 201 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Please join us at the Free Library Walnut St West location for free behavioral health screenings with a mental health clinician.

Sibling/Family/Lone One Support
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:00
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
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00
Support group for folks who lost a sibling from a drug-related loss. Sign up to receive Zoom Link

POSTPONED Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series & Resource Fair
2025-10-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Roxborough Home For Women, 601 Leverington Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19128, United States
The Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series and Resource Fair will be held on October 11, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Roxborough Home for Women, located at 601 Leverington Avenue in Philadelphia. Hosted by the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), the event features a diverse array of community organizations dedicated to making a positive impact, along with valuable resources to promote health and well-being for individuals and families. Attendees can enjoy live music, delicious food, and a variety of family-friendly activities in a vibrant atmosphere. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, October 18. For more information, call 267-271-6477 or email Magdalena.Ramos@phila.gov. DBHIDS supports recovery, resilience, and self-determination throughout the Philadelphia community.

Carrying Our Grief Together
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, 19144, United States
The late African spiritual teacher Sobonfu Somé, who came from the Dagara people of Dano village in Burkino Faso, said: “Communal grieving offers something that we cannot get when we grieve by ourselves. Through validation, acknowledgement and witnessing, communal grieving allows us to experience a level of healing that is deeply and profoundly freeing.”
Join Salt Trails, a Philadelphia collective that has been holding community grief rituals since 2021, for its 5h annual community processional, Carrying Our Grief Together.
This is an invitation to reach across our cultural divide of individualism and privatization, to acknowledge the heartaches we carry, to stand on common ground, human to human, moving together with our grief. Together, we’ll create a pageantry of grieving as a collective protest, refusing to rise above and get over our experience. We will instead claim our grief as natural, as sacred, as a common, unifying mystery that softens and transforms how we relate to ourselves and each other.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 11, from 1-3 pm. in Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia. We will be joined by the Philadelphia Threshold Singers. Together we will walk through the park, using music, ritual and movement to express our grief.
You are encouraged to “wear your grief,” as you feel inspired. This event is free to attend but donations are appreciated.
The rain date is Sunday, October 12, from 1 – 3 p.m.

Southwest -Seven Day Adventist Community Health Fair
2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 | SW Seven Day Adventist Church, 1220 S 58th St, Philadelphia, 19143, United States
Join us for our community health fair. Resources for health and fitness, activities for all, music, food and giveaways. HCCS will be offering free and confidential depression screenings and information on behavioral health supports and well being

Community Health Fair
2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Southwest Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1220 S. 58th ST, Philadelphia, 19143, United States
Join us for a fun-filled day of health and wellness at the Southwest Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church! Our Community Health Fair is a fantastic opportunity to learn about taking care of your body and mind. Come and meet local health professionals, participate in fitness demos , enter to win prizes, free health screenings, and more. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just beginning your wellness journey, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with your community and prioritize your health. Mark your calendars and bring your friends & family along!

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2025-10-15 09:00 - 13:30 | Zion Baptist Church, 3600 N. Board Street, Philadelphia, 19140, United States
Storytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia 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 the importance of sharing them in community settings. This training will be 4 hrs. in length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, and interactive activities will enhance this training. After the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Men, Masculinities & Violence Prevention
2025-10-15 09:30 - 2025-10-16 15:00
This 2-day free virtual summit (10/15, 10/16) Men, Masculinities & Violence Prevention will explore the impact of societal gender norms on efforts men and masculine people to prevent relational violence, how gender norms impact men and masculine people themselves, and where we need to go collectively to build communities without intimate partner and relational violence.
Attendees can register for the two-day summit and attend any sessions they are interested in attending.

PCCI VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
2025-10-15 12:00 - 14:00
Job seekers will have the opportunity to hear from employers and formally interview. A portion of the job fair will be dedicated to questions, resume submission, interviews, and scheduling of future interviews. This will facilitate access to employment without the barriers that can sometimes exist in the traditional process.
For more information, email DBHIDS.PeerCulture@phila.gov or call 215-685-4989.
Visit bit.ly/PCCI-Oct15

Diabetes Awareness Day
2025-10-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Frankford Avenue Health Center, 4500-10 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, 19124, United States
Join Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) for our Diabetes Awareness Day! Regular diabetes checks are crucial for effective management of diabetes; helping you reduce the risk of complications and lead a healthier life. This is the perfect opportunity to know your numbers and receive all the below screenings at one location, all on the same day!
• Blood Pressure Screening
• Depression Screening
• Lab Work
• Nutrition Advice
• Foot Exams
• Retinal Eye Exam
• And More!

NAMI Walks Philly
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, 19134, United States
Join Elwyn at the NAMIWalks event at Friends Hospital for free behavioral health screenings with a clinician. While you’re here, participate in the walk to support mental health for all, side by side with other supporters!
