Healthy Minds Philly®

Sibling/Family/Lone One Support
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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

Health Screenings – Community Wellness Center – Jefferson Community Health Collaborative
2026-06-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Jefferson Community Wellness Center, 6232 Market St., Philadelphia, 19139, United States
Jefferson Health provides FREE A1C, total cholesterol and blood pressure screenings within the Philadelphia area. Come out to receive a free screening!

DBHIDS Sponsored CPS Training
2026-06-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Certified Peer Specialist Training, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia County, PA, 19107, United States
The CPS Certification Training is a 75-hour program, delivered live and in person or over 10 training days, or hybrid with one week in person, and one week online. It provides foundational knowledge, skills, and values that prepare individuals to work as Peer Supporters in Pennsylvania.
Training topics include:
The History of Recovery and Peer Support
Recovery Values
WRAP Seminar I
CPS Core Competencies
Outreach and Engagement
Stages of Change
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Ethics and Boundaries
Documentation
Mental Models / Ladder of Inference
Diversity and Worldview
Support for Transitions
Credentialing and Job Search
To successfully complete the training, participants must maintain consistent attendance, fully participate in activities and assignments, and achieve satisfactory scores on two weekly tests. Graduates become eligible to sit for the PA Certification Board exam, required for full certification.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - 2nd Wednesday
2026-06-10 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.

DBHIDS Immigrant/Refugee Wellness Academy (IRWA)
2026-06-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 14:00 - 16:00
The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is excited to launch its fourth cohort of the Immigrant/Refugee Wellness Academy (IRWA). IRWA is a free certificate training program designed to empower and prepare Philadelphia’s multilingual/multicultural immigrants and refugees with the knowledge, resources, and tools to engage in activities that address the mental health and behavioral challenges experienced by local immigrant and refugee communities.
The program will enhance participants’ leadership skills, increase knowledge about behavioral health and intellectual disability challenges, and empower graduates with the tools to access local resources for themselves and their communities. These interactive sessions reinforce collaborative learning through presentations, discussion activities, and meaningful dialogue to build personal and community resilience and wellness.
IRWA will run Wednesdays from April 15 to June 17. It consists of an orientation, eight sessions, and a graduation ceremony. IRWA is offered in person and through virtual sessions. Standard sessions will run from 2 to 4 p.m. There will also be two special sessions: Mental Health Interpretation, which will last four hours, and Mental Health First Aid, is an all-day session.
Apply by March 31!
For questions, email Sarorng Sorn at Sarorng.sorn@phila.gov or Kori White at Kori.white@phila.gov.

Health Screenings – Mi Salud – Jefferson Community Health Collaborative
2026-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Mi Salud, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, 19120, United States

Virtual Grief Support Group - All Arms Locked
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-25 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
2026-06-08 09:30 - 13:30 | Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 N Judson Street, Philadelphia, 19121, United States
Storytelling is a training facilitated by Ur Storytellers 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 enhance this training. After the conclusion of the training, all participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Black Men's Wellness Day
2026-06-06 06:00 - 13:00 | Star Aramark Complex (Temple University), 1816 North 15th Street,, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Black Men’s Wellness Day in Philadelphia is a transformative community event dedicated to improving the health and empowerment of Black men and their families. Taking place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Temple University, this day offers free health screenings, mental health resources, fitness and nutrition education, and family-friendly activities designed to promote holistic well-being.
Attendees can enjoy interactive sessions, cultural celebrations, and special highlights like the Proud Dad Cookout and Sports with Fathers, all while connecting with local organizations committed to reducing health disparities. More than just an event, Black Men’s Wellness Day is a movement toward health equity and community resilience—join us as we celebrate life, build connections, and create a healthier future for African American men and their families in Philadelphia.

Parent/Caregiver Support Group
2026-06-04 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.

Parents Support Group
2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:00
Support Group for Parents who lost a child to a drug-related loss. Please sign up to get Zoom link

Grief & Loss Workshop
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:00
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

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - 4th Tuesday
2026-05-26 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.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness at Conestoga Playground
2026-05-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Conestoga playground, 1452 N. 53rd Steet, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
The Philadelphia System of Care (PSOC) is pleased to announce Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 26th at Conestoga Playground from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We will be empowering children and families in our communities. There will be resources, food and activities supporting mental health for all ages and more.

Conquerors Community Health Fair
2026-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Victory Christian Center of Philadelphia, 5220 Whitby Ave, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19143, United States
The Conquerors Community Development Corporation at Victory Christian Center is hosting a Community Health Fair to bring health care information, services, and resources to our neighbors in Southwest & West Philadelphia. There will be screenings, healthy snacks, and workshops for the whole family.

Health Screenings – Cedar Food Market – Jefferson Community Health Collaborative
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Food Trust- Cedar Food Market, 600 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, 19143, United States
Jefferson Health provides FREE A1C, total cholesterol and blood pressure screenings within the Philadelphia area. Come out for a free screening!
