Healthy Minds Philly®

8th Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon
2024-04-13 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Join 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.

Saturday Afternoon Respite
2024-04-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-27 12:00 - 17:00 | The City School, 910 N. Sixth St., Philadelphia, 19123, 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.
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Caregivers Appreciation Day
2024-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 | 1080 Delaware Ave, 1080 Delaware Ave Philadelphia PA, Philadelphia, 19125, United States
Caregiver 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.

Black Maternal Health Drive
2024-04-16 11:00 - 16:00
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.

Philadelphia Health Matters
2024-04-17 09:30 - 14:30
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.

Overdose Prevention and Reversal Training
2024-04-18 12:00 - 14:00
*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.

Sugar Cane Festival 2024
2024-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 | 6th and Susquehanna, 6th and Susquehanna, Philadelphia, 19122, United States
The 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.

Living with Autism Panel
2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:00
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.

Reentry Job Fair & Resource Village
2024-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Temple University Howard Gittis Student Activity Center, 755 N. 13th St., Room 200, Philadelphia, 19122, United States
Join the 1st Annual Re-entry Job Fair & Resource Village! Meet employers and agencies supporting formerly incarcerated citizens

Community Baby Shower "BabyChella"
2024-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | The Lenfest Center, 3890 N 10th St, Philadelphia, 19140, United States
The 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.

Kensington Hospital Health Fair
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Outside The Rock Ministries, 2755 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, 19134, United States
Kensington 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.

Spring Health and Wellness Fair
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Good Samaritan Baptist Church, 6148-50 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, 19151, United States
MENTAL 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

Free Mental Health Screenings at the Transition Fair at Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
2024-04-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Gym, 100 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia, 19144, United States
Shannon 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.

Neurodiversity Fair
2024-04-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Green Tree School and Services, 1196 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, 19138, United States
Green 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!

Mural Arts: A Better World is Possible
2024-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5900 N. Fifth St.., Philadelphia, NJ, 19120, United States
A 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.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
2024-04-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Southwest Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1220 S. 58th ST, Philadelphia, 19143, United States
We 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 important issue!

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group [ Online / By Phone ] – Palumbo Rec
2024-04-23 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: 846 2990 9750
Dial In: 267-831-0333 US (Philadelphia) and enter Meeting ID: 84629909750#

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
2024-04-24 09:30 - 13:30 | PRCC, 1701 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19132, 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 4hrs. 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.

Adolescent Support Group
2024-04-24 17:00 - 18:00
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

Hay Otros - Latinx con Duelo (un grupo de apoyo)
2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Register for Zoom Link, United States
Hay 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 latinxs/hispanxs that have lost a loved to substance use/overdose. Participants are not required to speak solely English nor Spanish as this is a space that is more directed to support the cultural needs of Latinxs and their grieving process. To register for the group please complete the form found at https://redcap.phila.gov/surveys/?s=A7FELKJWED or contact Antonia by email at antonia.jimenez-trail@phila.gov. We hope to see you there!

Faith & Spiritual Affairs Conference
2024-04-25 09:00 - 16:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, 237 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, 19107, United States
This year’s theme is “Rising Above: Empowering Youth to Heal from Trauma and Violence.”

Step Into Wellness
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Aramark Star Complex Indoor Pavilion/Turf Field, 1816 N. 15th Street, Philadelphia, 19121, United States
Step 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.

Movement and Memory 2024: DIVERSITY PD Community Event!
2024-04-27 10:30 - 13:30 | One Bala Plaza, 231 Saint Asaphs Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
DIVERSITY 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 under-resourced under-represented and under-diagnosed. Please note that space is limited and priority will be given to families currently living with Parkinson’s or memory disorders.
Register at: https://events.theparkinsoncouncil.org/event/movement-and-memory-2024/e562240
DIVERSITY PD is a collaborative effort led by The Parkinson Council which includes providers and partners from Penn Jefferson Cooper Temple the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (PADRECC) Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church Abington. The goal of our 4-year collaboration is to ensure that people of color have a barrier-free pathway to high-quality Parkinson’s care and services in the Philadelphia region.

Free Record Clearing & Sealing Clinic (Family Empowerment Expo)
2024-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 | New Kensington Community Development Corporation, 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, 19134, United States
An 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 energy assistance, credit counseling, DHCD home repair applications, new mechanisms for stress management, criminal record clearing & sealing assistance and how to become active neighbors in the community all for FREE.
Pan American Behavioral Health will be participating and will provide free Behavioral Health Screenings along with resources for well-being.

City of Philadelphia Parent & Youth Resource Fair
2024-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, G Hall, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, 19107, United States
The 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

Busting Myths: Autistic Self-Advocates Speak Out
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Johnson House Historic Site,, 6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, 19144, United States
Join 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 the misconceptions and raising awareness for their families.

Recovery Cafe
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Lucien Blackwell Library, 125 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, 19139, United States
More 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.

World of Wellness Community Health Fair
2024-05-01 15:30 - 17:30 | Samuel Fels High School, 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, 19124, United States
HealthCorps 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 resources for well-being.
