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Why worry? NET Anxiety Screening Event
Why worry? NET Anxiety Screening Event
Net is pleased to offer a mental health screening event to focus on anxiety and worry and to reduce the stigma in this area. We will provide screens on anxiety along with helpful information about coping skills for anxiety. We will also have members of our nursing team available to do blood pressure screenings and provide information on mental well-being and physical health.
Adolescent Support Group
Adolescent Support Group
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
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DBHIDS Sponsored Trauma 101 & Trauma 102
DBHIDS Sponsored Trauma 101 & Trauma 102
Trauma 101: 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. Trauma 102: 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, [...]
1 event,
Adolescent Support Group
Adolescent Support Group
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
2 events,
Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
UrStorytellers collaborates with the City Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS) to conduct a training session on storytelling. This training is a mandatory prerequisite that is a part of the Certified Peer Specialist application process. The main objective is to educate the recovery and faith-based communities on effectively sharing their narratives within community environments. The training, lasting 4 hours, will be presented in a PowerPoint format with interactive elements to enrich the learning experience. Upon completion of the training, all attendees will be awarded a certificate of [...]
Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Parent/Caregiver Support Group
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.
1 event,
She Shines Conference Rise, Soar, & Shine!
She Shines Conference Rise, Soar, & Shine!
To empower you spiritually, inform you intellectually, inspire you with hope and determination, and motivate you with drive and renewed strength to stand bold in your purpose and live out your faith in this ever-changing world.(A.R. Bernard) SHE SHINES Conference is Philadelphia’s aspiring premier women’s conference designed for women, particularly of color, to mobilize, empower, and inspire women to: See beyond the impossibilities and visualize the insurmountable opportunities that lie beyond her current circumstances and barriers. Highlight and emphasize that she is endowed with strength, power, creativity, humor, and intellect. […]
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DBHIDS Sponsored WRAP II: Facilitator’s Training
DBHIDS Sponsored WRAP II: Facilitator’s Training
WRAP 2 Facilitator is a 30 hour training building on the foundations of Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It will teach participants to facilitate WRAP groups and help people develop their own.
1 event,
Adolescent Support Group
Adolescent Support Group
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
1 event,
Covenant House Health Services Community Luncheon and 60th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
Covenant House Health Services Community Luncheon and 60th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
Covenant House Health Services 60th Anniversary Kickoff Community Luncheon Open to all of our Germantown neighbors to thank you for 60 years of community. ""Tis the Season. Community is the Reason"
2 events,
Formación en narración de cuentos bilingües de Ur Storytellers
Formación en narración de cuentos bilingües de Ur Storytellers
Storytelling es una capacitación facilitada por UrStorytellers en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud Conductual y Servicios para Discapacidad Intelectual (DBHIDS) de la Ciudad. Esta capacitación es una de las muchas que están aprobadas como requisito previo obligatorio para los solicitantes que desean alcanzar el objetivo de convertirse en un Especialista Certificado en Pares. Nuestro objetivo es informar a las comunidades religiosas y de recuperación sobre cómo compartir sus historias y la importancia de compartirlas en entornos comunitarios. Esta capacitación tendrá una duración de 4 horas, se impartirá en formato […]
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Join us at the Fall Festival for a warm community gathering featuring essential resources to “Get Your House In Order” and a Holiday Meal Kit. Malvern Community Health will be there.
3 events,
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Panel Discussion and Networking Hour
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Panel Discussion and Networking Hour
Join OHS for a panel discussion and networking hour in recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. This in-person event will take place at 4601 Market St. Let's come together to raise awareness and explore solutions to these critical issues!
Adolescent Support Group
Adolescent Support Group
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
Trauma to Triumph: Mental Health Dinner and Movie Series
Trauma to Triumph: Mental Health Dinner and Movie Series
This event will feature a short film that delves into mental health and wellness in Black and Brown communities, providing an engaging and insightful experience for all ages. Event Details: Date: November 20, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, Carriage House Room C-204 Address: 3509 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 After the film, we will have a discussion on mental health resources and healthy approaches to support the well-being of our communities. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, and takeaway resources during this enriching evening. Mazzoni […]
1 event,
Overdose Prevention and Reversal Training
Overdose Prevention and Reversal Training
*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 […]
1 event,
Adolescent Support Group
Adolescent Support Group
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
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