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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.
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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 [...]
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Support Group for Parents who lost a child to a drug-related loss. Please sign up to get Zoom link
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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. |
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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
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Support group for folks who lost a sibling from a drug-related loss. Sign up to receive Zoom Link
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In honor of COMHAR's 50th Anniversary, COMHAR will be hosting a community block party to honor the people we serve. Wellness activities, children's activities, entertainment, community resources, healthy snacks will all be available.
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Join us for this neighborhood block party celebrating, Unity in the Community. Food distribution, Pretzels, Free Food, Resources Tables, Entertainment and fun for the family. Laila's Way Behavioral Health Services will be participating in in the event providing free and confidential Behavioral Health Screenings and resources for well-being 
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, [...]
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Holistic Health and Wellness Symposium Flourishing, Growing, Rooted in Sisterhood Sunday, September 14 • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121 Please join us for an intergenerational celebration of holistic health and wellness, designed to empower women and girls of color. This symposium will foster meaningful connections, showcase community-based approaches of several local organizations, and promote strategies that support mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Please arrive by 12:00 PM to enjoy the full program! Lunch, refreshments, fresh produce, and a variety of health resources will be available throughout [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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pop up resource fair Best Behavioral Healthcare will be supporting this event offering free and confidential Behavioral Health screenings, resources, and information to support wellbeing. |
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September is National Recovery Month which gives us an opportunity to increase public awareness about the power of recovery. We celebrate victory over addiction, promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, and honor the strong, proud recovery community and the service providers and communities who work with us towards our vision of “Transforming Lives Through Sustained Recovery!” Reports of drug overdoses and an alarming number of deaths remain at the forefront of discussions about addiction, which experts say is a grim reality of the current nationwide crisis. But it can overshadow [...]
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We will have several vendors to help our community and share different services.
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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, [...]
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This training is designed for managers and directors to cultivate a workplace that fosters talent, innovation, and creativity. Learning objectives include defining psychological safety, identifying its absence in teams, proactively soliciting dissenting opinions, and providing leaders with tips for creating a psychologically safe environment and recognizing examples of effective leadership
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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 [...]
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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. |
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Dedication of a community-driven mural project at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children that raises awareness about suicide prevention and mental health resources. The artist, James Burns, who has spent over a decade using art to spark conversations about suicide prevention, designed a piece that promotes dialogue and reduces stigma. This project is a result of DBHIDS Porch Light Initiative, a collaboration with Mural Arts of Philadelphia.
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Support Group for Parents who lost a child to a drug-related loss. Please sign up to get Zoom link
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Due to the weather, this event has been postponed. We will update the calendar when a new date is confirmed. Join the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services for the Feeding Your Soul Wellness Series and Resource Fair, happening on September 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia Prevention Partnership, 1628 Church St., Philadelphia, PA 19124. Discover a variety of local organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, and explore helpful resources that promote health and well-being for individuals [...]
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*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 [...] 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
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Provide community with a variety of behavioral health resources, community service providers, and local businesses. Food, activities, prizes, and give-a-ways will be provided. GPHA will participate in this event offering free and confidential BH screening and resources for well-being
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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. |
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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 [...]
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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.
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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. |
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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, [...]
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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.
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