Events
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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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On International Overdose Awareness Day, we will come together to remember those who are no longer with us. Meet at Huntingdon Station (2600 Kensington Ave) and walk to the Love Lot (2913 Kensington Ave) |
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A peer support group for caregivers of neurodivergent children. Register here for Zoom link |
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Philadelphia is hurting—but we are healing too. “Laughing Through It” is an intentional evening of comedy, connection, and community healing. Rooted in the belief that humor is a powerful tool for resilience, this event brings together diverse voices and perspectives to create a shared space of joy. Comedy becomes the bridge that connects identities, experiences, and cultures—inviting everyone to laugh, breathe, and heal together. The event is designed to amplify the Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) initiative’s mission while building solidarity across DBHIDS units dedicated to inclusive wellness. Date: September [...] |
1 event,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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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 [...]
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Philly’s most diverse outdoor Latin dance party returns every Friday this summer (through September) at Love Park in Center City, Philadelphia. The evening kicks off with a fun and accessible salsa and bachata lesson at 7 PM, led by the talented instructors of Dance Republic. No partner or prior experience is needed—just come ready to move! After the lesson, the plaza transforms into an open-air dance floor, with DJ Kevin Ngo spinning the hottest salsa, bachata, and merengue tracks all night long. Expect a vibrant crowd of dancers from all [...] |
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Jefferson Einstein Behavioral Health will be at this event providing mental health resources and screenings in collaboration with DBHIDS/Healthy Minds.
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A day of fun, faith and community 🎒 FREE Bookbag & School Supply Giveaway (while supplies last) sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. ❤️ Free Health & Wellness Checkups 🤝 Community Resources 🎉 Games for All Ages 🎨 Face Painting 🛍️ Local Vendors & Flea Market 🚚 Delicious Food Trucks Whether you're looking to prepare your children for the new school year, connect with local organizations, shop with local vendors, enjoy great food, or spend time with family and friends, there's something for everyone! |
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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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1 event,Jefferson Health provides FREE A1C, total cholesterol and blood pressure screenings within the Philadelphia area. Come out to receive a free screening!
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Women and girls of color in Philadelphia experience significant health disparities shaped by social determinants of health, including limited access to quality care, unsafe environments, financial barriers, and unequal treatment. These inequities contribute to ongoing financial strain, chronic stress, and mental and behavioral health challenges that affect long‑term stability and well‑being. The Engaging Women and Girls of Color (EWGOC) Virtual Wellness Series is a quarterly online event created to address these gaps by offering a safe, supportive space for connection, learning, and resource sharing. Our third session will focus on [...]
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. Learn more about the groups. |
3 events,Jefferson Health provides FREE A1C, total cholesterol and blood pressure screenings within the Philadelphia area. Come out to receive a free screening!
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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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Philly’s most diverse outdoor Latin dance party returns every Friday this summer (through September) at Love Park in Center City, Philadelphia. The evening kicks off with a fun and accessible salsa and bachata lesson at 7 PM, led by the talented instructors of Dance Republic. No partner or prior experience is needed—just come ready to move! After the lesson, the plaza transforms into an open-air dance floor, with DJ Kevin Ngo spinning the hottest salsa, bachata, and merengue tracks all night long. Expect a vibrant crowd of dancers from all [...] |
3 events,Jefferson Health provides FREE A1C, total cholesterol and blood pressure screenings within the Philadelphia area. Come out to receive a free screening!
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Stand Down events provide vital services and resources to veterans in need. The AHARI Stand Down will bring together community organizations, government agencies, and businesses to support our heroes. This collaborative event aims to serve over 500 veterans and their families, providing them with resources that address their immediate needs, while fostering a sense of belonging and hope for the future.
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The All Abilities Ramble is a gentle, joyful space created especially for children, teens, and adults with special needs — along with the people who love them. This is your time to explore, connect, move at your own pace, and enjoy our goats in a calm and supportive environment. CHOOSE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE! Register for a 30 minute 1:1 visit (reservation is required) OR Drop in for a Group Farm Tour from 12:30am-1230pm This program is completely FREE, reservations are required for 1:1 spots To reserve your spot, just reach [...]
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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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Jefferson Health provides FREE A1C, total cholesterol and blood pressure screenings within the Philadelphia area. Come out to receive a free screening!
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2 events,Jefferson Health provides FREE A1C, total cholesterol and blood pressure screenings within the Philadelphia area. Come out for a free screening!
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Join us at LOVE Park for the DBHIDS 2026 Recovery Walk Pep Rally! Building captains from 520 N. Delaware Avenue and 701, 801, 1101, and 1601 Market Street will be available to assist with registration and get everyone energized for the Annual Recovery Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Navy Yard. Come out to: • Register for the Recovery Walk • Show your support for the recovery community • Enjoy games and opportunities to win small prizes • Receive giveaways • Connect with colleagues and have some fun [...]
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Philly’s most diverse outdoor Latin dance party returns every Friday this summer (through September) at Love Park in Center City, Philadelphia. The evening kicks off with a fun and accessible salsa and bachata lesson at 7 PM, led by the talented instructors of Dance Republic. No partner or prior experience is needed—just come ready to move! After the lesson, the plaza transforms into an open-air dance floor, with DJ Kevin Ngo spinning the hottest salsa, bachata, and merengue tracks all night long. Expect a vibrant crowd of dancers from all [...] |
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The K-12 Philly School Fair is a free event that supports families citywide in exploring their school choices and navigating Philadelphia’s complex school selection process. The Fair is Philadelphia’s only opportunity for families to connect with over 150 schools of all grade levels and types in one place, including district, charter, and faith-based schools.
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The Engaging Women & Girls of Color (EWGOC) 2nd Annual Symposium: My Sister’s Keeper is a community-centered event that brings together women and girls of color across generations for shared reflection, healing, and empowerment. This symposium creates an intentional space for participants to explore collective care, accountability, and the influential role women and girls of color play in shaping the emotional and mental well-being of future generations. The program will include Dr. Deidre Anderson from Women Empowered International, an intergenerational panel discussion, a Q&A discussion, storytelling, music, and performances. The [...]
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Free community festival with constituent state, local, and federal services, plus: Live stage entertainment, DJ, Line Dancing, Free pony rides, Free shredding, Health & Wellness services, Fashion Show, Free Food (1st come, 1st served), Record Clearing workshop
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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. |
2 events,This training will cover the basics of opioid dependency, learn medically prescribed and non-prescribed opioids, will discuss the impact of the opioid crisis nationally and locally. Learn about the laws that govern the ability to help someone in distress, the city's efforts to combat the epidemic in Philadelphia, will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, understand risk factors, and how to administer Narcan.
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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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Learn about the overdose crisis and how to use naloxone in this virtual webinar from the Department of Public Health. Register here. 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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Philly’s most diverse outdoor Latin dance party returns every Friday this summer (through September) at Love Park in Center City, Philadelphia. The evening kicks off with a fun and accessible salsa and bachata lesson at 7 PM, led by the talented instructors of Dance Republic. No partner or prior experience is needed—just come ready to move! After the lesson, the plaza transforms into an open-air dance floor, with DJ Kevin Ngo spinning the hottest salsa, bachata, and merengue tracks all night long. Expect a vibrant crowd of dancers from all [...] |
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September is National Recovery Month, which offers an opportunity to raise public awareness of 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!” Join us for RECOVERY WALKS! 2026 Join us for a month-long celebration, Recovery is for Everyone: Every Individual, Every Family, Every Community. Recovery Walks! showcases the power of recovery, with people who join their story [...]
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Free Autumn Grief Walk in Nature with the Philly Goats. Saturday September 26th starting at 12 noon promptly Location: Philly Goat Project at the Farm at Awbury: 6336 Ardleigh Street Philadelphia PA 19138 FREE, All ages, No reservations needed. Led by Naila Francis. Program Details: Our 2-hour program starts right at 12pm with a brief guided meditation. Then we will embark on a quiet 30-minute walk (goat walking optional) through the arboretum, with a few stops along the way for reflection. Our last hour of the program is devoted to [...]
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Fundraiser for Team Inspiration With E who participates in the annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Greater Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Walk
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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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A powerful citywide event that brings together community leaders, advocates, and everyday Philadelphians to take a stand against relationship violence to begin Domestic Violence Awareness Month which is the entire month of October.
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The Faith and Spiritual Affairs Unit will host a 90-minute virtual Celebration of Life during National Suicide Prevention Month focused on recovery as an essential component of suicide prevention. The event will feature a moderated panel discussion with individuals who have lived experience, faith leaders, and behavioral health professionals who will discuss recovery from suicidal thoughts, recovery following suicide attempts, and the important role faith and community play in healing. Participants will also have an opportunity to share reflections and personal stories in a respectful and supportive environment.
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1 event,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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