Transformation Decade
TRANSFORMATION DECADE CELEBRATION
The year 2015 marked the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services’ 10th year anniversary of our system transformation efforts.
In 2005, the City of Philadelphia made the decision to transform its behavioral health and intellectual disability services systems to improve the health status of Philadelphians in need of behavioral health and intellectual disability services. Since then, DBHIDS and the city of Philadelphia have been at the forefront of international efforts to transform systems of care with an emphasis on recovery and resilience for behavioral health services, and self- determination for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
From its inception to the present, many Transformation Champions have been integral in exemplifying the transformation principles and supporting recovery, resilience, and self-determination for individuals, families, and communities.
A message from former DBHIDS Commissioner Dr. Arthur Evans
Transformation Decade Events
Over a ten month period, between February and November of 2015, DBHIDS-led events ten events (and additional celebrations across the city of Philadelphia) representing system transformation milestones.
| Monthly Themes |
[simple_tooltip bubbleposition=’right’ content=’Transformation Decade celebration kickoff, marking the successes, lessons learned, & origins of DBHIDS system transformation initiatives
FebruaryTransformation: 10 Years Later [/simple_tooltip] |
[simple_tooltip content=’Dedicated to promoting the broad range of supports and services available to individuals with intellectual disAbilities, with emphasis on promoting self-determination, meaningful personal relationships, and community participation
MarchSelf Determination & Brighter Futures[/simple_tooltip] |
[simple_tooltip content=’Observing the wide variety of community-based partnerships and Person-First outreach, engagement, and prevention activities and strategies, directed at creating communities of recovery and resilience
AprilCommunity Mental Health & Wellness[/simple_tooltip] |
[simple_tooltip content=’Recognizing the transformation of treatment and supportive services for children and youth, reinforcing the importance of resilience-oriented care
MayChildren & Youth[/simple_tooltip] |
[simple_tooltip content=’Highlighting DBHIDS interdepartmental partnerships, focused on enhancing services & coordinating care (e.g. School District of Philadelphia, Dept. of Human Services, Philadelphia Police Dept., etc.)
JuneCross Systems Collaborations[/simple_tooltip] |
[simple_tooltip content=’A two-part series, celebrating the diverse innovations & improvements which have shaped the transformation of service delivery strategies within the DBHIDS system (e.g. Practice Guidelines, evidence-based practices, Affordable Care Act, etc.)
JulyAlign, Coordinate & Integrate: Innovations & Improvements in Service Delivery |
[simple_tooltip content=’A two-part series, celebrating the diverse innovations & improvements which have shaped the transformation of service delivery strategies within the DBHIDS system (e.g. Practice Guidelines, evidence-based practices, Affordable Care Act, etc.)
AugustAlign, Coordinate & Integrate: Innovations & Improvements in Service Delivery |
[simple_tooltip content=’Commemorating the transformative efforts of substance use prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery advocacy in Philadelphia
SeptemberAddiction Services & Recovery Advocacy[/simple_tooltip] |
[simple_tooltip content=’Acknowledging the influence of peer support/leadership services and family member inclusion in building communities of recovery, resilience, and self-determination
OctoberPeer Culture & Family Inclusion[/simple_tooltip] |
[simple_tooltip content=’Culminating month, officially celebrating DBHIDS Transformation Decade champions, including key stakeholders (internal & external) and additional community members throughout the City of Philadelphia
NovemberDBHIDS “Giving Thanks“[/simple_tooltip] |
