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RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, & SELF-DETERMINATION:
A Stronger, Healthier Philadelphia
The mission of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive.
RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, & SELF-DETERMINATION:
A Stronger, Healthier Philadelphia
The mission of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive.
RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, & SELF-DETERMINATION:
A Stronger, Healthier Philadelphia
The mission of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive.

DO YOU NEED HELP?

Looking for information about our behavioral health treatment options and/or intellectual disAbility services?

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or call CBH Member Services at 888-545-2600.

OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

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OUR PROGRAMS

Learn about our community wellness initiatives such as Faith and Spiritual Affairs, Mural Arts and EMOC.

OUR DEPARTMENT

Learn more about the Department, its leadership team, and grant opportunities.

Learn about our Certified Peer Specialist Training program!

Learn more about Grants & Procurement Opportunities.

LATEST NEWS

Updated Mask Recommendations Due to the COVID Delta Variant
July 23, 2021 Read More
DBHIDS Commissioner Jill Bowen Recognized in Pa. Healthcare Power 100
July 21, 2021 Read More
Philly’s ‘Color Me Back’ program is helping city residents get back on the feet
July 15, 2021 Read More
DBHIDS Releases 2019-2020 Annual Report
July 6, 2021 Read More
DBHIDS Names Dr. Jean Wright as New Deputy Commissioner
July 6, 2021 Read More
Boost Your Mood During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July
July 2, 2021 Read More
Black Barbers ‘Know Your Mental Health’ Podcast
June 19, 2021 Read More
Making A Difference Awards — Nominations Deadline
June 16, 2021 Read More
Department Of Human Services Announces Expansion Of Peer-Support Program For Individuals On The Autism Spectrum
June 2, 2021 Read More
HIPAA Breach Update: May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 Read More
Boost Your Mood in May for Mental Health Awareness Month
May 27, 2021 Read More
Tierra M. Pritchett Appointed as Deputy Commissioner
May 26, 2021 Read More
‘We Breathe, We Live: Brotherly Love Protest Stories” Film on WHYY
May 25, 2021 Read More
‘We Breathe, We Live: Brotherly Love Protest Stories’ part of ongoing dialogue about race and policing in U.S.
May 25, 2021 Read More
Boost Your Mood: Philadelphia encourages everyone to take advantage of mental health services
May 18, 2021 Read More
DBHIDS Commissioner’s Statement: Addressing Renewed Trauma on Anniversary of MOVE Bombing
May 14, 2021 Read More
Philadelphia agencies working together to pair police with mental health experts for certain calls
May 10, 2021 Read More
‘Boost Your Mood’: Philly launches campaign to destigmatize mental health
May 6, 2021 Read More
‘Boost Your Mood’ with DBHIDS During Mental Health Awareness Month
May 4, 2021 Read More
Following other cities, Philly will soon send specialists alongside cops to some mental health calls
May 4, 2021 Read More
Heat Safety eLearning Course and 2021 Policy/Resources Now Available
April 26, 2021 Read More
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Philly health officials want to ‘boost your mood’
March 22, 2021 Read More
COVID In Philadelphia: City To Keep Restrictions In Place After Pennsylvania Allows Larger Crowds
March 17, 2021 Read More
City announces campaign to help strengthen mind and body
March 17, 2021 Read More
DBHIDS Launches ‘Boost Your Mood’ Campaign to Reinforce Importance of Mental Health Self-Care
March 16, 2021 Read More

EVENT CALENDAR

04Aug - 06Aug The Arc of PA Discovery Training August 4, 2021 - August 6, 2021

04Aug Strategies for Delivering Culturally Responsive Evidence-Based Practices 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

05Aug LifeSharing Family Education and Networking Day 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

07Aug August All Abilities RAMble 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

09Aug Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) COVID-19 Update 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

11Aug 2021 PA Community of Practice Transition Conference – Navigating The Future: A Lifetime Trip 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

11Aug The Impact of the Pandemic on Direct Support Professionals 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

12Aug Certified Autism Peer Specialist Meeting 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

12Aug CMS-Medicaid Resources for Housing Supportive Services 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

13Aug Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Referral Procedures – Virtual Office Hours 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

14Aug Onward & Upward: Youth Field Day 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

17Aug Mental Health Summit 2021: Online Discussions on the Intersection of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

17Aug Disparities Lecture Series: Race Unmasked 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

18Aug Mental Health Summit 2021: Online Discussions on the Intersection of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

18Aug Supporting Youth with Disabilities Transitioning Out of Foster Care 11:30 AM - 04:00 PM

18Aug Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

18Aug Narcan Overdose Prevention Training 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

19Aug Supporting Youth with Disabilities Transitioning Out of Foster Care 11:30 AM - 04:00 PM

19Aug CPS Professional Development Networking Meetings 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

24Aug Putting Resources Into Practice – My Support Packet 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

26Aug Certified Autism Peer Specialist Meeting 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

31Aug Overdose Awareness Day 2021 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM