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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.

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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

Message from the Commissioner: Tragic Fire of Jan. 5
January 6, 2022 Read More
DBHIDS Annual Report
December 5, 2021 Read More
Philadelphia moves toward a better response to mental health 911 calls
November 9, 2021 Read More
Nominate for ‘My City, My Place’ Brighter Futures Award By Jan. 28
November 8, 2021 Read More
Philly in the ‘final stages’ of multi-million dollar reforms promised after police killed Walter Wallace Jr.
November 5, 2021 Read More
Mural Arts paid homeless artists to paint 200 columns underneath Broad Street
October 13, 2021 Read More
Nicole Connell Named DBHIDS Chief of Innovation & Effectiveness
September 27, 2021 Read More
Recovery Month 2021: Reaffirming Our Commitment To Support Every Journey to Recovery
September 13, 2021 Read More
Filmmaker highlights language barriers fueling overdose crisis in Philly’s Black communities
September 10, 2021 Read More
Policy Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required for Patient Admissions
September 1, 2021 Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Required for Healthcare Workers
September 1, 2021 Read More
COVID Guidance for Providers
September 1, 2021 Read More
DBHIDS Wins Grant to Help Battle Trauma
August 10, 2021 Read More
DBHIDS Deputy Commissioner on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
August 4, 2021 Read More
DBHIDS EMOC Coordinator on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July 24, 2021 Read More
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

EVENT CALENDAR

06Jan Certified Autism Peer Specialist Meeting 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

07Jan Tobacco Recovery is Recovery: A Program for Peer and Recovery Specialists 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12Jan COVID Information Session 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12Jan Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

17Jan Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

20Jan Certified Autism Peer Specialist Meeting 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

20Jan Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

21Jan COVID Town Hall 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

25Jan Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

26Jan Lunch & Learn: Creating a Strong Resume 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

28Jan Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors: Practical Strategies to Overcome Common Pitfalls 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

31Jan DBHIDS Recovery Specialist Training Winter 2021-22 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM