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Boost Your Mood: Philadelphia encourages everyone to take advantage of mental health services
6abc May 18, 2021 PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — As thousands of people took charge of their physical health while lining up to get the Covid-19 vaccine, Jill Bowen, Ph.D. says she saw […]
DBHIDS Commissioner’s Statement: Addressing Renewed Trauma on Anniversary of MOVE Bombing
May 14, 2021 This week marks the 36th anniversary of the 1985 bombing of a Black liberation group in which 11 people, including five children, were killed and an entire African […]
Philadelphia agencies working together to pair police with mental health experts for certain calls
FOX29 May 10, 2021 As the city continues to look for ways to handle situations involving mental health, multiple city agencies are already working to get mental health experts more involved […]
‘Boost Your Mood’: Philly launches campaign to destigmatize mental health
WHYY May 6, 2021 CLICK TO READ ENTIRE ARTICLE at WHYY.ORG This May, Philadelphia officials want residents to prioritize their mental health, along with their physical health. The city is rolling […]
Following other cities, Philly will soon send specialists alongside cops to some mental health calls
Inquirer.com May 4, 2021 CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE on Inquirer.com For years, Philadelphia officials made adjustments in how authorities respond to 911 calls for people in crisis. More police were […]
‘Boost Your Mood’ with DBHIDS During Mental Health Awareness Month
Phila.gov May 4, 2021 CLICK TO VIEW ENTIRE RELEASE on Phila.gov PHILADELPHIA – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility […]
Heat Safety eLearning Course and 2021 Policy/Resources Now Available
April 26, 2021 With summer approaching, a Heat Safety eLearning course and Heat Safety Policy (includes Philadelphia resources, handouts and checklists) are now available for Provider Agency staff and DBHIDS employees.  Information regarding the […]
A year in the COVID-19 pandemic, Philly health officials want to ‘Boost Your Mood’
KYW March 22, 2021 CLICK TO SEE FULL REPORT FROM KYW The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services has launched a new effort for Philadelphians who feel down, or […]
City announces campaign to help strengthen mind and body
Metro March 17, 2021 The Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) announced a public awareness campaign that offers a behavioral health booster for the mind while people […]
COVID in Philadelphia: City to Keep Restrictions in Place after Pennsylvania Allows Larger Crowds
CBS3 March 17, 2021 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — COVID-19 restrictions in Philadelphia will remain in effect for now. City officials announced Tuesday they will not align with the state in allowing larger […]
