‘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 […]
City of Philadelphia awarded 6 innovation grants to help projects pivot during the pandemic
Technical.ly Philly September 9, 2020 Six government projects were awarded seed funding up to $7,500 by the Innovation Fund, a grant opportunity fast tracked by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of […]
Which benefit programs can help? Supports for city residents
June 23, 2020 Are you having issues related to COVID-19? The City of Philadelphia is here to help. Click to learn more
Mayor Kenney Establishes Juneteenth as an Official City Holiday
Phila.gov June 17, 2020 PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Jim Kenney announced today that the City of Philadelphia designates Juneteenth as an official City holiday. As a result, this Friday, June 19, 2020, […]
‘MindPHL Together’: Philadelphia launches campaign to connect public health resources
wHYY May 7, 2020 The City of Brotherly Love seeks to live up to its name this Mental Health Awareness Month. Mayor Jim Kenney on Monday announced the launch of the […]
City and Independence Blue Cross Launch #MindPHL Together Campaign to Connect Public to Mental Health Resources
May 4, 2020 Campaign Aims to Reduce Stigma, Encourage Philadelphians to Seek Help PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Jim Kenney announced today the launch of a new public awareness campaign in May […]
DBHIDS Community Wellness Engagement Unit is Expanding
May 4, 2020 The DBHIDS Community Wellness Engagement Unit is looking for individuals with lived experience and experience with community engagement work who prioritize and promote wellness and recovery. We […]
