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‘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 out a new campaign called “Boost Your Mood” to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. The initiative, spearheaded by the city’s Department of Behavioral Health […]
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 trained to intervene. Outreach workers were paired with cops in Kensington. And a behavioral health specialist was embedded in the dispatch center. Then in October, […]
‘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 Services (DBHIDS) would like to remind everyone about the importance of prioritizing mental health along with physical health. Keep in mind: It’s OK to not […]
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 specific behavioral health services the policy applies to, as well as staff training requirements and deadlines, can be found on pages one and two of […]
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 Innovation Management and the Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia, which is backed by public and private donors. Because of the pandemic, many City departments and agencies […]
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, City offices and facilities will be closed to the public to observe Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. “For the […]
‘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’s #MindPHL Together campaign (pronounced “mindful together”). The initiative — a collaboration between the city and Independence Blue Cross — aims to improve the community’s […]
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 which builds on national Mental Health Awareness Month. The #mindPHL Together campaign, sponsored by the City of Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross, aims to: “Amid […]
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 are hoping to hire a diverse and inclusive workforce as we expand our team. Click for details.
